Interview Skills
How can you search for a job?
Job Websites, Newspaper, Family/Friends/Teachers
What should you never discuss during work hours?
Personal life/drama, or any gossip.
What are some ways to communicate with coworkers?
Email, Telephone, Texting, and Body Language etc...
What type of clothing you might wear if you worked in a fast food restaurant?
A uniform.
What makes you prepared at an interview?
Nice outfit, practice with a mock interview, know about the company....
Why is it important to dress professionally in the workplace?
Shows you care about your job and want to keep it.
What are some examples of professional body language during an interview?
Smiling with confidence
Sitting up straight, feet on the floor
Good eye contact
Who can you receive services from if you need job searching assistance?
A Job Coach or Employment Specialist; Contact OVR.
How should you talk when at work?
Using nice words. No bad language
When calling clients or businesses at work, how should you talk on the phone?
Speak clearly with a smile.
Don't talk too fast.
State who you are and where you are calling from.
What are some examples of inappropriate clothing you should not wear for job interview?
Revealing clothes, high heels, bathing suits, sweatpants, underwear showing, holes in your clothing, lots of jewelry and cologne/perfume.
How should you dress for an interview?
Girls: Khakis/Dark Pants (knee length), Closed Toe Shoe, Neat Hair, Minimal Make-Up & Perfume.
Boys: Collared/Button Up Shirt, Khakis/Dark Pants, Neat Shoes, Minimal Cologne, Neat Hair.
How should you handle conflict in the workplace?
Stay calm; try to work it out with the other person. If you can't, talk to your supervisor.
You need to talk with your boss about an issue but your schedules are different. What should you do?
Schedule a meeting time that works for both of you.
What is the one of first things an employer or customer will notice when you walk through the door?
How you are dressed. Also, your smile.
How should you end your interview?
Firm handshake*, thank them for their time, send thank you letter, etc...
What are some ways to practice professional boundaries?
No touching
Leave other's belongings alone
Respect co-workers outside of work
Why is communication important when working in groups?
So that team members can help each other, and get the job done.
If you don't know what to wear to your job, what can you do?
You can ask the employer or read the dress code in the employee handbook.