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Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
Tips & Tricks
100
Name 2 types on interviews
- Phone Screening Interview
- Virtual Interview
- Panel Interview
- Group Interviews
- Individual (face-to-face) Interviews
- Lunch/ Dinner Interview
- Behavioral
- Etc...
100
How many copies of a resume should you plan to take with you?
3... It's better to be overprepared
100
What should you wear for a virtual interview?
Is this appropriate?
Wear the same thing you would to an in-person interview.
Just make sure to dress appropriately for the type of business you are interviewing for.
No. The images from the question are not appropriate. You should be fully dressed. Imagine the interviewer asking you to stand up...
100
What should you do immediately after the interview?
Ask what the next step in the hiring process is
Thank your interviewer for their time
Ask how you should follow up
Get your interviewers contact information
Write a thank you email
Plan for a second interview
Continue your job search
100
Is it appropriate to ask questions to the interviewer to make small talk?
Yes! This will help in making a connection. Plus the interviewer might like a break from being the one asking all the same questions over and over.
Example: “I’m doing great, thank you! How about you? Did you work on anything fun this morning?”
200
True or False:
You should always nod along when the interviewer is speaking
False:
Nodding in agreement with everything, regardless of the message, makes you look too agreeable.
Even worse, if you’re not paying attention and then get asked a question related to the issue you were nodding about, you could look like an idiot.
On the other end of the spectrum, shaking your head should be kept to a bare minimum to avoid looking disagreeable.
200
What should you look up when researching a company?
Clients, products, and services
The company’s culture, mission, and values
The person interviewing you
The skills and experience the company values
Key players of the organization
News and recent events about the employer
Using websites like Glassdoor, you can typically find information such as salary figures, employee functions and duties, company reviews, details about the hiring process, and more.
200
True or False
If you're having a trouble sitting up straight you can cross your arms to maintain your posture
False:
Crossing your arms sends the message that you are closed off, closed minded, defensive or bored. It does not matter if you find this the most comfortable way to hold your arms.
200
True or False
You should write down everything you can remember after an interview?
True:
Immediately after the interview, you should jot down all important points. You might be asked similar questions in a second interview or an interview for a different company. Instead of using the same answers, you can add to them.
This is also a chance to write down anything you wanted to say during an interview but didn't get a chance to or forgot.
Go over what went well and what didn't so next time, you know what to improve on.
200
How early should you arrive to your interview?
15 minutes
This gives you time to check-in if necessary, parking, finding the right building etc...
300
For a virtual interview what should your setting look like?
Quiet place with good lighting and a simple background to take the interview
See video below for 5 tips to look better on a Webcam
300
What are 2 ways you can practice for an interview?
In front of a mirror
With a friend/partner/ family member/ DSP/ Assigned Staff, etc.
Research common interview questions for the specific job you are applying for
Rehearse your answers
Come up with your own questions
300
State a question you can ask when the interviewer asks "do you have any questions for me?"
What are the next steps in the interview process?
Is there anything else I can provide you with that would be helpful?
What does a typical day look like?
For a more extensive list, click on the link below
https://www.themuse.com/advice/51-interview-questions-you-should-be-asking
300
How long should you wait to follow up after sending the thank you email?
7 to 10 days
300
What does the S.T.A.R method stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result
See video below to learn how to use the S.T.A.R. Method
400
What is your greatest weakness?
Answers should explain how you are working on developing your weakness into a strength
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2MpQuaMn7U
400
What should you wear to your interview?
Virtual or In-person
Research standard company attire and dress one step above that
400
Is it okay to pause to think after the interviewer asks you a question?
Yes as long as you don't stop for a prolonged amount of time and it's better than starting off with "uhhh" or "ummm"
You can also ask the interviewer to repeat the question.
Remember not to cut off the interviewer
Maintain eye contact but don't stare
Pay attention to the question and listen to the entire question (active listening).
400
Name one thing that your thank you note for the interviewer/s should include?
Thank you email to everyone that interviewed you
Your name, name of position and "thank you" in subject line
Why you want the job
Anything you wish you would have mentioned
Reminder of qualifications
400
What should you do to be prepared to answer any question?
Study common interview questions
Reach out to your DSP/ Assigned Staff
Think and write down what you have achieved, the way you have achieved that result, and the skills you developed or demonstrated along the way
500
How would your previous boss/ co-workers describe you?
Brainstorm your strengths
Match actions with descriptions
Reference performance reviews
Consider past conversations
Talk with your coworkers
Review the job posting
Write down and rehearse possible answers
Example: “My coworkers would describe me as an organized, thoughtful person who works well under pressure. So much of what I enjoy about doing administrative work is creating a well-organized environment and anticipating the needs of my coworkers to make office life run as smoothly as possible. My colleagues regularly comment on my positive attitude and problem-solving abilities when we get a difficult client on the phone, and I never forget to organize surprises when someone in the office has a birthday."
See video below
500
How do you prepare to show confidence in an interview?
Aim to connect with interviewers, not impress them
Use breathing techniques to boost confidence
Be kind to yourself before the interview
Use power poses and relaxation exercises to curb anxiety
Imagine yourself succeeding
Prepare and rehearse answers out loud
Prepare and rehearse body language and tone (in front of mirror/ recording yourself speak)
Make friends with your anxiety, and smile
See video below for more tips
500
Tell me about yourself?
Answer should include transferable skills relating to the specific job you are applying for.
This is a time to show that you have researched the company and job description and you know what is important to them.
See video below for a breakdown
500
Come up with a quick "thank you" note you would write to an interviewer.
(It doesn't have to be perfect)
500
Name 2 things you can bring to an interview to help you?
Resume
References
Master Application- in case you are asked to fill out a paper application
Pen and pocket sized note book
Umbrella if it's raining season
Breath mints
Mask & hand sanitizer (Covid-19)
Small snack (for unexpected hunger before the interview)