Interviewing
The proper attire when going to an interview.
Professional / Business / Smart Casual Attire
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Men - dress pants, buttoned-down or polo shirt, blazer, dress shoes (tie - optional)
Women - tailored suit; dress pants/skirt with a blouse and blazer.
True or False: You should ask for greater responsibilities in your current position.
True!
True or False: You can rely on the auto-correct red squiggly lines to catch all errors on your résumé.
False!
What does Kudos mean?
Praise or compliments about your work
What are the two types of transferable skills?
Technical skills and Workplace skills
True or False: if the members on CCPL's search committee team already knows you, it is okay to relax and call them by their first name.
False.
True or False: You should let your boss be aware that you want a promotion.
True!
This heading should be listed FIRST after your directory information on your résumé.
What is a Profile Summary?
What are Accomplishments?
Awards, trainings, process improvements, positive metrics, reaching goals, including quarterly tasks.
What is another name for Workplace skills?
Soft skills
A strong candidate should do this prior to the interview to ensure the CCPL's organization & branch values match with their own.
What is researching the company/branch and job duties?
True or False: A positive attitude with your supervisor will guarantee you a promotion.
False!
A positive attitude must be given to Everyone - your supervisor, co-workers, subordinates and all patrons.
True or False: Your résumé does not have to be updated as the CCPL HR staff already has your last résumé on file.
False
What does the "S" in S.M.A.R.T goal stand for?
SPECIFIC
What is another name for Technical skills?
Hard skills
This interviewing method is best used when answering behavior-based / scenario questions.
What is STAR method?
S - Situation
T - Task
A - Action
R - Result
Name one of four (4) ways to further your abilities and skills at CCPL.
1. Join an Employer Resource Group (ERG)
2. Take free courses on LinkedIn Learning to upskill.
3. Ask for a Job Shadow or Informational Interviews.
4. Apply for Acting positions.
This heading comprises of a listing of some of your hard skills and most of your soft skills.
Summary of Skills
What does the "A" in S.M.A.R.T goals stand for?
ACHIEVABLE
Name the top 6 transferable skills.
1. Critical thinking
2. Problem solving
3. Adaptability
4. Teamwork
5. Attention to detail
6. Management
Number of questions YOU should ask in an interview.
3 - 4 (depending on time).
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Impress them with relevant questions!
True or False. One way to get promoted at work is to have a positive attitude.
TRUE
The system used by many HR platforms to ensure non-qualified candidates are screened out and each résumé is professionally written without errors.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
True or False. S.M.A.R.T goals don't need to be completed in a certain time, as long as you get them done.
FALSE
True or False. Many transferable skills can be applied to other roles.
TRUE