Workplace Skills
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Transcript of Workplace Skills
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Workplace SkillsInterviewing
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A common question in a job interview is:◦ Tell me about your weaknesses.◦ Now tell me about your strengths
Write down how you would answer this question.
Bellwork
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Describe details for a successful interview Prepare answers to common interview
questions Demonstrate interviewing skills in a mock
interview
Objectives
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Interviews are for◦ Employers to make hiring decisions◦ Potential employees to learn about a job and
company
The interview is your chance to “sell” yourself
Purpose
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Use a notes sheet to take notes
Fill in the tips for interviewing
Cornell Notes
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Know where you are going◦ Drive by the site a day or two ahead of time, find
parking, locate the office
Arrive 5-15 minutes early
Before: Getting There
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Learn about the company◦ What kind of business is it, do they have a good
reputation
Why is this important?
Before: Research Company
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Bring extra copies of your resume and portfolio
Bring a pen and notebook with questions that you have about the job and company
Before: Copies and Questions
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Grooming◦ Hair and nails should be clean without bright
colors◦ Keep perfume and cologne to a minimum
Women◦ Dress, skirt (length), or dress pants with nice
blouse or blazer◦ No excessive jewelry, make up, or big hair
Men◦ Pants (no jeans), collared shirt, tie, sport coat
Be conservative!
Before: Dress
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Tell receptionist ◦ who you are and that you are there for an
interview◦ whom the interview is with and what time
Be polite
Beginning: Arriving
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Introductions:◦ Look him/her in the eyes◦ Shake hands firmly◦ Smile◦ Introduce yourself◦ Wait to be seated◦ Be confident
Beginning: Meeting the Interviewer
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Sit up straight Try not to be too bold or too shy Express that you are happy to have the
interview Smile Don’t chew gum, fidget, curse or use slang
Beginning: Starting the Interview
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Be positive Answer questions honestly and completely
(give explanations not just yes or no) It’s ok not to know everything – express a
willingness to learn Pay close attention to the interviewer If you don’t understand something ask
Middle: Answering Questions
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Organize your thoughts before you answer, it is ok to be silent and think
You cannot be asked about:◦ Age, race, religion, ethnicity, marital status
Avoid criticizing former employers or coworkers
Middle: Answering Questions
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Ask your questions If offered the job ask about salary, benefits,
hours – you can ask for a day to think it over
If they say you will be contacted, ask when they expect to make a decision – offer to call in a few days
Make sure they have your contact information
Thank the interview and shake hands firmly
End: Finishing the Interview
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Send a thank you letter to the interviewer
Call about a week after the interview if they haven’t contacted you to find out if they made a decision
After: Follow Up
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Look over the list of questions asked by employers and applicants
Be prepared to answer all of the employer questions
Interview Questions
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Groups of three Roles:
◦ Evaluator – use rubric to evaluate person being interviewed
◦ Interviewer – asks the questions◦ Interviewee – person being interviewed
Switch roles so that everyone does each job once
Mock Interviews
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Pick a company for your group Use the Internet to look up information
about this company Choose questions to ask as an interviewer
and interviewee ◦ You may choose from the list or write your own
Mock Interviews
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Rate the following areas in order of importance in an interview◦ Job qualifications◦ Attitude ◦ Communication skills◦ Appearance
Interviews
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How are you rated?