B EFORE T HE I NTERVIEW : W HAT STEPS TO TAKE Stephanie Wozniak 10/28/2012

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BEFORE THE INTERVIEW:WHAT STEPS TO TAKE

Stephanie Wozniak10/28/2012

Pretest1. Three important tasks before an interview

are:a. Know what hours I can and cannot workb. Get working papersc. Arrange transportation for the job (if it is

offered to you.)d. All of the above.

Pretest2. Things you should bring with you to the interview:

a. Resumeb. Job Applicationc. Working Papersd. All of the above

Pretest3. The correct answer to “what are your weaknesses,” is:

a. I don’t have any weaknesses.b. One difficulty I had was “…” I have

improved in this area by, “…”c. A list of what is difficult for you.

You were called for an interview, Congratulations! What happens

next?

How to Prepare yourself1. Develop a list of potential interview

questions and answers and PRACTICE.

2. Pre-plan your outfit for the day.3. Get directions and plan transportation.

How to Prepare yourself4. Be knowledgeable about the company your are interviewing with. DO RESEARCH. 5. Put together a portfolio of:

a. Your resumeb. Recommendationsc. A writing sampled. Job Application

Some common interview questions:

1. What are your strengths/skills?2. Describe yourself.3. What are your weaknesses or biggest

area for improvement?

Some common interview questions:

4. Describe your previous work experience.5. What do you know about our company? 6. Why did you apply for this position?

How would you answer these

questions?

Post-Test1. Three important tasks before an interview

are:a. Know what hours I can and cannot workb. Get working papersc. Arrange transportation for the job (if it is

offered to you.)d. All of the above.

Post-Test1. Three important tasks before an interview

are:a. Know what hours I can and cannot workb. Get working papersc. Arrange transportation for the job (if it is

offered to you.)d. All of the above.

Post-Test2. Things you should bring with you to the interview:

a. Resumeb. Job Applicationc. Working Papersd. All of the above

Post-Test2. Things you should bring with you to the interview:

a. Resumeb. Job Applicationc. Working Papersd. All of the above

Post-Test3. The correct answer to “what are your weaknesses,” is:

a. I don’t have any weaknesses.b. One difficulty I had was “…” I have

improved in this area by, “…”c. A list of what is difficult for you.

Post-Test3. The correct answer to “what are your weaknesses,” is:

a. I don’t have any weaknesses.b. One difficulty I had was “…” I have

improved in this area by, “…”c. A list of what is difficult for you.

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