Agenda

Bell Ringer/Announcements – (4 minutes)

Job Interview Presentation Instructions – (5 minutes)

Job Interview Presentations

Presentations

In your groups, you will research and gather information on 1 aspect of job interviews.

You will create a PowerPoint presentation and poster to present your poster to the rest of the class.

You will need to provide an in-depth discussion and knowledge on your topic to the rest of the class. Remember, you are the expert.

Job Interview TopicsInterviewer Questions

▪ Use the Internet to research job interview questions.▪ Make a list of 10-20 questions that you might be asked

in an interview. Look for questions that are asked on more than one web site.

▪ Demonstrate how to answer the questions appropriately.

Interviewee Questions▪ Use the Internet to research questions you should ask

at an interview.▪ Make a list of 10-20 questions that you can ask in an

interview.▪ Look for common questions that are listed on more

than one web site. ▪ Showcase a few of the most common interview

questions on your PowerPoint

Common Mistakes Made by Interviewees ▪ Use the Internet to research common mistakes made

by both interviewers and interviewees.▪ Make a list of common mistakes made by interviewees

and include this in your PowerPoint. ▪ Tell how to correct the mistakes or not make the

mistakes in the first place in your PowerPoint.

Nonverbal Communication and Qualities that Employers Expect in Employees▪ Use the Internet to research how nonverbal

factors influence your interview for good or for bad.

▪ What will positively influence your interviewer? What will negatively influence your interviewer?

▪ Also find out what qualities employers expect in employees.

Appropriate Dress ▪ Use the Internet to research what is appropriate

to wear to an interview. Find out what appropriate business dress is.

▪ Explain the difference between professional business and business-casual attire.

▪ Give examples of appropriate dress for females and males.

  Research the Internet to find a list of illegal job questions

▪ Explain why each question is illegal.▪ Explain how to answer the questions.

Interview Basics – Before the Interview

Gather as much information about the employer as possible. Look on their company website Call the Chamber of Commerce Internet Research

Practice, Practice, Practice. Research a list of ‘Most Common Interview Questions’

and practice how you would answer the question. Remember you are selling your qualities,

education, and experience. Be sure to highlight those abilities in the interview.

Interview Basics – Before the Interview

What to bring to the Interview: Several copies of your resume. (At least

five) Driver’s License Social Security Card A career portfolio

Interview Basics – Before the Interview

Dress for Success All dress in professional attire to an

interview. Never wear jeans. McDonald’s Interview = Khakis and a

nice polo or dress shirt. Professional Interview = Dress slacks

and dress top or business suit

Interview Basics – Day of Interview

Go alone to the Interview. Be Early (Remember the Early Bird gets the

worm.) Address the Interviewer as Mr. or Mrs. and

shake hands firmly. Wait until you are told to be seated. Never

go in and sit down on your own. Maintain good eye contact. Do not answer any questions until you have

put some thought into them.

Interview Basics – The Don’ts Smoke or chew anything. Ask about salary or days off. Discuss personal problems, etc. Handle anything on the interviewers

desk. Provide information, which is not

factual. Beg for the job, or hang around after

the interview.

Interview Basics – Questions to be Prepared to Answer

Tell me a little bit about yourself. Possible Answers: A summary of how much training you

have for the job that you are interviewing for.

Do not go into personal things about yourself, whether you have kids, married, etc. They have no right to know about these things.

The main thing is to be yourself!

Interview Basics – Questions to be Prepared to Answer

What kind of work are you looking for? Possible Answers: Be as specific as you can. The best answer to

this question can be found in the job description. You can repeat the duties listed for the position

for which you are interviewing. Other answers suggest you want to grow and

learn or want to demonstrate your good work ethic.

“I want a job in which I will be able to produce for the company and grow along with it.”

Interview Basics – Questions to be Prepared to Answer

What is your biggest weakness? Possible Answers: No employer will believe that you are without weaknesses. An interview is not a place to confess self-doubt. You are selling a product – your professional self – and no

employer will buy the product if you put it down. Refer to a strength as a weakness, or turn your weakness

into a strength.▪ “I have the attitude that I come to work to do a job. I do not like

to waste work time. That can make me less than popular with coworkers who want to use the employer’s time to chat or goof off.”

▪ “I’m something of a perfectionist. I want my work to reflect the highest standards of quality”

Interview Basics – After the Interview

Send a thank-you letter expressing appreciation for the interview and reemphasizing your qualifications for the job.

Wait the allotted time period mentioned during the interview for the company to contact you. This could be a few days or weeks

Interview Project

Work in groups (no more than 3 people) or individually to create: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation▪ 12 Slides

1-2 page handout on the six discussed topics

Poster highlighting one topic