Job and College Readiness Class Icebreaker Activity 4/25

Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself when walking into

your interview.

Today

• Clean up resumes

• Introduction to interviewing

• Search for common interview questions and responses

Watch Brief Video

You Tube video on the do’s and don’ts of interviewing….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8

Resumes

• Open documents

• Spell Check

• Ensure proper formatting (bullet points and spacing are consistent, categories underlined,

• Font (ensure font is uniform, except for titles)

Interviewing-The Basics

Greeting and introduction

-Strong Handshake

-Good Eye Contact

-Clear Self Presentation

Interviewing-The Basics

Importance of dress

Interviewing-The Basics

Body Language

Eye contact, body position, no fidgeting or sitting still, nodding head, hands still or crossed,leaning forward, gesturing and a smile

Interviewing- The Basics

Responding to the Questions

-Speak clearly

-Show enthusiasm and interest

-Be open but stay on point

Interviewing-The Basics

Asking questions

Interviews are 2 ways- it’s an opportunity for THEM to learn more about YOU and YOU to learn more about THEM!

Asking questions shows interviewer that you are interested in learning about the position and company

Interviewing-The Basics

Asking questions Examples…

-What does the average day look like for this job?-Will my schedule be consistent?-Who would I report to?-Is there an opportunity for a promotion?

Interviewing-The Basics

Closing the interview-Express interest in the job and that you think it would be a good fit

-Ask for a business card

-Stand up and thank the interviewer for their time with a handshake

What are typical Interview questions?

• Search for 2 questions that are common during an interview

• Share

The interview questions….

Interview Questions

• Tell me about yourself- where are you from, why you are in the US and what you would say is the best thing about USA

• What 3 words would you use to describe yourself to an employer, and to a friend?

• Where would you like to be in 5 years from now?• What is one of your weaknesses and how can you

address/improve it?• What is the biggest challenge you faced coming to the US,

and how have or how can you improve it?• What is your dream career field and why do you think you

would be good at it?