Job Interview BasicsESOL
Sergio Leon, Employment SpecialistGia Gillis Ledesma, Case Manager
Seattle Goodwill Industries
• Do’s and don’ts of interviews• Three phases of an interview• Common interview questions and practice
The Interview
Seattle Goodwill Industries
Do’s and Don’ts for Interviews
DO• Be early!• Be clean • Wear appropriate clothes• TURN OFF CELLPHONE• Have a firm handshake
• Bring a copy of your resume• Smile• Make eye contact• Smile
DON’T• Be late• Cancel your interview
clothing
1. Introduction or Greeting
2. Content
3. Conclusion
• Firm handshake• Eye contact• Voice• Posture• Smile!
Practice your answers and body language!
A Good or Bad Interview?
Seattle Goodwill Industries
1. Small Talk2. Smile3. Hands4. Voice5. Questions she asks
Adjectives That Describe You
Seattle Goodwill Industries
punctual
hard working
team player
computer literate
detail oriented
organized
friendly
bilingual
Interview Questions
Seattle Goodwill Industries
You will answer with:• Your work experience• Your job skills• Examples from your (work) life
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF• My name is Cathy.• I would like to be a cashier.• I have 2 years of experience working in a
store.• I like working with people and I am detail
oriented and punctual.
1.) What is your name?__________________________________________________
2.) What job do you want?__________________________________________________
3.) How many years of experience do you have?__________________________________________________
4.) Why should I hire you?__________________________________________________
4.) Why should I hire you?
I am bilingual, hard working, and punctual.
Do you have any questions for me?
• This is very important, because it shows that you are interested in the job.
• What should you NOT ask about?
The End – Good Luck!
Seattle Goodwill Industries