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Learning Objectives

• Develop good answers to common interview questions.

• Record the answers on flash cards. • Use cards as a study guide.• Learn this technique to help with nerves.

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Pre-test

Answer true or false:1. If you’re not feeling well, be sure to tell the prospective

employer.2. Complain about bad directions if you get lost.3. You should know 3 or more classes that you’ve taken that

will be helpful in this job.4. You should be able to name 3 skills you’ve learned that will

be helpful in this job.5. The interviewer will not ask about your personal character

traits.


Resources and Technology


Students will need to use a computer equipped with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.

What would you say? 1. How are you?2. Did you have any trouble

getting here?3. Why should we consider you for

this position? (What are your qualifications?)


Always Be Prepared For A Job Interview

Flash cards will help you to have an answer ready if you get nervous.


Flash Cards

• Each card will cover a possible question.• You should prepare an answer and write it

down. (Examples are given)• Preparing helps you to recall information

when you’re nervous.


Question #1 -How are you today?


First Flash Card - Question #1 -How are you today?

• I am fine today.• Thank you for asking.• Even if you don’t feel well, don’t

complain.


Question #2- Did you have trouble getting

here?


Question #2- Did you have trouble getting here?

• No, I had good instructions from your secretary. Thank you.

• Even if you got lost, don’t complain!


Question #3- Tell Me About Yourself

Why should we consider you for this job?”

Be ready to “sell” yourself with…


Question #3- Why should we consider you for this job?” Be ready to “sell” yourself with…

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:• Education/Courses:• Personality Traits:• Work Experience:• Future Plans:


Remember your “arms and legs”…….

• A good way to “sell” yourself is to remember this image:– Have your right arm represent your

education/courses.– Have your left arm represent your

personality traits.– Have your right leg represent your work

experience.– Have you left leg represent your future

plans.


Education:

I have successfully completed (name 3 courses)

1. 2. 3. In which I have learned (name 3 useful

skills) 1. 2. 3.


Throw Back Question: “What courses or skills are you looking for?”

Personality traits:

• Think about what type of person they’re looking for (Ex. Responsible, honest, etc.)

• Say “I feel that I am a ___________ person. For example, in school (or at work) I… (give an example of something you did that demonstrates that trait).

• Ex. “I feel that I am a dependable person. I’m never late for school and I haven’t been absent at all this year.


Work ExperienceI am currently working …At_________________________Which is located __________________

I worked there for ____________ months.My duties include: 1. 2. 3.


Work ExperienceI was previously employed…At_________________________Which is located __________________

I worked there for ____________ months.My duties included: 1. 2. 3.


Work ExperienceI was previously employed…At_________________________Which is located __________________

I worked there for ____________ months.My duties included: 1. 2. 3.


Future Plans:

My future plans are:(Choose one)

1. Complete my high school education

2. Attend local college to study ?3. Attend a college away from home to

study? 4. Seek full-time employment.


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Do You have any questions?

Remember the 3 Ds

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Do You have any questions?

1.Why will you make a decision?2.What is the dress code?3.What is the rate of pay for this position? (Dollars)

Post TestAnswer true or false:1. If you’re not feeling well, be sure to tell the prospective

employer.2. Complain about bad directions if you get lost.3. You should know 3 or more classes that you’ve taken that

will be helpful in this job.4. You should be able to name 3 skills you’ve learned that will

be helpful in this job.5. The interviewer will not ask about your personal character

traits.


Assessment

Students will create five of their own flash cards.

1. How are you? 2. Did you have trouble getting here? 3. What are your qualifications? 4. List 3 courses and 3 skills learned. 5. List a personality trait and an example of you

showing that trait.


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Job Interview Flash Cards WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS 1