1. Job and College Readiness Class Icebreaker Activity 4/25 Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself when walking into your interview.

2. Today Clean up resumes Introduction to interviewing Search for common interview questions and responses

3. Watch Brief Video You Tube video on the do’s and don’ts of interviewing…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S 1ucmfPOBV8

4. Resumes Open documents Spell Check Ensure proper formatting (bullet points and spacing are consistent, categories underlined, Font (ensure font is uniform, except for titles)

5. Interviewing- The Basics Greeting and introduction -Strong Handshake -Good Eye Contact -Clear Self Presentation

6. Interviewing- The Basics Importance of dress

7. 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

8. Interviewing- The Basics Responding to the Questions -Speak clearly -Show enthusiasm and interest -Be open but stay on point

9. 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

10. 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?

11. 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

12. What are typical Interview questions? Search for 2 questions that are common during an interview Share

13. The interview questions….

14. 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?