Interviewing Skills By Ms. Stonis

Do Now “First Impressions…” What do I Notice when I meet someone for the first time?

First Impressions Attire Handshake Do they look me in the eye Hair Shoes Attitude

Enduring Understandings/ Goals-(Why it is Important) Students will understand: Preparing for a job interview will increase your chances of getting the job Your ability to project a positive first impression is essential for achieving success in your career and personal life

Objectives Students will recognize the factors that create an employer’s first impression of a job candidate. Students will be able to Identify methods of preparing for interviews.

Teen Interview for a Job http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/201 21015-softskills/20121015-softskills-1- Enthusiasm-Attitude.htm

Which is Do & Which is Don’t?

Terms Interview Body Language Stress Role-Playing Problem Solving

What is an interview? An interview is a formal meeting between a job applicant and a representative of the company. The meeting comes about because the company had a job available.

What is Body Language Body language-the posture, gestures, and eye contact people use to express themselves nonverbally

Stress Emotional and physical tension resulting from the body’s natural response to conflict

Role-Playing Acting out a role in a make-believe situation, usually at the request of another person for the purpose of evaluation

Problem Solving A technique involving the use of thinking skills to suggest solutions to problems or situations, such as theoretical ones posted by an interviewer

Purpose of the interview? To get a good look at you. Chance to ask you questions Opportunity to see if you would fit in Your opportunity to look at the company. You get to ask questions Opportunity to see if the company suits you.

How can you stand out? Dress for Success Do your Research Ask intelligent questions about the industry Magazines and newspapers Company website Research competitors and the industry Doing Research helps you look better than others

Preparing for the Interview Practice eye contact and firm handshake Practice interviewing techniques Practice run to interview Speak clearly Smile when you speak First impression –on the phone- in person Repeat appointment times and with whom you will be meeting

Teen Interview for a Job http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWodxAd sGvY

Break in Groups-6 min Role-Play. Practice eye contact, body language, and handshake Talk to partner about effectiveness (Did they look you in the eye, have a firm handshake, and exude confidence)

Sharing In your opinion, Did you feel your partner displayed confidence? Why or why not?

Go to: http://www.quintcareers.com/interviewing-dos-donts.html Create 2 slides 1 Identifying a method to prepare for an interview & 1 Showing a positive image for an interview?

Directions Title-Preparing or Showing Positive Image 1 Do & 1 Don’t What to do Why it’s Important Try to use the 6 x 6 rule (no more than 6 bullets on a slide and 6 words on a line)

Preparing Don’t Be Late-Do Be on Time Arrive 10 Minutes Early Do a Practice Run They will think if you are late for interview you will be late for work

Puzzle-Terms: http://glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/student/ puzzles_05/dragdrops/sww_ch07.html

Closing Was I enthusiastic enough? Did my body language convey confidence? Did I speak clearly? Did I listen carefully? Did I have a firm handshake? Was I prepared? Did I make a positive impression?

Teen Interview for a Job http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/2012 1015-softskills/20121015-softskills-1- Enthusiasm-Attitude.htm

Reflection What did I learn today that I did not know before? Any questions I have? Write on your index cards and hand back Thank you

I Am Prepared!!!

Questions to Practice Tell me about yourself What are your occupational objectives? What do you like most about this occupation? What are your hobbies? What would you like to be doing five years from now? Ten years? Why do you want to work for our company? What two accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?

More Questions What are your extracurricular activities? How would you describe your ideal job? What do you think determines a person’s progress within a company? What do you consider to be your outstanding job-related personal characteristics or strengths?

Homework “What can you tell me about yourself?” Create a 30 second “commercial” about yourself