Job Interview Tips
Job Interview Information
A job interview is simply a meeting so you and your potential employer can get to know each other better. The goal is to figure out if you are a good fit for the job and if the job is a good fit for you.
Before: Dress for Success Did you know it takes just seven seconds for a first impression to form? Making the best possible first impression starts before you even leave for your job interview. Take time getting ready so that you look your best. Dress nicely in clean clothes without rips or stains. Avoid wearing shorts or tank tops. Skirts and dresses are okay if they are not too short or flashy. A polo or button-up shirt with black or khaki pants is a good go to outfit for job interviews.
During: Make a Good Impression Introduce yourself and shake hands with the interviewer. Smile, speak clearly, and make eye contact. Be prepared to answer questions about your skills, personality, and past experiences. Your interviewer will likely ask you hypothetical questions about how you would handle certain on-the-job situations, like “How would you deal with an angry customer?” Consider bringing a notebook with questions you have about the job. You can write important details that you learn during your interview. Make sure to write down the name of your interviewer and their contact information.
After: Make Sure to Follow Up This is the time to really showcase your manners. One or two days after your interview, send a short email or make a quick phone call to follow up. Thank your interviewer for taking the time to talk with you and be sure to mention that you are excited about the opportunity to work at the company.
Written by Jessica L. Mendes https://www.ziprecruiter.com/blog/job-interview-tips-for-highschool-students/
Basic Job Interview Questions
• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Why do you want this job?
• Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?
• What's your ideal company?
• What attracted you to this company?
• Why should we hire you?
• What did you like least about your last job?
• When were you most satisfied in your job?
• What were the responsibilities of your last position?
• Why are you leaving your present job?
• What do you know about this industry?
• What do you know about our company?
• Are you willing to relocate?
• Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work.
• Can you describe a time when your work was criticized?
• Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it?
• Tell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it?
• How do you handle working with people who annoy you?
If I were your supervisor and asked you to do something that you disagreed with, what would you do?
• Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it?
• Tell me about a time where you had to deal with conflict on the job.
• Describe how you would handle a situation if you were required to finish multiple tasks by the end of the day, and there was no conceivable way that you could finish them.
• Do you have any questions for me?
Sample questions the applicant could ask:
o What is your favorite part about working here?
o Will there be any form of training provided?
o Is there anything we haven’t covered that you think is important to know about working here?
o What is the usual time frame for making a hiring decision?
o May I contact you if any further questions arise?