Job Seeking Skills

• Soft Skills: Job Seeking Skills
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Job Seeking Skills

Preparing for a job interview

List down at least five bad examples of behaviour you should not do during an interview.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Can you tell us something about yourself.

Tell me about your dream job.

How did your education prepare you for this job?

How is your experience relevant to this job?

Are you a team player?

Why do you think you would do well in this job?

How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

What do you think of the last company you work for?

What would you consider to be your weakness?

QUIZ

You’re asked a really difficult question. You don’t know the answer off the top of your head, so
you:

1. answer, “That’s a tough question. I’m really not sure.”
2. say the first thing that comes to mind.
3. take a deep breath and think of an answer while paraphrasing the question.
4. "That is a very good question! I need a little time to think about it."

Which of the following is okay to do at an interview?

1. Ask the employer questions
2. Answer your cellphone
3. Be a few minutes late
4. ask to be excused so you could use the washroom

Which of these things should you bring to an interview?

1. Copies of your resume
2. A list of references
3. Original copies of academic certificates
4. All of the above

How early should you arrive to the interview?

1. 1 hour
2. at least 15 minutes
3. Just in time for the interview
4. It is not important

Which one of these things should you always try to do during an interview?

1. Ask your interviewer(s) for their business card and/or contact information at the end.
2. Inquire about your salary.
3. Smile and nod at everything the interviewer says.
4. Greet your interviewer and offer a firm handshake.

Thank-you notes are:

1. not necessary to send.
2. necessary only if you think your interview went well.
3. something that should be sent within 48 hours of the interview
4. to be sent together with flowers and chocolates

The purpose of an interview is:

1. to match employees with the employer that best suits them, and vice versa.
2. for the job candidate to talk about his achievements.
3. for the employer to test the interviewee by asking tricky questions
4. for the interviewer to find out about the interviewees academic qualifications

Other than your responses, you need to also pay close attention to:

1. your body language.
2. your eye contact.
3. intonation and volume
4. Nothing

You think the employer might ask you for a list of references during the interview. Prior to the
interview, you:

1. let your references know that they might be contacted, but don’t give them more details about the job.
2. let your references know that they might be contacted and tell them about the job you’re seeking
3. choose to not tell your references that they may be contacted.
4. All of the above

What should you do research on before the interview?

1. The company you’re interviewing for.
2. The industry you hope to work in.
3. Salary range
4. None of the above

What’s the safest thing to wear to an interview, if you cannot find out anything about the
company’s dress code?

1. A suit.
2. A collared shirt and khakis.
3. A comfortable t-shirt and jeans
4. All of the above