Workshop: The Job Interview

What's relevant when writing your CV?

• Format & style

• Sections included

• Strong & concise personal statement

• All of them are correct

It's obligatory to include ALL your studies (from kindergarten up to present) and first work experience, even if it's not related to the job position you're applying to.

• True

• False

"A concise paragraph or summary, which details what you can bring to a job or company."

This is the definition of...

• Contact information

• Work experience details

• A personal statement

• Skills

When starting the interview, which of the following the candidate should include when answering "Tell me about yourself"?

• Just your name & age.

• A brief summary of your education, experience & goals.

• Say your name, age & salary expectations.

• Introduce yourself & say what's your present job position.

When the candidates are asked for their work experience, is it important to detail every responsability they have in each position?

• Yes, of course.

• No, it isn't important.

• Yes, but it's better to focus more in the achievements rather than the responsabilities.

Choose the correct phrase to answer a question about the future

• I have 7 years of experience as a salesperson.

• My salary expectations are in line with my

  qualifications and education.

• I want to boost my career in this company because...

• I am proud of the work I did in my last job.

Choose the incorrect one

Strenghts: creative, passionate, honest, self-critical

(a)  

Choose the correct one

Weaknesses: flexible, patient, perfectionism, patient

(a)  

STAR technique stands for:

• Simple, Title, Activity, Recommendation

• Situation, Task, Action, Result

• Spot, Training, Ability, Report

What is the purpose of "extreme questions"?

• Candidate's reflection

• Candidate's reaction

• Candidate's relaxation

• Candidate's emotions