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WorksheetsInterview Preparation Essentials
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
A document that explains the general tasks and responsibilities for a position.
Job Description
Employment Portfolio
Business Card
Follow-Up Letter
A practice interview to help the applicant become more comfortable with the interview process.
Impression
Feedback
Behavioral Interview Questions
Mock Interview
The company’s mission, values, and culture are something you should ____ before an interview.
pretend
research
ignore
practice
To show your interest and gather information during an interview, you should prepare these ahead of time.
Thoughtful questions
Mock interview
Cookies and snacks
Compliments
Things you can do to prepare yourself mentally before an interview.
good night sleep
have a light snack
deep breathing
run late
A job interview where an applicant answers questions from a group of people who make the hiring decision.
Situational Interview Questions
Mock Interview
Panel Interview
Feedback
A job interview where a hiring manager interviews several candidates at once.
Group Interview
Mock Interview
Workplace Culture
Employment Portfolio
These interview types do not take place in person.
Rejection
Group Interview
Phone/ video Interview
Follow-Up Interview
These skills are important to demonstrate in a group interview.
Confidence
Slacking
Sleeping
Respect
This can occur immediately after submitting an application.
Feedback
Rejection
On-the-spot Interview
Self-Awareness
Being important or significant in a given situation or to a specific person.
Impression
Relevant
Perspective
Resilience
What is important to include when answering the question “What are your strengths?”
The bare minimum
Feedback
Amount you can bench press
Real strengths including examples
This is usually included along with your paper application and can help you tailor your application or resume to the position you’re applying for.
Business Card
Job Description
Location
Workplace Culture
When answering this question, demonstrate self-awareness and explain the steps you’re taking to address the issue.
"What are your weaknesses?"
"What is your work experience?"
"Where are you from?"
"Why do you want this job?"
It’s important to emphasize positive experiences and how you overcame challenges when answering this question.
"Can you work weekends?"
"Why did you leave your last job?"
"What did you like or dislike about your last job?"
"Do you have any special skills?"
Collection of your professional work samples, achievements, and credentials that showcase your skills, expertise, and accomplishments to potential employers.
Employment Portfolio
Degree
Job Description
Personal Best
These past experiences might be helpful to mention during the interview.
Family Drama
Sports, clubs, or other organizations you participated in
Volunteer Work
Past Work Experience
What can you do to identify relevant skills and qualifications needed for a job you’re applying for?
Ask former employees
Research the job ahead of time
Ask the manager
This is not necessary
What should you do with your employment portfolio before a job interview to ensure you're ready?
Throw it away
Organize and review the contents
Take a practice test
Email it to the employer
What types of items can be included in your employment portfolio to showcase your skills?
Work Samples
Picture of yourself with trophies
Achievements
Bribes
A short message you send after a job interview to thank the interviewer for their time and consideration.
Follow-Up Letter
Love Letter
Bribe
Text Message
A small printed material with one’s name, professional occupation, company position, business address, and other contact information.
Business Card
Portfolio
Driver's License
Thank You Card
What is the first action you should take immediately after an interview?
Throw away your portfolio
Go eat at Burger King to celebrate
Apply for another job
Send a thank you note within 24 hours
Means to be turned down or not accepted for something.
Impression
Rejection
Relevant
Feedback
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or to overcome barriers.
Resilience
Bounce-back
Relevant
Remission
Making a good first ________ is important when picking up a job application.
look around
paycheck
impression
cake
