Job Interview Flash Cards WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS 1

Learning Objectives Develop good answers to common interview questions. Record the answers on flash cards. Use cards as a study guide. Learn this technique to help with nerves. 2 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Pre-test Answer true or false: 1. Employers do not care about your computer skills. 2. In the workplace, grades are not important. It is how hard you work. 3. You should have positive and valid reasons for leaving a current job. 4. Explaining job history can show an employer how you have grown personally. 5. The interviewer will not ask about how you will leave your existing job. 3 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Resources and Technology 4 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS Students will need to use a computer equipped with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.

What would you say? 1. What technology do you use on a daily basis? 2. How would you describe your academic performance? 3. How do you typically look for a job? 5 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Always Be Prepared For A Job Interview Flash cards will help you to have an answer ready if you get nervous. 6 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Cards Each card will cover a possible question. You should prepare an answer and write it down.  Keep the information on each card concise. Preparing helps you to recall information when you’re nervous. 7 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #16 What computer software can you use? 8 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #16 Suggested Responses: I can operate a:  IBM Compatible PC  MAC Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) Include all relevant software  Accounting (Peachtree)  Drawing and Design (CAD)  Throw Back Question: “What software are you looking for?” 9 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #17 How were your grades in school? 10 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #17 Suggested Responses: My current grade point average is _________ I excel in my ___________ courses Include any student achievement awards  Be modest and show your academic achievement 11 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #18 Why do you want to leave your current job? 12 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #18 Suggested Responses: I want to leave because:  Ready for more responsibility  Ready for more challenges  Show your desire for advancement or career change 13 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #19 How did you obtain your most recent job? 14 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #19 Suggested Responses: I obtained my job by my own initiative  Do not say that someone got the job for you 15 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #20 Are you planning to give notice to your current about your plans to change jobs? 16 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Flash Card #20 Suggested Responses: Yes of course  Need to discuss my leaving with my supervisor  Need to give 1-2 weeks notice  Show respect to your current employer 17 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Post Test Answer true or false: 1. Employers do not care about your computer skills. 2. In the workplace, grades are not important. It is how hard you work. 3. You should have positive and valid reasons for leaving a current job. 4. Explaining job history can show an employer how you have grown personally. 5. The interviewer will not ask about how you will leave your existing job. 18 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Assessment Student creation of five flash cards: 1. What computer software can you use? 2. How were your grades in school? 3. Why do you want to leave your current job? 4. How did you obtain your most recent job? 5. Are you planning to give notice to your current about your plans to change jobs? 19 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS