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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Analyze best practices in interviewing
Explain how to have a successful virtual interview
Apply best practices to answer common interview questions
Summarize what actions should be taken after an interview

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RESEARCH: What is the average amount of time between a job interview and receiving a job offer?

You’ll never be able to predict exactly what will happen in one job interview compared to another, but you can prepare yourself to succeed by practicing the things that are under your control. Watch this video to learn more about best practices in interviewing. Then, answer the questions.

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What is meant by this statement: “The interview begins the minute you walk into the building.”

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Why do you think things like a firm handshake, making eye contact, and using a person’s name when greeting them is important in an interview?

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True or False? When answering common interview questions, you should begin speaking and answer as quickly as possible.

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If you’ve had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

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Your friend, Kasie, is telling you about a virtual job interview she has later today. Read the article to learn about how to have a successful virtual interview. Then, provide a recommendation to Kasie for each of her statements.

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“I haven’t used my laptop since finals week. But I’ve never had any issues. I’m sure it’ll be fine.”

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“I’m going to the gym to clear my head before the interview. I won’t have time to shower, but I will throw on a clean tee shirt so I don’t look sweaty.”

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“My brother will probably be playing video games downstairs, so I’m going to set up on our kitchen counter. Plus that will help in case I need to take the dog outside.”

The STAR method is a framework that can help you formulate an impressive answer to common interview questions. Review the infographic to learn about the STAR method. Then, answer the question.

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How might using the STAR method be helpful compared to answering questions with no plan?

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Use the STAR method to answer the following prompt: “Tell me about a time when you overcame obstacles to complete a task in your school career.”

We’ve learned that the interview starts before you’re even sitting down with your potential employer. It might not come as much of a surprise, then, that you’re still responsible for leaving a good impression after the interview is over. Watch the video to learn about what you should do after you’ve had an interview. Then, answer the questions.

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Why should you avoid sending the same thank you note to each person who interviewed you?

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Summarize how you should handle your social media as it's connected to your job search.

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If you connect with your interviewers on LinkedIn, what should you do in addition to sending a request to connect with them?

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When should your post-interview communication happen? And what is the rule-of-thumb the video recommends for when you should reach out again if you haven’t heard back?

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When should you begin acting like your interview has started?

When you enter the room with your interviewer

When the interviewer has let you know the interview has started

After you’re past security, but before you meet the office assistant

As soon as you encounter anyone in/around the organization you’re interviewing with

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Each of the following is a good thing to do within 12 hours of an interview EXCEPT…

Send a thank you note to each person who interviewed you

Make a thoughtful, relevant post about your industry on social media

Send a message to your interviewers asking if you’ve gotten the job

Find a link to an article or news story about a topic you discussed in your interview and send it to your interviewers

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The STAR method is a way to answer interview questions that stands for…

Situation, Task, Action, Result

Situation, Task, Action, Recollect

Setup, Task, Action, Result

Setup, Think, Action, Result

7.0 Lesson 3: The Interview

RESEARCH: What is the average amount of time between a job interview and receiving a job offer?

7.0 Lesson 3: The Interview

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

RESEARCH: What is the average amount of time between a job interview and receiving a job offer?

What is meant by this statement: “The interview begins the minute you walk into the building.”

Why do you think things like a firm handshake, making eye contact, and using a person’s name when greeting them is important in an interview?

True or False? When answering common interview questions, you should begin speaking and answer as quickly as possible.

If you’ve had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

“I haven’t used my laptop since finals week. But I’ve never had any issues. I’m sure it’ll be fine.”

“I’m going to the gym to clear my head before the interview. I won’t have time to shower, but I will throw on a clean tee shirt so I don’t look sweaty.”

“My brother will probably be playing video games downstairs, so I’m going to set up on our kitchen counter. Plus that will help in case I need to take the dog outside.”

How might using the STAR method be helpful compared to answering questions with no plan?

Use the STAR method to answer the following prompt: “Tell me about a time when you overcame obstacles to complete a task in your school career.”

Why should you avoid sending the same thank you note to each person who interviewed you?

Summarize how you should handle your social media as it's connected to your job search.

If you connect with your interviewers on LinkedIn, what should you do in addition to sending a request to connect with them?

When should your post-interview communication happen? And what is the rule-of-thumb the video recommends for when you should reach out again if you haven’t heard back?

When should you begin acting like your interview has started?

Each of the following is a good thing to do within 12 hours of an interview EXCEPT…

The STAR method is a way to answer interview questions that stands for…

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

What is meant by this statement: “The interview begins the minute you walk into the building.”

Why do you think things like a firm handshake, making eye contact, and using a person’s name when greeting them is important in an interview?

True or False? When answering common interview questions, you should begin speaking and answer as quickly as possible.

If you’ve had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

Why is it important to have a short list of questions ready to ask about your employer?

“I haven’t used my laptop since finals week. But I’ve never had any issues. I’m sure it’ll be fine.”

“I’m going to the gym to clear my head before the interview. I won’t have time to shower, but I will throw on a clean tee shirt so I don’t look sweaty.”

“My brother will probably be playing video games downstairs, so I’m going to set up on our kitchen counter. Plus that will help in case I need to take the dog outside.”

How might using the STAR method be helpful compared to answering questions with no plan?

Use the STAR method to answer the following prompt: “Tell me about a time when you overcame obstacles to complete a task in your school career.”

Why should you avoid sending the same thank you note to each person who interviewed you?

Summarize how you should handle your social media as it's connected to your job search.

If you connect with your interviewers on LinkedIn, what should you do in addition to sending a request to connect with them?

When should your post-interview communication happen? And what is the rule-of-thumb the video recommends for when you should reach out again if you haven’t heard back?

When should you begin acting like your interview has started?

Each of the following is a good thing to do within 12 hours of an interview EXCEPT…

The STAR method is a way to answer interview questions that stands for…

Why is it important to have a short list of questions ready to ask about your employer?