List the four steps in the response model for answering behavioral interview questions.
1. Describe the situation 2. Explain the actions taken 3. Describe the outcomes 4. Summarize what was learned from the experience
Discuss the advantages of rehearsing for an interview alone and rehearsing with a friend.
Rehearsing alone will allow you to be more comfortable, concentrate better, and speak more naturally. Rehearsing with a friend will help you see yourself as others do, think on your feet, and make corrections to constructive criticism.
Conducting research about an occupation, company, or job can increase your employability by up to _____.
List four sources for finding information about occupations, employers, or specific jobs.
-People resources -Career fairs -Libraries -Professional or Trade Associations
When researching an occupational field, what information should you be looking for?
-Current and predicted trends -Educational requirements -Job descriptions -Growth outlook -Salary ranges
When researching a specific job, what information should you be looking for?
-Job description -Required education and experience -Working conditions -Salary -Fringe benefits
Write a response to the following behavioral question using the behavioral question response model. Remember, if you do not have work experience, consider other group or school situations. Tell me about a time where you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
Student responses will vary, but should follow the behavioral question response model. 1. Describe the situation 2. Explain the actions taken 3. Describe the outcomes 4. Summarize what was learned from the experience.
When researching a specific employer, what information should you be looking for?
-Company history -Company culture -Company mission -Reputation -Products -Location -Predicted growth -Number of employees -Competitors -Customers
Some interview questions are designed to rattle you to see how you deal with stress.
Write a response to the following behavioral question using the behavioral question response model. Remember, if you do not have work experience, consider other group or school situations. Tell me about a time where you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
When researching an occupational field, what information should you be looking for?
List the four steps in the response model for answering behavioral interview questions.
When researching a specific job, what information should you be looking for?
When researching a specific employer, what information should you be looking for?
Feedback should be accepted with an open mind.
Conducting research about an occupation, company, or job can increase your employability by up to _____.
List four sources for finding information about occupations, employers, or specific jobs.
Discuss the advantages of rehearsing for an interview alone and rehearsing with a friend.
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