Interviews for students
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The document outlines important aspects of job interviews, detailing preparation steps such as researching the company and arriving early, as well as essential questions both interviewers and applicants should ask. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling in responses and maintaining a confident demeanor throughout the process. Additionally, it advises on appropriate follow-up actions post-interview to reinforce interest in the position.
Interviews for students
- 2. What is an interview?
- 3. • A series of questions an employer will give an applicant and the answers from the applicant • A way for them to learn more about you – Additional skills – Social comfort – Best job fit in the company • A way for you to learn more about them What is an interview?
- 4. • Confirm date and time • Ask who you will interview with • Research the company • Know your destination (map, travel time, room) Before the interview
- 5. • Dress more professional than your interviewer • Bring resume copies – They might not have one • Arrive 10 minutes early • Shake hands – You’re opening a door with confidence • Confident body language – Smile, eye contact, posture The day of the interview
- 6. Question #1 • Why should I hire you? • Do your research. • Learn about the job and the company. • Have an answer ready.
- 7. Question #2 • Why do you want to work here?
- 8. Question #3 • What’s your greatest strength?
- 9. Question #4 • What’s your greatest weakness?
- 10. Question #5 • Tell me about yourself. • Find ways to describe yourself and things you are proud of.
- 11. Bad interviewers ask yes or no questions. • Have you ever worked for a veterinarian? • Do you have any pets? • Respond to them with stories you have already thought about . Tell good stories that make you look good.
- 12. Good interviewers ask open-ended questions. • Tell me about your experience taking care of animals. • What do you know about cats? • Respond to them with stories you have already thought about. Tell good stories that make you look good.
- 13. Question #6 • Do you have any questions?
- 14. Good questions for interviewer: • What would I need to do to become shift supervisor? • What is a quality you most need in an employee? • These are questions that continue to demonstrate your interest in the company. They make you look good.
- 15. Bad questions for interviewer: • How many days of vacation do I get? • How often do you give raises? • Are you on Instagram? • These are questions that look self- centered and less focused on the job.
- 16. Follow up after a day or two • Email • Phone call • Thank you for your time. • I had a question about … • I forgot to mention a strength/skill you may be interested in.