Job Search Skills Self-Assessment - Yale University
Job Search Skills Self-Assessment - Yale University
Job Search Skills Self-Assessment - Yale University
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<strong>Job</strong> <strong>Search</strong> <strong>Skills</strong> <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Assessment</strong><br />
9. Interviewing: How Do I Make the Most of The <strong>Job</strong> Interview<br />
Sample Goal: I am able to handle a variety of interview styles professionally.<br />
I sell myself well in all interactions with potential employers<br />
Check all that apply:<br />
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I have developed my 30 second elevator speech and can generally speak intelligently about my skills,<br />
education and experience<br />
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I know my resume cold<br />
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I have developed several STAR stories for behavioral interview questions<br />
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I have attended a CDO job interview workshop<br />
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I have practiced interviewing through mock interviews offered by CDO and/or FES Communications Coaches<br />
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I know that my answers to questions should be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes, and that I should plan to<br />
speak approximately 60% of the time<br />
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I know and am practiced at selling my strengths<br />
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I am aware of and am able to talk about my weaknesses<br />
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I know the job description inside and out before I step into the interview room<br />
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I always research the company thoroughly before interviews, and know who I am going to be interviewing with<br />
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I know and have practiced dozens of common interview questions<br />
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I know the difference between behavioral and traditional interview questions<br />
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I know the difference between arrogance and clearly stating my qualifications<br />
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I have used OptimalResume to practice answering interview questions, and have asked for feedback on my<br />
recordings<br />
gfedc<br />
I have a neutral, well-fitting interview suit<br />
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I always have my own questions prepared for the interview<br />
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I understand that I am also interviewing the employer<br />
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I always send thank you notes to everyone who interviews me<br />
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Other goals<br />
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