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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 />

gfedc<br />

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 />

gfedc<br />

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 />

gfedc<br />

I know the difference between behavioral and traditional interview questions<br />

gfedc<br />

I know the difference between arrogance and clearly stating my qualifications<br />

gfedc<br />

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 />

gfedc<br />

I always have my own questions prepared for the interview<br />

gfedc<br />

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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