PURSUITS 2011! - Business Education Council of Niagara

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Interview Review Questions you may be asked during an interview Your time has finally come! You’ve been called for an interview; now what Don’t worry; you know you’re ready for the job, now you have to convince the employer you’re right for the job. Preparation is essential to your success. You are likely to be more successful when you spend more time preparing for the interview. Visit the place of business or check out the employer’s website. Talk to people who work there to gather information related to the job. Find out what the employer or company does, what’s involved in the position you are applying for, what qualifications do you need for the position, and/or what skills might the employer be looking for. Best of all, be prepared to answer their questions about the job and to ask them questions. INTERVIEWER: What are your strengths Be prepared to give an employer at least five things you are good at. Make your strengths relevant to the job you are applying for and the responsibilities required for it. Keep your answers short. YOU: “I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to resolve what could be difficult situations.” INTERVIEWER: What are your weaknesses Always turn a negative into a positive. Describe a positive attribute, and then continue with a statement of reassurance. State what you are doing to overcome it and make sure it is relevant to the job you are applying for. YOU: “Being organized wasn’t my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills.” INTERVIEWER: Tell me about yourself. Don’t just “wing” it. Use this opportunity to demonstrate your abilities and excellent communication skills. YOU: “I am currently in grade at (name of school) and am interested in a job in the (name a type of field the job is in i.e. hospitality, manufacturing) field. I have taken the following courses at my school (name courses taken) where I learned about (name a skill you learned) and hope to use these skills as a (name of job). I am eager to get more experience in this field because it is something I want to pursue after high school. INTERVIEWER: What do you think this position involves This is where your preparation beforehand will be very useful. If you’ve done your homework, you’ll be able to answer this question with ease and confidence. This question is designed to reveal if you have thought about the position, done some research, listened to the interviewer, and can summarize all of this information clearly. YOU: “Last summer I worked at (name of employer) and was able to (Mention some duties you had at the job that might be similar to the ones advertised for the position you are applying for). I really enjoyed this type of work and the people I worked with. I am really looking forward to learning more about this. INTERVIEWER: Give us an example of how you worked as part of a team. Prepare an example that shows how you fit into a team – are you a leader, the worker bee or the one who coasts on the hard work of others If you don’t have a relevant work experience, draw from a school project or a sports group or volunteer opportunity to which you were part of a team. YOU: “At school, I recently worked on a school project for my Physcology class with three of my classmates. We met first and discussed how we would meet again to combine our separate research and who would be the key presenter to our class. Since I don’t mind getting up in front of people, I volunteered to present our project.” Behavioural INTERVIEW TIPS Anyone who has been in an interview situation can tell you that interviewers can be tough. The key to a successful interview is simply being prepared for the questions and having mental outline to follow in responding to each question. A popular interview style is behavioural, where you have to describe how you demonstrated the skills you claim to have. Take your time to answers these questions using the S.T.A.R. approach below: S T A R SITUATION (Briefly describe a challenging, work-related situation or task.) TASK (Talk about what you were trying to achieve.) ACTION (Describe the actions you took to resolve the situation or complete the task.) RESULT (Describe the positive result of your action.) 36
Whether your plans include college or university, heading straight to work, signing on as an apprentice or starting your own business, planning for life after high school can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. To begin, you should do some self discovery. What do you like What do you dislike Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are and your dreams will help you to develop a list of careers or occupations that interest you. Once you have this list, you can start to do some research to see if any of these occupations are right for you. Use the worksheet below to assist you in your search and help compare which career or occupation you should consider. CAREER OPTIONS (List three careers that interest you): 1 2 3 Main Work Responsibilities (List specific tasks performed on a daily basis.) Working Conditions (List the working conditions to which the position is exposed. Examples include hours of work, travel requirements, hazards, disagreeable elements or social interactions.) Education, Training & Experience (List the education and training required or recommended. Also list any special licenses or skills needed to become employed.) Where to Get Education/Training (List colleges, universities or training courses or programs offered in this field.) Average Salary/Wage (List the average wage or salary expected for this career. Is there an opportunity for future higher earnings) Labour Market Outlook (What does the future look like for this occupation List the possibilities of finding employment. For a list of demand occupations in Niagara, visit www.niagaraworkforceboard.ca) Other Considerations (Positive): (Does this job allow for a varied work routine Is equipment up to date) Other Considerations (Negative): (Is this job repetitive Will you get bored doing the same thing over and over again Is equipment antiquated) More Information needed: (List any other information needed to make your final decision.) 37
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