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Life-Skills! Mock Job Interviews

i Jan 29th by

Last week in our life-skills program, we hosted mock job interviews.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four participants ‘stepped up to the plate,’ and offered to be the interviewees(Zachary acted as the interviewer).  The rest of the group was tasked with rating each interview based on specific criteria.  The winner got a prize!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interviewees had to ‘step into the office’ and greet the interviewer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peers observed and rated the interview from one to five on the following:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Show that they’re familiar with the job and the company.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____Sat Straight and demonstrated engagement through positive body language.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Not chew gum.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Greet the interviewer by title and name (e.g. Mara or Zachary).

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Give a firm handshake.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Make and maintain eye contact.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Speak clearly, avoiding lots of “ums” and “likes.”

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Show enthusiasm for the job and smile.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Answer all the questions.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Describe strengths, skills, and/or achievements.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Discuss previous experiences as they relate to the job.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Ask good questions about the job.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Say thank you at the end of the interview.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____Total each column

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Would you please tell me a bit about yourself?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Why do you want to work at[Best Buy]?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Please tell me about your work experience.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Do you have any questions for me?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone did a great job.  With practice, KYCers will be naturals when it comes time to interview for employment!