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Career Readiness

Interviewing

Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of interviewing for a job.

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Interview Preparation Series 20

Interview Preparation Series is a collection of 5–15-minute modules that guide students to become confident interviewers. With the use of videos and competency building activities, students are given the fundamentals of interviewing including common interview questions, why the interviewer is asking them, and how students should formulate their responses.

Lessons:

  • Preparing for an Interview
  • Dressing Professionally for the Interview
  • Attending an In-Person Interview
  • Professionalism for In-Person Interviews
  • Attending a Virtual Interview
  • Professionalism for Virtual Interviews
  • After the Interview
  • Tell me about yourself
  • What are your strongest skills?
  • What would your teachers say about you?
  • What do you know about our company and its mission?
  • Tell me about a time that you took initiative
  • Do you have any questions for us?
  • What are your key strengths that make you fit for this role?
  • What are your weaknesses?
  • What are your short-term goals?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • What are your long-term goals?
  • Do you prefer to work by yourself or with others?
  • How do you think your education prepared you for this job?

Help educate students about what jobs might align with their interests, skills, and values.

MyCareerCorner 5

MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.

Common Questions in Banking Interviews with Tracy Beam

Tracy Beam details many of the interview questions that an entry-level candidate can expect when interviewing for a position in the banking industry.

Explaining Frequent Job Changes in Interviews with Tracy Beam

Tracy Beam talks about the importance of being able to explain frequent job changes in an interview.

Virtual Interview Tips with Tracy Beam

Tracy Beam shares tips on how to prepare for a virtual interview including dressing professionally and removing potential visual and audio distractions.

Interviewing Do's and Don'ts with Tracy Beam

Tracy Beam gives specific examples of how to prepare for an interview to avoid mistakes and put yourself in the best position to get hired.

How Students Can Stand Out in Hiring with Ashton Watt

Ashton Watt gives tips to students on some of the professional things that they can do to put themselves in the best position to get hired.