Friday at midnight is the last day to turn in missing work!
The most important step to landing a job is
being prepared for your interviews. By doing
some preparation you'll feel more in control, and will
appear cool, calm and collected as a result to your
prospective employers – qualities always looked for in the
perfect candidate.
Assignment: As a class, we will read over the steps in a 5
part interview. After reviewing the steps, please respond to
the following questions. Tailor your responses your own
choices.
Open up a google doc and share by Wednesday noon,
January 20 for full credit. Remember the grades for this
second quarter close at midnight on Friday, February 22.
1. Select a company or organization that you might like
to work for. Here is a short selection below. You may use
one of these or any other you wish. These are the largest
employers in Monroe County. Reseach the company's
history, number of employees, mission statement /
philosophy. Write a synopsis of what you discovered.
2. Find a picture (or take one for an additional 100 bonus
points of yourself), showing how you would dress for the
position for which you wish to apply. (Careful! You are not
heading to a party.)
3. Why must you make sure you have your phone is off, your
posture upright and no gum in your mouth during an
interview?
4. Answer the following typical inteview questions, as
if this were an authentic interview.
a. Why do you want this job?
b. Where would you like to be in your career five years
from now?
c. Tell me about your strengths
d. Tell me about a weakness you have and how you
work with it.
e. Have you any questions for me?
5. Compose a thank you note that you would e-mail, after
an interview. (By the way, with covid there have not been
the regular coffee shop meeting with former alumnus
of potential colleges, but this skill is important for
future assistantships, internships and scholarships
1. Rochester General Hospital
2. Wegmans Food Markets
3. Paychex
4. Bausch and Lomb
5 Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers
6. Carestream Health
7. Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
8. Kodak
9. Rotork ( British-based company manufacturing industrial flow control equipment.)
10. Highland Hospital
11. Gleason
12. Schlegel
13. Hillside Family of Agencies
14. Greater Rochester International Airport
15. City of Rochester
16. V & J National Enterprises (Pizza Hut franchises)
17. Fucillo Hyundai of Greece
18. St. Ann's Community (senior housing and health services)
19. DePaul (assisted living and health services)
20. Home Properties (real estate management)
THE 5-PART JOB INTERVIEW
1. Before
the Interview
• Do your
homework. Find out as much as you can about the company/organization before the
interview.
Do an
internet search to find what services or products the company provides. Try to
find the company’s culture and
long-term goals. Talk with current employees to learn more about the company.
• Know where
you are going. Make sure you know where the company is located.
• Arrive
5-15 minutes early. Do not arrive too early, but not late either.
• Be
prepared for the interview. Bring extra copies of your resume, a pen, and questions
for the interview.
Do not bring
your phone or at the very least make sure the phone is on silent.
• Dress for
success. As a general rule dress one or two steps above the position you are
applying for.
2. The Start
of the Interview (Beginning)
• Inform the
secretary/receptionist that you have an interview, whom it is with and the time
of the interview
• When
meeting the interview, look them in their eyes, shake hands firmly, introduce
yourself, smile and be
confident. (With covid shaking hands may not be what you'll do, but you can make a nodding gesture with your greeting.)
• Keep the
communication positive. Watch your posture. Let the interviewer lead the
interviewer.
Remember to
SMILE.
• Don’t chew
gum, curse, fidget, etc. Never mumble. Keep that eye contact!
3. The
Interview (Middle)
• Stay
positive and keep good posture and body language.
• Know your
resume well and be prepared to answer questions.
• Express
your willingness to learn.
• Be
thorough with your answers. Be prepared to give examples.
• If you do
not understand the question, ask the interviewer for further explanation.
• It is okay
to take a moment to organize your thoughts before answering difficult
questions. (Take a short pause,)
• You do not
need to answer illegal questions, such as questions relating to your age,
religion, race, ethnicity or
marital status.
So what if someone asks you one of these?
• Don’t
focus on your weaknesses or your negative attributes, criticize former
employers, discuss personal issues, or
salary/benefits unless initiated by the interviewer.
4. The
Interview (End)
• Ask
job-related questions you prepared for the interview.
• If offered
the job immediately, be prepared to discuss salary, benefits, work hours. You
do not need to give them an
immediate answer.
• If you are
told that you will be contacted, ask about how long it will be.
• Thank the
interviewer for their time and reiterate your interest with the
company/organization.
• Shake
hands firmly on the way out. (Again, with covid, this might not be the situation.)
5. The
Follow-up
• Send the
interviewer(s) a thank you letter soon after the interview!!!!!! This is very important.
• Follow up
with the company a week or two after the interview to see if they have made a
hiring decision.
Remember to keep it professional.
Having interviewed with...(who) (when), I am calling to inquire about the status of my application.
Reasons People Are Not Hired
• Poor
appearance
• Inability
to communicate clearly
• Lack of
planning; no goals
• Lack of
enthusiasm and confidence
• Talking
poorly of previous employers
• Poor eye
contact and body language
• Late to
the interview
• Does not
ask questions.
• Lack of
knowledge about the business or the position
• No
questions
• Impolite
