At the end of interviews you will have an opportunity to ask your own questions. What might be one question?
Ex. What does a typical work day look like here? What training programs are available to your employees?
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Give an example of an interview question.
Answers Will Vary.
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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Go to first place!
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Win 5 points!
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Lose 25 points!
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Where should your cell phone be during an interview?
Silent mode. Off. In your bag.
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A hard skill is a job-specific technical ability that fits the job. What is a hard skill a zookeeper might need to know?
Ex. know the diet of the animal, know when they are sick, understanding animal behavior.
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What is an elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a quick summary of yourself. Your elevator pitch should answer questions like who you are, what you do and what value you can bring.
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What document do you give employers? It has your name, skills, past/work experience etc.
Resume
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How early should you arrive for an interview?
Arrive at reception at the 10-15 minute mark. Account for delays.
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What type of TOP should you wear to an interview?
Dress shirt, blouse, button up, maybe a blazer. Something formal or semi-formal. No casual t-shirts.
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True or False? When I get asked "Tell me about yourself" during an interview, it's okay to talk about my whole life and how much I love my pets.
False
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Is it important to be able to work well with other people/work as a team?
YES! Every job has an element of working with other people. Teamwork skills are just like any other skill. They can be practiced and improved.