Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V - BICOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MASBATE CITY
MASBATE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
MASBATE CITY

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 4

QUARTER 3 : PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL JOB INTERVIEW

Address: Quezon St., Masbate City

School ID: 302148 Email Add: mnchs.edu@gmail.com

Tel.: (056) 333-2255 Fax: (056) 333 – 5353

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l. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

A situational or work immersion interview can be a revealing factor in order to know how an
immersee student can handle the actual job.
Preparing yourself for the interview will help you to stand out and make the right impression in
your job/immersion interview. Interview demands preparation of yourself, your physical
appearance, and your competence.

Thus, this LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET will help you because the work immersion interview
will display your significant insights into yourself to acknowledge your areas of strength. As much
as possible, the student shall focus on strengths that are relevant to the job opportunity. It may
relate specific job opportunities to their academic learning. Hence, this LAS will guide them on
their job interview journey.

ll. LEARNING SKILLS OBJECTIVE

After completing this LAS, you will be able to:

1. To appreciate the importance and application of the principles and theories learned in
schools and enriched their communication skills and human relations through work
immersion interview.

lll. LEARNING CONTENT AND ACTIVITIES

A. JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS TRAINING

Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job interview. Why, you
ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression.
These 10 interview tips will teach you how to answer interview questions and convince the hiring
manager that you are the one for the job.

1. Practice good nonverbal communication

It's about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a
firm handshake. That first nonverbal impression can be a great beginning—or quick ending—to
your interview.

2. Dress for the job or company

Today's casual dress codes do not give you permission to dress as "they" do when you interview.
It is important to know what to wear to an interview and to be well-groomed. Whether you wear a
suit or something less formal depends on the company culture and the position you are seeking. If
possible, call to find out about the company dress code before the interview. Listen from the very

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beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly.
If you are not hearing it, you are missing a major opportunity. Good communication skills include
listening and letting the person know you heard what was said. Observe your interviewer and
match that style and pace.

3. Don't talk too much

Telling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake. When you have not
prepared ahead of time, you may ramble when answering interview questions, sometimes talking
yourself right out of the job. Prepare for the interview by reading through the job posting, matching
your skills with the position's requirements and relating only that information.

4. Don't be too familiar

The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making a new friend.
Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's demeanor. It is important to bring energy
and enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep your place as a candidate
looking for a job.

5. Use appropriate language

It's a given that you should use professional language during the interview. Be aware of any
inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics or sexual orientation—these
topics could send you out the door very quickly.

6. Don't be cocky
Attitude plays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance between confidence,
professionalism, and modesty. Even if you are putting on a performance to demonstrate your
ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.

7. Take care to answer the questions

When interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did something, they are asking
behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your past behavior. If you
fail to relate a specific example, you not only do not answer the question, but you also miss an
opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.

8. Ask questions
When asked if they have any questions, most candidates answer, "No." Wrong answer. Part of
knowing how to interview is being ready to ask questions that demonstrate an interest in what goes
on in the company. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to find out if this is the right
place for you. The best questions come from listening to what you are asked during the interview
and asking for additional information.

9. Don't appear desperate

When you interview with the "please, please hire me" approach, you appear desperate and less
confident. Reflect the three Cs during the interview: cool, calm and confidence. You know you
can do the job; make sure the interviewer believes you can, too.

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B. TEN COMMONLY ASK INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND TIPS ON HOW TO
ANSWER

1. Tell me about yourself. Tip – Talk about a couple of your key achievements and the
interviewer will likely select an accomplishment and ask you to tell more about it.

2. What is your greatest strength? Tip – Figure out what your number one strength or skill is,
then talk briefly about it and provide a good example. Before going into an interview, write
down several of your top strengths and examples of each.

3. Can you describe a situation in your past where you learned from a mistake? Tip – The
best mistakes to share are those from which you learned something. Use your mistakes to
show how you have matured and grown.

4. What is the most difficult situation you have ever faced? Tip – Pick an example in which
you successfully resolved a tough situation. Tell your story briefly but try reveal as many
good qualities as possible. Your interviewer wants to hear about qualities such as
perseverance, good judgement, and maturity.

5. Is there anything you would like to improve about yourself? Tip – Pick a weakness (for
example, not being comfortable with public speaking or even oral presentations in the
class), then show how you are working to improve it (being part of a debating team). Your
goal here is to provide a short answer that satisfies the interviewer.

6. What is the most important thing you are looking for in a job? Tip – Figure out what you
want most in a job. You might value challenge, good working conditions, or friendly co-
workers. Talk about one or two items and explain why they are important to you.

7. What are your career goals? Tip – The interviewer likes to see if you are a person that plans
your future and if you might be someone that would meet the company’s needs after you
finish school. Your task is to talk about the goals that you think the company can help you
achieve. You score points if you leave the impression you are a growth-oriented person
with realistic expectations. As a teenager, you may be working to earn spending money or
to pay for your school projects. That shows initiative and planning.

8. What motivates you? Tip – Challenge, creativity, success, opportunity, and personal
growth are most frequently mentioned. You can also mention specific skills that you are
motivated to use, such as problem solving, decision-making, listening, writing, speaking,
planning, or counselling people.

9. Why would you like to work for us? Tip – This is a great opportunity to impress the
interviewer with what you know about their organization. Talk about the positives of their
organization.

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10. Why should I hire you? Tip – This is a great opportunity to sell you. Talk about your
strengths and how they fit the needs of the company. You can briefly talk about skills or
strengths that have not already been discussed.

C. DO’S AND DON’TS OF JOB INTERVIEWING

A. DO’s

1. Wear dress pants or skirt that reaches your knees. (Girls)

2. Pay attention to your grooming and cleanliness.
3. Know the exact time and location for your interview.
4. Arrive early; at least 10 minutes prior to the interview start time.
5. Treat all people you encounter with courtesy and respect. Administrative assistants and
receptionists also have first impressions and frequently share their opinions with the
interviewers.
6. Show a positive attitude during the interview.
7. Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
8. Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific
examples whenever possible. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question.
9. Be thorough in your responses but don’t ramble on forever. Be concise in your wording.
10. Be honest and be yourself. Dishonesty gets discovered.
11. Exhibit a positive attitude. The interviewer is evaluating you as a potential co-worker.
12. Have intelligent questions prepared to ask the interviewer. The interview can be a two-
way street. You can ask what kind of employee they are looking for and return with an
explanation of how you fit that description.

B. DON’Ts

1. Don’t wear a blouse or dress too revealing. (girls)

2. Don’t wear lots of jewelry.
3. Don’t wear clothing with sequins, etc. It’s better to be conservative. (girls)
4. Don’t make negative comments about previous employers or others.
5. Don’t falsify application materials or answers to interview questions.
6. Don’t arrive late.
7. Don’t give the impression you are only interested in salary; don’t ask about salary and
benefits issues until your interviewers brings up the subject.
8. Don’t act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.
9. Don’t be unprepared for typical interview questions. You may not be asked all of them
in every interview, but being unprepared looks foolish.

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10. Don’t refer to the interviewer as “Dude!”
11. Don’t go to extremes with your posture; don’t slouch, and don’t sit rigidly on the edge
of your chair.
12. Don’t chew gum.
13. Don’t smoke or slurp any drinks you brought or are offered. Most work places are
smoke-free environments and no-one wants to hear you slurp.

TASK 1: Job Interview Introduction

A job interview is an interview consisting of a conversation between a job applicant and a

representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should
be hired. How you introduce yourself can have a big impact on you being hired or accepted
as a work immerse.

Instructions: Write down a short introduction about yourself before the interview proper.
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RUBRIC: 20pts

Content 10pts Creativity 5 pts Authenticity 5pts

You are able to clarify or You are making
expand your answer connections between things
that are normally not
related and thinking of new
ideas.
You are true to your own
personality, values, and
spirit, regardless of the
pressure that you’re under
to act otherwise.

TASK 2: Mock Job Interview

Here are some questions that you may encounter during an interview. Try answering them.

Interpersonal Skills

1. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?

2. What do you do when you know you are right, and your boss disagrees with you? Give
me an example.
3. If your colleagues had an opportunity to tell us your primary strength what would that
be? And your primary weakness-what would that be?
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 4. As a component of this position, you may have to work on a team on certain projects.
Describe when you’ve worked on a team before and what, in your opinion, constitutes
an effective team? What do you expect from others on the team and what do you need
from others on the team?
5. What do you do when others reject your ideas or actions?

Behavioural

1. Suppose you are in a situation where deadlines and priorities change frequently and
rapidly. How would you handle it?
2. How do you know when you are stressed? What do you do to de-stress?
3. Tell me about a time when you were a part of a great team. What was your part in
making the team effective?
4. Suppose your supervisor asked you to get information for them that you know is
confidential and he/she should not have access to. What would you do?
5. Describe a time when you performed a task outside your perceived responsibilities.
What was the task? Why did you perceive it to be outside your responsibilities? What
was the outcome?

Creative Thinking

1. What’s the best book you’ve read in the last year? Please take a minute and tell us what
you liked about it.
2. What was the most creative thing you did in your last job?
3. What is your interpretation of “success?”
4. Describe an ideal work environment or “the perfect job.”
5. In what way(s) do you express your personality in the workplace?

V. ANSWER KEY
TASK l and ll: Answer may vary

Vl. REFERENCES
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_ethic  Daniel T. Rodgers. The Work Ethic in
Industrial America, 1850-1920. Univ. of Chicago Press, 1978 2nd edition 2014
2. http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7531/urlt/successful-job-interview.pdf
3. https://www.scribd.com/document/416406552/SHS-Work-Immersion-Portfolio-Final

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Prepared by: Checked by:

(Sgd) MARIA DIVINA L. ATACADOR ( Sgd) LEIZL C. MENDEZ

Teacher ll T-lll/GAS WI Focal Person

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

(Sgd) MARK BRYAN B. LOTERTE (Sgd) EDWIN G. RETURAN

GAS Coordinator/ Master Teacher-II HT-lll/OIC Assistant Principal-SHS