Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Learning Objectives
• Students will practice interviewing with business personnel and gain experience for interviewing.
• Students will receive feedback on their interview and become better prepared for their next interview.
Supplies/Materials
• Interview Questions
• Questions to ask the interviewer
• Interview Evaluation Form (feel free to add additional questions as you see fit)
• The 5-part Interview (Optional)
• DLR Interview Booklet (Optional)
• Interviewers (examples: Local DLR Staff, other teachers, community members, business leaders, etc.)
Follow up:
9. Review the evaluations with the students and talk about any concerns or questions the students may have.
Process Questions:
• Why is important to complete all the steps in the 5-part interview process?
• Do you feel better prepared for an interview after participating in the mock interview process?
Reference: “Interviewing Skills Lesson Plan” www.fehb.org/Classes/AEC/.../Job%20Interviewing%20Skills%20Lesson%20Plan.pdf
5. The Follow-up
• Send the interviewer(s) a thank you letter soon after the interview.
• 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.
• 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
MOCK INTERVIEW EVALUATION
Student:_Almorfe, John Rae_____________________ Date of Interview:_____June 5, 2023__________________
Nonverbal Behaviors
1.
Dressed Appropriately 1 2 3 4 5
2.
Maintained eye contact 1 2 3 4 5
3.
Maintained good posture 1 2 3 4 5
4.
Did not fidget 1 2 3 4 5
5.
Used appropriate hand gestures 1 2 3 4 5
Verbal Behaviors
1. Listened closely to questions 1 2 3 4 5
2. Answered questions concisely and completely 1 2 3 4 5
3. Greeted interviewer 1 2 3 4 5
4. Thanked the interviewer 1 2 3 4 5
5. Emphasized qualifications 1 2 3 4 5
6. Displayed enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5
7. 7. Focused on strengths 1 2 3 4 5
8. Kept the interviewer positive by not using negative 1 2 3 4 5
9. Acted politely throughout the interview process 1 2 3 4 5
10. Stayed Calm 1 2 3 4 5
11. Asked appropriate questions 1 2 3 4 5
12. Spoke clearly and was audible 1 2 3 4 5
13. Demonstrated knowledge of the 1 2 3 4 5
company/organization
6. What did you like most about your last job? What did you like least?
8. Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with a difficult colleague or client.
9. Describe a difficult problem you faced and how you approached it.
7. Can you tell me about the history of this position and changes anticipated?
Sales
7. 'Tell me about a time that you failed to achieve goals you set. What went wrong and how could the
outcome have been different?'
8. 'Why are you interested in this company? Why are you interested in this role?'
9. 'Consider a time when you haven't gotten along with someone on your team. What would that
person say about you?'
12.'Have you ever had to break up with a client or prospect? How did you approach that?'
How would you react if you were told by a supervisor that your work wasn’t up to the mark?
What skills do you possess that make you an excellent contender to work in this role?
1. Manager Position
How Would You Describe Your Leadership Style?
2. Tell Me About a Decision That Was Difficult to Make. Did You Consult With Anyone?
3. How Have You Successfully Delegated Tasks?
4. How Do You Establish Priorities for Yourself and the People You Supervise?
5. What Is Your Leadership Approach to Managing Diverse Teams and Being Sensitive to and
Inclusive of All Your Staff?
6. How Do You Give Feedback and Hold People Accountable?
7. Describe a Time You Managed an Employee Who Was Struggling or Causing Strife.
8. What Is Your Ideal Vision for Company Culture and How Have You Upheld Company Values
in Prior Roles?
9. What Are Your Plans for Your Team’s Professional Development?