CAREER MANAGEMENT- CDEV8130/8131/8132

ASSIGNMENT 3: INTERVIEW PREPARATION SELF-

ASSESSMENT
Academic Year 2023- 2024

Worth 10% of the final grade

Individual Assignment
Due: This assignment is due by the end of module ten and is worth 10%.

See Instructional Plan for exact due dates.

Submit to: Assignment 3 submission folder. Submission folders can be accessed by selecting
Course Tools and then Assignments on the course navigation bar.

Description
In module 10, you carried out the analysis of a job posting to predict interview questions and
prepare written responses. This is a key component of interview preparation. This assignment
asks you prepare predicted questions based on the same job posting you have been using and
prepare responses using the STAR method. You will be assessing yourself in this assignment.

Rationale
Preparing for interviews will improve your performance and confidence during an interview.

This assignment will evaluate the following course learning outcome:

5. Respond confidently and competently to a variety of interview questions using the

corresponding interview response strategy.

Directions
Complete the activities below and the included self-assessment rubric. You will be grading your
performance on this assignment. Upload the completed word document to the assignment
folder as one document. Ensure you have completed the self-assessment rubric before
submitting.

How Your Assignment Will be Graded

A rubric has been created and can be found in this assignment and attached to the submission
folder. Submission folders can be accessed by selecting Course Tools and then Assignments on
the course navigation bar.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Statements for Students

Use of any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly forbidden throughout all
stages of this assessment, including brainstorming, idea generation, outline formation, etc. This
includes your cover letter and resume.

Generative AI may include (but is not limited to) chatbots, coding tools and image/art
generating tools, or other technologies that produce work for you. Using AI in any capacity
throughout the assessment process will be in violation of Conestoga’s Academic Offences policy
under the category of Unauthorized Aids and Assistance (Cheating) or Copying from Others or
Self Copying. The consequence of this violation is that an academic offence will be filed, with
the severity of the penalty dependent on previous offences. In cases where you are unsure if
something is considered generative AI, always ask your professor before using.

MODULE 10: PREDICTING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS, PREPARING

USING THE STAR METHOD

Using your job posting from assignment 2 and following the example in module 10, complete
the table below. In the section on FIT, include all information from the job posting that provides
clues about company culture. In the section on COMPETENCE, include all information from the
job posting that highlights key skills, experience, credentials, and training required for the
position. Next identify the key words from the sections on FIT and COMPETENCE. Use these key
words to predict interview questions.
Behavioural and situational questions will work best when responding using the STAR method.

Write a minimum of 4 predicted questions based on FIT, and a minimum of 4 predicted

questions that assess candidate COMPETENCY requirements for the position.

Statement From the posting KEYWORDS Predicted Question

Fit We are committed to providing our Rewarding 1. Can you give an

workers with a rewarding and Encouraging instance from your
encouraging work environment. Corporate culture previous experience
Since its founding in 1852, Wells Dedication to where you took a
 Fargo has established a solid
corporate culture, a dedication to
financial performance, and a
reputation as a dynamic
organization.
Competence  An undergraduate degree in a
relevant field, such as
economics, finance, or
accounting.
 Two or more years of
experience in financial analysis
own a track record of success in
banking evaluation and
information interpretation.
 Analytical Tools: proficiency
with financial modeling software
and familiarity with Excel and
other analytic tools.
 For databases, one must have
strong SQL skills as well as
knowledge of database
architecture and development.
financial proactive role in
performance establishing a happy and
Reputation encouraging work
Dynamic environment?
organization 2. How do you match in
with the corporate
culture and ideals of a
fast-paced business?
3. Give an example of an
instance where you
showed a commitment
to creating a happy
workplace
4. In your past positions,
what measures have
you taken to establish a
friendly and cooperative
environment among
your team members?
Finance 1. In what ways has your
Accounting education in financial
Economics management,
economics, or accounts
Financial Analysis equipped you for the
Data Interpretation position of Monetary
Analytic?
2. Could you give
concrete examples of
your experience with
Analytical Tools fiscal analysis,
Financial Modeling emphasizing your most
Excel significant successes
over the last 24
SQL
months?
Database Design
3. In your daily
Development
budgeting procedures,
how do you make use of
statistical programs like
Excel?
4. Describe an instance
in which your command
 of SQL was essential to
the extraction and
examination of money-
related information.

PREPARING RESPONSES USING THE STAR METHOD

Now that you’ve predicted some interview questions, take some time to think about how you
would answer three of those questions predicted in the previous table. Write the question on
the blank line and fill in your response in the table. Consider what an interviewer would need
you to demonstrate in the response.

First Predicted Question: Could you give an instance from your previous experience where you took a
proactive role in establishing a happy and encouraging work environment?

Situation/Task Due to impending project deadlines, my team at Glorious Mindmine Company was
going through a stressful time. Working together was difficult and morale was low.

Action(s) Seeing the need for a change for the better, I started doing weekly team-building
exercises and promoted candid communication. To recognize each person's unique
contribution, I also planned a recognition program.

Results The group's mood considerably improved, and camaraderie rose. A discernible
increase in output and a happier environment resulted in the project's successful
completion.

What skills are Problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership

demonstrated
in my
response?

Second Predicted Question: How do you merge yourself with the corporate culture and ideals of a
fast-paced business?

Situation/Task Our firm principles include teamwork, creativity, and adaptability, which I currently
use in my work.

Action(s) I aggressively look for ways to attend pertinent workshops, remain up to date on
industry trends, and bring fresh ideas to team meetings. To guarantee harmony
with our dynamic company environment, I also work cross-functionally.

Results Using this strategy, I have been able to continuously add to the company's flexible
 lifestyle, which has enhanced interdepartmental cooperation and led to the
effective implementation of novel ideas.

What skills are Flexibility, Creativity, Teamwork, and Initiative

demonstrated
in my
response.

Third Predicted Question: Describe a situation where you demonstrated commitment to fostering a
positive work environment.

Situation/Task Our staff endured stress and uncertainty during a time of organizational transition.

Action(s) I organized team-building exercises on my own accord and led candid conversations
to address issues. To put employee well-being objectives into action, I also worked
with the leadership.

Results The group perceived a greater sense of engagement and support, which improved
job satisfaction and retention. The friendly employment atmosphere facilitated a
more seamless shift during the managerial transformation.

What skills are Determination, Conversation, Employee Engagement, and Leadership

demonstrated
in my
response?

SELF-ASSESSMENT GRADING RUBRIC

Now that you have completed the assignment, you will be grading yourself. Use the rubric
below. Be sure to save the document before uploading it to the assignment folder.
Select one of the points associated with each criterion and place the grade in the column titled
POINTS. The choice should be a true representation of your performance on this assignment.

Criterion Unacceptable Developing Acceptable Accomplished Exceptional POINTS

(Pass)

Fit and 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points

Competenc Rate yourself
e I provided a I provided a I provided a I provided a I provided an out of 5
weak analysis limited analysis good analysis of comprehensive exceptional based on the
of the job of the job the job posting analysis of the job analysis of the job choices
posting, did posting. to demonstrate posting to posting, including provided:
not complete my demonstrate my all of the key words
 the task understanding understanding of that demonstrate
according to I had difficulty of fit and fit and fit and competence
instructions, or predicting competence. competence. in the job posting. 5/5
did not questions or
complete the predicted I was able to I was able to I was able to
activity. questions predict some predict interview predict interview
unrelated to the questions but questions question targeted
job posting. missed key targeted to the to the job posting
questions. job posting based based on all of the
on most key key words
words. identified.

Interview 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points Rate yourself

questions out of 5
are framed Selected None of the At least 1 of the At least 2 All Interview based on the
and interview interview interview interview questions are choices
responded questions are questions are questions are questions are framed using the provided:
to using the not framed framed using framed using framed using the STAR Method and
STAR using the STAR the STAR the STAR STAR Method, are targeted to the
Method Method nor Method but are Method, and and questions job posting. 5/5
are they still relevant to questions which which are not are
relevant to the the job posting. are not are still still relevant to
job posting. relevant to the the job posting.
job posting.

Add the
points
together and
put the total
out of 10:

10/10
TOTAL

Overall Score
Unacceptable Developing Acceptable Accomplished Exceptional

0 points minimum 4 points minimum 6 points minimum 8 points minimum 10 points minimum

NOTE: The self-assessment grade is subject to change by your instructor if it is not

a true representation of your performance on this assignment.