Job Interview BasicsESOL

Sergio Leon, Employment SpecialistGia Gillis Ledesma, Case Manager

Seattle Goodwill Industries

• Do’s and don’ts of interviews• Three phases of an interview• Common interview questions and practice

The Interview

Seattle Goodwill Industries

Do’s and Don’ts for Interviews

DO• Be early!• Be clean • Wear appropriate clothes• TURN OFF CELLPHONE• Have a firm handshake

• Bring a copy of your resume• Smile• Make eye contact• Smile

DON’T• Be late• Cancel your interview

clothing

1. Introduction or Greeting

2. Content

3. Conclusion

• Firm handshake• Eye contact• Voice• Posture• Smile!

Practice your answers and body language!

A Good or Bad Interview?

Seattle Goodwill Industries

1. Small Talk2. Smile3. Hands4. Voice5. Questions she asks

Adjectives That Describe You

Seattle Goodwill Industries

punctual

hard working

team player

computer literate

detail oriented

organized

friendly

bilingual

Interview Questions

Seattle Goodwill Industries

You will answer with:• Your work experience• Your job skills• Examples from your (work) life

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF• My name is Cathy.• I would like to be a cashier.• I have 2 years of experience working in a

store.• I like working with people and I am detail

oriented and punctual.

1.) What is your name?__________________________________________________

2.) What job do you want?__________________________________________________

3.) How many years of experience do you have?__________________________________________________

4.) Why should I hire you?__________________________________________________

4.) Why should I hire you?

I am bilingual, hard working, and punctual.

Do you have any questions for me?

• This is very important, because it shows that you are interested in the job.

• What should you NOT ask about?

The End – Good Luck!

Seattle Goodwill Industries