If you are not familiar with interviews, this slideshow can help you learn what to expect. This was designed as an introduction for my middle school students.

1. InterviewsInterviews

2. What is an interview?

3. • A series of questions an employer will give an
applicant and the answers from the applicant
• A way for them to learn more about you
– Additional skills
– Social comfort
– Best job fit in the company
• A way for you to learn more about them
What is an interview?

4. • Confirm date and time
• Ask who you will interview with
• Research the company
• Know your destination (map, travel time,
room)
Before the interview

5. • Dress more professional than your interviewer
• Bring resume copies
– They might not have one
• Arrive 10 minutes early
• Shake hands
– You’re opening a door with confidence
• Confident body language
– Smile, eye contact, posture
The day of the interview

6. Question #1
• Why should I hire you?
• Do your research.
• Learn about the job and the
company.
• Have an answer ready.

7. Question #2
• Why do you want to work
here?

8. Question #3
• What’s your greatest
strength?

9. Question #4
• What’s your greatest
weakness?

10. Question #5
• Tell me about yourself.
• Find ways to describe
yourself and things you are
proud of.

11. Bad interviewers ask
yes or no questions.
• Have you ever worked for a
veterinarian?
• Do you have any pets?
• Respond to them with stories you
have already thought about . Tell
good stories that make you look
good.

12. Good interviewers ask
open-ended questions.
• Tell me about your experience taking
care of animals.
• What do you know about cats?
• Respond to them with stories you
have already thought about. Tell good
stories that make you look good.

13. Question #6
• Do you have any questions?

14. Good questions for interviewer:
• What would I need to do to become shift
supervisor?
• What is a quality you most need in an
employee?
• These are questions that continue to
demonstrate your interest in the
company. They make you look good.

15. Bad questions for interviewer:
• How many days of vacation do I get?
• How often do you give raises?
• Are you on Instagram?
• These are questions that look self-
centered and less focused on the job.

16. Follow up after a day or two
• Email
• Phone call
• Thank you for your time.
• I had a question about …
• I forgot to mention a strength/skill you may be
interested in.