JOB

INTERVIEW

Activity 1

Please watch the video by clicking on this link: (70) Sample of Fresh Graduate Job Interview -
YouTube.

Answer the following questions after watching the video.

1. What were the questions that the interviewer asked?

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2. What are your observations between the interviewee and the interviewer?
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3. How did the interviewee behave during the interview?

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 The interview is the most important part of your job search.

A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for

prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer
hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role. A job interview typically precedes
the hiring decision, and is used to evaluate the candidate. The interview is usually preceded by the
evaluation of submitted resumes from interested candidates, then selecting a small number of
candidates for interviews. Potential job interview opportunities also include networking events and
career fairs.

Job interview is considered one of the most useful tools for evaluating potential employees. It also
demands significant resources from the employer, yet has been demonstrated to be notoriously
unreliable in identifying the optimal person for the job. An interview also allows the candidate to assess
the corporate culture and demands of the job.

Types of Interview Questions

1. Behavioral interview questions- require answers based on the specific past incidents and experiences.
2. Situational interview questions- require answers to hypothetical questions that would show how you
will handle future situations in the job.
3. Working interview questions- require you to perform a job-related activity during the interview (e.g.,
solve a specific problem).
4. Stress interview questions- require you to answer questions that are designed to unsettle you so the
interviewer can have a glimpse on how you react in stressful situations.
Activity 2

Successful job interviews rely heavily in your ability to effectively present your access stories. One
approach to telling success stories is the STAR method (Situation-Tasks-Actions-Results). Below is an
example of the use of STAR approach in responding to an interview question.

Interview Question: How well do you work in teams?

STAR Description Sample Interview Response

Situation Describe a specific situation that I personally enjoy working in teams. Back in college,
you were in or the task that you we had a number of tasks that required
needed to accomplish. collaboration among us, students.

Tasks What was the goal that you were I was identified as the leader of the group. At first,
working on? everything was going according to our work
schedule until one of our groupmates started not to
come to our work meetings. My other groupmates
were dissatisfied with her explanation that they
were convincing me to drop her from the group.

Actions Describe the actions that you took Instead of telling the teacher about it, I decided to
that led to the outcome. meet up with “working student” classmate. I asked
first the difficulties that she has in relation to our
task. I also presented to her the problems that we
have encountered and will still encounter if she
continues not to do her assigned tasks.

Results Describe the outcome of your By the end of our meet up, we agreed on a common
actions. Highlight your role in the schedule that will allow her to meet us. I have also
outcome. reassigned her certain tasks that require
independent work so that she will not need to take
time out of her work.
 Now, it is your turn to try the STAR approach. Given the interview question below, complete the
table by writing your response to the question.

Interview Question: Can you share an experience where you showed willingness and initiative in
work?

STAR Interview Response

Situation

Tasks

Actions

Results
Activity 3

We will now practice your interview skills. Each of you will have to prepare for an interview with one
of your classmates as the interviewer. You will be asked three questions and you are expected to use the
STAR approach, if applicable. Below are some questions that may be asked from you. Read through it to
help you prepare.

Common Job Interview Questions

Introduction Questions Tell me about yourself

Education and training Why did you chose your school? Your major?

What was the most difficult situation or problem

that you had to deal with back in college? Tell me
What happened and how you solved the problem.

Knowledge of company and industry What do you know about our company?

What do you think are some of our main business

challenges? How can you help?

About work and career/ Work goals and Why did you apply for this job?
accomplishments
How do you think will you succeed in this position?

Can you tell me about a difficult decision that you

have made in the past?

What are your most significant accomplishments?

Can you tell me about a situation where you had to

work under pressure and deal with deadlines?

Personal attributes What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Interpersonal, team, management, What type of people do you like to work with?
and leadership skills
What type of people do you think are the most
difficult to work with?

How well do you work in terms?

Scoring Rubric for the Job Interview

Please access this link: JOB INTERVIEW SCORING RUBRIC (ozarka.edu)

References:

Interview Guide accessed at Interview-guide-web.pdf (robertwalters.co.nz) retrieved on December 23,

2020

Job Interview Guide accessed at Job-Interview-Guide.pdf (upwardlyglobal.org) retrieved on December

20, 2020

Lim, JM., Hamada, I., & Alata, EJ. (2019). A course module for purposive communication. Manila: Rex
Bookstore, Inc.