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Work Immersion
Semester 2 – LAS 6 : Week 1-2

Job Interview Skills

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Quarter 2 – Module 1: Job Interview Skills
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS 5 (LAS 5)

Pre-Immersion
Competency:
 Develop strategies for answering questions during job interview

Job Interview Questions, Answers, and Tips to Prepare

Topic 1: How to Prepare for an Interview

Preparing for an interview primarily means taking time to thoughtfully consider

your goals and qualifications relative to the position and employer. To
accomplish this, you should perform research on the company and carefully
review the job description to understand why you would be a good fit.

Let’s look at the steps to preparing for an interview.

1. Carefully examine the job description

During your prep work, you should use the employer’s posted job description
as a guide. The job description is a list of the qualifications, qualities and
background the employer is looking for in an ideal candidate. The more you
can align yourself with these details, the more the employer will be able to see
that you are qualified. The job description may also give you ideas about
questions the employer may ask throughout the interview.

2. Consider why you are interviewing and your qualifications

Before your interview, you should have a good understanding of why you want
the job and why you’re qualified. You should be prepared to explain your
interest in the opportunity and why you’re the best person for the role.

3. Perform research on the company and role

Researching the company you’re applying to is an important part of preparing

for an interview. Not only will it help provide context for your interview
conversations, but it will also help you when preparing thoughtful questions for
your interviewers.

Researching the company and role as much as possible will give you an edge
over the competition. Not only that, but fully preparing for an interview will
help you remain calm so that you can be at your best. Here are a few things
you should know before you walk into your interview:

 Research the product or service:

Even if the role isn't directly related to the company's product or service,
you're still looking to be part of the team. It's important to learn all you
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can about the product or service the company produces and promotes.
You don't necessarily need to understand each and every detail,
especially if it's a technical product, and you're interviewing for a non-
technical position, but you should have a basic understanding of the
main products or services the company offers.
If possible, request a sample of the product to familiarize yourself with
the customer’s perspective. The more you can tell them about the
product from both a company and customer standpoint, the better you'll
perform in your interview.

 Research the role

It's important to read the job description carefully and make sure that
you understand all the requirements and responsibilities that go along
with it. This will not only prepare you with thoughtful, targeted questions
about the position during the interview, but it will ensure that you're truly
qualified and prepared to tackle the responsibilities if you get the job.

If possible, research similar positions and read reviews from individuals

in those positions, so you can get an idea of what the day-to-day
activities will be. During the interview, ask for clarification or details
about the role, so you can be sure you're ready should you receive a job
offer. Researching the role before an interview will also help you to
decide whether or not the position is right for you.

 Research the company culture

Modern companies usually have social media accounts and blogs that
discuss their company culture and industry. This information can give
you an impression of the tone and personality of the company, as well as
what they value. No matter how good a job seems, it's important that
you fit within the company culture and share a similar personality and
values.

 If you have questions about the workplace environment, culture,

personality or values, be sure to ask during the interview. These
questions can range from the software and tools used by the company,
to their policies on vacation and sick time. Remember that the interview
is just as much about you finding a good fit for your own work
environment as it is about the company finding a good fit for the role.
Knowing that your values align with the company ensures a happy
professional life. This is also the perfect opportunity to find out more
about the company and show the interviewer how you'll fit.

4. Consider your answers to common interview questions

While you won’t be able to predict every question, you’ll be asked in an

interview, there are a few common questions you can plan answers for. You
might also consider developing an elevator pitch that quickly describes who
you are, what you do and what you want.
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There are some jobs that may involve a test or evaluation during the interview
process. For example, if you are interviewing for a computer programming,
development or analytics role, you might also be asked to write or evaluate
lines of code. It might be helpful to consult with colleagues in the industry for
examples of tests they’ve been given to prepare.

You should also prepare to discuss your salary expectations, just in case. If
you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate to ask for the position you’re
applying to, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay
range based on your location, industry and experience.

Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-prepare-
for-an-interview

Topic 2: Common Interview Questions

Are you ready to ace your upcoming job interview? One of the most important
parts of interview preparation is being ready to respond effectively to the
questions that employers typically ask. Since these interview questions are so
common, hiring managers will expect you to be able to answer them smoothly
and without hesitation.

Here are the top 10 interview questions employers are likely to ask, plus 100+
more common job interview questions, example answers, tips for giving the
best response, and advice on how to ace the interview.

Top 10 Interview Questions and Best Answers

Review these most frequently asked interview questions and sample answers,
and then prepare your responses based on your experience, skills, and
interests. Remember that it’s less about providing the “right” answers and
more about demonstrating that you’re the best candidate for the job.

1. Tell Me About Yourself.

This is one of the first questions you are likely to be asked. Be prepared to talk
about yourself, and why you're an ideal candidate for the position. The
interviewer wants to know why you're an excellent fit for the job.

Try to answer questions about yourself without giving too much, or too little,
personal information. You can start by sharing some of your personal interests
and experiences that don't relate directly to work, such as a favorite hobby or
a brief account of where you grew up, your education, and what motivates you.
You can even share some fun facts and showcase your personality to make the
interview a little more interesting.

2. Why Are You the Best Person for the Job?

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Are you the best candidate for the job? The hiring manager wants to know
whether you have all the required qualifications. Be prepared to explain why
you're the applicant who should be hired.

Make your response a confident, concise, focused sales pitch that explains
what you have to offer and why you should get the job. This is a good time to
review the qualifications and the requirements in the job listing, so you can
craft a response that aligns with what the interviewer is looking for.

(Situation):

During my final year of high school, I was juggling multiple

assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities. One week, I faced
a particularly intense period of academic pressure. I had a major
research paper due for my English class, a math exam to prepare for,
and a group presentation to deliver for history—all within the same
week.

T (Task):

My task was to manage all these responsibilities and perform well

under the academic pressure to meet the deadlines for each of them. I
needed to balance my time efficiently to ensure that I could complete
the research paper, study for the exam, and contribute to the group
presentation without sacrificing the quality of any task.

A (Action):

To tackle the pressure, I immediately organized my time by creating a

detailed study schedule. I prioritized my tasks based on their
deadlines and importance. I allocated specific blocks of time for each
assignment, ensuring I worked on the research paper in the mornings
when I was most focused. In the afternoons, I dedicated time to
studying for the math exam, and I worked on the group presentation
during the evenings when my teammates were available. To stay on
track, I set mini-goals for each session (e.g., writing 1,000 words for
the paper or completing a practice exam) and used breaks to clear my
mind. I also communicated with my classmates to exchange notes and
clarify doubts, which helped reduce my stress and improve my
performance.
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R (Result):

As a result of my organized approach, I completed all assignments

and performed well in each task. The research paper was well-
received by my teacher, and I scored high on the math exam. Our
group presentation went smoothly, and I was able to contribute
meaningfully, which helped us earn a top grade. This experience
reinforced my ability to manage academic pressure and taught me the
importance of effective time management and planning.
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Why are you a good fit for the position? What would you accomplish if you
were hired? This interview question gives you an opportunity to show the
interviewer what you know about the job and the company, so take time
beforehand to thoroughly research the company, its products, services,
culture, and mission.

Be specific about what makes you a good fit for this role, and mention aspects
of the company and position that appeal to you most.

4. How Has Your Experience Prepared You for This Role?

Hiring managers use this question to learn how your previous work experience
and educational background fit the job. To prepare to respond, make a list of
the most relevant qualifications you have and match them to the requirements
listed in the job description.

It's important to explain how your experience will help the employer if you
were to be hired. You can use the STAR interview method to prepare examples
to share with the interviewer. You don't need to memorize your answers, but
do be ready to share what you've accomplished in your previous roles.

5. Why Are You Leaving (or Have Left) Your Job?

Be prepared with a response to this question. You'll need to give an answer

that’s honest and reflects your specific circumstances but keeps it positive.
Even if you quit under challenging circumstances, now isn't the best time to
share what could be construed as too much information with the interviewer.

The interviewer wants to know why you left your job and why you want to work
for their company. When asked about why you are moving on from your
current position, stick with the facts, be direct, and focus your answer on the
future, especially if your departure wasn't under the best circumstances.

6. What Is Your Greatest Strength?

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This is one of the questions that employers almost always ask to determine
how well you are qualified for the position. When you are asked about your
greatest strengths, it's important to discuss the attributes that qualify you for
that specific job, and that will set you apart from other candidates

When you're answering this question, remember to “show” rather than “tell.”
For example, rather than stating that you are an excellent problem solver,
instead tell a story that demonstrates this, ideally drawing on an anecdote
from your professional experience.

7. What Is Your Greatest Weakness?

Another typical question that interviewers will ask is about your weaknesses.
Do your best to frame your answers around positive aspects of your skills and
abilities as an employee, turning seeming “weaknesses” into strengths.

This question is an opportunity to show the hiring manager that you're well
qualified for the job. In addition to learning whether you've got the right
credentials, the hiring manager wants to know whether you can take on
challenges and learn new tasks.

You can share examples of skills you have improved, providing specific
instances of how you have recognized a weakness and taken steps to correct
it.

8. How Do You Handle Stress and Pressure?

What do you do when things don’t go smoothly at work? How do you deal with
difficult situations? The employer wants to know how you handle workplace
stress.

Do you work well in high-stress situations? Do you thrive on pressure, or would

you prefer a more low-key job? What do you do when something goes wrong?
The best way to respond to this question is to share an example of how you
have successfully handled stress in a previous position.

Avoid claiming that you never, or rarely, experience stress. Rather, formulate
your answer in a way that acknowledges workplace stress and explains how
you’ve overcome it, or even used it to your advantage.

9. What Are Your Salary Expectations?

What are you looking for in terms of salary? Questions about money are always
tricky to answer. You don't want to sell yourself short or price yourself out of a
job offer. In some locations, employers are legally prohibited from asking you
about salary history—but they can ask how much you expect to get paid.

Do your research before the meeting so that you’ll be prepared to name a

salary (or salary range) if you’re asked. There are several free online salary
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calculators that can provide you with a reasonable range based on your job
title, employer, experience, skills, and location.

10. What Are Goals for the Future?

Are you a job hopper? Or do you plan on staying with the company, at least for
a while? Where do you envision your career going? Do your plans for the future
match the career path for someone typically hired for this position?

This question is designed to find out if you’re going to stick around or move on
as soon as you find a better opportunity. Keep your answer focused on the job
and the company, and reiterate to the interviewer that the position aligns with
your long-term goals.

Your responses will be stronger if you know what to expect during the
interview and have a sense of what you want to focus on. Knowing that you are
prepared will boost your confidence and help you minimize interview stress
and feel more at ease.

Source: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-interview-questions-and-best-
answers-2061225

How to Use the STAR Interview Response Technique?

What is the STAR interview method?

The STAR interview method is a technique you can use to prepare for
behavioral and situational interview questions. STAR stands for: situation, task,
action and result. This method will help you prepare clear and concise
responses using real-life examples.

Hiring managers ask behavioral interview questions to determine whether you

are the right fit for a job. By using the STAR strategy, you can make sure
you’re fully addressing the interviewer’s question while also demonstrating
how you were able to overcome previous challenges and be successful

How does the STAR method work?

The STAR method helps you create an easy-to-follow story with a clear conflict
and resolution. Here’s what each part of the technique means:

Situation

Set the stage for the story by sharing context around the situation or challenge
you faced. In most cases, it’s best to describe relevant work situations but
depending on the amount of directly transferable experience you have, it
might also be appropriate to discuss academic projects or volunteer work. It’s
also imperative to talk about a specific instance rather than your general
responsibilities.

You should spend the least amount of time on this part of your answer as
interviewers are more concerned with the actions you took and results you got.
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Share the right amount of relevant detail by identifying the two or three most
important pieces of information necessary to give the interviewer enough
context about the situation.

Example: “In my last role as lead designer, there was a point in time when my
team was short-staffed and facing a significant backlog of work. The account
managers were setting unrealistic deadlines, which was causing stress for my
team and affecting morale.”

Task

Describe your responsibility or role in the situation or challenge. In other

words, discuss the goal or task set out for you. This section requires a minimal
amount of time similar to the situation component. Again, consider just one or
two points that best illustrate the task you needed to complete.

Example: “As a team leader, it was my role not only to ensure my team met
our deadlines but also to communicate bandwidth to other departments and
keep my team motivated.”

Action

Explain the specific actions you took to handle the situation or overcome the
challenge. This part of your answer requires the most in-depth description as
this is what largely indicates your fitness for a role. Identify and discuss a few
of the most impactful steps you took to find success.

Often, workplace challenges are addressed by a team; however, it’s a common

pitfall to use the word “we” to describe how you achieved your goals during an
interview. In any case, it’s important to focus on what you did in the situation.
It can be helpful to remember that the employer’s intention is to hire you for
the role rather than your team, so you should use the word “I” to highlight your
particular contributions.

Example: “I set up a formal creative request process including project timeline

estimates to set better expectations. I scheduled weekly meetings with
account managers to discuss my team’s bandwidth and share progress
updates. I also kept my team informed of the new processes, so they could
have some peace of mind knowing the issues were being addressed.”

Result

What was the outcome you reached through your actions? This is also an
important part of your response to focus on. You should spend only slightly less
time discussing the results than your actions. Decide what the two to three
most impressive results were and talk about these.
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Quantify your success or provide concrete examples of the effects of your

efforts if possible. In addition, discuss what you learned, how you grew and
why you’re a stronger employee because of the experience.

Example: “By providing more transparency into my team’s processes and

setting better expectations with the account managers, we were able to re-
prioritize the design team’s to-do list and complete everything in our backlog. I
took these learnings, continued to apply this structure and as a result, in the
following quarter, we shortened our average project timeline by two days. I
also learned just how important it is to communicate clearly across teams.”

Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-
use-the-star-interview-response-technique

Performance Task

Put yourself in a situation that you are interviewed. Showcase your interview
skills by using A STAR Interview Response Technique. Perform and have it
videotaped. You may opt for a vlog style or any style of your choice.

Summative Test

Test I. Matching Type. Write the letter of the correct answer.

Column A Column B

1. Make a Match a. Interview the company

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2. Get the Inside Scoop b. Carefully evaluate the job offer

3. Interviewing Works Both Ways c. Sell yourself as an excellent

candidate
4. Make Sure the Job Is a Good
Fit d. List of skills and abilities

5. Emphasize your skills and e. Take career assessment

abilities
f. Use Sincerely
6. Stay Concise
g. Ask your contacts
7. Proofread the letter
h. Be honest
8. Review the job listing
i. Avoid grammatical and spelling
keywords
errors
9. Don’t leave any blanks.
j. Write Not Applicable (N.A)
10. Close the letter
k. A brief letter is more appealing.

Test II. Enumeration/Fill in the blanks

1-4. Basic information found in a resume

5-6. Application letter must be _____ and _____.
7-9. Social networking that you may search for possible job vacancies
10. The application letter is addressed to the_____Manager

ANSWER KEY
Test I.
1. E
2. G
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. K
7. I
8. D
9. J
10. F

Test II.
1. Your personal information
2. Education
3. Skills
4. Experiences
5. Simple and
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6. Brief
7. LinkedIn
8. Facebook
9. Twitter
10. Hiring