Job Club
Pre-Interview Questions
Use the following scale to choose the answer that most closely describes you:
1 = never 2 = rarely 3 = sometimes 4 = usually 5 = always
| Looking at Yourself | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I know how to determine what career options are available to me | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I can speak for at least 10 minutes about my skills, abilities, education, work, volunteer experience and personal traits in relation to any job I apply for | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I can describe how my interests relate to the job I am looking for | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am prepared to discuss my personal accomplishments with potential employers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Planning Your Job Search | |||||
| I use a homework site for job seeking activities like writing letters, making phone calls, researching companies and recording my activities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I schedule my time every week so I know in general when I will be job searching | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I express a positive attitude of success in my job hunting activities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Before I apply to an organization, I research such things as what it does, how big it is and what it offers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to approach companies that are not advertising jobs, but may have openings | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to develop a network of personal contacts to find out more about job opportunities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am able to fill out employment applications accurately | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| My resume is visually attractive and has a professional look | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to design my resume for the job I am applying for | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I take advantage of services offered by Employment Connections | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Preparing For Your Interview | |||||
| I feel very confident when I go for an interview | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to make a positive first impression | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am prepared to answer typical questions interviewers ask | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am prepared with questions to ask during the interview to show my interest in the position and the company | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| As soon as possible after an interview, I try to review my performance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Examining Your Options | |||||
| I am aware of alternatives to an immediate job hunt, such as training or starting up a business | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| If circumstances warrant it, I know what part-time jobs are available and where to find them | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
