This document outlines the steps and activities for a class on interview skills. The class will include practicing answering common interview questions with a partner, learning dos and don'ts, reviewing sample answers, and getting feedback. Students will introduce themselves, role-play mock interviews, watch a warm-up video, and practice crafting concise responses to questions like "tell me about yourself" based on different career situations. The goal is to help students understand what makes a strong interview answer and how to highlight their relevant qualifications and experiences.

1. This is how your screen should look!

2. Join the conversation on...
#1 Tell me about yourself...

3. Your mission
In today’s class,
you will...
Introduce yourself
Role-play interview question with your partner
Learn the Do’s and Don’ts
Practice a sample answer
Role-play interview question with the interviewer
Get assessed / receive feedback

4. Warm Up Video
What three tips do they
talk about in the video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj7CBPui5XY

5. Role-play
Practice interviewing your partner in 1 minute, then swap roles.
Answer your
partner’s question
Interviewer Interviewee
Tell me about
yourself...

6. Common Mistakes - Do’s & Don’ts
Don’t tell them how amazing you are!
Don’t tell them your whole Life Story!
Don’t ask: “Well, what do you want to
know?”
Don’t talk about yourself non-stop for
10 minutes
Be work specific and share what you
have learned from past experiences
Talk about what makes you excited
about this specific work opportunity
Find out exactly which strengths and
qualities the company is looking for
Understand WHY they are asking this
question in the first place
Don’t repeat everything your wrote in
your Cover Letter or Resume
Show them that you have the
qualities they want

7. 4. Sample Answer Practice
Interviewer
Choose a sample
answer & prepare
your answer...
Just
Graduated
General
Changing
Industry
No Work
Experience
Interviewee

8. 3. Sample Answer - General
I’d describe myself as a hard-working and enthusiastic person who works well
with others and takes a lot of pride in completing tasks both on time and to a high
level. Further to that, I think the best way for me to describe myself is in a word:
___________ (think of a quality that the company needs and is looking for).
Over the last _____ years my work as a(n) __________ has allowed me to
cultivate this quality through many different experiences. Specifically, I
_________________ (insert success story from your past that demonstrates
you having the quality listed above).
I believe this experience makes me an ideal candidate for this position and more
importantly, will allow me to achieve the goals you have set for the incoming hire
for this position.

9. 1. Sample Answer - Just Graduated
I think the best way to describe myself would be to say that I’m a
recent graduate of __________ who is eager to apply the
knowledge and skills I’ve learned in a work environment,
specifically in the __________ industry. I strongly believe that
the high marks I received in __________ exemplify that I have
both a firm knowledge and the skills necessary to be an asset
to your company, and that my free time spent
__________________ shows the hard work and dedication that
I bring to every activity that I set my focus on.

10. 2. Sample Answer - No Work Experience
Well as you probably saw in my resume, I’m what you might call a “newbie”
when it comes to having a traditional full time job. Having said that, rather than
look at that as a negative, I truly believe that I am a “clean slate” when it
comes to my work habits, meaning I am really looking forward to being molded
into the ideal employee for your company.
More importantly, I feel that my experience in _______________
(academics/athletics/charitable work etc.) will help me carry out the duties
required for this position, as it specifically taught me to ________________
(skill/knowledge/ability). I believe that the high level of achievement that I
demonstrated in this activity shows that when I apply myself to an endeavour I
can be expected to excel, and this is what I plan to do for you if hired for this
position.

11. 4. Sample Answer - Changing Industry
In a nutshell, I’m extremely excited to be embarking on a new journey as I
make a much needed change from ___________ (industry 1) to __________ .
While some might see it as an unorthodox move, I have felt for some time that
my true skills, abilities and (most importantly) passion are best served aligning
with the ____________ industry.
Not only that, there are several qualities that I have developed over time that will
be a huge advantage in successfully completing the daily tasks laid out in the job
description, including _______, _______, and ________ (3 applicable skills
and abilities). Specifically, my work in ______________ (example from your
past that supports the 3 skills) shows that I have practical experience in
applicable tasks and that I can be counted on to complete these tasks to an
elite level.

12. Role-play Sample Answer
Answer the interview question below in 1 minute
Interviewer
Interviewee
Tell me about
yourself...
Keep your answer succinct and
to-the-point
Be work specific and share what you
have learned from past experiences
Talk about what makes you excited
about this specific work opportunity
Find out exactly which strengths and
qualities the company is looking for
Interviewee

13. Assessment & Feedback
Your good points are... You can improve on...

14. FREE Lesson EVERY Wednesday at 20:45 P.M.
#1 Tell me about yourself...
#2 Why should we hire you?
#3 What is your greatest strength?
#4 What is your greatest weakness?
#5 Why do you want to work here?
#6 Why did you leave your past job?
#7 What is your greatest accomplishment?
#8 Describe a difficult work situation and what you did to
overcome it?
#9 Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
#10 Do you have any questions for me?
TAKE THE COURSE!
10 ONLINE CLASSES
(group rates apply)
Maximum 6 students
per class!