It's true that a jobseeker needs to stand out from the crowd-but there are good and bad ways to do that! Having all the right credentials and experience doesn't count for much if a candidate comes off as unprepared, unmotivated, and unprofessional in an interview. This video shows how to avoid that fate with concrete advice from experts, eye-catching graphics that reinforce core concepts, and clear-cut dramatizations that illustrate interview dos and don'ts. For newcomers to the job market, a firm grasp of the "don'ts" definitely comes in handy-after all, young people may not realize they should turn off their cell phones before an interview or refrain from asking too early about the position's salary. From tips on ensuring punctuality to strategies for giving the most positive, team-oriented impression possible, this is a first-rate informational resource for employment counseling and business education.
It's true that a jobseeker needs to stand out from the crowd-but there are good and bad ways to do that! Having all the right credentials and experience doesn't count for much if a candidate comes off as unprepared, unmotivated, and unprofessional in an interview. This video shows how to avoid that fate with concrete advice from experts, eye-catching graphics that reinforce core concepts, and clear-cut dramatizations that illustrate interview dos and don'ts. For newcomers to the job market, a firm grasp of the "don'ts" definitely comes in handy-after all, young people may not realize they should turn off their cell phones before an interview or refrain from asking too early about the position's salary. From tips on ensuring punctuality to strategies for giving the most positive, team-oriented impression possible, this is a first-rate informational resource for employment counseling and business education.
General Note
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 24, 2011.
Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Content Note
Interview Mistakes (2:00) -- Prepare to Make a Good Impression: Punctuality (2:02) -- Prepare to Make a Good Impression: Focus (5:43) -- Personal and Interpersonal Questions (1:27) -- How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths (2:48) -- Behavioral Interview Questions (1:57) -- General Interview Questions (2:44) -- Judging Interview Performance (2:01) -- Non-Questions and Closing Interview (3:39) -- Credits: Common Job Interview Mistakes: What NOT To Say or Do (0:42).