047 - Job Interview Dos and Don'ts

“Job interviews are a lot like first dates. Good impressions count, awkwardness can occur and outcomes are always unpredictable" (Raising Teens Today).  Interviewing for jobs, especially those first few interviews, can be extremely nerve-racking! In today's episode we discuss dos and don'ts you can teach your teen to help make the interviewing process as smooth as possible. Getting Your Resume Ready Start with a header Add a short summary Think about the qualities your future employer will want Emphasize school and extracurricular activities Keep things professional Proofread, proofread, proofread Preparing for a Job Interview Research the company Prepare a portfolio Look up the address and know where you're going Practice (STAR Method) Things TO DO during a job interview First impressions matter Be on time Look professional Make eye contact Be yourself Be honest Get contact information so you can write a thank you Things NOT to do in a job interview Don't look at your phone Don't be late Don't be overly familiar Don't mumble Don't just talk about yourself Don't wing it Don't get discouraged if you don't get the job Resources Anthony ONeal “Job Interview Tips for Teens”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Mwb2bnOMk Anthony ONeal “6 Tips for Your First Job Interview” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTHAZhxT4gg Raising Teens Today, @raisingteenstoday, https://raisingteenstoday.com/8-tips-for-teens-to-ace-job-interview/ Practice Job Interview Questions, https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/teens-tweens/first-jobs/job-interview-questions-to-practice-with-your-teen Jacob Share, Resume for Teenagers: 8 Resume Writing Tips  https://www.livecareer.com/resources/resumes/how-to/write/resume-tips-for-teenagers Mike Simpson, How to Master the STAR Method, https://theinterviewguys.com/star-method/