“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/