Title: Demonstrate interview strategies.
Course: Surgical Technologist II (14056--II) > Section: Developing Employability Skills

Demonstration should include interview strategies such as

- researching the company and the specific job for which one is applying
- preparing answers to common interview questions
- preparing questions ahead of time to ask the interviewer
- ensuring that all required documents are brought to the interview
- going alone to the job interview
- turning off one’s cellphone before entering the building
- being punctual
- being courteous and respectful to the receptionist and all other company representatives
- offering a professional greeting and handshake
- using accurate titles throughout the interview (Mr., Mrs., Dr., as appropriate)
- listening carefully to interviewer’s questions
- responding to questions clearly, accurately, honestly, and succinctly
- using standard English, appropriate volume, and composed tone of voice throughout the interview
- asking prepared questions that seem appropriate and have not already been answered
- upon the employer’s cue, bringing the interview to closure in a professional manner
- keeping all electronic communication devices put away until outside the building.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to go alone to a job interview?
- Why is it important to turn off one’s cellphone and keep all electronic communication devices off and out of sight until outside the building?
- What are some questions an applicant should be prepared to answer? To ask?
- Why is listening essential throughout the interview?