Lock 3: What's Wrong Here?Online version These mini-stories describe someone in a job interview or at work. In each story, the person has done something wrong. Can you identify what’s wrong — and say what they should do instead? by STEP 1 Alex shows up to a job interview chewing gum and looking at their phone. What did they do wrong? a Chewing gum b Looking at their phone c Nothing d Chewing gum and looking at their phone 2 What could Alex have done differently (choose all that apply)? Choose one or more answers a Spit out his gum before the interview b Offer the interviewer some gum as well c Play music out loud on his phone d Put his phone away before walking into the interview 3 Jordan is asked, “What are your strengths?” and answers, “I don’t know.” What did they do wrong? a Not asking the interviewer what their strengths are b Not answering the question c Answering the question too well d Nothing 4 What could Jordan have done differently (choose all that apply) Choose one or more answers a Prepared in advance by thinking about his strengths b Lied and said he speaks 7 languages and invented the iPhone c Asked to take a moment to think before answering d Answered "I don't have any strengths" 5 Taylor gets frustrated during the interview and says, “This is a dumb question.” What did they do wrong? a Feeling frustrated during the interview b Nothing c Calling the question "dumb" d 6 What could Taylor have done differently (choose all that apply)? Choose one or more answers a Walk out of the interview b Take a deep breath to calm down c Ask for clarification on the question d Ask to take a moment to think about the question before answering 7 Casey smiles, makes eye contact, and says “Nice to meet you!” What did they do wrong? a Smiling b Making eye contact c Nothing d Saying nice to meet you 8 Sam slouches way down in the chair and makes eye contact with the interviewer. What did they do wrong? a Slouching in the chair b Making eye contact c Nothing d Slouching in the chair and making eye contact 9 What could Sam have done differently (choose all that apply)? Choose one or more answers a Stay standing to demonstrate enthusiasm b Sit on the interviewer's lap c Not go to the interview d Sit up straight and stay engaged Feedback 1 Chewing gum and looking at your phone during an interview come across as rude and uninterested 3 Failing to answer the question shows a lack of confidence and preparation. 5 It's okay to feel frustrated! But it's disrespectful to the interviewer to call their question dumb. 7 This is great interview behaviour! 8 Slouching down in the chair shows a lack of interest or energy. This makes interviewers think you don't want to be there.
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