Hair Bows Instructions

1. Materials

1. Ribbon
2. Alligator clips
3. Ruler
4. Scissors
5. Hot glue gun
6. Lighter

2. Instructions

1. Plug in hot glue gun and allow to heat up.
2. Cut ribbon 5 inches long.
3. Use a lighter and run flame along cut edges of the ribbon so that the edges do not fray.
4. Fold ribbon in half lengthwise in order to create a crease in the middle of the cut ribbon (approximately at the 2.5 inch mark).
5. Unfold the ribbon.
6. Take one end of ribbon and fold to the newly made crease and draw a line of hot glue to keep in place. See Image 1 for clarification.
7. Fold other end of the ribbon to the crease and draw a line of hot glue to keep in place.See Image 1 for clarification.
8. Put a small dot of hot glue in the center of the ribbon at the top of the crease. Pinch together widthwise. See Image 1 for clarification.

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1. For experienced crafters, repeat steps 2-8. If you are not an experienced crafter, skip down to Step 9.
2. When you have seperate bows, put a dot of hot glue in the middle of one bow. See Image 2 for clarification.

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c. Stack other bow on top of the one with glue. See Image 3 for clarification.

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9. Cut another piece of ribbon ½  inch long and run lighter along cut edges of the ribbon so the edges do not fray.
10. Wrap around center of bow and glue in place. See Image 1 for clarification.
11. Take alligator clip and glue to the back of the bow.
12. Allow to dry completely (1-2 minutes).

Enjoy your new hair bow!

Group Members: 

Paul Baker

Madison Richards

Jacob Fuller

Tel Dyer

Christopher Hoskins

How to make bows

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10u5Ej-odilIRhugrFjAOrwWzvCnVJ-q5jhu5GzKBl9c/edit

Paper Airplane Instructions-Make a paper airplane fun for all ages

Here is the link to our instructions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zWoRCsDy7mMKJdgGAqeKziJ0u0xelS66uW3C15u8La4/edit


Group members:
Spencer Smith
Tyson Wayment
Anne Fitzgerald
Trevor Renshaw
Jacob Larson

How to perform CPR on an adult: Instructions for helping a bystander to resuscitate someone in need

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WSODEs84ZVO2J_hMc-XvbMaSos8M7HDUTiTbtE5Um8A/edit?usp=sharing

Click on the link for the instructions.

How to Make Decent Pancakes

Here is the link on to the instructions:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sl61yKewCDW0EHrVy1pXXJZVFBXNrnUWGBCLZPHk6QQ/edit?usp=sharing

Group Members:

Kristen Jones
Morgan Homan
Courtney Wood
Jonathan Dutson
Nathan Holt

Origami Heart Instructions

https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmlbbxzlPRISllGy7Du7LA9zYRQ2

Group Members:
Jessica Naatjes
Nicole Naatjes
Travis Gengler
Ryan Zhang
Collin Sanderson

make your weaknesses inspirational

There were several things that stood out to me during the interviews. the first was that we are often asked to share a weakness. From my group the take away message that I took was that there are weaknesses beyond our control and those with in. We had one great example were the person sharing started with a weakness beyond their control. when it was time to retry a question their response was great, they talked about how the weakness effected them and it was a more realistic answer. the one note that was made was that it is important for us to remember to explain while this is a weakness we are being proactive about it and telling the interviewer how we are approaching overcoming these weaknesses. We know if and how we are trying to overcome things, but the interviewer doesn't. if you are not careful your response could be damaging, but if aware could be made inspirational instead.

Another great bit of advice was to be careful of what information we volunteer. we don't want ro misrepresent ourselves, but it isn't always helpful to share everything.

Confidence and knowing about the company you are hiring for is important. One member of our group was able to very effectively answer the questions asked with answers  tailored to the company and how she would be a great addition and why.

It was easy to notice if a person was relaxed or stressed. those that were relaxed seemed to project more confidence and were able in general to answer the questions well. I felt i was confident and relaxed and I felt it made the interviewer more relaxed as well, creating a great practice opportunity. for this exercise I was vague in my answers and didn't tailor them to a specific person or company, this poor preparation on my behalf cost me valuable practice for the future interview I hope to have for a specific opening.

Biggest advice is confidence and excitement. mundane interviews are not remembered of if they are it isn't in a positive reflection.

"Always have 2 stories and a quote"

During these interviews I learned that even though you come prepared that doesn’t mean it will go as planed. Some of the questions that I was really prepared for and felt confident answering were not chosen. This just shows me that no matter how prepared I think I am I need to be able to think on my toes. I did very well in the interview when it came to adapting what I had done in my life to fit the desired questions. I easily took one story or idea and morphed it into the answer they were looking for. I was lacking however, in the “UM” department. As I was considering what to say I needed some form of filler word and that is the filler I would use. Instead I need to become comfortable with the silence and think for a second and then deliver what I have to say. As the interview progressed I became more fluid. The initial nerves were my biggest issue. My advice to someone in this position would be the same advice my Public speaking teacher told me. “Always have 2 stories and a quote.” Basically what this is saying is come prepared with some material. Then from there you can adapt the story or example to fit precisely the question that was asked. Being prepared is key. However, trusting yourself to think on your feet is just as important.

The Subtleties of Controlling a Controlled Situation

Interviews are supposed to be controlled by the interviewer, right? Not necessarily. Remember, they meet and interview many people, and there's nothing like a refreshing interviewee who makes the conversation interesting and memorable (in a good way). As long as the interviewer gets the information they need to make a decision, they enjoy a good conversation and being entertained as much as anyone else. That being said, a good way to stand out is to make the interview more of a conversation.

Now, you can't exactly start asking the interviewer questions--that's probably gauche in most situations. You don't get to ask them about their biggest weakness. But you can subtly control the interview--and make it more of a conversation--by the way you answer questions. If you play it right and anticipate further questions that have yet to be asked (but that the interviewer wants to know) then you can segway your answer of a previous question into an end that leaves the interviewer begging to ask the natural follow-up question. As long as it's something they need to know (or maybe that you want them to know, and is applicable to the situation), then they will often do just that. The whole interview becomes more relaxed as both parties know what's coming, and let the conversation flow almost naturally.

It also never hurts, if you can help it, to throw in some audience-appropriate humor. You have to keep it light, and in most professional situations you want it to be intelligent humor--not something that would make them laugh out loud, but a subtlety of phrase that you would miss if you're not paying attention. This is a skill that requires practice on your friends in the business college.

Overall, I'm not great at this technique yet. The fact is that I've had a lot of interviews, and I've only ever been turned down from one position after interviewing in my entire life (and that was because they already had the positions filled, but decided to give me an interview anyway even though I turned in a late application). So maybe I'm naturally a decent interviewer. But I know I have things to work on.

For example, I still stumble over words on occasion, or get stuck trying to think of how to phrase what I want to say. I'm getting better at making the pauses natural, but it still takes effort. I am usually pretty good at answering a question concisely, however, and I think that that is a huge benefit. To anyone about to have a real interview, I would say practice answering questions (role playing) so you know what you want to say, and how to say it, and practice controlling your body language.

Not all jobs are created equal

Something that I noticed while we did practice interviews on Tuesday was how philosophy of getting into medical school is so different from a lot of jobs' interviews. Medical school interviews are more about getting to know the applicant and ensuring their is a good match between the applicant and the school. Yes, there are still questions that ask why the school should accept me and why I want that particular school (job), but I felt like the job interviews in class were much more pointed and intimidating than the two medical school interviews I have already attended. The experience on Tuesday taught me the importance of knowing the field and the audience. Preparing for a medical school interview is different from preparing for a job as a chemical engineer or a pilot. Knowing what the interviewer is looking for is essential to having a great interview and getting the job. My biggest advice would be shape your preparation towards the company and your interviewer. It may be completely different than what you would do for another company but giving the interviewer what he/she is looking for will increase the probability of obtaining the job offer. I felt like my hours of preparation helped me know what to say and how to say it (strength) but I still get nervous and speak before I can think which can potentially lead to major problems (weakness).

Pass Your Interview: Body Language

Interviews are terrifying.  You are trying to impress someone that, in a sense, holds your future in their hands.  You're all dressed up, you're practicing your answers to the common interview questions (praying they don't ask that one question), and you have a copy of your resume in hand.  You are ready to go- or so you think.  It may seem like you have prepared all you can, but there is a vital part of the interview that you have overlooked: your body language.

From the second you walk in until the moment you leave the office, your body language is speaking volumes about who you are.  Do you give a strong firm handshake? Do you look the interview in the eye? Are you fidgeting with your hands? Are you flailing your hands? Are you sitting too casually? Or do you seem stiff? All of these things are adding to the interviews view of you.  Sure you dressed up in a nice suit, but when you come in and slouch in the chair it is apparent that the suit is just for looks.  Here are some tips to help you pass the interview with body language:

1. Always give a strong handshake.  Employers associated weak handshakes with weak personalities.  This is often the first thing a potential boss will notice.  Make sure it leaves a good impression.

2. Hand movement: Some hand movement shows the employer that you are in fact a living human being, but moving to much can make you seem like a lot to handle.  There isn't  a perfect amount of movement, just be aware of how much you are moving.

3. Eye contact: If you are anything like me, eye contact for long periods of time is hard and uncomfortable.  If you feel the need to look away, I feel it is better to look up like you are pondering instead of looking down like you are embarrassed.

4. Posture: Sit upright, showing your professionalism, but not stiff.  Once again, you want the employer to know that you are human and you are capable of relaxing a little bit, but you don't want to seem lazy.  Balance is key.

If you focus on these 4 aspects of body language, as well as everything you did to prepare for the interview, you'll be fine.

I like to interview for jobs that I don't really want.

More than anything, our mock interview reminded me how much I do not like doing mock activities. I am bad at acting and everything that entails, but in a real interview I feel like I know what I am doing. I like to apply for jobs that I don't even want but I just want the practice and to see what things different companies do. I have an interview this Thursday with a company that does medical software and it is interesting but there is a really small chance of me accepting an offer even if they extend it to me, but I enjoy doing it and if they do offer me something that is really appealing then it will be a win win. I kept looking at my desk because of my tendencies to avoid acting, in a real interview I am a lot more engaging with the interviewer and there is a lot more energy. I think I articulated my goals and skills pretty well and hopefully didn't sound like I was overdoing it. The advice I would give is not for everybody and not always possible, but, like I said earlier, I prefer doing a real interview for a job that is less important before going into an interview for a job I really want.

To be brutally honest..

I have NEVER prepared for an oral interview before in my life. Thankfully, I have gotten by obtaining the jobs I've had by just "winging it." However, if you'd like to improve your professionalism and take things a little more serious, I wouldn't recommend this. It's a good thing this material was a part of this course because I'll soon be applying for PA schools and applications, letters, and interviews are a major part of this process.

I would say the most important aspect of this activity/assignment I was able to gain more light on was knowing what you are interviewing for. It is important to have a general understanding of the position/job you are applying for in order to truly sell yourself as the most probable candidate for that role. I also feel as if it is important to be able to expand more on the surface information that is on your resume, being able to use examples and certain learning experiences to exemplify strengths and abilities is important. The key is to present yourself to the employer in a way that is professional, respectful, and makes them feel that is you are the perfect candidate for the position.

Be thou prepared

My main take-away from this activity is that when you really want a job, you need to plan ahead. It is a pretty bad idea to just send a generic resume in, and then to wing the interview. To get the job, you need to find out what the interviewers are looking in an employee, to research the organization you are applying with, and to try to anticipate some of the questions that they will be asking. So follow the scout motto, and be thou prepared!

Before our practice interviews I had done a good job of writing out creative and thorough responses for each question. However, that was the extent of my planning. When it came time for the role plays, I fumbled over the first question (which was something like "why should we hire you?"). I learned that it is good to plan what you might respond on paper, but to try it out loud as well.

I enjoyed getting immediate feedback from the others in the group. One thing I learned from this is that it is important to have examples to back your claims up. If you say you are a hard worker, then be prepared to give an example of this. Again, this is something to think about before the interview starts.

All in all, good activity, I learned a lot!

It's Better to Look Up

The practice interview process helped me to better understand the common mistakes that each of us make when speaking with our potential future employers, as well as the good things that we all do but were unaware that we did them. I learned from one of my peers that looking up is better than looking down. I thought that when he started to mention the fact that I look up in order to break eye contact, he was going to say that it was awkward, but instead stated that looking up was more of a natural way of breaking eye contact. I learned from my peers that looking down makes the interviewer believe that you are uncertain about what you are sharing with them. Confidence is key!

One thing that I did poorly was that I lost my train of thought a few times. I was too concerned about saying everything that I had prepared for the interview that it appeared as though I didn't know what to say. I was told that my word choice that I used for several of my answers was very professional and that it would have impressed a future employer.

The best interviewing advice that I could give to someone preparing for this important step is to find ways to show off your personality to your interviewer. When there are many qualified people applying for one position, I think that a great personality will set apart the future employee from the rest of the group. Sharing personal experiences, what you've learned and how you will apply it to future endeavors, will help the interviewer to see who you truly are and what you can give to the company, and it will help them to see that you are only human.

Specifics

I learned in this interviewing activity that you got to be ready for any type of question the person may ask. In my interview, I didn't do so good being specific about my answers. I need to make sure the person interviewing me really knows that I am indeed the person I am describing myself. I do feel like though, I did do good making eye contact with the person. The best interviewing advice I would give someone is to be confident and try to have personal experiences in mind to help the person consider you.

Slow down, bulls-eye!

This interviewing activity taught me about the importance of relaying what you are saying back to an experience that you have had. An interviewer does not simply want you to state what you are good at, or why you think you should get the job, they want to hear examples and evidence of how you would be a good fit. Do not simply tell them, show them through the things that you have done.
I have this particular tendency that when I get nervous, I begin to talk faster and faster and faster. During my interview, I was a bit nervous, so my speech began to accelerate at an unnaturally fast rate. My interviewer was still able to understand what I was saying (thank goodness), however slowing down would definitely be beneficial in the future. Besides that, I feel like I was very well prepared going into my interview. I was able to answer all of the questions I was asked and felt confident about the answers that I had given. If I were to give advice to someone who was going into an interview, my advice would be for them to take time beforehand to put themselves in the interviewer's shoes and think about what they want to hear. By doing this, I believe that the interviewer would be able to tailor his answers to portray even more how good of a fit he/she is for that company.

Don't Let Your Hands do the Talking

The mock interviews were a valuable experience that allowed me to practice in an "unofficial" formal setting. I learned a lot about the interview process: what to do, not to do, and what makes you stand out as a good job candidate. Until the other day, I had never participated in a mock interview. I have interviewed for a couple of jobs which gave me some practice but I never realized how helpful practice interviews really were. It was beneficial to not only be interviewed myself but also to see other people interviewed as well. As I watched other people be interviewed, I was able to learn from them and apply those newly learned skills in my own interview. Then when it was my turn to practice interviewing, I felt better prepared. I learned a couple of things from this experience. The first thing I learned is that I often talk with my hands and it can be distracting so I need to minimize my hand movements. Hands can be useful in explaining some things but they can also be distracting when they are overused. Thus, I need to be more cautious of how I use my hands. Another thing that I learned is the importance of being sincere but truly interested and interactive in the interview. The right body language combined with sincere thorough responses can help communicate the right message and sell yourself as the perfect candidate for the job.

The Tricks to a Successful Interview

I feel like this activity taught me a great deal about interviews. I saw that every interview is different, because every person is different. It may be calm and easy to speak with the interviewer, or it could be awkward and very tense. The trick is to enter the interview with confidence having practiced, and knowing that you have the qualifications to be hired for the position. If you don't believe in yourself and your marketability, then neither will the interviewer.
I learned that I am very confident in my speaking and posture, like looking them in the eye for example. I am also very apt to thinking on the spot and letting my words flow fairly easy. The part that I struggle with is that I am a very high-energy person, and that tends to come out in stressful situations. I tend to move a lot, whether my hands or my legs, in an effort to get the 'jitters' out. I just need to find a way to relax and let my confidence take control, rather than my jitters.
The best advice I could give would be as I stated earlier-be confident. Practice and preparation breed confidence, and it is hard to fail when you are confident. Yes, the process will always be somewhat different and the results could have great impacts on one's life, but the basis of the interview is the same. If you have done your homework and built up your skills to a satisfactory degree, then you are qualified for any job you apply for. If you believe that, then it will be hard for the interviewer to leave thinking any different.

Off on the Wrong Foot

Maybe I'm biased, but I think I have quite the resource in my wife when it comes to skills regarding job-seeking and interviews. She took an employment strategies class her last semester at BYU, where she was told by no less than 3 separate professors that her mock interviewing was marvelous and had nothing to critique her on. So now she's committed to help me practice interviewing to death before I apply to medical school next year. So when we practiced together Monday night before the mock interviews on Tuesday, it largely revolved around the same few questions, over and over again until it was natural, especially the "tell me about yourself" question. But when Tuesday came and the first question I got asked was, "tell me about yourself", I utterly failed it. Got off on the wrong, so to speak. However, it was a trend that my group noted, that everyone's first question went poorly. Then after that it felt more natural and the rest of the interview would go well. The same happened for me. So after the critique session, I definitely felt I should re-practice that first question. But what happened, I didn't expect. My answer proceeded to come out more clearly and more organized than any of my practice with my wife the night before. I began a brief statement of what my answer to the question was going to include, so the "interviewers" would know what to listen for from the start, rather than dramatically leading into the power statements like prose or persuasive writing/speech often do. I was surprised at the response I received from the group afterwards, and I took it as a confirmation that what I did was good. I think I will try that from now on. I recommend it to anyone else who felt like their answers took too long to get the the important information.

Calm the Nerves

The interview activity was very enlightening. I learned that the interview process doesn't have to be that bad at all. You just need to be confident. That's all it really takes. Confidence. I think that I really need to work on not talking with my hands. I like to move my hands and fidget when I talk. I realize if there is a desk or something blocking their view of me, it won't be that big of a deal, but I should still work on it. I feel like I was able to answer the questions well and show my personality while answering. The best advice I could give would be to not fidget and not be nervous. These people want to talk to you. It won't be a big deal.

Impress the Whale

What my biggest take away from our mock interview was the need to be prepared. Even if you are the most qualified and most experienced interviewee, if you constantly stumble over yourself you aren't going to get the job. It all comes down to confidence. Even if you don't feel confident and you feel way over your head, fake it 'til you make it. Employers will have plenty of time to get to know you, so make a good impression. Everyone has faults, but that doesn't matter, focus on all the good that you bring to the table.

I learned that I need to practice interviewing before I go in there. A cool dude once said, 'If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.' Simply practicing a couple times with friends will help you relax and present yourself in a calm and confident manner.  Something I did well was acting like my answer was a really good one even if it sounded completely stupid to me. Interviewing is all about who can act the best for those short couple of minutes. Be prepared and act confident even if you don't feel confident.

Preparation=Confidence

I surprisingly enjoyed practicing interviews. I especially gained a lot from thinking and writing beforehand about how I would respond to certain questions. I felt that it helped me to feel more confident in what I said when the time to interview came.
I also learned a lot when answering the question "What is your greatest weakness?" I liked tailoring my answers to fit the job in question. I want to think more about potential questions and how I would answer them. For applying to General Mills in particular, interviews will include a series of technical questions relating to potential issues found in the plant and how I would go about resolving them. This in the past has intimidated me and made me chicken out when it came time to apply. Now I think I could come more prepared.
I want to further work on expanding on the information I have already given in the resume and cover letter instead of just restating it. I think knowing well what information they already know is another way to be well-prepared for the interview.

Practice, practice, practice!

I thought the interview activity was great because it forced me to actually practice. I learned that it's easy to write a good response to an interview question, but that the delivery is much more difficult. I learned I need to practice the delivery much more because it was far more difficult to get my points across than I thought it would be.

I was poor in my delivery. I did not sound very personable and more like I was reading off a script. I was trying to remember how I had written my response rather than just speaking naturally. I was boring in my intonation and overall delivery. I was good, however, at making eye contact and in using applicable examples in my responses. 

Advice I would give to someone prepping for an interview is to practice, practice, practice! It may be uncomfortable, but the interview is going to be uncomfortable, so accept the awkwardness and do it. I would also advise that person to take time to think and decide what you will say before you begin speaking. Having an organized delivery that is easy to follow is important.

Turning Your "Greatest Weakness" Into an Asset

"What is your greatest weakness?" Without preparation, this question can be a danger to the success of your interview. During our interview activity, I learned some valuable methods for ways to answer this question honestly, while still presenting myself in a positive manner.

It is important to answer with something that is actually a weakness. Telling the interviewer that you work too hard or that you have to do every task perfectly will not usually impress your employer. It is important to recognize an area (hopefully related to the job you are applying for) that is lacking. Instead of focusing on that weakness, convey to the person that is interviewing you what you have done and are doing to turn this weakness into a strength. For example, someone applying for a job as a programmer might say they are not as familiar with a certain programming language as they wish they were. Then they can say what they have done and are doing to learn more about that language. This shows the interviewer that you recognize your need to improve, but also that you are actively doing things to increase your skills. Many employers don't expect you to have every skill required for a job. Showing that you can acquire new skills quickly is a very important quality for many employers.

By telling an employer what you are doing to turn a weakness into a strength, you can show them that you actively seek to improve yourself, and that you are willing to learn new skills that will help you be a better employee.

Interview- Nathan Holt

The role playing that we did in class taught me that the most important part of the interviewing process is being able to make yourself applicable. It almost doesn't really matter what you have done as long as you are able to identify a quality or skill that you acquired that fits the description of the job that you are applying for. 

My most important feedback was that I was too nervous. Something that I need to work on is being able to be chill yet confident as I speak. Also, I didn't word what I was trying to say the best that I could. I think that was in part because I was trying to recite what I had written down. 

I think that I did a good job applying my unique experiences to qualities and other things that my interviewers were looking for.  

My advice to people interviewing in the first place is to do their homework. Research until you know exactly what the interviewers want to hear and the think a head about everything on your resume. You should be able to apply anything on your resume to the job that you want. 

Practice makes a better interview

I really enjoyed the exercise we did in class today because it gave me an opportunity to practice my interviewing skills. Generally you only get to judge your interview skills after you leave a job interview and then base whether you did well or not on getting offered the job or not. It was nice to evaluate myself in a friendly setting and have an honest critic right on the spot.

Through this I learned that it is important to know generally the style you will be interviewed in. Each of us in our group were applying for different positions, and each of us knew what was expected of us in our particular interview. I learned that I could expound upon my answers and give experiences to back up my claims. This is a powerful way of validating what you have written in your resume and cover letter. Re-emphasizing these points in your interview allow you to elaborate upon the experience you actually have. I felt that I did well on explaining why I wanted the job and that I was knowledgeable about the position I was applying for. I felt confident in my experiences and this made me feel confident that I was a good pick for the job.

The best advice I would give someone is prepare for the interview before hand. Don’t just ‘wing it’. Writing down your answers to these questions is one thing but actually verbalizing them is another. Practicing your answers over and over again, and verbalizing them to someone helps you remember them better and work out how you want to say something before being put on the spot. Also having someone watch you as you answer these questions can also be a huge help. Most of us at this point in our lives know not to fidget, but there are other signs we should avoid like to much or too little eye contact etc. 

Interview Impressions - Travis Gengler

After consulting with the members of my group, I found that there were several things I could have paid attention to or do in an interview that had never considered. First, the importance of body language in setting the tone of your interview. I never paid much attention to the fact that I could convey a significant message with how I gesticulate or make eye contact. An unfortunate side effect of this is that I found myself being very self conscious about how I moved throughout the entire interview! However, it is advice that I am thankful for.

Another takeaway I found useful was to never shy away from bringing up pertinent school experience. I had always been under the assumption that a professional position always required professional experience, however, it is always worth mentioning any academic experience that truly can be applied to the job.

All in all, I found it extremely useful to be able to practice interviewing in a low stress, constructive environment.

Just Chill.

Provo, U.t. – While mock interviewing earlier today, I learned that translating writing to speaking removes sincerity and authenticity from my answers to common interview questions.

I attempted to recite my written answers instead of naturally let myself respond to the questions. This exercise taught me that reciting is not as effective as simply answering, but that preparation for common interview questions, whether that be writing the answers or verbalizing them beforehand, is important and helpful with the overall interview process.

I did not express what I wanted to say concisely. I have a terrible habit of using words and phrases such as “like,” “um,” and “you know what I mean?” which makes me sound like a Valley girl. I could majorly improve on my vocabulary and practicing answering questions without pausing with using words like the ones listed above.

On the flip side, I think I did well with feeling relaxed and confident and I felt good with amount of eye contact I made with the interviewer. I took the suggestions of improvement from my peers very seriously and applied them to the question I redid. I found the critiquing aspect of this exercise very helpful and insightful.

I think the most important advice anyone could give when it comes to interviewing is to relax...just chill. The more calm and comfortable you seem will be felt by the interviewer, which in turn will help them feel more calm and comfortable. It’s also totally acceptable to take a few seconds to think about a question before answering. Speaking just to fill the empty space will come off as arrogant.

Overall, I found this to be a very beneficial exercise, and I am grateful for the feedback I received from the people in my group.

(Ps. Sorry for the weird format. I am working on my news writing skills.) 

The lesson that I learn from the interview practice

                                                                                                                                               Ryan Zhang

                                                                                                                                                  ENGL316

The lesson that I learned from the interview practice:

The interview gave me a general idea of the interview process. I know what to expect and to be prepared for future interview. In addition, I also learned how to make quick responses according to the questions. Employer may not ask the same questions that we prepare, but we can rephrase our experience and apply them in different interview questions.

I did poorly phrasing the answer the questions in a chronological sequence. My answers are not organized, which make employer hard to follow and understand.

I did well on sharing my experience reacted to my technical field to answer the employer’s questions. It helped the employee to see how my technical experience and skill fit their job requirement.

An important thing that I learned from this class practice is to learn the mission statement and job description of the company. As we know the mission statement, we can talk and relate our technical experience and skills to the mission statement and job description. This will give the employer a solid reason to hire us.