Interview Reflection

When conducting an interview I carefully read the contact with other. I knew I was interviewing someone from a different culture so I had to understand the ethnic community she was from which was Hispanic. I also was very focused on the professional self–disclosure because we were talking about a lot of personal things. I tried to humanize our relationship before I asked tough questions, this helps to create a sense of bonding. I was also very careful of my communication style, I always wanted to ask her questions in a positive manner and I was always actively listening to her responses. I believe reading the culturally competent interviewing was the most helpful aspect of the study when conducting the interview. the first rules were to approach the person that you are interviewing with respect, warmth, acceptance, concern, interest and empathy because she is giving you her time to help us with this project and also to better understand people from different backgrounds from us. The most important part of the interview is at the beginning and we have to put the most effort in the early part of the interview to gain her trust. It also taught me to be comfortable and defensive when conducting the interview. This is very important because you want the person you are interviewing to open up to you. It overall taught me what to do in an interview and what not to do. The reading also taught me how to stay poised during the interview. The reading in the social work podcast also

What is an Interview? Essay

What is an Interview?

An interview is a conversation, which is held between two or more individuals where some questions are asked by the interviewer to obtain information about the interviewee. When the assignment Conduct a Job Search was given to us, we were excited. This kind of project was not only to help graduating students, like ourselves but anyone who is entering the workforce. An interview can be one of the best experiences. The interviewing program we have developed will be taught through slides, presentation, systematic activities, and skits. Individual folders will be handed out including pictures that will demonstrate how to wear the right clothes for the interview. The skits that some of participants in the session...show more content...

Timeline for Training Session

 5 Minutes: Introduction/Pretest

 5 Minutes: Job seeking (resume/cover letter/thank–you letter)

 10 Minutes: Proper Interview Attire/Prior to the interview/how to tie a tie activity

 5 Minutes: HIRED Game (interview questions)

 15 Minutes: Interview Skits

 5 Minutes: Proper Interview Behavior

 5 Minutes: Discussion/Posttest

Job Seeking

Compare to the early days, today we have the best technology and education to assist people who are seeking and preparing for the workforce. The improvement of technologies is helping people get new ideas how to find employment and be well prepared at an interview. In this part of the manual, it well list several methods on how to search for a job that is right for you and what to bring with you to the interview.