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It helps with nerves if you remember you are interviewing them too. Here are a few questions to consider asking (always consider how to ask these politely and with a positive intent and tone): Was there someone in the role previously, and if so, what was their reason for leaving? What are the top 3 words the manager would use to describe their management style? What are some challenges the team is currently facing? What is a recent accomplishment the manager is proud of? What does well-being mean to them or whats an example of how they supported well-being in the workplace?
How they answer these questions and whether they welcome them or brush them off will tell you what sort of place it would be to work.
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Be punctual, use your best manners, make eye contact, stay calm, and smile and acknowledge any kids you see. Express interest and ask when they will be making a decision/ when should you expect to hear back. Ask if it is okay to follow up 2 days after whatever they say, if you haven't heard.
This is your first entry level job. At 17, not sure if this is summer, parttime, or a jump into a possible career. At this juncture I would nit be quizzing them about management style. I would take note of how they interact with the staff. If the staff seems happy, stressed, to they smile or in anyway welcome you. What's the vibe. Do the kids seem happy.
The purpose of a job interview is to get an offer. Yes, you are gathering info, but you can't turn down a job you never get. Good luck.
Others have given great advice, maybe mine is repetitive or doesn't add much to the conversation.
Guessing if you are applying there that you are friendly with kids - let them see that. Let them know that you are open to learning and taking on progressive responsibility. Ask what activities they have for the children.
And lastly, be respectful and be yourself. Maybe talk about your interactions with a young family member or hobbies around art/music. Often, hiring managers make decisions based on personality, on who they would want to work with. That can help you a lot.
Congratulations! Try to relax and enjoy the interview. Be genuine. smile and focus on connecting with the interviewer. Every time I interviewed a potential candidate, I was hoping so m that it was a good fit and that the person was who their resume said they were. Remember, they are interviewing you because they want to like you and hire you. Ask questions and try to get the interviewer talking. people like to talk about their work and it will help the interviewer have a positive experience in the interview. Some good questions are: what is a typical day like for this position? What goals do you have for the person who takes this position? What is the culture like on the team? Go to their website and look at the company values and recent achievements or changes. Mention them. It shows that you do your homework and prepare well. Overall - relax! You can do this! Just the fact that you are reaching out for advice tells me that you are motivated and want to do well. It’s impressive. Let us know how it goes.
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Be confident. Provide safety focused answers and present yourself as someone who is caring and patient and let them see you can communicate well and listen to parents concerns. Those things go a long way with jobs that are working with kids. You’re going to do great!
Deloitte had some awesome advise! Also, Copilot may be VERY helpful too
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Congratulations on your interview!
With respect, 'The purpose of a job interview is to get an offer,' is some of the least helpful advice I have received over the years. It's common advice, it's well-intentioned, and it has its place, but not everyone responds well to adding this kind of pressure to themselves.
For starters, this can create a 'dont take no for an answer,' mentality which came come off as pushy.
Secondly, it emphasizes speaking, over listening. A speak-only conversation creates tension and makes silence noticeably uncomfortable.
In addition, it is driven by the belief that there is only one acceptable outcome, when, in fact there are many. You won't be the right person for every single job, and really, you don't want every job.
But what this advice does well, is that it drives a 'be in the moment' approach that emphasizes creating opportunities first, and curating options last.
Now that I've broken it down, here is what I suggest:
Go into the interview with the intention to meet someone new and develop a fresh professional relationship. That takes the pressure off of the conversation and allows you to be yourself. It was akes the spotlight off of you and the need to perform. It also emphasizes your integrity and gives you the freedom to say the hard things, like 'I don't know, but I am willing to learn,' or 'Ive never done that before. If I wanted to study or practice this discipline, what resources do you recommend?" Now, this approach also changes the potential outcomes that you may be looking for. If you applied and are interviewing for a role that may not quite align, or it seems like they have someone else in mind, you have the freedom to pivot during the interview and investigate other needs they may have a need for, and to showcase your other strengths.
Maybe they have another role that could work out. Or maybe they know somebody in their network that could use someone like you. Or maybe, they want to bring you on as a contract employee, for an as-needed arrangement. In 20 years in my career, all of these things have happened to me. Naturally, you don't want to abandon a real position for hypotheticals, but this approach leaves more opportunity on the table, for when you have a string suspicion that they don't see you as the right fit. The name of this game is freedom and opportunity. When you listen, you can problem solve.
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Fair
This is the time at the second intetview to discuss salary.
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I think they meant second interview of their life. Not 2nd interview for this particular job.