Phase Two — Community Reentry · Module 12 of 24 · 90 minutes
Preparing for the interview and the first ninety days on the job.
What you will be able to do
- Practice answering common interview questions with confidence.
- Understand basic workplace expectations — attendance, communication, professionalism.
- Identify how to handle a workplace conflict or mistake without it becoming a crisis.
Why this matters
Getting the job is only step one. Keeping it depends on habits most workplaces assume you already know — showing up on time, communicating problems early, and taking feedback without shutting down.
Reality check: Some of the unwritten rules of a workplace will feel unfamiliar or even unfair at first. Learning them doesn’t mean agreeing with all of them — it means giving yourself the best shot at staying employed while you build options.
Activity
Mock Interview — practice with a facilitator or peer, then debrief what felt strong and what needs work.
Scenario
A new hire is running late on day three with no way to reach their supervisor. The absence, not the lateness itself, is what costs them the job — silence reads as unreliability.
What would you do first?
Reflection
- What’s one workplace habit you want to build starting your first week?
- What would make you shut down or walk out if a supervisor corrected you? What’s a better response?
My action plan (pick at least one)
- Complete at least one mock interview.
- Write down three workplace expectations you’ll commit to (attendance, communication, professionalism).
- Identify your plan for communicating if you’re going to be late or absent.
Resources
- CareerOneStop — Interview Preparation Guide
- Renewed Ambition Employment Readiness materials
Completion checklist
- ☐ I’ve practiced answering common interview questions.
- ☐ I know basic workplace expectations for attendance and communication.
- ☐ I have a plan for handling a mistake or conflict at work without it becoming a crisis.
Milestone: A completed mock interview with facilitator feedback.
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