Answer the Interview Question
Why are you interested in working for our company?
(Say you like their product, they have a solid business plan, theyve been around for so long, you have an interest in the field, you want to get work experience, etc....)
What is the ideal amount of time to be early for the interview?
5 - 15 minutes
What should be the first thing someone notices about your resume?
YOUR NAME!
Dont ask this question during the interview. If they want to discuss it, they will bring it up
Pay/Salary
David's father has 3 sons. They are identical triplets. They all have brown hair and brown eyes. They are all exactly the same height. They all love to eat cereal. Their names are Snap, Crackle and ____________ ?
David.
What is your availability?
(avoid "well i cant work ...." answers. But be honest about your schedule)
Boys - khakis or dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes
girls - pants or skirt, blouse-y top thing, flats or low heels,
NO JEANS, boys TUCK SHIRTS IN!
What is the purpose of a Cover Letter?
Let the person know you are interested in a job and specifically what job you are applying for
This should not be out while you are in the facility for the interview
Your cell phone
What has a head but no eyes, a mouth but doesn't talk, a bed but never sleeps, and runs but cant walk.
A river
Tell me a little about yourself
(Be brief, can include relevant job interests, family, outside of work facts, where you grew up)
Other than the person interviewing you, who else might you meet during the visit?
Receptionist secretary, other employees, person from human resources
List 3 things you should include on your resume besides your name and contact info
Work Experience Leadership Rolls
Schooling Achievements
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteering
Try not to do this with your interviewer. It is doubtful that they will say anything controversial anyway
Argue/ disagree/ correct
It is in December, but it's not a holiday. And no other month has it. What is it?
The letter "D"
Do you have any questions for me?
(When are you looking for someone to start? When can I expect to hear from you, any relevant question about the job that wasnt explained....)
Why should you have your parents wait outside and not with you?
Makes you look more independent
More mature
Can handle your own responsibilities
Not "holding your hand"
What are three things to make sure you mention in the body of your cover letter?
Interest in the job
why you are a good fit for company
why you are qualified
No matter what the question is, you shouldn't answer with this:
"I don't know"
Say something! Anything! Dont lie but come up with a response.
Bob is out for a walk when it begins pouring down rain. He doesn't have an umbrella or a hat or jacket with him. His clothes get completely soaked. But not a single hair on his head gets wet... How?
He's bald.
What is your greatest weakness?
(Something that states a weakness but also how you are improving on it or managing it)
Name 5 Manners things to remember while you're interviewing
Good hand shake, Good posture, eye contact, avoid slang, um like you know yeah, dont sit till you're invited to
At bottom of your resume, what should you be prepared to provide upon request?
References
What NOT to say when they ask you about your last job
Dont trash your old boss, bad-mouth the company, or insult your co workers. Even if things were unpleasant, find a nice way to say it
A taxi driver in NYC goes past a stop sign without stopping. He turns left at a sign that says no left turn. He goes against traffic down a one-way street. But he never breaks the law. How? (And no, hes not driving an emergency vehicle)
He's walking.