Interview Skills
You should show up 10-15 minutes early to an interview, true or false?
True! It is important to be early to an interview so you can collect your thoughts, get settled, and give yourself enough time to get there.
This is an example of what:
Ashley Seibert
6214 S. Mulligan
Chicago, IL. 60638
What is an address
How many pages should a resume be?
What are two different ways you can get a job application?
In person or online
Following customers around the store to talk to them about personal things is considered what...?
Examples-inappropriate, creepy, grounds for your manager to have a conversation with you.
What should you do as soon as you meet the person who is interviewing you?
Shake their had and make eye contact!
Is this an example of an appropriate, professional email?
PesoPluma695@hotmail.com
What are three parts of a resume?
Answers include-Heading, work experience, references, job objective, contact information
Is it okay to make mistakes on your job application?
No-if a hiring manager sees mistakes on an application, they will disqualify you as a candidate (someone who is applying for the job.)
You should always show up to work on time or a few minutes late.
You should always show up to work on time.
If the interviewer asks, "what are your strengths?" What is an example of what you should tell them?
Examples include: I'm punctual, I'm a hard worker, I'm a team player, I'm a fast worker.
It is important to memorize your personal information for safety reasons, true or false?
True-it is very important to know your personal information so that in case of an emergency, you know how to get home or call a parent.
Who are two people that make a good reference?
Example-previous employer, previous co-worker, a teacher, a counselor, or social worker.
Should you make a call back after you fill out a job application?
Yes, you should call a place after you apply, to follow up after you submit the application.
You should always keep your phone where when you're at work?
What is one paper you should bring to an interview with you?
What is a resume. Always bring a resume with you the interviewer has a hard copy of your past job experiences.
True or false, your job experience is part of your personal information?
False-this is part of your work history, which is on your resume
Does a resume ever change?
Yes, a resume changes as your experience changes.
If you turn in a job application in person, who should you ask to speak with?
The hiring manager.
To be a self starter means to start tasks without being told.
True or false, you need to follow up with the employer after an interview to ask about the position.
True-you always want to follow up to thank the interviewer and ask the status of the position.
How many cell phone/phone numbers should you provide when applying for a job?
TWO-Employers will need your phone number and the phone number of your emergency contact.
What do you have to do with your resume when you get a different job.
You need to update your resume when you get a different job.
If you turn in a job application, how should you dress?
You should dress professionally to give a good impression! They may ask you for an interview on the spot!
You should talk at work more than you do your job, true or false?
False, getting work done is the main thing you need to worry about.