Making a Good Impression
10 minutes prior to the job interview.
When should you arrive for a job interview?
Ask when they schedule the interview, or get the address and use Google Maps.
How do you find the location of the interviewer?
How much sick time do I get? How many times can I be late before I get fired? How many days can I miss before I get fired? How much does the boss make?
What are things you shouldn't ask questions about?
If you get this, you can use the time to travel or just to chill at home without being short on cash.
What is paid vacation?
Because nobody likes you to constantly repeat yourself and because the person interviewing you might have hearing issues.
Why you should speak clearly, and be audible?
A clean, ironed, collared shirt with clean, ironed, khaki pants. Clean jeans without holes might also work in a pinch.
What should you wear to a job interview?
Google it, or if you know somebody that works there, ask them questions.
How do you learn about the employer?
Do you offer training? Do you promote employees from within the company? What would my primary job responsibilities be?
What are things you should ask questions about?
You sometimes get this if your company has done well for the fiscal year and they choose to share.
Bonus
Asking this is the only way to learn whether to watch for an email or expect a phone call regarding the position.
How will I find out if I got the job?
Immediately introduce yourself and shake the interviewers hand.
What should you do first at a job interview?
A copy of your resume and a portfolio including certifications and pictures of your work.
What should you take with you to your interview?
Share one or two of your best personality traits and offer evidence that they truly are traits that you possess.
What should you say if they ask about your strengths?
This is when an employee is allowed to work the hours that works best for them.
What is a flexible schedule?
Because you might be tempted to blow bubbles or make snapping noises if it's in your mouth.
Why should you not chew gum?
Leave this in your car. If you must have it with you, put it on silent!
What should you do with your cell phone?
This is where you'd most likely initially learn about the job opening and the basic responsibilities it includes.
What is the job posting or the classifieds?
Highlight your education as it relates to the position. Share honors and awards that you received. Show them your portfolio. If you've had a job, tell them and describe your responsibilities.
How do you respond if they ask you to tell them about yourself?
A tax-advantaged, defined-contribution retirement account offered by many employers to their employees. Some employers will match employee contributions.
What is a 401K?
Because you could be bashing somebody that the person you interviewing you knows and likes.
Why you shouldn't complain about people/previous employers during the interviewing.
You may want to avoid wearing this. It gives some people a headache. Other people have allergies.
What is cologne/perfume?
If you ask for this, you'll have the name, address, and phone number of the person that interviewed you so that you can send them a thank you for the interview within twenty four hours of the interview.
What is a business card?
Choose a trait or behavior that you can improve. Share your plan for improving it.
How do you respond if they ask for a weakness?
You'll likely pay a monthly premium for this. It will help pay for annual physicals, routine medical procedures, and emergency medical procedures.
What is health insurance?
Because nobody likes a frown and employers are looking for employees with a positive attitude.
Why should you smile?