Before an Interview
What are interview appropriate clothes?
Dress shirt, slacks, dress pants, clean shoes, clean socks, tuck your shirt in.
What is a resume?
A resume is a piece of paper with important information about a perosn.
Should I fill out a job application in pencil?
No, you should fill out a job application in a blue pen
There are many different ways of finding out about a job. Name one way.
Indeed, Google, Internet
How should you wear your hair?
Hair should be clean and combed.
A resume should include? Name two things...
Name, address, phone number, education history, employment history, and references.
A business says to apply online. What does that mean?
Applying online means to use the internet to complete the job application.
An ad says you must be 21 years of age to work, and you are only 18 should you apply?
No, companies have strict guidlines, so you should keep searching for a job that fits your qualifications.
Is facial hair allowed?
Facial hair should be neat and trimmed
What color paper should a resume be printed on?
A resume should be printed on plain white or beige paper.
Should I shake the interviewers hand?
Yes, always shake the interviewers hand. Do this firmly while you look at the interviewer and smile.
Who are some good references to use on a resume?
References may include; coaches, community members, former teachers,
What does the word qualification mean?
Qualification means to fit the needs for a particular position or task.
Fill in the blank. A resume should be _____________, not handwritten.
Typed. Resume should never be handwritten.
I have a hard time remembering job application information what can I do?
To make filling out applications easier, it is helpful to carry a wallet resume at all times so important information doesn't have to be remembered.
Where are help wanted ads usually found?
In the newspaper.
Name three things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
Put on deodorant, brush your teeth, clean short finger nails, bathe, brush and fix hair, little or no perfume, clean ears.
What should I do at the end of an interview?
You should stand and say thank you to the interviewer and shake his or her hand.
I am unsure of how to spell a word what should I do?
Always double check your resume for spelling errors. Use google or ask for assistance.
Fill in the blank. A high school __________ is required for many jobs?
Diploma