First Impressions
Lawful or Unlawful Interview Question?
Before Interview Checklist
Interview Questions
100
True or false: It takes 60 seconds to make a first impression.
What is False! It only takes 30 - so make it great!
100
How old are you?
What is unlawful inquiry! Lawful would be: Are you 18 years of age or older; if not, state your age.
100
When would you ask yourself these questions:  Do I have a copy of my resume?  Do I have references to provide if needed?  Do I have a pen?  Check myself in the mirror one more time.
What is before you leave home?
100
Any question that focus on your past behaviors as indicators of future performance.
What is behavioral questions?
200
This word describes being responsible for something that is within one's power and control
What is accountability?
200
Can you perform specific tasks necessary for the position without significant accomodation?
What is lawful! Unlawful would be: Do you have a disability? Do you have any impairments which would interfere with reasonable job performance?
200
When would you ask yourself these questions?  Am I sure of the appointment time?  Do I know when to leave the house in time to get there 10 minutes early?  Have I picked out what I am going to wear? Is it clean? Is it “one step above”?  Am I positive I know how to get there? Do I know the building, the room number?  Am I able to get a good night sleep?
What is the night before?
200
This question is a way for employers to gauge how you have worked to improve in things you may not be good at.
What is: What is your greatest weakness?
300
True or false: Your mom is held accountable for making a good first impression.
What is FALSE! YOU are held accountable for making a good first impression!
300
Have you ever been arrested?
What is unlawful! Lawful would be: Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
300
When would you ask yourself these questions?  If possible, find a mirror (bathroom) to check myself one more time: teeth, hair, clothes  Check my breath  Is my hand cold or clammy? Be prepared to shake hands when you meet the employer
What is before you walk into the office/place of employment?
300
The formula for answering any behavioral question
What is STAR? STAR stands for: Situation – Task – Action - Result 1. First, describe a work related Situation or Task that you needed to accomplish, and be concise. 2. Then describe the Action you took. Don’t tell them what you might do or would do, you need to tell them what you did. 3. Finally, describe what happened -- the result. What did you accomplish? What did you learn? How much time or money did you save? And most importantly does your result solve the problem you described in step 1.
400
1. Good Personal Hygiene! 2. Dress for Success! 3. Be accountable and use Good Manners!
What are the 3 ways to make a good first impression?
400
Are you a citizen of the US?
What is lawful! Unlawful would be: Having a requirement to produce naturalization or first papers, or asking about parental citizenship
400
When would you ask yourself these questions?  Do I know enough about the employer to hold a conversation?  Do I know enough about the job I am applying for to sell myself?  Do I know the name and title of the person I am supposed to meet with? Do I have a phone number if needed.
What is on the way there?
400
In addition to STAR, this is a great method to answering behavioral questions.
What is storytelling?
500
True or false: It's okay to come to work or an interview without have brushed your teeth!
What is FALSE! Be sure to keep teeth brushed daily and use mouth wash to avoid bad breath, health problems and communication breakdowns. Some co-workers may avoid talking to someone who has not cleaned their teeth.
500
Are you married? Single?
What is unlawful! Lawful would be: Asking whether the applicant has any commitments that preclude him/her from meeting job schedules. If such questions are routinely asked, they must be asked of both sexes.
500
When would you ask yourself these questions?  Do I have time to shower (and shave)? Does my hair look its best?  Did I make time to eat breakfast?  Am I free of odor and too much perfume/cologne? Is my make-up too noticeable?  Did I check the following things: deodorant, teeth, nails, hair, shoes, breath, hands?  Am I sure I am not wearing wrinkled, stained clothes?
What is the morning of the interview?
500
This is a question that you will most likely be asked at every job interview.
What is: Tell me about yourself.
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