True or False
You don't have to bring your resume to an interview if you submitted it online.
False.
Your voicemail should not include
inappropriate language or music
OR the "Hello" prank (this aint 2012)
Name a question an interviewee should not ask.
How much is the pay?
Can I be hired today?
How much do you get paid?
An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.
writing a thank-you letter
You should do THIS if you are not sure what to wear to your interview...
Google Interview looks appropriate for the type of job.
You can ask the employer if they can provide you with the questions beforehand so you can practice.
False.
A person should do this to help practice answering questions, and to build their knowledge of the employer.
Research the company.
What is one of the worst things that can happen during your interview?
Your phone rings.
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview, next day the LATEST.
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
introduce yourself with confidence
shake hands
The most qualified candidate does not always gets the job.
True.
(Being qualified is not the only factor to an employer. Communication skills, attitude, resume..all these things play a part.)
This is how early should you arrive to an interview.
15-20 minutes
What are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Ignore the receptionist, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, talk loudly with friends, etc...
Name 2 items you should include in a thank you letter.
thank the interviewer, acknowledge confidence about personal skills, any further inquiries, re-state your interest in the position
How long does it take a potential employer to develop a perception of the applicant?
The first 10 seconds
"What are your strengths?" is the most common interview question asked.
False.
(What is it?)
The most important thing to do before an interview is...
practice possible interview questions
When does the interview begin?
As soon as you get near the interview location.
You should do THIS if you have not heard from the employer within the timeframe they stated...
Send a follow up email
(give example of what that should sound like)
Give 2 unprofessional things you can do during an interview
(answers will vary)
The first few minutes of the interview are the most important.
True. Most interviewers make up their minds quickly but that does not mean there is not space for redemption.
What should you be sure of before the day of the interview?
the location, how long it takes to get there, time of your interview, etc...
Give an appropriate answer to the following interview question. "Tell me a little about yourself."
answer will vary (classmates will decide whether or not the answer is good enough)
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
questions regarding the company
Give 2 examples of how to display confidence during an interview.
greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions