Interview Etiquette
This is the first thing you should do when meeting your Informational Interview contact?
What is shake hands, smile, introduce yourself.
Bringing these to an Informational Interview will allow you to collect data
What is a pen and notebook
True or false: The last 5 minutes of an interview are the most important.
What is false. The first 20 seconds or first impression
These kind of hats are allowed in interviews
What is trick questions. NO Hats
True or False Chewing gum is okay as long as you don't smack
What is false
A phone can be a prized possession, however before and during the interview...
What is turn phone off.
This is a your road map while in the Informational Interview
What is your written questions you plan to ask
True or false You should plan to arrive 30 minutes early to an interview.
What is False. In most cases, you should plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. If you arrive earlier, you may actually inconvenience the interviewer, who will not be expecting you a half hour early.
DOUBLE JEPORDY!!!!!!
Name 3 things not to do in/at an Informational Interview
Use your phone, come unprepared, wear jeans with holes, wear a baseball cap, arrive late....
Appropriate footwear
What is lace-up or slip-on dress shoes in black, brown, flats or low-heel pumps with sturdy, wide heels, in black, white or a color that matches your outfit.
When interviewing with multiple people the first thing you should do is
What is introduce yourself to EVERYONE.
When you are going to an Informational Interview wear one of these would be helpful?
What is a watch
True or False When interviewing with multiple people, it is only important to shake hands with the person you have been in contact with.
What is false.
Appropriate upper body interview attire.
What is button up shirts, blouses, dresses, sweater or shirt with a collar
What do you do When you don't understand something?
What is ask a clarifying question.
Non-verbals are important, make sure you
What is make eye contact
In order to look more prepared you should bring?
What is a pen, notebook and questions.
True or False Asking your interviewee questions is an important part of Informational Interviewing process.
What is true. What is a good question to ask?
What are go to colors to wear for any interview
What is black, brown, white, tan, navy blue and neutral colors.
What should you know before you go to an Informational Interview (think logistics)
Where to park, parking fees, how long will it take at that time of day are all correct
Often chairs can be comfortable, but remember
What is don't slouch, sit up straight
To contain all of your items a ____ is an common storage unit.
What is pro-folio, brief case notebook or 3 ring binder.
True or False After the interview, you should send a thank you note.
What is True, you should send it within the first 24 hrs.
For most job interviews, acceptable jewelry
What is modest earrings, necklaces, maybe one bracelet, watch.
When you have an Informational Interview should you have a goal?
Yes, you should clearly state your purpose for the meeting examples: to gain better understanding about career and/or educational pathway, learn about an industry or learn from someone's first hand experience.....