True or False: You should research the company before your interview?
True
100
True or False: It doesn't matter what you wear to an interview.
False! First impressions are important, especially when being considered for a job!
100
Should you include information from High School on your resume?
Generally, no. But as long as your resume only contains information from the past 4 years, it is ok.
200
How early should you show up for an interview?
5-10 minutes early
200
True or False: It doesn't matter what you wear for a phone interview.
Both! While it is true that no one can see you on the phone, it will make you feel more professional if you dress up than if you are wearing sweat pants!
200
How long should your resume be?
To start out with, no longer than a page!
300
Where should you look during a Skype interview?
Right at the camera. Looking at yourself on the screen, or at the interviewers eyes can be tempting, but try to resist!
300
True or false: You should research the company you're working for to find out what to wear?
True!
300
True or False: JMU's Career and Academic Planning Center had Resume building workshops?
True!
400
At the end of every interview make sure you ...
Ask questions!
(like: What’s the company’s philosophy behind hiring interns?
How many interns is the company hiring?
Who will be my boss? With whom will I be working?
What do you like about your job?
What is the office environment like?)
400
How much jewelry should you wear to an interview?
A minimal amount, and no dangly earrings (they can be distracting!)
400
True or False: Always have someone look over your resume.
True. A professor, or a parent or a friend would do! Spelling/Grammar errors on a resume stick out to employers and make them less likely to hire you.
500
True or False: Sending a Thank-you-note after the interview is a crucial part of the interviewing process.
True! It doesn't have to be long, but it is always good to thank the interviewer for their time and consideration.
500
True or False: You should avoid perfumes and fragrances while interviewing
True! A little scent is not bad, but too much can be overpowering.
500
True or False: Cover Letters are not necessary if you have a great resume.
False! Cover Letters are a great way to convey who you are to an employer.