Professional Dress
It is not appropriate to wear these on your legs to a professional interview.
Jeans, shorts
Your voicemail should not include this.
Inappropriate language or music
Name 2 questions an interviewer should not ask.
Marital status, age, are you planning on having children, nationality
An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.
Writing a thank-you letter
If you don't know the answer to an interview question, the proper response is...
I'm not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.
A female professional would want this item to be clean, closed toed, and be no more than 1-2 inches tall.
Her shoes
A person should do this to help practice answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.
Research the company
What are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Ignore the receptionist, smoke, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, and read materials of poor taste
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
Introduce yourself with confidence
The color a man’s socks should be is this.
The same color as his pants, black, or a dark color.
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
This should be off, and unchecked the during the entire interview.
Your phone
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
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
The length of a woman's dress skirt should be this.
No more than 2 inches above the knee.
This is the most important thing to do before an interview to feel completely prepared.
Practice some interview questions.
When does the interview begin?
When the call you on the phone, or as soon as you walk in the company door.
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
Questions regarding the company
When you are asked a "Tell me about a time..." question, what are the three parts of a good response?
Context, Action, Response
Wearing too much of this can be distracting and overpowering.
Jewelry, perfume or cologne
What should you research before the day of the interview?
How long it takes to get there, how people dress, read the informational literature provided, who will be interviewing you.
Give an appropriate answer to the following interview question. "Tell me a little about yourself."
Answer will vary.
What is something you should not leave the interview without?
Contact information to follow up on the job.
What are some "red flags" that you will want to be prepared to answer?
Gaps in a resume, short work history, newly trained, illness, background.