Misc.
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
DURING THE INTERVIEW
Mistakes Interviewees Make
Interview Questions
100
Most interviews start with a.... question. 
Tell me about yourself. 
100
How early should you arrive for a job interview and why?
10 or 15 minutes early to give yourself enough time to prepare
100
What is the most important thing to remember at the end of the interview? Why is this so important?
Say thank you, ask questions, and shake hands
100
True or False: You should always ask how soon they plan to make a decision and ask for their business card Why is this true or false?
True
100
Name one question you can ask at an interview: Why would you ask that question?
see interview ? list
200
What three things should you always focus on in order to show the interviewer you are a qualified candidate?
Skills, knowledge, and experience. 
200
Name two things you should take with you to the interview: Why should you take these items with you?
list of ?'s, clipboard, pen, resume, references, portfolio, paper, paperclips
200
Name two things that are most important in order to make a good first impression: Why are these two things so important?
shake hands, eye contact, positive attitude, friendly, sell yourself, dress professionally
200
Name two different ways you could follow up after an interview: Why should you follow up?
Thank you email, Thank you card, phone call
200
Name two other questions you can ask at an interview: Why would you ask these questions?
See interview ? list
300
You should never answer a question with just a....

instead, you should always provide....

Yes/no, you should always provide explanations and/or examples. 
300
Name two things you need to do to prepare for an interview: Why is this important?
find out about the company, research company on the internet, show enthusiasm, have a positive attitude, practice in front of the mirror, mock interviews, take care of personal hygiene, prepare by reviewing interview ?'s and appropriate answers, rehearse/practice/roleplay
300
What is a good answer when asked about what you expect to get paid or salary expected? Why is this a good answer?
Negotiable or Open
300
How many interviews could some companies put you through before hiring you? Why would they do this?
2 or 3
300
Name 1 question that an interviewer could use to determine an interviewee's attitude. 
What is your greatest failure?

How do you work in groups/teams?

What are you most passionate about? 

How would you handle a conflict with a coworker? 

400
Name three DON'Ts of interviewing.
Criticize past employers

Discuss salary or benefits

Emphasize weaknesses

Draw attention to negative attributes

400
The best time to schedule an interview is...
Tuesday at 10:30am. 
400
What is the most important factor during a job interview? 
Attitude
400
What should you do after an interview and within what timeframe should you do this? Why?
thank you letter, email, or phone call within 24 hours
400
Give an example of a question you would use a story statement for. 
Tell me about yourself...

Walk me through your resume...

500
Attitude- Name 3 types of attitudes that are important to have for an interview: Why are these so important?
positive attitude, friendly, enthusiastic, excited, polite, good manners, eager, respectful
500
Give an example of a story statement you can prepare for an interview.
See Article. 
500
What is the least important factor in a job interview? Why is it the least important? 
Job Qualifications. You can teach someone how to do a job if they have a positive attitude. 
500
Name 2 things that you should state in your follow up thank you letter or email? Why?
state your purpose, express your interest, sell yourself, thank them for taking time to interview you, add any additional information they may not have about you
500
Give an example of a question YOU could ask after the interview. 
When/how often will I be working in teams?

What is expected of worker in the first 30 days? 


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