Interview Etiquette
What is something you should do as soon as you arrive at the interview?
Turn off Cellphone or put on silent/vibrate
What are the 2 items that you should bring to an interview?
1. Copy of your resume 2. Cover letter
When does the actual interview begin?
The moment you enter the building and interact with anyone
The following highlights what type of interview question: Tell me about yourself?
Open-ended question
What time should you arrive at your interview if your interview is at 10:00 AM?
10-15 Minutes before
When analyzing a job description what must you determine?
You need to the determine the skills you have that the employer wants
What should you give to support your answers?
Specific examples
The following highlights what type of interview question: What would you do if an angry customer confronted you?
Situational question
What should you do after your interview?
Send a thank you email. Usually within 24 hrs.
What is the minimum amount of references you should always have ready?
Minimum of 3 references
During the interview what 3 questions are the interviewer looking to answer?
1. Can you do the job? 2. Do you want the job? 3. Will you fit in with the team?
The following highlights what type of interview question: Tell me about a time when you had to say “no.”
Behavioral question
If you are going to be late to an interview, what are 3 things you should do?
Call or email the interviewer immediately, apologize, and provide your estimated arrival time
To prepare for the job interview you should do what with family or friends before the interview?
Practice telling your interview stories
How do you display confidence during an interview?
Greet interviewers professionally, smile, maintain eye contact, and sit with good posture
The following highlights what type of interview question: What motivates you?
Open-ended question
Demonstrate a proper greeting for an interview.
"Hello, my name is _____." Shake hands "It is nice to meet you. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me."
You need to develop interview stories around what 3 career competencies?
1. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 2. Communication 3. Teamwork & Collaboration
What is the average range of questions you should ask at the end of the interview?
The following highlights what type of interview question: Give me an example when you were in conflict with a peer and how was the situation resolved?
Behavioral question