These types of photos on social media will likely tarnish the job seeker’s reputation.
What are party or alcohol photos?
100
This is a question that sounds more like a statement, but be careful not to give your life story in the answer.
What is "Tell me about yourself"?
100
If your roommate says you look _____!, you are not dressed appropriately for Career Fair.
What is “hot”?
100
This non-color sock should never be worn with dress pants.
What is white?
100
When attending an interview, candidates should always turn off and stow this device.
What is a cell phone?
200
This social media site allows users to “connect” with professionals. (Hint: not Facebook or Twitter)
What is LinkedIN?
200
If you answer an interview question with “I would be a peach because my outlook is sunny and refreshing,” the interviewer likely asked this question.
What is: If you could be any kind of fruit, what would it be and why?
200
These shoes help students put their best foot forward during the externship search.
What are black chef shoes?
200
The Spanish word “Rojo” is a color that women should avoid in career footwear.
What is red?
200
For those seeking an externship, this is often the first question an employer will ask.
What are your dates of externship?
300
This is a way to interview face-to-face when both parties are in different locations.
What is Skype?
300
300 DAILY DOUBLE! If you answer an interview question with “I would be a dolphin because I’m intelligent and friendly,” the interviewer probably asked this question.
What is “If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?"
300
This is a woman most people have known all their lives and, although she means well, is someone who should never call one’s employer.
Who is a mother?
300
Skirts should be no more than this many inches above the knee when attending a professional event.
What are two inches?
300
After sending a resume and cover letter to an employer, how much time should the candidate wait before following up with a phone call?
What is two weeks?
400
When conducting a video interview, this type of background will benefit the candidate.
What is a plain, non-distracting wall?
400
When an interviewer asks a quirky or difficult question, it’s best not to do this.
What is panic?
400
Many employers will not hire candidates with these visible markings.
What are tattoos?
400
Unless wearing chef whites, men should always wear this dress shirt accessory to Career Fair.
What is a tie?
400
If you want an employer to respond to you, this information should always appear on your resume.
What are an up-to-date email address and cell phone number?
500
Which email address should students use to stay informed and receive important reminders while on externship?
What is their CIA email address?
500
An employer might ask you to define a French term like “mise en place” which means this phrase in English.
What is “everything in its place?”
500
DAILY DOUBLE! These shoes help women to look professional when seeking a full-time management position.
What are pumps? (two inches or less preferably – no boots, open-toed, or six-inch stilettos)
500
Women should always wear blouses and shirts that avoid this unprofessional, low-cut visual.
What is cleavage?
500
To avoid looking foolish or similar to a Valley Girl in the interview, candidates should avoid this slang, filler word.