Job Interviews
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100

When should you arrive to your interview? 

10-15 minutes before the interview starts

100

What should you do if you did not get the job you were interviewed for?

Ask the company for feedback to use at your next interview. It's always important to learn from your past interviews. 

100

Why is a resume important when applying for a job? 

It shows a future employer what you have done in the past. It details your skills and training, work experience, and education, and, most importantly, the accomplishments you have made with past employers.

100
This technique is consistently rated as the best way to find work.
What is Networking?
100

What are 3 job skills that car salesmen would need to be successful at their job?

1) Communication

2) Working with a team

3) Management Skills

4)Customer service

5)Multi-tasking 

200
These are the 3 most effective ways to prepare for an upcoming interview
Why should we: 1. Research the company 2. Practice answering interview questions 3. Dress appropriately 4. Take references and extra copies of resume and cover letter 5. Check how to get there (Google Maps/Mapquest)
200

 This should be done within 24 hours after an interview.

thank the employer who has just interviewed you. Simply sending the employer an email thanking them for the opportunity is always good

200

This is how you should dress when dropping off resumes at a company or when attending job fairs.

Wear interview appropriate clothing even when you aren't interviewing. Your first impression is a part of the interview. 

200

These are 3 ways to look for work.

1.Internet 2.Answering local newspaper ads, 3.Placement Agencies, temp. services, like "Kelly Services" 4.Employment Services like "Job Skills" 5.Asking family, friends, or professionals 6.Cold calling 7.Dropping off resumes at businesses 8. Job fair

200
These are 2 websites you can use to search for jobs.
What are: 1.www.fairylakejobs.ca 2.www.jobbank.gc.ca 3.www.monster.com 4.www.indeed.ca 5.www.workopolis.com 6.www.eluta.ca
300
These are the 3 best ways to present yourself and to look confident during an interview.
When do we: 1. Firm handshake 2. Sit up straight, don't slouch 3. Keep eye contact 4. Don't fidget 5. Don't forget to smile 6. Stay upbeat and focused and act confident 7. Don't ask about salary 8. Don't discuss personal information, be professional 9. Before leaving, ask what the next steps are in the interview process, when can you follow up
300

A few days after your job interview, it is important to do this.

follow up with the employer by phone?

300

This should be done by multiple people before submitting your resume to any organization.

What is proofreading?

300
This is who you can network with
Who is "Everyone"!
300

What is the movie we watched in class where the main character got a job because of his internship/networking? 

The Pursuit of Happiness

400
These are 3 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
1.Personal Issues 2.Family 3.Politics 4.Bad mouthing past employers 5.Religion/Nationality 6.Salary
400

It is important to get one of these at the end of an interview so you have all the correct contact information for the employer.

the employer’s business card and/or any business related contact information. 

400

These are the names, addresses, and phone numbers of people who can describe your ability to do the job.

What are references?

400
This is when you schedule time to meet with an employer and ask them questions about their company, what skills they look for in their employees, what the work atmosphere is like, etc.
What is an informational interview?
400

What are two benefits from completing an Internship?

1) Gain valuable experience 

2) Build Connections (Networking)

3) Develop more skills

4) explore a new career path



500
These are 3 things you should do when getting ready for an interview (hygiene).
When should we: 1.shower 2.apply deodorant 3.brush teeth 4.brush your hair 5.clean your fingernails 6.little or no perfume 7.put on clean appropriate clothing, socks and shoes
500

What are 3 things not to during an interview?

1) Showing up late

2) Not dressing professional

3) cursing or using inappropriate language. 

500

This part of the resume tells the employer what postion you are applying for.

What is an objective?

500
This is a technological way of networking.
What is Social Media (like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)?
500
If you.... 1.do not answer the interview questions well 2.act like you don't want the job 3.slouch in the chair 4.don't make eye contact 5.you are chewing gum 6.talking badly about a past employer.
What are some reasons why you may not get the job?
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