Interviews
Job Search Mistakes
Job Applications
Job Search Basics
Miscellaneous
100

This is when you should arrive for an interview.

Five to fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview.

100

Applying to this type of job can be a waste of your time....

Applying to jobs you are not qualified for

100

Be truthful, you should not do this on a job application?

Lie

100
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
Networking
100

Name two job search websites

answers vary

200

This is something you should do before an interview to learn about the company's mission, services, and culture.

Research the Company

200

What is essential to an appropriate email address?

Professionalism

200

When completing an application, you will need these dates for previous jobs?

 dates you started and ended

200

Name three ways to look for work.

answers vary

200

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.

Business Card

300

Give two examples of good body language

Sit up. Slight forward lean. Direct eye contact. Occasional nod. Strong Handshake.

300

What should be customized for each job you apply to

Resume

300

Many online job applications require you to upload this document in addition to your résumé.

What is a cover letter

300
This is who you can network with
Everyone!
300

Employers often ask this question to learn about your background, strengths, and experience.

What is "Tell me about yourself?"

400

Something an interviewer shouldn't ask you? (illegal interview questions)

Disability, marital and family status, race, religion, age etc.

400

Showing up late for an interview or not being able to answer standard interview questions is an example of this job search mistake.

What is being unprepared?

400

Two words that you should avoid using when filling out "Reason for Leaving"

Quit and Fired

400

This is the process of looking for employment opportunities and applying for them.

What is a job search

400

Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.

Family Personal Issues Politics Bad mouthing past employers Religion Salary

500

At the end of an interview, asking thoughtful questions shows this.

What is interest in the job

500

This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application.

Job Interview Clothes

500

This section of a job application asks for the names and contact information of people who can speak about your work ethic and qualifications.

What are references

500

These 2 groups of people should NOT be used as job references

relatives, friends

500

A few days after submitting your cover letter, resume, and/or job application, it is important to do this.

Follow up with the employer, either with a phone call, e-mail, or in person.

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