An Interviewing We Will Go
Your interview is at 10:00 a.m. What time should you aim to arrive?
What is 15 minutes earlier or 9:45am
What do you wear around your neck to a job interview that makes you look like a million bucks, even though your checking account says $12.50?
What is: Tie
What do you wait two weeks for, celebrate when it arrives, and watch disappear after paying rent and bills?
What is: Paycheck
They say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” So, if your only connection is your cousin who watches Netflix all day, what do you need to build?
What is: Network
Which singer is famous for the song “9 to 5,” about the struggles of working life?
Who is: Dolly Parton
What are the two topics you should talk about on an interview?
What is Work Experience and Education
Bob Marley was famous for reggae music and his association with this plant—but smelling like this during a job interview might not help you get hired! What is it?”
What is: Weed, Marijuana, Doobie
Its where you get your direct deposit put into?
What is: Checking Account
Your work history, skills, and accomplishments are all on one document. It's not your autobiography, and it's definitely not your grocery list. What is it?
What is: Resume
It's what Aretha Franklin demands everywhere - including at work!
What is: RESPECT
Your phone rings loudly during the interview, and your ringtone is “Baby Got Back.” What should you have done beforehand?
What is: Shut the phone off before the interview started.
If your beard is looking like a character from Duck Dynasty and your hair looks like a tornado hit it where should you go?
What is: Barber or Hairdresser
It's what the US government takes out of your paycheck. Blame it on Uncle Sam.
What is: Taxes
Your email address is bigbootymama1986, but you're applying to be an office manager. What should you create?
What is: a new Email
Donna Summer scored it big with this 80's workplace hit?
What is: "She Works Hard for the Money"
The interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” You say, “No, I just want to know when I get paid!” What's a better question to ask?
Ask about the responsibilities, training, expectations, or what a typical day looks like. Staff will decide what is correct.
Your outfit is so bright that the interviewer needs sunglasses indoors. What should you wear?
What is: Work place appropriate clothing ( darker colors )
What do you ask your boss for when your doing well at work, your bills keep going up, but your paycheck refuses to cooperate?
Raise
It's someone who can vouch for your work ethic and skills. Hint: Its not your Momma!
What is: Professional Reference
Bills, Bills, Bills is a song from this American R&B girl group with lead singer Beyonce.
Who is: Destiny's Child
You finish the interview, jump up, say “Peace out!” and run for the door. What important step did you forget?
What is: Ask for a business card and thank the interviewer for their time.
If you're in a zoom meeting wearing a button down shirt and boxer shorts from the waist down, what might happen?
What is: You might get caught if you stand up
You earn $17 an hour and work 20 hours a week. How much do you earn in a four-week period before taxes?
What is: $1360
If you apply for a job and don't know anything about the company or job itself, what should you do?
What is: Research the company
Money is for Nothin was a Pop hit in the US in the 1980's by this band.
Who is: Dire Straights