Interviewing
It’s OK to bring up salary at this point in a job interview.
What is After you are offered the job?
The recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
What is: One (and never more than two)?
What to do before an interview to maintain fresh breath.
Brush teeth, floss teeth, use mouth wash, eat a mint before going in.
Never do this/bring this to a job interview.
wearing tennis shoes or other unprofessional clothing; chewing gum; talking on a cellphone as you approach a recruiter; raiding the freebies at recruiter booths; not bringing enough copies of your resume.)
Adjustments or modifications provided by an employer to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities.
What is reasonable accommodation?
It’s appropriate to discuss personal, political or religious matters at this point in a job interview?
What is Never?
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
What is Networking?
Name three things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
What is: Put on deodorant, brush your teeth, clean short finger nails/natural nail color, bathe/shower, brush and fix hair/keep hair color natural, little or no perfume, clean ears, little or no make-up/jewelry (don't be all blinged out). Overall be conservative in your dress/appearance.
versatile skills that you can apply and make use of in a number of different roles.
What is transferrable skills?
Can you be fired for requesting a reasonable accommodation?
No. Thanks to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of workers’ disabilities
Under these circumstances, it would be acceptable to bad-mouth your prior or current employer in a job interview.
What is None?
The length of most job searches today.
What is 15 weeks or less? (according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Name five items considered appropriate dress for a job interview.
slacks, blouses or dress shirts & tie. Closed-toed shoes, dress shoes (clean and shined), dress suit (women), etc.
personal attributes that enhance an individual's interactions, job performance and career prospects. These are often described by using terms often associated with personality traits, such as: •optimism •common sense •responsibility •a sense of humor •integrity and abilities that can be practiced (but require the individual to genuinely like other people) such as: •empathy •teamwork •leadership •communication •good manners •negotiation •sociability •the ability to teach.
What is: Soft Skills.
The year that the The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)was passed.
1990
The appropriate time to arrive for an interview scheduled for 10:30am.
What is: Between 10:10-10:20am?
Items that should be included on a resume.
Name (contact info), education, job and volunteer experience
Other things to consider when dressing conservatively for an interview.
What is: no cleavage, cover your tattoos, skirts at or below the knee (no minis), wear clothes that fit you (not too baggy or too tight aka spandex), no goudy earrings, rings, necklaces (only one set of earring studs), take out facial jewelry and tongue rings.
A positive ________ contributes to a belief that you have the ability to handle situations. It does not mean that you always have a "happy, nothing can bother me", but rather when stuff happens you are able to deal with it.
What is attitude?
You should take this step after every job interview.
What is a follow-up call?
Mailing a resume without this is a waste of time.
What is: A cover letter? (Each letter should be written for a specific employer.)
Appropriate dress while employed.
What is follow the dress code in your employee handbook.
Expressing yourself effectively in the workplace orally, in writing and non-verbally are examples of...
What is Communication skills
In order to be qualified for a position, an applicant or employee must be able to perform essential job functions. Essential functions are job duties that are fundamental to the position, they are the reason the job exists
What are essential functions