It should be a dark color, more color can be added with a shirt or tie.
A professional suit should be what color?
100
Inappropriate language or music.
What should you avoid in your voicemail prompt?
100
Marital status, age, are you planning on having children, nationality, religion
What are questions an interviewer should not ask?
100
Cover letter, resume, references, application
What should be included in a job application?
100
If you don't know the answer to an interview question, the proper response is...
When would one say, "I'm not sure, but I can find out and get back to you."?
200
A female professional would want this item to be well polished, closed toed, compliment the suit, and be 1-2 inches tall.
What should professional shoes look like?
200
Done to help the interviewee develop questions, tailor answers to interview questions, and increase overall confidence.
Why should the interviewee research the company?
200
A person should have a ballpark figure and be comfortable asking for this...
What is salary?
200
This is the minimum range for a GPA to be included on a resume
What is 3.5?
200
Done when you enter the room for an interview.
When should you introduce yourself to the interviewers?
300
An organizer you carry with you to hold the professional application materials, including the resume, cover letter, references, and a writing utensil.
What is a padfolio?
300
15 minutes.
How early should you arrive for the interview?
300
Ignore the receptionist, smoke, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, chew gum, and read materials of poor taste
What are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room of your interview?
300
The general appearance of a cover letter.
What is 3 to 4 paragraphs and formatted like a professional letter?
300
It takes only seconds.
How long to form a first impression? - OR - How long is spent reviewing a resume?
400
No more than two inches above the major joint.
How long should a skirt be?
400
This ranks as the #1 thing to do to prepare for the interview.
How important is rehearsing your answers to interview questions?
400
As soon as you get out of your car in the parking lot.
When does the interview begin?
400
Name, job title, email, phone #, company address
What information should be included for each of the 3 references?
400
Trash the paperwork!
What do some companies do when they notice typos and grammatical errors on your resume?
500
A natural look is best.
How much makeup should be worn?
500
A firm handshake, smile, good posture, gratitude.
What are some keys to making a great first impression?
500
Start with a weakness but end strong by explaining how you compensate for that weakness and are actively working to improve.
How should you answer, "what is your greatest weakness?"
500
The two goals of the application portfolio as a whole.
What is describing your accomplishments and demonstrating how you might benefit the company?
- OR -
What is demonstrating how your skills might benefit the company and getting an interview?
500
Includes school club activities, volunteer work, and one-and-done types of experiences.
What is in the "Leadership Activities" section of the resume?