Job Interview Attire
True or False: Men can wear a hot pink suit to a job interview.
False-Suits should be dark colors.
Nate entered a job interview at Wildfire Coffee House, and did not shake hands with the employer. Was this a good or bad choice?
Bad choice-when entering the interview ALWAYS shake hands with your employer when greeting them.
True or False: When leaving a job interview, you should tell the employer, "Peace out!" or "Hasta La Vista!"
False-Make sure you leave appropriately and use phrases such as, "Thank you for your time," or "Looking forward to hearing back from you."
Brayden went to a job interview at McDonalds. During the interview, his phone kept ringing. Brayden picked up the phone in the middle of the interview because New Motion was calling him. Is this a good or bad choice?
Bad choice-ALWAYS keep your phone silenced during a job interview. It is very unprofessional to answer the phone during an interview.
How tall is Ms. Norton?
5'3"
What types of professional clothing should women wear to a job interview?
Dresses, dress pants, button up tops, blazers, sweaters, long skirts.
Brayden has an interview at the Kimberly Public Library. When he entered the conference room for his interview, he greeted the librarian by saying, "YO, WHASSUUUUPPP GIRL?" Was this a good or bad choice?
Bad choice-using slang language during an interview is not appropriate, and Brayden's choice of greeting was not professional.
What types of questions are ok to ask when leaving the meeting?
-Job Benefits
-Salary/Hourly Wages
-Hours of the Job
-Job Duties
-Job Expectations
You should bring WHAT materials with you to the job interview:
A. Resume
B. Cover Letter
C. ID
D. Your sister/brother for support
Resume, Cover Letter, ID
What holiday comes after New Years Eve?
Valentines Day
True or False: When interviewing for a fitness center, it is OK to wear workout attire to your interview.
True-unless it is a very professional position.
True.
True or False: Shake hands again with the employer when leaving to thank them for their time.
True.
True or False: If you don't know the dress code for a job, it is best to dress-up to be prepared.
True-when in doubt, always dress UP instead of DOWN.
True or False: Australia is wider than the moon.
True.
Elston wants to wear his ripped jeans to an interview at Festival. Is this a good or bad choice?
Bad choice- ripped jeans are unprofessional and should not be worn to an interview.
False.
You should ____________ with the employer a few days after the interview to see the status of employment.
A. Follow up
B. Show up to the employer's door
C. Prank call the employer
Follow up-if you don't hear anything from the employer, it is appropriate to follow up with them by giving a call.
Use _______ language at an interview.
A. Formal
B. Silly
C. Strong
Formal-Talk as formally as possible, especially at first. That means integrating “Sir” and “Ma’am” in your introductions, but also a concise yet proper thank you. For example, “Thank you for the interview. It is a pleasure to meet you.”
What type of pizza is Ms. Norton's favorite?
Pineapple Pizza
True or False-When going to a job interview, wear attire that is professional, clean, and gives you confidence.
True.
True or False: Making eye contact leaves a strong impression on interviewers.
True-eye contact is professional and expected when having an interview.
If the employer tells you at the end of the interview that they don't think you're fit for the position, what should you do?
A. Argue with them why you are fit for the job.
B. Have a conversation about why you are not a good fit in order to better understand your job skills and abilities
B
You should arrive how many minutes early for your interview...
15 minutes
TLC stands for...
Transition Leisure Center