Dress
Your voicemail should not include
inappropriate language or music or jokes
Ex: A's for academics B's for beers one of these two reasons I'm not here leave a message at the beep
Name 2 questions an interviewer should not ask.
marital status, age, are you planning on having children or how large is your family, nationality, pre-existing medical conditions
An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.
writing a thank-you letter
If you don't know the answer to an interview question, the proper response is...
Ask questions. (Maybe it's the question you don't understand. Ask your interviewer to clarify what she said. Go deeper into the question to see if you can get more details that will help you figure it out.)
Tell your interviewer what you do know.(If you do have some knowledge of the question, then take the time to tell your interviewer what you do know of the situation.)
Tell them how you would find the answer (Even if you don't know what the answer is, you can tell the interviewer the steps you would take to figure out the problem. Interviewers ask you hard questions because they want to see what your thought process is. Sometimes, the thought process may be more important than the actual answer. )
A person should do this to help practice answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.
Research the company.
A person should have a ballpark figure and be comfortable asking for this...
salary
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview ( within 24 hours)
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
introduce yourself with confidence, shake all hands, and smile
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
What are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Ignore the receptionist, smoke, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, and read materials of poor taste
Name 2 items you should include in a thank you letter.
thank the interviewer, acknowledge confidence about personal skills, any further inquiries, re-state your interest in the position
How long does it take a potential employer to develop a perception of the applicant?
12 seconds
What is an important thing to do before an interview?
get enough sleep the night before
have a light breakfast
tend to hygiene
When does the interview begin?
As soon as you walk in the company door.
How should a career thank you letter be formatted?
typed, business format (block or modified block), include specifics from the interview
Give 3 examples of what to do to your hair for an interview.
keep it out of your face, do not play with it, do not dye it crazy colors, no crazy hairstyles
How much jewelry should a person should wear?
No more than 8 pieces (less is more)
How should you prepare the day before the interview?
research the company, practice possible interview questions
plan your commute
ensure self promotional materials are printed and ready for use ( resume, cover letter, references, transcripts etc.)
have outfit clean, pressed and ready to use
Give an appropriate answer to the following interview question. "Tell me a little about yourself."
WAP statement format
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
minimum of 3 questions regarding the company
Can I have your business card?
When do you expect to make a decision or will there be a second interview ( next steps)
What would you like to see accomplished in the first 90 days?
What challenges might I expect to face in this position?
What attributes are you seeking in an ideal candidate ?
Give 2 examples of how to display confidence during an interview.
greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions