Dress
Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
Professionally You
100

These are acceptable colors for a professional suit

What are black, navy or any similar dark color?

100

To be professional, your voicemail should not include these things.

What are inappropriate language, music, or a generic greeting that doesn't clearly identify you?

100

Name two questions an interviewer should not ask.

What are marital status, age, nationality, and whether you have/are planning on having children?

100

An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.

What is writing a thank-you letter?

100

This is an appropriate response if you're asked an interview question and don't know the answer.

What is, "I'm not sure, but I can find out and get back to you."

200

For a professional identifying as female, these should be well-polished, closed toed, complement the suit, and be 1-2 inches tall.

What are shoes?

200

Prior to an interview, a person should do this in order to prepare for answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.

What is research the company? or What is a mock interview?

200

A person should be prepared to discuss this, including giving a ballpark figure if necessary.

What is salary?

200

A person should send a thank-you letter during this timeframe.

What is within 24 hours of when the interview ends?
200

This is an example of what you should do when entering a room for an interview.

What is introduce yourself with confidence? or

What is smile and make direct eye contact?

300

The ideal color of a man’s socks during a formal interview

What are the same color as his suit, black, or a dark color?

300

You should arrive this early to an interview.

What is 10-15 minutes?

300

These are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room.

What are ignore the receptionist, smoke, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, and read materials of poor taste?

300

These are two items you should include in a thank you letter.

What are thank the interviewer, reiterate your personal skills and interest, offer to provide any additional information?

300

It takes a potential employer approximately this long to develop a perception of the applicant.

What is 12 seconds?

400

A woman's dress skirt should be at least this long.

What is no more than two inches above the knee?

400

This is the most important thing to practice before an interview.

What is answering possible interview questions?

400

An in-person interview begins at this time.

What is, as soon as you walk in the company door?

400

A career thank you letter should be formatted in this way.

What are typed, business format (block or modified block), and including specifics from the interview?

400

These are three examples of what to do to your hair for an interview.

What are keep it out of your face, do not play with it, do not dye it crazy colors and do not wear a distracting hairstyle?

500

This is how much jewelry a person should wear during an interview.

What is no more than 8 pieces (less is more)?

500

You should research this information before the day of the interview.

What are how long it takes to get there, how people dress, company culture & values, possible interview questions, and anything else listed on the website?

500

This is an appropriate answer to "Tell me a little about yourself."

What is...answer will vary (classmates will decide whether or not the answer is good enough)

500

You should be prepared to ask these at the end of the interview.

What are questions regarding the company?

500

These are two examples of how to display confidence during an interview.

What are: greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, and think before answering questions?

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