Dress
A professional suit should be what color?
black (or any dark color)
Your personal email shouldn't be what?
inappropriate language, or inappropriate words, it should sound professional
Name 2 questions an interviewer should not ask.
Personal questions such as marital status, disability, age, are you planning on having children, nationality
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...
I'm not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.
What should you check for on your clothes before wearing them to the interview
Stains, and wrinkles
A person should do this to help practice answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.
Research the company.
Is it important to have good eye contact and be aware of your body language
YES!
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview or right after the interviw
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
introduce yourself and shake hands, look the person in the eye
T or F - it is okay to wear glittery jewelery to the interview
False
What are 2 things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Ignore the receptionist, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, and read materials of poor taste
When finished with the interview, what should you do? and what should you say?
Shake their hand and thank them
How long does it take a potential employer to develop a perception of the applicant?
15 seconds and first 5 minutes
The length of a dress skirt should be this.
It should cover the top of the legs, to the knees
When do you begin making your first impression:
As soon as you walk in the company door.
How long should you wait before contacting the company to see if you got the job if you haven't heard from them yet?
1 week
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
What should be done with your cell phone for the interview, and T or F it is ok to chew gum during the interview
Phone turned off, or left in the car
False, no gum chewing
What are 2 things you should you research before the day of the interview?
how long it takes to get there, how people dress, Research general info about the company
When asked a question, how should you answer?
With an answer then a personal story to support your answer
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
questions regarding the company
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