Dress
Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
Professionally You
100
A professional suit should be what color?
black (or any dark color)
100
Your voicemail should not include
inappropriate language or music
100
Name 2 questions an interviewer is not allowed to ask.
marital status, age, are you planning on having children, nationality, religion
100
An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.
writing a thank-you letter
100
If you don't understand a question you have been asked, the proper response is...
Could you rephrase that please? I'm not sure what you are asking.
200
A female professional would want this item to be well polished, closed toed, compliment the suit, and be ?1-2 inches tall.
shoes
200
A person should do this to appear interested and knowledgable which will also increase confidence.
Research the company.
200
A person should have a ballpark figure and be comfortable asking about this
wages/salary
200
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview
200
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
introduce yourself with confidence - shaking the interviewer's hand as you give them your name
300
The color a man’s socks should be is this.
same color as his suit, black, or a dark color
300
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
300
What are 3 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
300
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
300
When does a potential employer begin to develop a perception of the applicant?
Upon reading the cover letter/resume Looking at job application Introduction at interview Whichever of these comes FIRST!
400
The length of a woman's dress skirt should be this.
No more than 1-2 inches above or below the knee.
400
The most important thing to do before an interview is...
practice possible interview questions & then practice again!
400
When does the interview begin?
As soon as you walk in the company door.
400
How long should you wait to hear back from an interview?
3-5 days if they haven't given you any date. 2-3 days if they've told you they will contact you at such & such time.
400
Give 3 examples of what to do/not 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
500
How much jewelry should a person should wear?
No more than 8 pieces (less is more)
500
What are two things you should know before you leave for the interview?
how long it takes to get there, where to park what door to go in Who you are meeting
500
Give an appropriate answer to the following interview question. "Tell me a little about yourself."
answer will vary (classmates will decide whether or not the answer is good enough)
500
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
questions regarding the company
500
Give 3 examples of how confidence is displayed 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
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