Dress
Before Interview
During Interview
After Interview
Popular Interview Questions
100
What is the proper skirt length for women in an interview?
Knee length or longer
100
What are appropriate resources to research potential employers?
Company websites, Chamber of Commerce, business section of local newspaper
100
What is something you should do as soon as you arrive to the interview?
TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE
100
When should you send a thank you note after the interview?
Immediately
100
"What can you tell me about yourself?" What should you have ready to answer that?
Two-Minute Presentation
200
What is the proper style of tights for women?
Plain, non patterned
200
What should you always bring extra copies of to an interview?
Resume
200
What is proper body language in the interview?
Sitting up straight in the chair
200
What should you refer to in your thank you note to the interviewer?
Specific things about the interview
200
"What are your major strengths?" What does the employer want you to emphasize here?
Skills and best qualities
300
What is the proper shirt for a man to wear?
Collared dress shirt
300
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
300
What should you give to support your answers?
Specific examples
300
Should your thank you note include your qualifications?
Yes
300
"What are your major weaknesses?" What does the interviewer really want to know?
That you are aware of weak points and how you overcome them.
400
What is the proper shoe style?
Conservative, clean, polished
400
What should you bring to the interview to carry additional documents?
Professional padfolio containing pen and paper
400
What is something you should avoid talking about?
Personal things
400
Should the thank you note be typed or handwritten?
Either! If you have poor handwriting, type the letter.
400
"What are your short/long-term goals?" What does the interviewer want to know?
That you have outlined your career objectives.
500
What style of dress should be avoided?
Trendy fashions
500
What additional information should you have available for the interviewer? (Not the resume)
Reference names and contact information
500
What should you NEVER bring up in an interview?
Salary
500
What does a thank you note confirm?
Interest in the company
500
"What questions do you have for me?" Should you have questions for the interviewer?
YES! Prepare 3-5 questions to ask at the conclusion of the interview.
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