What are two reasons an employer might hold group interviews?
Correct responses:
Hiring multiple people
Efficiency/ Ease
Want to see how people react around a group
To decide who to invite back for a solo interview
100
Req. is short for this word.
What is required?
100
Interviewers care about a person's personality because they want to make sure they are a good fit for the company. Define personality.
A person's individual traits, motivational drives, needs and attitudes is called this. (Or other acceptable answers)
100
Why would an employer want to have a phone interview, before inviting you in?
To ensure that they are not wasting their time by having an interview with you
100
An open call starts at 10am. What time should you get there?
9:00am, open calls fill up fast and may start early!
200
A useful and popular tool that you can use to develop highly creative solutions to a problem is called this.
What is brainstorming?
200
Create 2 examples of appropriate email addresses. Use the name of someone in your group.
Any combination of first and last name, or initials, numbers
200
What are 5 things it is not appropriate to wear on an interview?
hats, crazy makeup, sneakers, jeans, t-shirts, etc.
200
True or False: Applications should be filled out quickly and handed back as soon as possible.
False, take your time with them, make sure they are neat, accurate and reflect your resume
200
True or False: You should not be friendly with the other applicants at an open call
False: being friendly shows that you would get along with people at a job
300
What are two ways that you can stand out at a group interview?
Highlight interpersonal skills: be friendly with the other people being interviewed
Be prepared: have multiple copies of resume, reference letters, contact info for application
Be clear: speak clearly and carefully, don't seem shy or scared
Body language: Stand tall, good posture, make eye contact
Any other acceptable answer
300
What are three job search websites?
Craigslist, Monster, CareerBuilder, etc
300
Fill in the blanks: At an interview, you should have a list of _____________ so that employers can find out what your past employers think of you
references
300
Before going on an interview, you can find directions to it online at this website
What are three things you must bring to an open call interview
Resumes, references, ID, pen and paper, etc.
400
What is the difference between a group interview and an open call?
Open calls do not invite individuals for specific time slots, groups interviews send specific time slots during which you will be interviewed
400
What does it mean to "attach" a resume to an e-mail?
It means to include your resume along with your e-mail, in a downloadable format
400
What are two things you should do when returning a phone call?
What is be brief and to the point, sentences should be clear and direct, greet the person that answers the phone and formally ask for who you want, give the name and the reason for your call, if leaving a message provide a telephone number of contact and good time to call.
400
________________ are very important to send after and interview to remind an employer of your qualifications and gratitude for the interview
Thank you letters/e-mails
400
True or False: At an open call, they will have already reviewed your resume
False
500
What do you do directly after a group interview?
Send a thank you e-mail reminding them of your qualifications, interest and gratitude
500
Name 5 different job search tools.
What is word of mouth, friend referral, teacher/guidance counselor referrals, internet search engines, job fairs, trade journals/magazines, yellowbook, newspaper, and job agencies.
500
An interviewer asks you, "are you a team player?", and you answer "Yes." Is this the right answer? Why or why not?
No, needs an example
500
Should you like a relative as a job reference?
No, unless they were your direct employer
500
After an open call, you call the interviewer to follow up. She says that they really liked you, but they have already filled the position. You should...
Ask if there are other open positions they might be able to consider you for