Before an Interview
What are interview appropriate clothes?
Dress shirt, slacks, dress pants, clean shoes, clean socks, tuck your shirt in.
What is a resume?
A resume is a piece of paper with important information about a perosn.
If your interview starts at 9 AM what time should you arrive?
8:45 or 8:50 AM.
Should I fill out a job application in pencil?
No, you should fill out a job application in ink?
There are many different ways of finding out about a job. Name one way.
Help wanted ads, job service office, word of mouth.
How should you wear your hair?
Hair should be clean and combed.
A resume should include? Name two things...
Name, address, phone number, education history, employment history, and references.
What should I take to my interview?
You should bring your resume.
A business says to apply online. What does that mean?
Applying online means to use the internet to complete the job application.
An ad says you must be 21 years of age to work, and you are only 18. Should you apply?
No, companies have strict guidelines, so you should keep searching for a job that fits your qualifications.
What should you do with your phone before an interview?
Turn off the ringer or put it on Do Not Disturb
Put it away
What color paper should a resume be printed on?
A resume should be printed on plain white or beige paper.
What does the word qualification mean?
Qualification means to fit the needs for a particular position or task.
If my interview is at 10:30 AM what time should I arrive?
Between 10:10 and 10:20 AM.
Fill in the blank. A resume should be _____________, not handwritten.
Typed. Resume should never be handwritten.
Should I look at the ceiling or floor while the interviewer is speaking?
NO! You should keep your eyes on the interviewer during an interview.
I have a hard time remembering job application information. What can I do?
To make filling out applications easier, it is helpful to carry a resume at all times so important information doesn't have to be remembered.
Where are help wanted ads usually found?
In the newspaper and online
Name three things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
Put on deodorant, brush your teeth, clean short finger nails, bathe, brush and fix hair, little or no perfume, clean ears.
Should I take a resume with me to a job interview?
Yes, you should always take a resume with you to a job interview.
What should I do at the end of an interview?
You should stand and say thank you to the interviewer and shake his or her hand.
I am unsure of how to spell a word. What should I do?
Always double check your resume for spelling errors. Use a dictionary or ask for assistance.
Name one job you are interested in applying for
Answers will vary