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 document that gives information about you and your qualifications for a job.
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 you can find out about a job. What is one place you can get information about a job?
Help wanted ads, job service office, word of mouth.
How should you wear your hair?
Hair should be clean and combed.
What are two things a resume should include?
Name, address, phone number, education history, employment history, and references.
What should I take to my interview?
You should take your resume and a smile. Leave your cell phone in your car or at home.
A business says to apply online. What does that mean?
Applying online means to go to the businesses website 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 guidlines, so you should keep searching for a job that fits your qualifications.
Is it a good idea to learn about the business before you go to your interview?
Yes! Before your interview you should look on the businesses website and learn about the company and the job you are interviewing for.
What color paper should a resume be printed on?
A resume should be printed on plain white or beige paper.
Should I shake the interviewer's hand?
Yes, always shake the interviewer's hand. Do this firmly while you look at the interviewer and smile.
Who are some good references to use on an application?
References may include; coaches, community members, former teachers
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. Resumes 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 wallet resume at all times so important information doesn't have to be remembered.
Where are help wanted ads usually found?
In the newspaper...you can look in an actual newspaper or online
Name three things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
Put on deodorant, brush your teeth, take a shower, brush and fix hair, little or no perfume, clean your fingernails.
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 application for spelling errors. Use spell check and have someone look at your application before you turn it in or submit it.
Fill in the blank. A high school ________is required for many jobs?
Diploma