Before an Interview
All about a resume
The interview!
Filling out a job application
Job Choices
100

What are interview appropriate clothes?

Dress shirt, slacks, dress pants, clean shoes, clean socks, tuck your shirt in.

100

What is a resume?

A resume is a piece of paper with important information about a perosn.

100
If your interview starts at 9 AM what time should you arrive?
8:45 or 8:50 AM.
100

What type of writing utensil should I use to fill out a job application?

You should use a pen - blue or black ink

100

There are many differnt ways of finding out about a job. Name one way.

Help wanted ads, internet research, word of mouth.

200

How should you wear your hair?

Hair should be clean and combed.

200

A resume should include? Name two things...

Name, address, phone number, education history, employment history, and references.

200

What should I take to my interview?

You should take your resume, references, and a smile. Leave your cell phone in your car or at home.

200
A bussiness says to apply online. What does that mean?
Apllying online means to use the internet to complete the job application.
200
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.
300

Is facial hair allowed?

Men should be clean shaven.

300

What color paper should a resume be printed on?

A resume shoule be printed on plain white or beige paper.

300

Should I shake the interviewers hand?

Yes, always shake the interviewers hand. Do this firmly while you look at the interviewer and smile.

300

Who are some good references to use on a resume?

References may include: teachers, coaches, previous employers

300
What does the word qualification mean?
Qualification means to fit the needs for a particular position or task.
400

If my interview is at 10:30 AM what time should I arrive?

Between 10:10 and 10:20 AM.

400

Fill in the blank. A resume should be _____________, not handwritten.

Typed. Resume should never be handwritten.

400

Where should I be looking during my interview?

You should be looking at the person interviewing you, making eye contact. 

400

I have a hard time remembering job application information what can I do?

Write down the information on an index card or piece of paper so you have it ready to go

400

Where are help wanted ads usually found?

Online, in the newspaper, at the place you are applying
500

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.

500

Should I take a resume with me to a job interview?

Yes, you should always take a resume with you to a job interview.

500

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.

500
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.
500
Fill in the blank. A high school __________ is required for many jobs?
Diploma
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