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 listing your important skills and work history information.
100
If your interview starts at 9 AM what time should you arrive?
8:45 or 8:50 AM.
100
Should I fill out a job application in pencil?
No, you should fill out a job application in black or blue ink?
100
There are many different ways of finding out about a job. Name one way.
Help wanted ads, workforce center, job posting websites or word of mouth.
200
How do you prepare for an interview? Name 2 things.
Good hygiene, clean clothes, copy of resume, research the company, know where to go, arrange transportation so you can arrive on time.
200
A resume should include? Name two things...
Name, address, phone number, email address, education history, employment history, and references.
200
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.
200
A business says to apply online. What does that mean?
Applying 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
Should you chew gum or bring food or beverages to an interview?
NO!
300

Your resume should showcase only your positive skills and qualities, true or false?

True

300

Should I ask questions at an interview?

Yes, always ask questions to show you are interested and putting in effort. 

300

Who are good references to include on a resume?

References may include; coaches, community members, and former teachers

300
What does the word qualification mean?
Qualification means you have the skills and ability 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 10:15 to 10:20 AM.
400
Fill in the blank. A resume should be _____________, not handwritten.
Typed. Resume should never be handwritten.
400
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.
400
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.
400

Where are help wanted ads usually found?

Online or in the newspaper.

500
Name three things you should do to get 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.

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 and have someone edit if for you.
500
Fill in the blank. A high school __________ is required for many jobs?
Diploma
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