Attire
First Impressions
***Interview Questions
Odds & Ends
Being Prepared
100
A suit with dress shoes
What is professional attire
100
Sitting up straight in the chair with feet on the floor exudes these strengths
What are confidence and professionalism
100
Tell me about yourself...
I am a hard-working individual and bring my experiences of volunteering at the animal hospital. I have a passion for working with animals, as well as staff around me. I am reliable, a teamworker, and willing to learn new things.
100
This should be done following an interview
What is a handwritten thank you note or email
100
This document contains all of the information about my experience, skills, and abilities
What is a resume
200
Blue jeans, nice shirt and casual shoes can be worn on this day
What is casual Friday?
200
This is noticed the minute you walk in the door to the time you walk out
What is body language
200
What are your goals for the next 5 years?
My long-term goals involve growing with a company where I can continue to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and contribute as much of value as I can.
200
Age, gender, race, nationality, religion, disability information, health history
What are questions that cannot be asked
200
It is essential for me to arrive early to an interview. I need to arrive ______ minutes early.
What is 15 minutes
300
Khaki pants, polo or button down shirt, casual shoes
What is business casual
300
Providing a firm handshake and introduction of yourself
What is greeting the interviewer
300
How do you handle stress and pressure?
•Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive. •I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful. •I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment. •From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every evening. It's a great stress reducer. •Prioritizing my responsibilities so I have a clear idea of what needs to be done when, has helped me effectively manage pressure on the job. •If the people I am managing are contributing to my stress level, I discuss options for better handling difficult situations with them. It's a good idea to give examples of how you have handled stress to your interviewer. That way, they get a clear picture how well you can work in stressful situations.
300
I turned this off as soon as I arrived to the interview
What is cell phone
300
Practicing interview questions in advance is called...
What is rehearsing or mock interview
400
Excessive jewelry, excessive perfume/cologne demonstrates
What is lack of professionalism
400
Items such as resume, references, sample work are carried in a...
What is briefcase or leather folder
400
Why should you be hired?
I appreciate the investment your company is preparing to make in me, and I look forward to learning what your company can teach me, and how I can make an impact. My achievements in school and my after-school activities show that I am responsible, trust-worthy, and a quick learner. I know that I can put these skills to good use working for you at your company.
400
I will take a seat in the interview when
What is when I am asked or the interviewer sits down
400
Looking up information on the internet about the company will help with
What is asking questions to the interviewer
500
Red shirt, beige pants, tennis shoes - worn by everyone
What is a uniform
500
Thanking the interviewer for taking the time to meet with me and giving a firm handshake
What is exiting the interview and leaving a good final impression
500
Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor or teacher?
I have never had difficulty with a supervisor or instructor. I've had instructors that I've gotten along with better because of personalities, but I've learned that even when I don't always fully get along with an instructor there is enough in common that I can accomplish what I have to do. I did have an experience where I thought my new supervisor was unhappy with me. So I made a point to arrive early one day so I could talk to her in private. It turned out, she was not unhappy with me at all and she apologized if she came across that way. While volunteering at an animal shelter, I noticed my supervisor was not doing what he was supposed to be doing and that he was actually endangering the lives of some of the animals. Right away, I wrote an email to the shelter director, explaining what I witnessed. A few days later I received an email back from the director, thanking me for bringing the matter to their attention. It turns out, they caught the supervisor's actions on tape and fired him.
500
I utilize the knowledge I received from researching the company and information during the interview to...
What is ask questions
500
Names and phone numbers of at least 3 people who know you well and would share positive information
What are references
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