Preparation
It is important to figure out the _____of the facility where you will be interviewing to determine how long it will take to get there.
Location
How early should you arrive at your interview?
10-15 minutes early
What is the first thing you should do as a candidate when walking into an interview?
Introduce Yourself (Handshake, Smile, Eye Contact)
What is one of the most important things you should do after the interview?
Follow Up
Unprofessional _________ on resumes are the reason 76% of candidates don't get interviews.
email addresses
What is one of the most important documents you need to review and be comfortable talking through for the interview?
Resume
What clothing is appropriate to wear in most interview settings?
Business Professional (Suit, Shirt and Tie, Blouse, Dress)
What is an important question NOT to ask during the first interview?
Salary
How long should you wait to follow up with the interviewer?
No more than 24 hours
Daily Double!!!!
First two minutes.
What should you do to be ready to talk about the employer/company confidently during the interview?
Company Research
What should you bring with you to keep all of your documents organized?
Padfolio or a nice folder if you don't have a padfolio
When exiting the interview you need to make sure you do this before leaving?
Shake hands and thank the interviewers for their time
What is one way you can stand out after the interview for the follow-up?
Write a handwritten thank you note
What is the length of time a hiring manager looks at a resume before making a decision to interview that candidate?
5-7 seconds
You will want to make sure at least 3 of these are aware of your interview and they can speak about your work?
References
It is important to get plenty of this the night before an interview?
Sleep
What do you want to have ready for the interviewers towards the end of the interview?
Questions for them
How many times should you follow up with the interviewer?
Once, unless you are told otherwise.
There is an 88% rejection rate for job applicants who include this on their resume?
A photo of themselves
_______________ is one of the most effective ways to prepare for an interview.
Practice answering common interview questions
Daily Double!!!!
Turn your cell phone off
When asked questions about your experience, you want to make sure your answers are _______.
Detailed and Specific
What is one thing you can do right after the interview to help with interviews in the future?
Interview Self Assessment
93% of recruiters will look at these pages of a candidate during the recruitment process.
Social Media