Preparing for an Interview
Answering Interview Questions
Making the Most of an Interview
Résumés
Vocabulary
100
Remember to focus on...
What is "who you are"?
100
Easy questions directed toward you. example: “Tell me about yourself.”
What are "puff balls"?
100
Trying to show energy and enthusiasm, sitting on the edge of your chair and leaning slightly forward, and keeping eye contact with the interviewer are all examples of this.
What is being alert and energetic?
100
For every ______ you must list: 1. name, address, and telephone number 2. names of all your supervisors 3. exact dates (month and year)
What is an employer?
100
A conversation controlled by one person who asks questions of another person.
What is an "interview"?
200
These can cause one to become very nervous but with good communication skills can help you to make the interview easy.
What are "interviews"?
200
This is a transition from one answer to another.
What are "bridges"?
200
Remembering the interviewer's name and using it occasionally in your answers.
What is paying attention?
200
For every ____ you must list: 1. duties performed and responsibilities 2. skills required 3. any promotions, awards, or recognition you received
What is a job?
200
This relates directly to what's at hand.
What is pertinent?
300
This is based around the one question: “Who are you?”
What is an interview?
300
This is the “down time” during an interview.
What is a "pause"?
300
When dressing for success, you should never do this.
What is dress casual?
300
A formal, business version of your personal inventory.
What is a resume?
300
State of one's ideas/the facts one knows.
What is prospective?
400
This is how you should keep your personal information.
What is organized and relevant?
400
Interviewers probably want to know if you are _____.
What is "ambitious"?
400
This amount of waiting time should be used to check your appearance and get a feel for the work environment.
What is fifteen minutes?
400
1. Be brief 2. Be positive 3. Stick to the facts 4. Keep your language clear 5. Keep your eyes on the goal 6. These are all examples of:
What is tips on making a résumé?
400
Mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of a transaction or agreement.
What is negotiation?
500
___________ include: 1. schools you have attended and years there 2. grade point average 3. academic honors or awards 4. activities, clubs, or groups 5. sports teams played on
What are educational accomplishments?
500
You should ____ tough questions.
What is "rehearse"?
500
Wearing oxford shirts and neckties, or simple blouses and jackets. Always matching your outfit, wearing clothes that fit, properly grooming yourself, and not dressing revealingly.
What is dressing for success?
500
The parts to be included in your resume should be:
What are identification, your objective or job goal, education and training, work history, and personal data?
500
A formal, business version of your personal inventory. Remember: A resume is not an autobiography but your accomplishments.
What is a résumé?