DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Shoes: What about your shoes is important for an interview? Why?
clean, no holes, no sneakers, solid color, should be able to walk in them
What question should you ask before leaving your interview?
When can I plan to hear from you?
True or False: You should always ask how soon they plan to make a decision and ask for their business card.
True
What skills should you talk about in your cover letter?
Transferrable Skills
Hair - Explain what to do with your hair and why?
Style, comb/brush, gel/spray, no bonnets
Name two things you should take with you to the interview: Why should you take these items with you?
list of ?'s, elevator pitch, pen, resume, references, portfolio
Name two things that are most important in order to make a good first impression: Why are these two things so important?
shake hands, eye contact, positive attitude, friendly, sell yourself, dress professionally
Name two different ways you could follow up after an interview: Why should you follow up?
Thank you email, Thank you card, phone call
Name the three parts of a cover letter
Intro, body, closing
Body - Name 2 things to remember to do to prepare your body for an interview?
shower, deodorant, brush teeth, minimum makeup, clean fingernails, light perfume/cologne
Name two things you need to do to prepare for an interview: Why is this important?
research company on the internet, plan route, mock interviews, prepare questions to ask
What is a good answer when asked about what you expect to get paid or salary expected? Why is this a good answer?
Negotiable or Open
How many interviews could some companies put you through before hiring you? Why would they do this?
2 or 3
How long should your cover letter be in length and paragraphs?
One page, 3-4 paragraphs
Clothes - Name 3 things to remember in regard to your clothing: Why are these 3 things important?
non-wrinkled, no jeans, fit properly, no holes, no neon colors
What is the acronym or word used to remember the elevator pitch? What does each letter it stand for?
N E W S - Name, Education, Work Experience, Skill/Strengths
Name one illegal question you may be asked at an interview: Why is this question considered illegal?
Age, children, marital status, arrests, religion, debt
How long should you wait to follow up after an interview?
thank you letter, email, or phone call within 24 hours, then one week
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Attitude - Name 3 types of "attitudes" that are important to have for an interview: Why are these so important?
positive attitude, friendly, enthusiastic, excited, polite, good manners, eager, respectful
What is the method that is used to answer behavioral interview questions? What does each letter stand for?
STAR method - Situation, Task, Action, Result
In what digital format should you submit or send your cover letter?