Preperation
What is the formal letter that is included as part of your portfolio when applying for a job?
cover letter
True or False: Your hair should be wet since you just took a shower to get ready.
False.
Tell me a little about yourself.
Not acceptable answers: Anything unrelated to your education/training or the company and position you are interviewing for.
When should you arrive to your scheduled interview?
5-10 minutes early
What should be at the top of a resume?
Your name, address, phone number and e-mail
What is the document that lists your personal information, past work experience, and other qualifications? You include this document in your portfolio when applying for a job.
resume
True or False: You should wear your most professional pair of jeans
False!
Why are you applying for this internship?
Unacceptable Answer: Because my mom made me.
What should you have with you upon arrival to your interview?
Cover Letter, Resume, References
Name 3 sections of a resume
Education, Work Experience, Skills, Volunteer Experience
How do you find out where you need to go for the interview?
Research the company, if it's not clear, call and ask.
True or False: You should wear extra perfume on the day of your interview.
False!
What are your Strength's and Weaknesses?
Unacceptable answer: Anything related to how much you can or cannot lift.
What should you leave in your car?
Cell Phone
What should you do before the interview in order to answer interview questions appropriately?
Research!! Look at the company website, know their mission, know their product, know why you would be a good fit there!
True or False: You should wear a suit to a professional interview.
True!
Once the interview is complete, you should.
Thank the interviewer for their time, shakes hands and send a thank you note as soon as you get home.
When greeting the receptionist, you should:
Introduce yourself, smile, be friendly.
You should not wear a lot of _______ on an interview.
perfume, jewlery
How should you dress for this particular interview?
Find our through pictures on the company website or ask!!
True or False: Your gold sandals would be perfect footwear for your interview.
False!!! Wear close toed shoes!
You interviewed 2 weeks ago and haven't heard back, what should you do?
Follow up with a phone call and e-mail checking in on the status of the position
When meeting the interviewer you should:
Introduce yourself, offer a handshake, make eye contact, smile, be friendly.
You want to make sure you look and smell _______ for your interview.
clean, fresh