Interview Etiquette
What is something you should do as soon as you arrive at the interview?
Turn off Cellphone or put on silent/vibrate
What are the 4 items that you should bring to an interview?
1. Extra copies of your resume 2. Pen & Notebook 3. List of questions to ask the employer 4. Your references
When does the actual interview begin?
When your enter the building
The following highlights what type of interview question: Tell me about yourself?
Open-ended question
What time should you arrive at your interview if your interview is at 10:00 AM?
9:45 AM : Not to soon and not to close the actual time
When analyzing a job description what must you determine?
You need to the determine the skills you have that the employer wants
What should you give to support your answers?
Specific examples
The following highlights what type of interview question: What would you do if an angry customer confronted you?
Situational question
What should you do after your interview?
Send a thank you email. Usually within 24 hrs.
What additional information should you prepare PRIOR to the interview? Not a resume
Your reference list
During the interview what 3 questions are the interviewer looking to answer?
1. Can you do the job? 2. Do you want the job? 3. Will you fit in with the team?
The following highlights what type of interview question: Tell me about a time when you had to say “no.”
Behavioral question
What should you do if you are going to be late for an interview?
Call or email the interviewer IMMEDIATELY and let them know you are sorry but you are going to be late.
To prepare for the job interview you should do what with family or friends before the interview?
Practice telling your interview stories
How do you display confidence during an interview?
Greet interviewers with a firm handshake and smile, keep good eye contact and good posture
The following highlights what type of interview question: What motivates you?
Open-ended question
Demonstrate a proper greeting for an interview.
"Hello, my name is _____." Shake hands "It is nice to meet you. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me."
You need to develop interview stories around what 3 career competencies?
1. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 2. Communication 3. Teamwork & Collaboration
What is one question that you can ask the interviewer at the end of your interview?
What do you expect me to accomplish in the first 60 days? How is performance measured in this role? What do you enjoy most about working here?
The following highlights what type of interview question: Give me an example when you were in conflict with a peer and how was the situation resolved?
Behavioral question