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Interviewing
Effective Job Search
Dress and Hygiene
Skills
Resumes
100
It’s OK to bring up salary at this point in a job interview.
What is after you are offered the job?
100
On average, they said it takes ___ interviews to receive 1 job offer.
What is 10?
100
What not to do before an interview to maintain fresh breath. (Name 1 example)
What is no smoking, drinking coffee or alcohol, do not eat food with a strong odor (onions, garlic, etc), doing drugs, etc.?
100
You should never bring these to a job fair or job interview. (Name at least 2 things)
What is: Children; wearing tennis shoes or other unprofessional clothing; chewing gum; a cell phone that is not on silent; etc.
100
What is the best length for a resume?
What is ONE PAGE!
200
It’s appropriate to discuss personal, political or religious matters at this point in a job interview?
What is NEVER?
200
What technique has been named the best way to find job opportunities?
What is Networking?
200
Name three things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
What is: Shower/bathe, use unscented deodorant, use little to no make up, clean (short) nails, brush teeth, etc.
200
Who not to use as a professional reference.
Who are relatives and friends.
200
Name some of the most important sections of a resume.
What are: Contact Information, Objective Statement, Education, Work Experience
300
Under these circumstances, it would be acceptable to bad-mouth your prior or current employer in a job interview.
What is NEVER?
300
Name one way to start job searching on your own.
What is: online job search websites, in store searches (local), ask friends/networking, cold calls to companies, and staffing agencies.
300
Name 3 items considered appropriate dress for a job interview.
What is: grey, black or brown colored slacks; blouses or dress shirts; closed-toed shoes; dress shoes (clean and shined); clean denim pants, polo shirt or button up shirt, work boots etc.
300
What is an example of a good and bad communication skill during an interview?
Good Communication: What is good eye contact, smiling, answering questions appropriately, etc. Bad Communication: What is interrupting, not answering the question asked, not maintaining eye contact, asking too many questions, etc.
300
What do you include in your CONTACT INFORMATION?
What are: 1) Full Name 2) Phone Number 3) Current Address 4) Email
400
How early should you arrive to a scheduled interview.
What is 10-15 minutes early?
400
What can you do in your free time that can add to your resume?
What is volunteer in the community?
400
What are some things about your appearance that you consider when dressing conservatively for an interview.
What is: no cleavage, cover your tattoos, skirts at or below the knee (no minis), wear clothes that fit you (not too baggy or too tight), avoid big jewelry that can be a distraction, etc.
400
A positive ________ contributes to a belief that you have the ability to handle situations. It does not mean that you always have a "happy, nothing can bother me", but rather when stuff happens you are able to deal with it.
What is attitude?
400
A short and concise description that is tailored to the specific organization or company you are applying for.
What is the objective?
500
When a person calls you about an interview, what information should you get from them?
What is: time of interview, date of interview, location (building, floor, room number, etc.), person you will be interviewing with.
500
When searching for jobs, what should you consider? (Name 2 things)
What is: your interests, skills you have that would apply to the job, location of the company (will you be able to get there), the environment of the job, etc.
500
Appropriate dress while employed.
What is follow the dress code in your employee handbook.
500
What is an example of a "team player" on the job?
What is assisting a customer, helping to train a new employee, volunteering to help someone else (even if it's not your job duty), etc.
500
Name 3 things that should be included under each job in your Work Experience.
What is: 1) the name of the companies you worked for 2) city and state of each company 3) title/position(s) you held 4) how long you worked there (employment dates) 5) job duties/responsibilities