Resume
True or False: You should always bring a copy of your resume to an interview.
True
How should you dress for an interview?
You should be dressed professional. (No T-shirt, holes in jeans, etc)
Should you fill out every section of the application?
Yes. Don't leave anything blank.
If you interrupt the interviewer, are you giving a good or bad first impression? Why?
A bad first impression. It is very rude to interrupt any person, especially an interviewer. Remember, you are there to get the job!
What are the two ways to follow up after an interview?
What is at the top of your resume?
Your name.
How should you speak during your interview?
You should speak in an even tone, slower pace, and clearly.
True or False: It is okay to lie on your application.
False!
What type of body language/posture should you have?
Open body language/posture. Give an example of this.
How soon after the interview should you send an email to the interviewer?
Within 24 hours.
Which email should you use on your resume?
A professional one, like the Gmail account you use here at school.
Is it professional to shake the interviewer's hand? Why or why not?
Yes it is professional. A strong firm handshake shows the interviewer that you are serious about the interview. (If the COVID aspect has you feeling uncomfortable, you can suggest to the interviewer your elbow.)
How early should you arrive for an interview?
About 10-15 minutes early.
True or False: You should smile when giving your first impression. Why?
True! A smile shows you are ready for any questions to be asked AND you are still interested in getting the job.
True or False: In the follow up email, you should recap all that was talked about in the interview.
False. The email is only to remind the person who you are and why you are a good fit for the job.
Is it important to make sure your resume is formatted correctly? Why or why not?
Yes, it is very important! The interviewer wants to see if you are organized and it looks professional.
What are 4 items you should bring to an interview?
Resume, References, Small Notebook, and Pen/Pencil
What should you do to prepare for an interview?
Practice, practice, practice your interview questions and elevator pitch.
What role does hygiene play when making your first impression?
Bad hygiene can give a very bad first impression! No one wants to hire somebody that is dirty and probably stinks.
How long should you wait before calling the interviewer?
5-7 days.
Should your oldest job or your newest job go first in experience?
Newest!
If the interviewer asks a "Tell me about a time when....", what kind of question is this?
A STAR question.
S - Situation
T - Task
A - Action
R - Result
If you make a bad first impression, can you fix it? Explain.
Figure out what went wrong and try to fix it. Sometimes you have to apologize. Don't dwell on this mistake, learn from it!
Yes! The interviewer will be able to tell if you are pretending to be someone else. You will eventually be found out, especially if you get hired.
What could be a reason why the interviewer has not called you back?
They hired someone else for the position.
You were not a good fit for the job.
They are still interviewing people