Job Fairs/Interviews

Interviews

100

You should bring two copies of this paper to allow you and the interviewer to review your employment history and skills

a resume 

200

These questions are often asked to let the interviewer know how you will respond to situations in the workplace 

situational or scenario based questions

300

Doing this before an interview will show the interviewer you are interested in the position and invested in the company 

research 

400

This type of interview allows you to learn more about the company and various positions without applying for a job

Informational interview 

500

This is a step often forgotten after an interview, but is important and can be done over the phone, by email, or in-person

Following up 

Dress for Success

100

You shouldn't dress a step below the job you want, you should dress a.. 

step above the job you want 

200

These are great for lounging, but should not be worn to interviews 

Pajamas/sweat pants/sweat shirts 

300

Tide to go sticks can help you with removing these prior to an interview 

Stains 

400

This clothing item is the focus of a 1958 pop music hit by the Royal Teens, but should not be worn in interviews 

Short shorts 

500

This type of attire or dress code is considered to be the best overall option for interviews 

Business casual 

Etiquette

100

You should not chew this during an interview

Gum 

200

This attribute is critical for handling long lines at job fairs 

Patience 

300

The interview does not begin when you are speaking with the manager at a job fair, but it begins when... 

You get in line/enter the building 

400

This 30 second spiel will help you to express your skills and experiences effectively during a job fair

Elevator pitch 

500

This is often forgotten, but is a VERY important thing you should do with your face during an interview 

Smile 

Random Facts

100

Octopuses have this many hearts

3 

200

These semiaquatic mammals hold hands while they're sleeping to avoid drifting apart from one another

Otters 

300

Butterflies taste with this part of their body 

Feet

400

This amount of people are harmed by toilet seats and toilets every year in the United States 

13,000

500

An average person blinks this many times per minute

14-17

Hygiene

100

This is great for your teeth and should be done before an interview 

Brushing 

200

Having these on hand can help you to keep fresh breath before an interview 

breath mints 

300

Wearing this will help you to stay fresh if you sweat during an interview 

Deodorant 

400

Keeping these clean will help you to make a good impression in your handshake 

Nails/hands 

500

Avoiding these smelly items can help you to keep a safe space for your interviewer and others 

Perfume/cologne