What to Wear
Would jeans and a tshirt be appropriate to wear for an office position interview?
no- needs to be business professional
In preparing for an interview should you practice with family, friends, classmates?
Yes! practice makes perfect!
How should you answer "what is a weakness you have?"
Change your negatives/weakness into a positive! Such as procrastinator into working well under pressure!
YES!!
What is the most important part of your resume?
Your name!
What color/colors are most flattering for an interview? Both male and female
Darker, muted, simple patterns, nothing bright!
How early should you arrive to an interview?
15 min early, 5 min early is considered late!
How would you respond to
"How would your friends describe you?"
Be positive in your answer!!
Should you reshake the person hand once you are done with your interview?
YES, especially if they reach for yours! Do this while standing.
Should font be colorful on your resume?
NO!!!
When wearing socks with a suit, what color should they be?
the same color as the pants! or black/darker color
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
Introduce yourself with confidence, greet the person, smile, handshake
What are key skills that would benefit any person applying for ANY job? List 2!
Customer service,
organized
Passionate
Motivated
Work ethic
etc.
What kind of question would be appropriate to ask of the interviewer at the end of your interview?
Can you tell me why you're filling this position?
How long was the prior person here for?
What specific skills/personality are you looking for in an employee?
Is their room to advance in the company with this position?
How can you make your resume stand out?
A great template, free from grammar and spelling issues, bold name
If a woman wears a skirt/dress to an interview what length should the skirt/dress be?
No more than 2 inches above the knee
At what point does an interviewer develop an opinion of the kind of person you are?
First 15 seconds, the handshake!!
Should your answers be long winded, rambling explanations? Or more to the point with a decent amount of elaboration?
To the point!
Are business cards a good idea to give to the interviewer?
Yes, lets them have another point of contact with you
student.name@granburyisd.net
rabbitfanatic@yahoo.com
student.name@granburyisd.net
Describe what you should not look like/dress like to an interview-both male and female attire! (keep it PG!)
answers will vary
no hats, sunglasses, no gum, no cell phone, no jeans, tennis shoes, stained, ripped, high fashion clothing, non matching clothing, clothes that do not fit well, etc.
Give two examples of how to display confidence in an interview.
Greet interviewer with a firm handshake, smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, posture, avoid rambling, avoid using hands too much, think before you speak
How can you exhibit confidence in your answers?
Be confident in your answers,
dont question yourself,
dont ramble!
How long should you wait to write a thank you letter/email after your interview?
24 hours maximum!
How many references should you include on your resume?
3 minimum, in alphabetical order!