Dress
Describe your facial appearance.
Clean cut, fresh shave, sparkly teeth. Nicely groomed
What are appropriate resources to research potential employers?
Company websites, Chamber of Commerce, business section of local newspaper
What is something you should do as soon as you arrive to the interview?
TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE
"What can you tell me about yourself?" What should you have ready to answer that?
Varies
What is the proper style of pants for a man?
Plain khakis, dress pants,
What should you always bring extra copies of to an interview?
Resume, cover letter
What is proper body language in the interview?
Sitting up straight in the chair
"What are your major strengths?" What does the employer want you to emphasize here?
Skills and best qualities
What is the proper shirt for a man to wear?
Collared dress shirt
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
What should you give to support your answers?
Specific examples, not just yes or no responses
"What are your major weaknesses?" What does the interviewer really want to know? How many weaknesses should we give them?
That you are aware of weak points and how you overcome them. ONE
What is the proper shoe style?
Conservative, clean, polished, "Dress" shoes.
What should you bring to the interview to carry additional documents?
Professional portfolio, a folder containing pen and paper
What is something you should avoid talking about?
Personal things, things you aren't good at
"What are your short/long-term goals?" What does the interviewer want to know?
That you have outlined your career or that you have a plan.
What style of dress should be avoided?
Trendy fashions, ripped jeans, shorts, graphic tee shirts.
What additional information should you have available for the interviewer? (Not the resume)
Reference names and contact information, letters of recommendations
What should you NEVER bring up in an interview?
Salary
"What questions do you have for me?" Should you have questions for the interviewer?
YES! Prepare 3-5 questions to ask at the conclusion of the interview. A good one - How long will it be before I hear back from you?
Another Good One- Do you offer on-job training?