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Dress
Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
Professionally You
100
A professional suit should be what color?
black (or any dark color)
100
Your voicemail should not include
inappropriate language or music
100
Name 2 questions an interviewer should not ask.
marital status, age, are you planning on having children, nationality
100
An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.
writing a thank-you letter
100
If you don't know the answer to an interview question, the proper response is...
I'm not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.
200
A female professional would want this item to be well polished, closed toed, compliment the suit, and be ?1-2 inches tall.
shoes
200
A person should do this to help practice answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.
Research the company.
200

A person should never ask or give an expected range of this

salary

200
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview
200
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
introduce yourself with confidence
300
The color a man’s socks should be is this.
same color as his suit, black, or a dark color
300
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
300
What are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Ignore the receptionist, smoke, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, and read materials of poor taste
300
Name 2 items you should include in a thank you letter.
thank the interviewer, acknowledge confidence about personal skills, any further inquiries, re-state your interest in the position
300

How long does it take a potential employer to develop a perception of the applicant?

10-30 seconds

400
The length of a woman's dress skirt should be this.
No more than 2 inches above the knee.
400
The most important thing to do before an interview is...
practice possible interview questions
400
When does the interview begin?
As soon as you walk in the company door.
400
How should a career thank you letter be formatted?
typed, business format (block or modified block), include specifics from the interview
400
Give 3 examples of what to do to your hair for an interview.
keep it out of your face, do not play with it, do not dye it crazy colors, no crazy hairstyles
500
How much jewelry should a person should wear?
No more than 8 pieces (less is more)
500
What should you research before the day of the interview?
how long it takes to get there, how people dress, read the informational literature provided
500
Give an appropriate answer to the following interview question. "Tell me a little about yourself."
answer will vary (classmates will decide whether or not the answer is good enough)
500
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
questions regarding the company
500
Give 2 examples of how to display confidence during an interview.
greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions