Dress
Should you wear jeans to a job interview?
No.
Your voicemail should not include
inappropriate language or music
How can you show confidence during an interview?
eye contact, firm handshake, stand/ sit up straight, etc.
An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.
writing a thank-you letter
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.
A female professional would want this item to be well polished, closed toed, compliment the suit, and be 1-2 inches tall.
shoes
A person should do this to help practice answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.
Research the company.
A person should have a ballpark figure and be comfortable asking for this...
salary
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
introduce yourself with confidence, shake the person's hand.
The color a man’s socks should be is this.
same color as his suit, black, or a dark color
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
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
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
How long does it take a potential employer to develop a perception of the applicant?
12 seconds
The length of a woman's dress skirt should be this.
No more than 2 inches above the knee.
What is one important thing you can do before an interview?
practice possible interview questions
When does the interview begin?
As soon as you walk in the company door.
How should a career thank you letter be formatted?
typed, and specific to your interview.
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
When should you wear business casual?
After you get the job and if it is office policy
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
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)
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
questions regarding the company
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