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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, Navy, or Gray
100
Practice and Prepare
What are answers and situations for common interview questions?
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/email
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 candidate would want these polished, closed-toe, and less than 2 inches high.
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
I don't know
An unacceptable answer
200
When should a thank you letter be sent?
Within 24 hours 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?
5-10 minutes
300
What are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Ignore the receptionist, 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?
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
The date in which the interviewer said you would hear back by has passed
Check in
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
Very little, if any
How much cologne/perfume should a candidate wear?
500
What should you research before the day of the interview?
how long it takes to get there
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
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