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Dress
Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
Professionally You
100
It should be a dark color, more color can be added with a shirt or tie.
A professional suit should be what color?
100
Inappropriate language or music.
What should you avoid in your voicemail prompt?
100
Marital status, age, are you planning on having children, nationality, religion
What are questions an interviewer should not ask?
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.
What should professional shoes look like?
200
Done to help the interviewee develop questions, tailor answers to interview questions, and increase overall confidence.
Why should the interviewee research the company?
200
A person should have a ballpark figure and be comfortable asking for this...
What is 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
An organizer you carry with you to hold the professional application materials, including the resume, cover letter, references, and a writing utensil.
What is a padfolio?
300
15 minutes.
How early should you arrive for the interview?
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?
12 seconds
400
No more than two inches above the major joint.
How long should a skirt be?
400
This ranks as the #1 thing to do to prepare for the interview.
How important is rehearsing your answers to 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
A natural look is best.
How much makeup should be worn?
500
A firm handshake, smile, good posture, gratitude.
What are some keys to making a great first impression?
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