Things you should know
List of skills and qualifications, education, experience, awards and achievements.
What is a Resume?
You should wear a lot of perfume/cologne to an interview.
FALSE
(too much can be distracting or bothersome)
You should always remain this way in an interview.
What is respectful and professional?
What are your strengths?
What is....
1._________ 2._________ 3._________
(must have 3 answers to get points)
Name atleast 3 ways to make a good first impression?
1. Show up on time (early)
2. Dress professional
3. Have a portfolio (resume, coverletter, certificates)
4. Introduction
5. Be knowledgeable of job
The ideal time to show up for an interview.
What is 15 minutes early?
You should bring multiple copies of your resume?
What is TRUE.
(1 to refer too, 2 for those who are interviewing you)
You should do these 2 things at the beginning of every interview.
What is Introduce yourself and identify the position your applying for?
How would you handle a difficult or unhappy customer?
What is... Apologize for inconvenience, figure out how to solve the issue, and get the manager?
Who do you call if you are sick and cant come in?
What is Supervisor(boss) or Manager
Name 3 ways to research a company.
Research the company online, Visit the business, and Informational Interview
You should always ask about the Salary?
What is FALSE?
(not a good idea to ask in the initial interview)
Why is it important to conduct mock interviews?
What is to practice for the real interview?
What experience/qualifications do you have for this job?
What is...
Professionally explain previous work history (volunteer/sports/under the table)
You should always ask atleast ___ question(s) at the end?
What is 2 questions.
You should read this to learn everything you need to know about the job.
If interview is Virtual, its okay to only dress professional at the top.
what is FALSE?
(same rules in real life apply virtually)
What are the 3 parts to an interview?
What is the entrance (greeting), body, and Closing (goodbye)
What do you know about the company?
You should know
1. why it exist
2. what they do
3. who they serve.
example: Walmart - Walmart is retail store that serves the community with all their needs.
When should you follow up after the job interview?
What is 2 days after job interview and/or in 1 week.
correct answer= either or both
As a teenager/young adult what should you wear to a job interview?
What is... Professional clothes (suit/dress), clean solid pants (black,denim,khaki), collared shirt, clean solid shoes.
When asked what is your weakness, its okay to say "I have none"
What is FALSE?
(always speak to how you are improving whatever it is)
What 3 things you should know to be ready for answering interview questions?
What is know the company, know the job, and know yourself
Do you have any questions for us?
What is...
1. What is the training process like
2. what is a typical day like
3. what are the next steps
4. What do you like most about this company
Where is Mr. Scott from?
What is Oakland?