Job Search
Dress and Professionalism
Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
100
What is the name of the job search system Wisconsin uses for teaching positions?
What is WECAN
100
What is the color of a professional suit?
What is black or any dark color
100
What should your voicemail NOT include?
What is inappropriate language, music, etc.
100
What are two things you should not do during an interview?
What is play with your hair, chew gum, use inappropriate language, etc.
100
An action that makes a candidate stand out from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview
What is writing a thank-you letter
200
What do we use WECAN for?
What is searching for open positions and applications for K-12 Wisconsin schools
200
What should the color of a man's socks be?
What is the same color as his suit, black, or a dark color
200
An applicant could do this to help practice answering questions, developing questions, and increasing confidence.
What is research the school, company, etc.
200
When does the interview and first impressions occur?
What is as soon as you walk through the doors of the school, company, etc.
200
What are two things that should be included in a career thank you letter?
What is specifics from the interview, further inquiries, additional questions, re-stated interest in the position, etc.
300
What can you use to search for jobs on WECAN?
What is geographical location, future license, etc.
300
What should the length of a woman's dress or skirt be?
What is no more than 2 inches above the knee
300
Two documents you should prepare ahead of time and bring to the interview.
What is a resume and cover letter
300
Give an appropriate answer to the following interview question. "Tell me a little about yourself."
What is answers will vary (classmates will decide appropriate responses)
300
What are appropriate actions for concluding an interview?
What is shaking hands, re-stating interest, thanking the interviewer, etc.
400
What does WECAN stand for?
What is Wisconsin Education Career Access Network
400
How much jewelry should an applicant wear?
What is up to the individual's discretion, but less is more
400
How early should you arrive to an interview?
What is 10-15 minutes
400
Name two things an interviewer should not ask about during an interview.
What is marital status, age, plans for having children, nationality, etc.
400
What action can be taken by a candidate days or weeks after an interview?
What is appropriately following up with the interviewer
500
Can you apply for open positions before graduating and obtaining your actual license?
What is yes, but you must provide information about your projected graduation and the license you are eligible for
500
How long does it take a potential employer to develop a perception of the applicant?
What is minimal seconds; first impressions are important
500
What information could an applicant look up before an interview?
What is the location of the interview, appropriate clothing, practice questions, etc.
500
Give two examples of how to display confidence during an interview.
What is greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions, etc.
500
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once finished with the interview?
What is questions regarding the school, position, company, etc.