Before an Interview
What are interview appropriate clothes?
Dress shirt, slacks, dress, skirt, dress pants, clean shoes, clean socks, tuck your shirt in.
What is a resume?
A piece of paper with important information about a person and their job history.
Should a handshake be firm or weak?
Firm
Should I fill out a job application in pencil or pen?
Pen
There are many different ways of finding out about a job. Name one way.
Help wanted ads, job service office, word of mouth, online.
How should you wear your hair?
Hair should be clean and combed.
Name two things a resume should include
Name, address, phone number, education history, employment history, job skills, and references
What should I take to my interview?
Your resume.
Leave your cell phone in your car or at home.
How do you get a job application for a store?
In the store or online
An ad says you must be 21 years of age to work, and you are only 18. Should you apply?
No. Companies have strict guidelines, so you should keep searching for a job that fits your qualifications.
What can you do if you are anxious before an interview?
Use my strategies - deep breaths, get a drink of water, go for a walk, etc
What color paper should a resume be printed on?
Plain white paper
What should I talk about in an interview?
a. My job skills
b. My cooking skills
c. My game skills
a. My job skills
Who should you list as a reference on a resume?
References may include past employers, teachers, or supervisors.
Who should decide where I work?
You! Ask you teachers, parents, or other trusted people for support if needed!
If my interview is at 10:30 AM what time should I arrive?
10:15am... 15 minutes early
Fill in the blank.
A resume should be _____________, not handwritten.
Typed.
Where should I look while the interviewer is speaking?
Look at the interviewer
Should someone check my application before I submit it?
Yes. Ask a parent or teacher to help you!
What is one website where you can find job postings?
Indeed, Google, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.
Name three things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
Shower, put on deodorant, brush your teeth, cut and clean your fingernails, brush and fix hair
Should I take a resume with me to a job interview?
Yes, you should always take a resume with you to a job interview.
What should I do at the end of an interview?
Stand up, say thank, and shake his or her hand.
I am unsure of how to spell a word what should I do?
Ask someone for assistance or look the word up.
Fill in the blank.
A high school __________ is required for many jobs.
Diploma