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Before an Interview
All about a resume
The interview!
Filling out a job application
Job Choices
100
What are interview appropriate clothes?
Dress shirt, slacks, dress pants, clean shoes, clean socks, tuck your shirt in.
100
What is a resume?
A resume is a piece of paper with important information about a person's skills and work experience.
100
What 2 things should you bring with you to an interview?
Resume, Reference List
100
What should be used to fill out a job application?
Blue or Black ink
100
There are many different ways of finding out about a job. Name one way.
Help wanted ads, job service office, word of mouth.
200
When you should you arrive for an interview?
Between ten to fifteen minutes early.
200
A resume should include? Name two things...
Name, address, phone number, education history, employment history, and references.
200
Along with your resume, this should be included when applying for a job - it's your sales pitch.
What is a cover letter
200
True or False. You should attach your resume to a job application.
True.
200
An ad says you must have 1 to 2 years of experience, but you only have 5 months. Should you apply?
Yes. They are referring to their "ideal candidate" but that person might not apply.
300
Give two examples of good body language
Sit up. Slight forward lean. Direct eye contact. Occasional nod. Strong Handshake
300
What color paper should a resume be printed on?
A resume shoule be printed on plain white or beige paper.
300
What should you do when meeting the interviewer for the first time?
Shake the interviewers hand. Do this firmly while you look at the interviewer and smile.
300
Who are some good references to use on a resume?
References may include; coaches, community members, former teachers, supervisors
300
Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
Family Personal Issues Politics Bad mouthing past employers Religion Salary
400
If my interview is at 10:30 AM what time should I arrive?
Between 10:15 and 10:20 AM.
400
Fill in the blank. A resume should be _____________, not handwritten.
Typed. Resume should never be handwritten.
400
Where should you look when the interviewer is talking to you?
You should keep your eyes on the interviewer during an interview.
400
Name the two words that you should avoid using when filling out "Reason for Leaving"
Quit or Fired.
400
How many references should you have, ideally?
2 to 4
500
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work
Networking!
500
Should I take a resume with me to a job interview?
Yes, you should always take a resume with you to a job interview.
500
What should I do at the end of an interview?
You should stand and say thank you to the interviewer and shake his or her hand.
500
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
Write "N/A" which means 'non-applicable'
500
What should be done within 24 hours after an interview?
Send a thank you note or email.