True or False
It's okay to arrive at your job interview late?
False. It's not okay to arrive at the job interview late. Not Professional
So, if you do end up running late for an interview what should you do?
You should contact the interviewer as soon as possible to let them know. You should also tell them when you expect to arrive and apologise for the inconvenience. As well as, consider to reschedule if possible.
What is the first thing you do when walking into the room for your interview?
introduce yourself with confidence!!
DO NOT dress professionally or appropriately for a interview?
DO dress professional and appropriately for a interview because it shows your serious.
You can chew gum or eat food at and during an interview?
False. It is unprofessional to chew gum or eat during an interview. It is also disrespectful and rude to the interviewer because it shows the applicant is NOT interested in the job and wasting the interviewer time.
Why should your social media profile picture be important before an interview?
Employers will research your profiles! If you have spelling mistakes, profanity, inappropriate pictures, which could ruin your opportunity for the job.
When does the interview begin?
As soon as you walk in the room.
Do wear jeans, wrinkled or holes on your clothing, or outrageous jewelry to an interview
DO NOT WEAR JEANS, WRINKLED OR HOLES ON YOUR CLOTHING, OR OUTRAGEOUS JEWELRY TO AN INTERVIEW BECAUSE IT UNPROFESSIONAL
When the interviewer asking you a question about your resume its okay to lie?
False, it not okay to lie when interviewer is asking you a question on your resume because eventually they will find out and you can get in trouble and get terminated!
What are 7 categories you should include on your résumé?
Name, contact information, education, job/volunteer experiences, certificates, skills, professional summary.
How do you display confidence during an interview?
Greet interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile, keep good eye contact, keep a good posture, dress professionally, have your resume, and bring a pen and note pad to take notes.
Do bring a crumble, folded up, wrinkled resume to the interview.
DO NOT bring a crumble, folded up, wrinkled resume to the interview because its unprofessional and it shows the applicant is not serious for the job position.
It's always important to have eye contact during the interview with the interviewer?
True. It shows the applicant is serious about the job and is paying attention to the interviewer and the interviewer knows the applicant is interested in the job.
Why should you bring a copy of your resume?
In case the interviewer forgot to bring one or does not have one and its always good to have one to show the interviewer you came prepare
What do you do at the end of the interview?
Thank them for their time, shake hands (if you did at the beginning) and ask when you can expect to hear back from them about their decision.
DO NOT RESEARCH ABOUT THE COMPANY.
DO YOUR RESEARCH ABOUT THE COMPANY BECAUSE WHEN THE INTERVIEWER ASK YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM YOU'LL BE READY AND ALSO YOU WOULD KNOW IF THE COMPANY IS A REAL COMPANY TO WORK FOR
It's always good to talk good report about your past experiences when asked by the interviewer?
True. The interviewer/boss doesn't have to worry about the applicant causing any problems if hired for the job.
Why is it beneficial to do mock interviews before going to an actual interview?
Gives an opportunity to practice, receive feedback and improve their skills. Also helps you develop interview strategies, enhance your communication skills, answer challenging questions, and ease the nerves that many experiences before an actual job interview.
After the interviewer finished asking you questions. What should your response be next?
Asking interview questions. Reasons why
DO NOT be prepared to answer questions about yourself and your qualifications during the interview process.
DO be prepared to answer questions about yourself and your qualifications during the interview process because it shows your confidence, and came prepare.