Interview Clothes
True or False: It is okay to have a few holes or rips in my interview clothes.
False
If you don't have proper interview clothing, let your CRS know in advance so they can help you find something suitable.
How early should you walk into your interview?
10-15 minutes
True or False: If your phone starts buzzing during the interview, you should say: "I'm sorry, can I grab this call really quick?"
FALSE
Why is your phone still on?!
Greeting your interviewer:
"Hey bruh, what's good?"
Bad question.
Use polite language, such as: "Good morning, how are you?"
What kind of job does Buzz Lightyear have?
Astronaut
What kind of shoes are interview-appropriate?
Closed-toed shoes
(Also acceptable: dress shoes, flat shoes, reasonable heels)
What should you research at least 1 day before your interview?
Research the company.
(Also acceptable: Correct answers to common interview questions)
When the interviewer is speaking to you, where should you look?
Acceptable answers: Look at the person; make eye contact; don't look around the room
"How many vacation days do I get if I work here?"
Bad question
You don't have the job yet; don't ask about days off!
Cinderella has to be a housemaid for which people?
Her evil stepmother and stepsisters.
(Bonus points if you remember the cat!)
If you don't know how formal to dress, should you wear business-casual or business-professional clothes?
Business professional
What should you do with your phone before you walk into the building?
Either leave your phone in the car or turn your phone off.
Name 1 thing you should do before leaving an interview.
Thank the interviewer; skill market yourself; ask when they will make a decision; shake their hand (or "air shake")
Good question.
Shows that you are interested in the company and that you did your research!
What does Mary Poppins do for a living?
She is a babysitter/nanny.
How much perfume should you wear at an interview?
None
What are some items that you should include in your portfolio?
Resume, cover letter, notebook/paper, pen/pencil, examples of related work.
How many times should you follow up after the interview?
3
"What does this company do?"
Bad question
You should have researched the company before your interview. In fact, you should know about the company before you even apply!
Where do the Seven Dwarves go when they work?
A mine.
What kinds of jewelry are appropriate to wear at an interview?
Simple jewelry; sentimental piece (e.g. wedding ring); professional wristwatch; or no jewelry at all.
How many copies of my resume should you bring to the interview?
After you leave the interview, how soon should you write a Thank You letter?
Within 48 hours (so, no later than 2 days after).
"When do you expect to make a decision?"
Good question
Shows you are interested and also lets you know how long to wait before following up.
In "Finding Nemo," Nemo ends up in the fish tank of what kind of office?
A dental office