What is your key strengths, adjectives that describe you, what you offer, your past experience, why you are interested in the company the person represents.
100
What is appropriate to wear when applying in person?
What is business casual. Dress just as nicely as you would for the actual interview. Khakis or trousers, polo, button down shirt, skirt below the knees, no flip flops/sneakers, etc.
100
Make ______ contact.
What is eye!
100
What do you think it takes to be successful in this position?
Explain what it takes to be successful based on the job description and skill sets listed. Explain how you possess those and give examples.
100
How much does the average high school graduate make annually?
What is $35,000
200
True or false: a "generic" elevator speech is almost certain to fail.
What is True! Make your elevator speech specific to you!
200
True or false: It is okay to bring a friend or parent with you when applying in person in case you are nervous or need help filling out the application.
What is FALSE! Only bring yourself!
200
Before the real interview, _________ with family or friends.
What is PRACTICE! Remember the 5 Ps: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!
200
Why are you interested in working here?
Do not say just for the money or because you just need a job! What is it about the company that makes you want to work there and will look forward to going to work everyday. Helping people, providing customer service, making a difference, real work experience, supports my higher education goals, etc. are all appropriate answers.
200
How much does someone with some college, no degree make annually?
What is $40,000.
300
Know your audience, know yourself, outline your talk, and finalize your speech are the steps to create a perfect _________.
What is elevator speech!!!
300
Who should you ask for a job application from?
What is hiring manager!
300
Bring a _____ and _____ when applying in person and to an interview.
What is paper and pen!
300
How has school prepared you for working at our company?
Explain what you learned in your course work helps you in the real world. (critical thinking, analysis, people person, leadership, listening, writing, technical skills, etc.)
300
How much does someone with an associates degree make annually?
What is $42,000
400
How long should your elevator speech be?
What is 30 seconds or less
400
How should you follow up after applying in person?
Make a follow up call or email thanking them for the opportunity. If over a week when you were suppose to hear back with a decision, politely say you are checking on the status of your application.
400
Arrive ____ minutes early to an interview.
What is 15 minutes!
400
Why should we hire you?
Explain your strengths and skill sets you would offer and what the company is looking for.
400
How much does someone with a bachelor's degree make annually?
What is $55,000!
500
An open ended question that you may first be asked in an interview.
What is "Tell me about yourself?"
500
List 5 things you should know the answer to on a job application
What is schools and dates attended, names/addresses of previous employers, dates of employment, references, availability, address, social security number, etc.
500
Dress for ______
What is success!
500
Tell me about a major problem you recently handled?
Explain the situation, the task, the action you took, and the result.
500
How much does someone with a Masters degree and higher make annually?