About when should you thank the company after interviewing you?

Within an hour of your interview

You thanked them at the interview...

What's a good answer: "What are your strengths?"

I would say my best strengths would be my positive attitude and my organizational skills....

Well, what strengths are you looking for?

Three Words: Hard-working. Alpha-Male. Jackhammer. Merciless.

I would say my best strengths would be my attention span.

What's a good answer: "Can you tell me a time when you endured a conflict and how you reacted?"

A classmate and I disagreed on a project, so we rationally discussed on our own time to compromise.

No; I typically don't ever have any problems or issues with people.

I could not figure out how to solve a math problem, so I simply gave up.

A classmate and I disagreed on a project, so I let her just do whatever she wanted.

What's a good answer: "What are your hobbies?"

A few of my hobbies include painting and sketching. I enjoy creating and improving my skills.

I have a lot! Fishing, hiking, cooking, basketball, drawing, singing, tanning, quilting...

I don't really have any hobbies.

I like playing on my phone and laying in my bed.

What's a good answer: "Tell me about yourself" ?

Well, I am a student. My favorite subject in History. I am active in many clubs, and actually won an award for community service last year.

I am 5'9" and 140 pounds with straight teeth. I have 2 cats and 3 dogs and love Netflix and cheese sticks.

Well, what do you want to know?

I am a student. My grades aren't great, and I don't do much in school, but I am the oldest in my family, and I want to get out of Merced.

(Choose the BEST kind of response) "What would you change about your last job?"

It was a great company, but the schedule did not work with my school schedule.

Choose the BEST kind of response for the question: "What do you do in your spare time?"

"Collect comic books, play basketball, and spend time with friends and family."

When asked about your previous employer...

never say anything negative about them.

(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) BEFORE the interview:

Know when, where, and who you are interviewing with.

Know the interviewer's job title.

Pick an outfit that is appropriate.

Why should you ask questions during the interview?

It shows you are really interested in the job.

(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Things you SHOULD DO in the interview

do not sit down until invited to do so

(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY). Things you SHOULD NOT do in an interview:

say bad things about your previous employer

Before interviewing with the company, you should...

Google the CEO to see who is running the company.

See if the company will hire smart people.

Get a good dinner the night before the interview.

Before the interview it is wise to...

Prepare a 30-second personal pitch.

Simplify your interview by knowing the answers to the questions.

Learn to laugh and make the interview fun.

Before the interview you should...

Get permission from your references to use their names, & have a reference list ready.

Make sure you remember to practice not being nervous.

Practice interview questions with a telephone pole.

Repeat positive affirmations in the mirror.

Before an interview you should...

Prepare your interview answers. Do a Mock-Interview.

Purchase perfume that you think will give you good luck in the interview.

Video tape yourself and your friends practicing interview questions.

Call someone that will coach you and hold your hand.

Before the interview you should...

List the qualities you possess that fit the job requirements—have examples of each. Some people call these qualities "Power Statements."

Write strong words that describe how nice you are.

Press your socks and make sure they smell like a flower garden.

Learn to sum up your skills so that when asked you can shine.

Your cellphone rings during an interview, what do you do?

Apologize for the inconvenience & silence the phone

Excuse yourself from the room and Take the call outside

Nothing, ignore the call & continue the interview

The interview is over & you "feel" like you've gotten the job. The next thing you should do is...

Write the interviewing committee a thank you within the next 24 hours

Call the interviewer/HR Department & ask them about your salary/pay

Buy an outfit for your new job.

Do NOT do the following during an interview:

Don't say anything negative about former employers, co-workers, etc...

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to prepare for a job interview?

making sure you have a good explanation for being late

research the job position qualifications

drive to the company the day before to know where you will be going

What should you NOT wear to a job interview?

Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job

What is a good answer to this question: "How would you feel about working for someone younger than you?"

I can work well with people of any age.

Sorry, I prefer to work with older people.

I don't see how this question is relevant.

I'm not sure how I would feel about that.

Your job interview is scheduled for 10am. What time should you arrive?

15 minutes before the interview begins

2 minutes before the interview begins

45 minutes before the interview begins

30 minutes before the interview begins

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Your interview is scheduled at 1:45 PM. What time should you arrive?

1:50 PM

1:45 PM

1:30 PM

1:00 PM

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CCSS.2.MD.C.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

You are welcomed into the office for an interview. What should you not do?

Plop down in a chair, & pull your phone out

Wait quietly until they are seated first

Shake hands with the interviewees then take a seat

Say thank you, and then ask if you can take a seat

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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5 mins • 1 pt

What should you do before you interview with a company?

Add the interviewers to all your social media

Do some background research on the job

Ask them if they serve food during the interview

Tell them you have another interview 15 minutes after theirs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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5 mins • 1 pt

Why should you bring extra copies of your resume and cover letter?

You should not bring extra copies

Because you want to show off to the interviewers

In case you never sent it to them in the first place

In case there are more people interviewing you, you can offer it to them

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5 mins • 1 pt

If you had issues with a previous boss or co-worker, and they ask you why you didn't get along, what would be an appropriate answer?

"They wanted me to do too much."

"Our leadership styles just did not match up."

"I disagreed with what they wanted most of the time."

"They didn't know what they were doing, so I tried to correct them."

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

If they ask you "Do you have any questions for us?" what would be a good question to ask?

"If hired, how many days would I be allowed to call in sick?"

"If hired, what would expect of me in the first few months?"

"How much do you pay?"

Just say no questions.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

"Do you have any questions for us?" How do you respond?

No, thank you!

Yes, who else are you interviewing?

Yes, can you talk about the culture of the company?

Yes, would I have to deal with the public?

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