Job Interview Skills Review

_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.

• Interview
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

Tip 1:  Before your interview ______ the company (a.k.a. Do your homework).

• Prepare
• Research
• Call
• Visit

Tip 2: Prepare for __________.

• Rain
• Clothing you should wear
• Questions you might be asked
• Natural disasters

Which of these are extremely important during a job interview?

• eye contact
• first impression
• your dress
• all of these

Three keys to a handshake are to smile, firmness, and eye contact.

• False
• True

 Should you answer interview questions in complete sentences or give a one word answer?

• complete sentences
• one word answers
• both
• neither

When are job applications used by employers?

• For many part-time, entry-level, and blue collar jobs, employers use applications to screen potential employees
• Employers use the information from the applications to determine who they are going to call for a job interview.
• Job applications are simply the paperwork the Human Resources department requires of all job applicants
• All of the above 

Complete the application as neatly as possible is one of the suggestions given when trying to get a job.

• True
• False

Do not put specific salary requirements because it is way too early in the job-seeking process to allow yourself to be identified by a specific salary request.

• True
• False

When completing a job application, you should....

• Proofread your application before submitting it.
• Keep your application consistent with your resume.
• Get it done as fast as you can, because the first 10 applications turned in usually get interviews.
• Option 1 and 2 only