Interview

What should you know about a company before interviewing?

• their goals/values (mission statement)

• where they are located

• their culture

• all of the above

How early should you arrive for an interview?

• Less than 5 minutes

• 5-15 minutes

• an hour

• at your interview time

What should you bring to an interview?

• a pen

• extra copies of your resume

• money to bribe the interviewer

• prepared questions

• cell phone

It is important to "dress for success" for an interview. As a general rule...

• wear business professional clothing (blazers, dress pants)

• dress a step above the job you're interviewing for

• Dress casually in jeans and a t-shirt

• wear dirty or torn clothing

Who is likely the first person you will talk to when arriving for an interview?

• manager and/or supervisor

• secretary/ receptionist

• human resources representative

• director of payroll

If you don't understand an interview question ask for...

• it to be repeated slower

• clarification on what it is asking

• a few minutes to think of an answer

• a different question

________ refers to any awkward or distracting movements.

• fidgeting

• gesturing

• blocking

• pandering

You should ______ your thoughts before answering any questions.

• forget

• organize

• blurt out

• ignore

You should NEVER do what during an interview?

• Explain why you are the best person for the job

• Explain your personal experiences relating to the job

• Talk bad about previous employers/jobs

• Ask for a question to be further clarified

Be thorough with your answers and give ________.

• examples of your experiences

• excuses for not having a good answer

• reasons for leaving your last job

• ideas for how to improve the company