Interview Skills

Promote means to:

• Speak highly of yourself

• Talk negatively about yourself

Which one does NOT belong?

How to be a "Salesperson"...

• Think about your experiences

• Make connections with the interviewer

• Speak in a low voice

• Know your qualities

Which one does NOT belong?

Interview Do's.....

• Smile

• Greet with a firm handshake

• Sit up straight

• Look down the whole time

True or False?

Enthusiasm means to show excitement and be friendly

• True

• False

Which one does NOT belong?

Interview Don'ts.....

• Use appropriate language

• Don't chew gum

• Don't slouch

• Don't have your phone out

True or False?

Always answer with just a "yes" or "no"

• True

• False

True or False?

Use examples and be honest

• True

• False

People don't get hired because.....

• they are friendly and enthusiastic

• they are late to the interview

• they are dressed the part

• they ask questions

Before the interview, you should ______.

• spray on a whole bottle of perfume/cologne

• look up directions the last second

• dress in jeans and a bright colored shirt

• learn about the company/position

What is the recommended time you should arrive for an interview?

• On time

• 5 minutes after the interview time so you don't look too keen

• 1 hour beforehand so they know you really want the job

• Half an hour beforehand

• 15 minutes before the agreed time