WorksheetsInterviewing
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Before attending any interview you should
Make sure you have an appropriate interview outfit ironed and ready to impress.
Print out multiple copies of my resume and references to bring to interview.
Research the company with whom I am interviewing and make sure I know as much as possible about the company and position for which I am interviewing.
Create questions I can ask during the interview about the company and/or the position
All of the above
If participating in a webcam interview what should you NOT do?
Test the software before the interview
Wear whatever you want since the Interviewer won't really see what you are wearing.
Make sure you have appropriate lighting.
Pay attention to what can be seen behind you and make sure televisions are off, phones are muted, and other people do not interfere.
During any interview you should
Not think about your posture.
Avoid nervous movements with your hands such as clicking pens and tapping fingers.
Stare the interviewers down and don't break eye contact
Sit down in the first seat I see
If asked about a previous employer or teacher with whom you have had a negative relationship you should
Be honest and talk about the previous employer or teacher. Let them know what I did not like about them.
Focus on the positive of any situation you are asked about.
Topics you should not discuss in an interview
Your qualifications for the job or position.
Politics and/or religion
Your past experiences
During an interview when they ask you "do you have any questions/" You should
say "no, you gave me all of the information I need."
say "yes" and follow up with a question or questions specific to the company or position for which you are interviewing.
Within 24 hours of attending an interview you should send a thank you email to those who interviewed you.
True
False
Sometime before the actual interview it is important to:
Drive to the interview location, go in and speak with the receptionist.
Call the employer with whom you are interviewing to ask questions.
Drive to the interview location so you are sure you know where it is located and how long it will take you to get there.
You should arrive (in the parking lot) to an interview location when?
At least an hour before the interview
At least 15-20 minutes before the interview
At least 30 minutes or more before an interview
5 minutes before an interview
You should walk into the actual place of business for an interview when?
Right on time! If my interview is at 8:00 a.m. I arrive at 8:00 a.m.
15 minutes before the interview
20 minutes before the interview
No more than 5-10 mins before interview time.
You should carry you resume/references, notepad and pen in what?
A professional looking portfolio or padfolio.
A school folder
A 3 ring binder
I can just carry the stuff in my hand.
When the interview is over you should
Exit the building as quickly as possible
Shake hands with the interviewers, thank them for their time and thank the receptionist on the way out.
Ask if you can walk around on your own and explore the company.
Within 48 hours of the interview you should
Send and hand written thank you card to each person with whom you interviewed.
Go visit the company and ask to speak to the people with whom you interviewed
Call the people with whom you interviewed and ask for a status update
During the interview you should use your notepad to
take notes, write down anything important the interviewers tell you, and write down any questions you think of through out the interview.
show the interviewers how nice your handwriting is.
create doodle art to ease your nerves
After speaking to the receptionist and while waiting in the reception area it is o.k to
talk on your phone
text your mom
look over your resume and the questions you have written on your notepad
Browse social media on your phone
During the interview which of the following is ok?
Your cell phone ringing, buzzing or making any noise at all
Chewing gum
Treating the interview as a conversation and asking questions along the way.
Bringing a drink in with you
