The
Interview:
A job interview is a meeting between you and the person representing the company you want to work for. Interviews are not that scary once you know what to expect. Check out the information below to learn all about job interviews.
Get Prepared
Learn
something about the company and the position available to show the employer you
are interested in them. Think of
some questions that you may want to ask the interviewer. Be on time!
– Arrive about 15 minutes before the interview, and then RELAX.
Click
here for some sample questions you may be asked during your interview.
Think about how you would respond.
Dress Your Best!
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Wear clothes that are neat, clean, and ironed. |
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Keep jewelry to a minimum. |
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Nails
should be clean and neatly trimmed or filed. |
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Hair should be clean and styled neatly. |
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Remember,
you are trying to convince the interviewer that you are right for the
job. This is not the time to wear that frightfully
outrageous outfit you just bought! |
During the Interview
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Greet
the interviewer with a SMILE, a handshake, and look him in the eye. |
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Focus
on the interviewer and avoid being distracted. |
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Speak
clearly and answer questions completely. |
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Listen
closely to the questions, and THINK before answering. |
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Always
answer questions in a positive manner.
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NEVER
speak badly about another person, such as a boss or teacher. |
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Sit
up straight in the chair and keep your feet on the floor – no fidgeting. |
After the Interview
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When
the interview is over, shake the employer’s hand and SMILE! |
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Ask
when the decision will be made. |
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As
soon as you get home, write and mail a brief Thank You letter to the
interviewer. |
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If
the employer does not contact you by the date a decision was to be made,
contact the interviewer. |
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If
you don’t get this job, don’t
worry! Most people have
to apply and interview at several companies before they find the right
job. Keep looking and you
will be successful! |
1.
Tell me about yourself.
2.
Why do you want to work for me?
3.
What do you expect to be doing ten years from today?
4.
How many close friends do you have?
5.
Did you like school?
6.
Which course did you like best? Why?
7.
Which course did you like least? Why?
8.
Why do you want to be a ...?
9.
Are you willing to work
overtime?
10.
What duties do you think this job has?
11.
What problems do you think you'll have in this job?
12.
Tell me about your last job.
13.
Tell me about your boss.
14.
Ever have an argument with your boss (teacher)? How did you handle it?
15.
Why did you leave your last job?
16.
Can I call your boss and ask some questions?
17.
What kind of salary do you expect?
18.
Can you give me the names of three references?
19.
What do you think you would like best about this job?
20.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
