Review: Interviewing

Interviewing can be stressful. Choose TWO reasons this is true:

• fear of public speaking

• fear of rejection

• fear of job loss

• fear of looking needy

True or False: You can control your entire interview.

• True: you can control your preparation

• False: you can only control your preparation

• True: you can control every portion

• False: you can not control your preparation

Which of the following are important physical appearance features to remember when preparing for your interview? Choose ALL correct answers.

• Hygiene and grooming

• Dress (what to wear)

• Hair color

• Body Language

What is a good rule of thumb to follow when picking out your interview outfit?

*This will be a short answer question on your test.

• Always wear a suit.

• Dress a “step up” from job dress code.

• Wear what is required by the job dress code.

Name TWO tips to help you show positive body language.

*This will be a short answer question on your test.

• loose, relaxed handshake

• control your body movement

• appear intensely interested

• smile

Which of the following should you NOT bring to your interview?

• At least one form of identification

• Your resume and cover letter

• A family friend or family member

• A written list of questions

What is the most important benefit of bringing a portfolio or work sample to your interview?

• It shows you are unprepared.

• It shows you are prepared.

• It provides a testimonial.

• It provides an example of your work.

Someone else's written statement about your skills and qualifications is known as a(n):

• resume

• testimonial

• Yelp review

• identification

Why should you bring a pen and notepad to your interview?

*This will be a short answer question.

• to look prepared

• to write down questions as they come up

• to write down the interviewer's name

• to look unprepared

Name two items that you should NOT bring to your interview.

*This will be a short answer question.

• gum or food

• pen and notepad

• cell phone

• portfolio