Unit 3: Job Interview Process CLS

What time should you arrive at an interview?

15 minutes early

What information should be recorded on the front and back of a job lead card?

Front: Job lead: source, data, position, contact person, company name, address, phone number, and URL Back: Action Taken: Date contacted, who spoke with, appt., info, directions, etc.

What other forms of compensation should be considered other than salary and wages?

Paid vacations sick days vacation days personal days how often paid how much insurance retirement technology, etc.

What are some pet peeves you should be aware of?

Smells Communication Lack of focus Averting your eyes Slang and street speak Deception

What information should you bring to an interview?

Social Security Card Government issued identification Resume or application References Transcripts

List a couple of things you should consider about your appearance.

Well groomed Dress appropriately Do not chew gum or smoke Employer will judge your qualifications, appearance, and behavior

5 questions to ask the interviewer during a job interview

What are the job duties? What hours will I be working? What's the work environment like? What is your training procedure? Will you be contacting me to tell me if I got the job?

Match 10 questions you could be asked during a job interview

Why do you want to work here? Are you organized? Where did you hear about us from? Are you trustworthy? Who is your role model and why? Describe yourself as a color. Why did you choose that color? What leadership experience have you had in the past? How do you feel about traveling? How does it influence people? Why are you unemployed? Describe yourself

What is a job interview?

a formal meeting between a job applicant and the employer

Identify 5 Interview Do's

arrive on time fill out application neatly shake hands firmly project energy and enthusiasm listen carefully

How do you follow-up after an interview?

conduct self evaluation send thank you card or follow-up letter follow-up with employer continue job searching

Identify 5 interview don'ts

don't answer with simple yes or no don't rely on application or resume to do the selling for you don't over-answer questions don't fidget with clothes, hair, jewelry, etc. avoid refreshments during interview

Seven sources for finding job leads

family and friends in-school services newspaper classified ads/printed ads job service/job fairs private employment agencies direct employer contact internet

What is an entry level position?

job w/ little to no work experience

What information should you not discuss during a job interview?

politics religion salary benefits

What are 5 things you should do prior to the interview?

practice re-read your resume give yourself plenty of time to get there arrive poised and confident research the company

What is the purpose of a job lead card?

to record information and notes about the job you are applying for