Unit 3: Job Interview Process

family & friends in-school services newspaper classified ads/printed ads private employment agencies direct employer contact internet

Name seven sources for finding job leads

within three days of a job interview, send the potential employer a thank you card or follow-up letter

how do you follow-up after an interview?

do's: arrive on time, shake hands firmly, listen carefully, be prepared and ready, be sincere and truthful don'ts: over-answer questions, refreshments during the interview, fidget with clothes, hair or jewelry, place handbag or briefcase on desk, do not answer with a simple "yes" or "no"

identify 5 interview do's and 5 interview don'ts

well groomed and dressed appropriately

list a couple of things you should consider about your appearance

what are the hours like? what's the training like? what's the work environment? will I have to travel? will you let me know if I do not get the job?

match 10 questions you could be asked during a job interview and 5 questions to ask the interviewer during a job interview

practice, research the company, organize the night before, look your professional best, arrive poised and confident

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

smells, communication, lack of focus, averting your eyes, slang and street speech, and deception

what are some pet peeves you should be aware of?

job lead: source, date, position, contact person, company name, address, phone no., and URL action taken: date contacted, who spoke with, appt. info, directions, etc.

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

portfolio with resume, references, and transcripts

what information should you bring to an interview?

do not inquire about salary, politics, religion

what information should you not discuss during a job interview?

formal meeting between a job applicant and the employer

what is a job interview?

requires little or no experience

what is an entry level position?

card on which to record info and note about a job lead

what is the purpose of a job lead card?

consider compensation package, which includes pay additional benefits: paid vacations, sick days, vacation days, personal days, how often paid, how much insurance, retirement technology, etc.

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

at least 15 minutes prior

what time should you arrive at an interview?