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Interviewing with Intelligence
Text: Ch 5 Lesson 2
Skills for Personal and Family Living
Do’s and Don’t’s to Remember!
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Be Prepared
• Learn about the companies products or services.
• Talk to people who work there.
• Know the common questions:
Why do you want to work for us?
What do you know about us?
Why are you the right person?
What kind of work are you seeking?
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Look Your Best
• Hair & nails should be neat and clean
• Keep makeup to a minimum
• Hide piercings and tattoos
• Appropriate clothing (dress for the job)
• Clothing should be clean
• Avoid tight, skimpy clothing
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Show Confidence
• Don’t bring friends or family members
• Arrive at least 5 minutes early
• Greet interviewer with a firm handshake
• Use good posture and look alert
• Never chew gum or smoke
• Discuss your work experiences, abilities, interests and career goals
• Tell them if you believe you can do the job
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Have a Positive Attitude
• Be enthusiastic• Answer with a yes or no but be ready for
questions requiring more complete answers• If the job is offered you may discuss benefits• The interviewer usually brings up pay rate• Ask the interviewer when a final decision will be
made• Thank the interviewer for considering you
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Send a Follow-Up Letter
• Thank the interviewer again
• It will remind interviewer of you interest
• Keep it brief
• Follow-up with a phone call if you haven’t heard anything by the promise date.
• Don’t be discouraged if you don’t receive a job offer right away
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1. When you visit a company to complete an application form, it is a good idea to be prepared for an interview.
True
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2. The interview is a good time for a prospective employee to learn about the employers company- the products it sells or the services it offers.
False
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3. Prospective employers want to know you really want the job.
True
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4. Most interviewers are chosen because they have the ability to work trick questions into conversations and put down weak candidates.
False
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5. During an interview, it is good to remember that the interview is important to both the employer and the prospective employee.
True
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6. Clean and neat are key words to recall when dressing for an interview.
True
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7. A nice business suit is the best choice of clothing for any job interview.
False
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8. It is a good idea to take a parent or friend when you go for an interview.
False
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9. A prospective employee should arrive about 30 minutes early for an interview.
False
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10. Chewing gum or smoking is a good way to hide nervousness during an interview.
False
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11. To say you believe you can do the job during an interview will likely be mistaken for bragging.
False
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12. Whenever possible, answer questions with complete sentences, not with just yes or no.
True
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13. If the job is offered and the prospective employee is interested, he or she may then ask about fringe benefits.
True
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14. Usually the interviewer brings up the topic of pay.
True
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15. If a prospective employee is not offered the job during the interview, he or she is not likely to get the job.
False
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16. A follow-up letter after an interview should point out any possible unfairness recognized during the interview.
False
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17. A person should never call a company after an interview.
False
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18. If an interviewer doesn’t contact a prospective employee as promised, the prospective employee should call the interviewer and accuse him or her of lying.
False