Chapter 7 Review

How would you prepare for an interview. Use these terms Interview Interview Body language Body language Role-playing Role-playing Stress Stress Problem solving Problem solving

Researching a company before an interview enables you to a) Ask intelligent questions b) Impress your friends c) dress for success

Preparing a 30-second “commercial” about yourself is a good way to a) Research a company b) Negotiate a salary c) Rehearse for an interview

Which of the following topics is illegal for an employer to ask about a) Your skills b) your goals c) Your citizenship

Interviewers look for applicants a) Wearing fashionable clothes b) Demonstrating a positive attitude c) With a sense of humor

In a follow-up letter you should a) Restate your continued interest b) Invent additional references c) Apologize for being nervous

In what ways can you stand out positively in an interview Dress properly Dress properly Express enthusiasm Express enthusiasm Be honest Be honest Specific in answering questions Specific in answering questions Remain calm when asked tough questions Remain calm when asked tough questions

Summarize the importance of positive body language at a job interview Maintain good eye contact Maintain good eye contact Shaking the interviewer’s hand firmly Shaking the interviewer’s hand firmly Sitting up straight Sitting up straight

Negative body language at a job interview Twitching nervously Twitching nervously Avoiding eye contact Avoiding eye contact Slouching Slouching Invading interviewer’s personal space Invading interviewer’s personal space

Compare rehearsing for an interview alone and rehearsing with a friend Rehearsing alone may help you feel less nervous, concentrate more fully and speak more naturally. Rehearsing alone may help you feel less nervous, concentrate more fully and speak more naturally. Rehearsing with a friend may help you see yourself as others see you, think on your feet, and adjust to constructive criticism Rehearsing with a friend may help you see yourself as others see you, think on your feet, and adjust to constructive criticism

What would you infer about a job applicant who asks questions about a job’s responsibilities and chances for advancement in the company? The applicant would appear to be ambitious, seriously interested in performing well, and planning to make a long-term commitment to the company. The applicant would appear to be ambitious, seriously interested in performing well, and planning to make a long-term commitment to the company.

Imagine you are an employer. List the 5 most important qualities of a great job applicant in order of priority. 1) Positive attitude 2) Sense of responsibility 3) Ability to deal with pressure 4) Flexibility 5) leadership skills

Compose a 30 second “commercial” to summarize your abilities.

An interviewer asks, “Do you plan to have children anytime soon?’ This is an illegal question. Turn the conversation back to skills. This is an illegal question. Turn the conversation back to skills.

How can you handle stress at an interview? Take deep breath Take deep breath Tell yourself you are doing fine Tell yourself you are doing fine Keep interview in perspective Keep interview in perspective

You have no experience in this field. Why should I hire you? Admit you are not experienced but that you do have skills that would make you right for the job and emphasize, for example, your leadership of other projects, which shows you are organized, a quick learner, or a good motivator. Admit you are not experienced but that you do have skills that would make you right for the job and emphasize, for example, your leadership of other projects, which shows you are organized, a quick learner, or a good motivator.