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How should you respond when potential employers ask “Tell us about yourself?”
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You should
Keep response relevant to education and career development
Give reasons leading to your career choice
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You should mention
Accomplishments related to the position
How your qualifications fit the position
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5. How can you prepare for questions regarding salary?
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How can you prepare for questions regarding salary?
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6. Obtain salary-range information for similar jobs.
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Obtain salary-range information for similar jobs.
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7. How could you answer an illegal question asked during an interview?
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How could you answer an illegal question asked during an interview?
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8. Only you can decide if you should answer the question.
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Only you can decide if you should answer the question.
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9. Why would an interviewer ask illegal questions?
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Why would an interviewer ask illegal questions?
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10. These questions may be asked because interviewer
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These questions may be asked because interviewer
Does not realize question is inappropriate
Wants to get your reaction
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11. What documents should be placed in your portfolio?
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What documents should be placed in your portfolio?
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12. Your portfolio should contain
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Your portfolio should contain
Copies of resume
Reference list
Letters from references
Application form
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How can you project a positive, professional image during an interview?
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You should
Wear appropriate dress
Be appropriately groomed
Research the company
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You should carry
Portfolio
Questions for interviewer
Pen and small notebook
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16. What is an appropriate way to accept an interview invitation?
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What is an appropriate way to accept an interview invitation?
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17. Acceptance of an interview should
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Acceptance of an interview should
Express appreciation
Indicate availability
Convey positive and optimistic attitude
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18. What is the best way to follow-up an interview?
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What is the best way to follow-up an interview?
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19. Your follow-up can be by thank-you letter or by telephone.
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Your follow-up can be by thank-you letter or by telephone.
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