1. Introduction to Business & Marketing

2.  A face–to-face conversation you have with an employer of a business  It is important to:  look great  dress appropriately  have a neat and tidy appearance  80% of a first impression is based on looks

3.  How many chances do you get to make a first impression?  ONE!

4.  Looking the part is key!  Dress for the job:  Look professional  Research dress attire at the company  Dress for the job you want  Better to be overdress than be underdressed!

5.  Answering interview questions can be a nerve-racking situation  It helps to prepare some answers before you go on the interview  At the end of the interview, the employer will ask you if you have any questions  Come prepared with questions ask the employer

6. 1. Tell me something about yourself. 2. Why do you want to work for this company? 3. What is your greatest strength? Weakness? 4. How do you spend your spare time? 5. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years? 6. Describe one or two achievements, which have given you the most satisfaction? 7. Tell me about your education, training? 8. With all the qualified candidates we have, why should we hire you for this job? 9. Did you join any school activities? Why? 10. How is your previous experience applicable to the work we do here?

7. 1. If hired, would I be filling a newly created job, or replacing someone? 2. Are sales up or down over last year? 3. How would you describe a typical workday/the things I’d be doing? 4. What duties are most important for this job? Least important? 5. How would I be trained or introduced to the job? 6. Describe the work environment? 7. What are the department’s goals for the year? 8. Who are the other people I’d be working with and what do they do? 9. Can someone in this job be promoted? If so, to what position? 10. If hired, would I report directly you or to someone else?

8. 1. Are you married? 2. Do you own a home? 3. With whom do you live? 4. Do you plan to marry soon? 5. Do you have any children? 6. What is your parents’ occupation? 7. What does your spouse do for a living? 8. Do you own a car? 9. What type of military discharge did you receive? 10. Have your wages ever been subject to garnishment?

9. 1. Tell me something about yourself. 2. Why do you want to work for this company? 3. What is your greatest strength? Weakness? 4. How do you spend your spare time? 5. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years? 6. Describe one or two achievements, which have given you the most satisfaction? 7. Tell me about your education, training? 8. With all the qualified candidates we have, why should we hire you for this job? 9. Did you join any school activities? Why? 10. How is your previous experience applicable to the work we do here? 1. If hired, would I be filling a newly created job, or replacing someone? 2. Are sales up or down over last year? 3. How would you describe a typical workday/the things I’d be doing? 4. What duties are most important for this job? Least important? 5. How would I be trained or introduced to the job? 6. Describe the work environment? 7. What are the department’s goals for the year? 8. Who are the other people I’d be working with and what do they do? 9. Can someone in this job be promoted? If so, to what position? 10. If hired, would I report directly you or to someone else? Questions You Might Be Asked Questions You Might Ask Employer

10.  Take the time now to:  Study your responses to the questions  Exchange papers with your neighbor  Time to participate in a mock interview with each other  Have fun!