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First impressions count!
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Limited to one page Use a simple font Proofread for misspelled words Ensure all contact information is correct Use white space
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YOUR CELL PHONE MESSAGE SYSTEM STARTS "YO BABY, TALK TO ME!" YOUR e-MAIL ADDRESS IS: sexybabe@hotmail.com
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Confirm the location/time of the Interview Research information to gain knowledge of the potential employer/company Prepare questions to ask the interviewer(s) Ensure your clothing (AND footwear) is clean, pressed and appropriate for the industry Groom hair/nails Take pen and paper for notes
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Brief Introduction Interviewer Company Candidate Questions Interview Questions Interviewer Wrap Up Candidate Questions
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An interview technique where past behaviors predict future performance
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S/T – Situation or Task A – Action R – Result(s)
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AND ACTION!
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Would you hire this interviewee? Why or why not?
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Don't make negative comments about previous employers/professors/others Don't falsify application materials or answers Don't give the impression you are only interested in an organization because of its geographic location Don't ask about salary/benefits until the subject is brought up by the interviewer Don't go to extremes with your posture
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Don't chew gum or smell like smoke Don't make the interviewer guess the type of work you are interested in Don't take cell phone calls Don't call the interviewer by their first name
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AND ACTION!
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You'll want to hire this interviewee!
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Dress Appropriately for the Industry Err on the side of being conservative Personal grooming/cleanliness should be impeccable Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the interview Offer a Firm Handshake Maintain Good Eye Contact At All Times Be Honest and Be Yourself Exhibit a Positive Attitude Behave like someone you would want to work with
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Give me an example of a problem you faced on the job, and tell me how you solved it? Tell me about a situation in which you had to deal with an upset customer/co-worker/peer. Describe a time when you were faced with problems at work/school that tested your coping skills. What did you do?
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Ask for Clarification if You Don't Understand a Question Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in your wording
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Ask any relevant remaining questions you may have Obtain timeline to expect response from interviewer Understand "next steps" in the process Thank the interviewer for their time and leave promptly
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Reflect on what you learned during the interview and make notes with any follow-up questions should you be offered the job. Send an electronic or written thank you note to the interviewer promptly
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