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Job Interview

Instructions:

Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The best choices for women is a...
Assess whether the job is right for you
Are always safe
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions

2. To convince..
Business like in appearance
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket
The Employer that you are the right person for the job
Build on that first impression

3. Clothing should be...
Are always safe
Business like in appearance
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities

4. Look alert and try...
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities
Not to fidget
Early for the appointment

5. The Interviewer wants..
To find out more about the company
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job
Your skills - abilities - talents
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes

6. You will want..
That would be distracting or disturbing
You're going for the interview
Early for the appointment
To find out more about the company

7. Find out...
Build on that first impression
You're going for the interview
About the company or organization
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job

8. Know where...

9. Leave your _____ off or silenet or at home
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved
Cellphone
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities

10. Generally - men should wear...
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Within the company
Your skills - abilities - talents

11. Your appearance...
The Employer that you are the right person for the job
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved
Early in an interview or during the first interview
To find out more about the company

12. Some set the salary & benefits scale while...
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
Business like in appearance
Assess whether the job is right for you
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities

13. Dark colors...
Are always safe
The Employer that you are the right person for the job
Build on that first impression
An interviewee's correspondence

14. Do not do anything...
That would be distracting or disturbing
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
Are always safe

15. Be (five to ten minutes) _______ to help you avoid rushing
Early for the appointment
Warm smile and firm handshake
Personal Info. (name - mailing address- phone) - Job interest (the job you are applying for)- Education - Work experience (latest job first) - Good references (name - contact and phone - people who know you got the relevant skills)
Not to fidget

16. Practice for your interview...
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
An interviewee's correspondence
Warm smile and firm handshake
Business like in appearance

17. Take a paper and pen for...
Build on that first impression
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Taking notes or filling out forms
Cellphone

18. Find out about a company's...
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
The Employer that you are the right person for the job
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities
Are always safe

19. A good resume has...
Personal Info. (name - mailing address- phone) - Job interest (the job you are applying for)- Education - Work experience (latest job first) - Good references (name - contact and phone - people who know you got the relevant skills)
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Early in an interview or during the first interview
You're going for the interview

20. Explain...
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Your qualifications
Early for the appointment
That would be distracting or disturbing

21. Review...
An interviewee's correspondence
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Your skills - abilities - talents
Some will allow you to negotiate salary

22. Avoid asking about salary benefits....
Early in an interview or during the first interview
An interviewee's correspondence
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes

23. Avoid extreme things like...
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
You're going for the interview
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions

24. The interviewer wants to find out how well will you work...
The Employer that you are the right person for the job
That would be distracting or disturbing
Within the company
Cellphone

25. Meet your interviewer with a...
About the company or organization
Early for the appointment
Your qualifications
Warm smile and firm handshake

26. The interview allows you to...
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes
Assess whether the job is right for you
That would be distracting or disturbing

27. The interview allows you to...
Build on that first impression
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Cellphone
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities

28. Are not appropriate for interviews
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes
Personal Info. (name - mailing address- phone) - Job interest (the job you are applying for)- Education - Work experience (latest job first) - Good references (name - contact and phone - people who know you got the relevant skills)
Warm smile and firm handshake

29. An employer first impressions is through...