LCM High School Mrs. Peet
Dress appropriately Maintain eye contact Get a good night sleep Slow down your responses Understand the question Relax as much as possible Don’t answer yes or no Understand job you are applying for Practice-know what you have on your application.
Greeting Small talk Opening statement about job Opening questions-Why do you want this job? Discussion of education Discussion of past work experience Questions Closing remarks
Don’t lie Use terms all can understand If you don’t understand, get clarification Help establish rapport Arrive before the scheduled time Don’t chew gum Be courteous to assistant(s) Understand hiring criteria
1. Be Yourself 2. Know Yourself ◦ Strengths and weaknesses ◦ Abilities-accomplishments ◦ Goals
1. Promote Yourself ◦ You are the product ◦ Understand the job ◦ Connect strengths to job ◦ Keep answers related to work skills
DO Arrive on time Complete application neatly and completely Give a firm handshake Make eye contact and smile Stress achievements Show enthusiasm
DON’T Sit down (until invited) Show anxiety or boredom Look at your watch Assume a submissive role Make derogatory remarks
Describe jobs, if any, you have had in the past. Describe your ideal job. Tell me about the reputation you would like to have as an employee. What are your goals in life? Do you prefer to work independently or in a group? Why? What do you expect from this job? Why should I hire you?
Do you have any questions? One more chance Parting thoughts Thank the interviewers Shake hands You may ask: When will you make your decision? Will you be notifying everyone who does not get the job?
Get your questions out. If you didn’t finish them raise your hand. Get a clean sheet of paper for responses. Get a writing utensil. Go to assigned group. Sit quietly to wait for instructions. There will be a practice interview before you get started. Remember to respect others with your volume.