1. Job Applications and Interviews

2. Job Applications Write neatly Use black or blue pen
Ask for two applications if you make a mistake you can start over.
Fill out correct information. You do not want to lie on a job application.
Remember to sign and date your application

3. Interview
Someone from the company will ask you questions about yourself.
Interview helps employer decide if they should hire you.

4. Interviewing Make an appointment for the interview ASAP
Have an appropriate outfit ready for the interview
Try to learn about the company before you go in for the interview

5. Interviewing cont. Arrive 15-20 minutes early Firm/Strong handshake
Be ready for questions that you will be asked during the interview
Do not chew gum while in interview
Sit up straight/ don’t slouch
Keep eye contact but don’t stare

6. Questions Asked in an interview
Tell me about yourself.
Don’t give personal information
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Give a strength your weaknesses and a strength. End with a positive
Have you done this kind of work before?
Relate it to school or something in your life.

7. Questions cont. Why did you leave your last job?
Why should we hire you?
Give good reasons: responsible, on time, flexible, fast learner, know how to work in a team.
Do you work well with others?
Give examples from school like working in groups or being apart of a team or club
Why did you leave your last job?
Don’t say because my boss…. Make it positive like you wanted a new challenge.

8. Questions cont. Why did you apply to our company?
Better opportunities.. What else?
Why are you applying for this job?
New challenge, more experience
When can you start?
ASAP not in 2 weeks I want to play more video games

9. Questions cont. What are some of your special skills?
Being a team leader, computer skills or language
What are you looking for in a job?
New experience, flexible hours, good work environment

10. What are some other questions that you have been asked?
What other questions do you think you will be asked?

11. How would you answer the following questions?
If you were applying for assistant manager.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why should we hire you?
Why are you applying for this job?