INTERVIEWING
Dos and
Don’ts
SOCIAL MEDIA
◼ How many of you have Facebook? Twitter? Snapchat? Instagram?
◼ Social networking can influence your career, not just your safety
◼ Are you posting vulgar images or using profanity?
◼ Are your friends posting those things on your wall,
or tagging you in them?
◼ Are you drinking or smoking, taking inappropriate pictures, or even complaining
about your teachers, parents or current boss?
◼ What are your privacy settings?
◼ If a potential boss wants to find information on you, they will. Maybe your
friend who already works there shows him your page, thinking they’re helping
you…
◼ There are endless examples. Just think about it.
INTERVIEWING
◼What to Wear
▪ Casual vs Business Casual vs Business Professional
▪ Ladies?
▪ Gentlemen?
▪ Exceptions?
WHAT NOT TO WEAR
Don't wear ill-fitting or
provocative clothing.
Don't wear too
much jewelry.
Don't wear too much perfume or cologne.
Don't wear crazy colors.
Don't stink!
INTERVIEWING
◼ What to Bring with you
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Anything they requested
An additional copy/copies of your resume and cover letter
Questions you have for your potential future employer
Paper to jot down things you want to remember
◼ How to Act
▪ Be professional
▪ NO: cell phones, chewing gum, or profanity.
▪ Use formal rather than informal register when speaking
▪ Be yourself
▪ Yes, you want to make a good impression. Yes, you will be nervous.
HOWEVER, you also want them to know who you are.
INTERVIEWING
QUESTIONS YOU CAN EXPECT
◼Tell us about yourself.
▪ Be ready to give about a 2-3 minute speech about yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20LfN8ENbhM
◼Tell me about a time that you failed and what you learned from it.
◼How do you handle criticism?
◼What do you know about our company/institution/school?
◼What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
◼What motivates you?
◼What can you contribute to this team?
◼Where do you hope to be in 5 years?
INTERVIEWING
QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK
◼https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Nm7HF8dro
◼Why is this position available?
◼What would my job responsibilities be?
◼What is the top priority for this job position of the next few months?
◼What are some challenges that will face the person accepting this
position?
◼What skills are you looking for in an ideal candidate?
◼What does a typical day look like?
◼Are there opportunities for advancement or professional
development?
◼What is your favorite part about working here?
INTERVIEW FOLLOW UP
Follow Up After an Interview
Always follow up after an interview by sending a note or an e-mail to
thank the interviewer for his or her time. Below are some tips of how to
do this.
Follow Up Tips
•The message should be short.
•It should be addressed to the person who interviewed you at his or her
work address.
•It should thank the interviewer for the time spent with you and for the
opportunity to learn more about the job that is available.
•If appropriate, you might say "I particularly enjoyed..." and refer to some
part of the interview.
•The message could end with "I look forward to hearing from you in the
near future."
•Sign it "Sincerely," with your name.
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR TIME!
Want to discuss
further? Come see me!
Micah
Willeford
Jennifer
Greenwood
Career Specialists
SHS Counseling Office
MHS Freshman Office
WHS C3