What is the average time an employer will look at a resume?
30 seconds
What should you do with your phone during an interview?
The phone should be on silent or off.
True or False: Playaaaz$@yahoo.com is a email which should be included on a resume.
FALSE. You need to have a professional email for your career
Tell me a little bit about yourself.
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What kinds of characteristics should a good leader have?
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What are some for sure reasons why your application or resume would be thrown out of consideration?
Spelling mistakes, sloppy handwriting, missing information.
True or False: Some companies will google your name and stalk social media before they decide if they want to hire you.
TRUE. Employers are possibly looking to job candidates' social media profiles to determine whether they are a good fit for positions.
Name three ways to search for a job.
newspaper, job fairs, social medias, networking, agencies
True or False? You should always wear a suit and tie to an interview.
False. It depends. One should research the company to see what attire is appropriate: Casual, business, or business formal.
True or False: You should never ask an employer questions in an interview.
FALSE. Have some questions prepared to ask at the end or when appropriate.
Tell me about a time you were challenged to think differently. How did you respond?
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How do you deal with pressure?
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What do you do when you have to work with people you don’t necessarily get along with?
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Why should I hire you?
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What would be a good question to ask an employer at the end of the interview?
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How early should you arrive to the interview appointment?
10-15 minutes
True or False: Typing and computer skills are a soft skill
FALSE. They are hard skills needed for a specific job, e.g. secretaries, office workers...
What is the coolest thing you have learned on your own that has helped you to grow?
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What do you consider to be one of your weaknesses and what are you doing to work on it?
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What is the most common and important interview question to be posed first?
Can you describe yourself? / Tell me about yourself
Should you elaborate on your application or resume?
False, always be truthful.
What are job references?
References are the names and contact details of people who know you (your previous employers/bosses, coworkers)
Name one thing you have to bring to an interview
Resume / CV
Give me an example of a time when a peer was struggling and you stepped in and helped. What was the situation and what actions did you take?
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Give me an example of a time you were in an uncomfortable situation and how you handled it.
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How would your friends describe you?
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