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Job Seeking Skills. 201.02 Participate in a job interview. Arrange for an Interview. Name and Position of the interviewer Correct pronunciation Write down information Appointment Call for interview Plan what you want to say Speak clearly and distinctly
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Job Seeking Skills 201.02 Participate in a job interview
Arrange for an Interview • Name and Position of the interviewer • Correct pronunciation • Write down information • Appointment • Call for interview • Plan what you want to say • Speak clearly and distinctly • Explain reason for calling immediately • Short phone conversation • Don’t try to sell yourself
Timing is everything • Arrive a few minutes early • Know directions • Be sure of transportation
Conversation with a Purpose • Employer wants to find out about you • You want to find about the company • Let the interviewer lead the discussion
First Impressions Count • Look like you are a good employee • Avoid dress that calls attention • Not too tight, too short, too baggy • Skin, hair, nails clean and neat • Avoid excessive perfume/cologne • Tic Tacs are good • Introduce yourself right away • Firm handshake
Positive Attitude • Take advantage of questions to provide information • Take samples of your work • Mention further education • Ask about training opportunities • Show letters of recommendation • Qualifications and abilities • Arrange in your mind
Filling out a Job Application • Print neatly and clearly • Be accurate – never lie • Use a blue or black ink pen • Take one with you • Read and follow instructions • Watch spelling and grammar • Re read all information for accuracy
Filling out a Job Application • Do not leave blank spaces • Draw a line through a space or write NA • Have previous work experience written down • Have names and addresses of references • Have education information • Have drivers license and/or social security numbers
Do Not • Criticize past employers • Discuss hours, salary, benefits until close of interview • Try too hard to make and impression • Be yourself • Argue with the interviewer • Plead how much you NEED the job
In the End • Leave promptly • Thank the interviewer for their time • Write a “Thank you” letter immediately after interview