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Pre-employment Situations

Pre-employment Situations. Gary Brackett. Situation – Johnny GPS is going for a job interview in an unfamiliar location tomorrow. Should he…. Look at a map to find the location Leave extra early “just in case” Locate the interview site today All of the above. Answer - 4.

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Pre-employment Situations

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  1. Pre-employment Situations Gary Brackett

  2. Situation – Johnny GPS is going for a job interview in an unfamiliar location tomorrow. Should he… • Look at a map to find the location • Leave extra early “just in case” • Locate the interview site today • All of the above

  3. Answer - 4 • Johnny should make every effort to be prepared – nothing should be left to chance • He should even make sure to locate adequate parking for the next day

  4. Situation – Mary Showalot has an interview scheduled for later in the day, she realized her “interview clothes” are at the cleaners and won’t be ready. Should she… • Borrow a t-shirt from a friend • Attempt to reschedule the interview • Go anyway in her tank top & hip hugger pants

  5. Answer - 2 • While it may not be a good idea to reschedule an interview unless absolutely necessary, one needs to make a good first impression • Showing up in inappropriate clothing will not result in a job

  6. Situation – Bill Badnews has an interview scheduled in an hour, he just received some bad news and must go home immediately. Should he … • Contact someone responsible to cancel/reschedule the interview (with apologies) • Forget about the interview • Forget today and call the next day with apologies • Go to the interview anyway

  7. Answer - 1 • One should never miss an appointment, and think that a future explanation will excuse the absence • The person waiting may have a very busy schedule • Apologizing after the fact is not a valid excuse • Use common courtesy

  8. Any Questions Regarding.. • Getting there • Appropriate dress • Interview Etiquette

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