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The Job Interview

Caldwell - Speech. The Job Interview. Do’s. Take a practice drive to company Research company Dress for success – a business suit Arrive 10 minutes early. Bring extra resumes’ Give a firm hand shake Make eye contact Have high confidence Greet receptionist. Don’ts. Chew Gum

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The Job Interview

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  1. Caldwell - Speech The Job Interview

  2. Do’s • Take a practice drive to company • Research company • Dress for success – a business suit • Arrive 10 minutes early • Bring extra resumes’ • Give a firm hand shake • Make eye contact • Have high confidence • Greet receptionist

  3. Don’ts • Chew Gum • Show up late • Be soft spoken • Tell jokes • Say anything negative about past employers or employees • Never leave answer as “yes” or “no” • Talk about personal issues • Answer your cell phone • Inquiry about salary, vacations, bonuses, benefits until offered position • Don’t lie

  4. Give a negative that's really a positive: • "I am sometimes impatient, which drives me to work excessively." • "If I start on a project, I sometimes forget to go to lunch." How should you respond to a question about your weaknesses?

  5. Questions based on race • Questions based on color • Questions based on religion • Questions based on sex • Questions based on national origin Five illegal interview questions

  6. You are free to answer the question. But keep in mind that, you may jeopardize your chances of getting hired. Handling Improper Interview Questions

  7. You can refuse to answer the question. You may run the risk of appearing uncooperative or confrontational, and losing the job. Handling Improper Interview Questions

  8. You can examine the question for its intent and respond with an answer as it might apply to the job. Handling Improper Interview Questions

  9. List five Do’s and Don’ts (10 points) How would you respond to a weakness question? (2 points) List 5 illegal questions (5 points) What choices do you have to answer the illegal questions? (3 points) Worth 20 points Answer the following questions:

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