Interview Tips
Sample interview questions:
1. Why are you looking or a job?
2.Why are you interested in working for our company?
3.How has school prepared you for working at our company?
4. Why should we hire you?
5. What do you think it takes to be successful in this position?
6.How would you describe your ability to work as a team member?
7. What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?
8.What are your salary exceptions?
9. Tell me about a major problem you recently handled well.
10. Have you ever had a difficulty with a supervisor teacher?
11. Describe a time you worked with a team to overcome a difficult situation.
12.What are your biggest weakness?
13. What was the most rewarding experience you've had with an animal?
14.Have you ever watched an animal die or be euthanize? How did you feel about it?
15. How would you treat a scared animal?
Resume Brainstorming
-Your objective (Be specific)
-Why do you want the job? (Be specific)
-Skills that you have (Be specific)
-Experience you have
-Extracurricular activities you have been involved in
-Have you won any awards? For? When?
Make sure that while you write your resume that you are very specific and use strong verbs.
Mistakes to avoid:
1.Saying "Dear sir(s)" instead say "Dear hiring manger"
2. Don't say "To whom it may concern"
3.Not signing (It gives a personal touch)
4.Spelling or grammatical errors
5. Handwriting the resume
6.Using "I" too much
7.Forgetting to include personal information
8. Don't use different types of fonts
9. Not selling yourself
10. Ending with "Than you for your consideration" (It's used too often)
11.Writing in caps
12. Abbreviating (Write out the word!)
13. Forgetting the date
What not to wear to an interview
1.Don't carry a backpack or fanny pack instead bring a briefcase or portfolio.
2. No sunglasses on top of your head or headphones. No "Transit gear".
3.Too short of a skirt (Must cover your thighs when seated)
4. The wrong tie. Keep it simple such as a silk red or burgundy tie.
5. Bright colors on clothing stay with darker colors.
6. No heavy makeup on females or males.
7. No piercings on men. No jewelry on men expect for a wedding ring, class ring, or watch.
8.No more than one set of earrings on a women.
9.No facial piercings and/or visible tattoos.
10. Have your clothes fit you correctly (Get them tailored)
11.No long fingernails or brightly colored nails.
12. Avoid any unnatural hair colors or styles.
13.No short-sleeved shirts with a tie
14.Fishnets,patterned hosiery or bare legs are unacceptable (Wear a neutral colored hosiery that compliments your outfit.)
15.Men should wear socks that match their shoes and that are long enough to not leave a gap of flesh when they sit.
16.Stained clothing should not be worn.
17. No sneakers, open toed shoes or sandals
18. Strong aftershaves, perfumes, or colognes are a big no!
19. Belts and shoes must match
20. Remove tags and or extra buttons on clothes.
Sample interview questions:
1. Why are you looking or a job?
2.Why are you interested in working for our company?
3.How has school prepared you for working at our company?
4. Why should we hire you?
5. What do you think it takes to be successful in this position?
6.How would you describe your ability to work as a team member?
7. What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?
8.What are your salary exceptions?
9. Tell me about a major problem you recently handled well.
10. Have you ever had a difficulty with a supervisor teacher?
11. Describe a time you worked with a team to overcome a difficult situation.
12.What are your biggest weakness?
13. What was the most rewarding experience you've had with an animal?
14.Have you ever watched an animal die or be euthanize? How did you feel about it?
15. How would you treat a scared animal?
Resume Brainstorming
-Your objective (Be specific)
-Why do you want the job? (Be specific)
-Skills that you have (Be specific)
-Experience you have
-Extracurricular activities you have been involved in
-Have you won any awards? For? When?
Make sure that while you write your resume that you are very specific and use strong verbs.
Mistakes to avoid:
1.Saying "Dear sir(s)" instead say "Dear hiring manger"
2. Don't say "To whom it may concern"
3.Not signing (It gives a personal touch)
4.Spelling or grammatical errors
5. Handwriting the resume
6.Using "I" too much
7.Forgetting to include personal information
8. Don't use different types of fonts
9. Not selling yourself
10. Ending with "Than you for your consideration" (It's used too often)
11.Writing in caps
12. Abbreviating (Write out the word!)
13. Forgetting the date
What not to wear to an interview
1.Don't carry a backpack or fanny pack instead bring a briefcase or portfolio.
2. No sunglasses on top of your head or headphones. No "Transit gear".
3.Too short of a skirt (Must cover your thighs when seated)
4. The wrong tie. Keep it simple such as a silk red or burgundy tie.
5. Bright colors on clothing stay with darker colors.
6. No heavy makeup on females or males.
7. No piercings on men. No jewelry on men expect for a wedding ring, class ring, or watch.
8.No more than one set of earrings on a women.
9.No facial piercings and/or visible tattoos.
10. Have your clothes fit you correctly (Get them tailored)
11.No long fingernails or brightly colored nails.
12. Avoid any unnatural hair colors or styles.
13.No short-sleeved shirts with a tie
14.Fishnets,patterned hosiery or bare legs are unacceptable (Wear a neutral colored hosiery that compliments your outfit.)
15.Men should wear socks that match their shoes and that are long enough to not leave a gap of flesh when they sit.
16.Stained clothing should not be worn.
17. No sneakers, open toed shoes or sandals
18. Strong aftershaves, perfumes, or colognes are a big no!
19. Belts and shoes must match
20. Remove tags and or extra buttons on clothes.