Introduction to Business & Marketing

A face–to-face conversation you have with an employer of a business

It is important to: look greatdress appropriately have a neat and tidy appearance

80% of a first impression is based on looks

How many chances do you get to make a first impression?

ONE!

Looking the part is key!

Dress for the job:Look professionalResearch dress attire at the companyDress for the job you want

Better to be overdress than be underdressed!

Answering interview questions can be a nerve-racking situation It helps to prepare some answers before

you go on the interview

At the end of the interview, the employer will ask you if you have any questions Come prepared with questions ask the

employer

1. Tell me something about yourself.2. Why do you want to work for this company?3. What is your greatest strength? Weakness?4. How do you spend your spare time?5. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?6. Describe one or two achievements, which

have given you the most satisfaction?7. Tell me about your education, training?8. With all the qualified candidates we have, why

should we hire you for this job?9. Did you join any school activities? Why?10. How is your previous experience applicable to

the work we do here?

1. If hired, would I be filling a newly created job, or replacing someone?

2. Are sales up or down over last year?3. How would you describe a typical workday/the

things I’d be doing?4. What duties are most important for this job? Least

important?5. How would I be trained or introduced to the job?6. Describe the work environment?7. What are the department’s goals for the year?8. Who are the other people I’d be working with and

what do they do?9. Can someone in this job be promoted? If so, to

what position?10. If hired, would I report directly you or to someone

else?

1. Are you married? 2. Do you own a home? 3. With whom do you live? 4. Do you plan to marry soon? 5. Do you have any children? 6. What is your parents’ occupation? 7. What does your spouse do for a living? 8. Do you own a car? 9. What type of military discharge did you

receive? 10. Have your wages ever been subject to

garnishment?

1. Tell me something about yourself.

2. Why do you want to work for this company?

3. What is your greatest strength? Weakness?

4. How do you spend your spare time?

5. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?

6. Describe one or two achievements, which have given you the most satisfaction?

7. Tell me about your education, training?

8. With all the qualified candidates we have, why should we hire you for this job?

9. Did you join any school activities? Why?

10. How is your previous experience applicable to the work we do here?

1. If hired, would I be filling a newly created job, or replacing someone?

2. Are sales up or down over last year?

3. How would you describe a typical workday/the things I’d be doing?

4. What duties are most important for this job? Least important?

5. How would I be trained or introduced to the job?

6. Describe the work environment?

7. What are the department’s goals for the year?

8. Who are the other people I’d be working with and what do they do?

9. Can someone in this job be promoted? If so, to what position?

10. If hired, would I report directly you or to someone else?

Questions You Might Be Asked Questions You Might Ask Employer

Take the time now to:Study your responses to the questionsExchange papers with your neighbor

Time to participate in a mock interview with each other

Have fun!