Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce

Senior Mock Interviews

1. Not following instructions on the application.2. Leaving fields blank on the application.3. Turning in the application late. 4. Spelling and grammatical errors.5. Not explaining gaps in employment.6. Not including all required attachments.7. Leaving the hiring manager confused with the

information you provided on the application.

Employment ApplicationMistakes that will throw out your

application

How To Prepare For an Interview

Know exactly what the company produces or who they serve. The more you know, the better you are.

Know the company history and the goals of the company. Determine how you can fit into their environment.

Know why you want to work for the organization.

Research the Company

Your first impression is key! For men: Dress pants or khaki’s, button up

shirt and a tie. For professional positions, a suit is to be worn.

For ladies: Dress pants and a nice blouse or a dress or a skirt and a nice blouse. For professional positions, a suit is to be worn.

Make sure your clothes are ironed and clean.

Appearance

Take a shower, comb/brush your hair and shave.

Refrain from smoking prior to the interview. Use a breath mint or chew gum prior to the

interview. Use cologne/perfume sparingly.

Appearance

1. Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile.

2. Keep eye contact while introducing yourself.3. When you meet the interviewer, repeat their

name and say “nice to meet you.” 4. Speak clearly and with confidence.5. Sit in confident upright position. Do not slouch

or lean back in your chair.6. Do not chew gum during the interview.7. Do NOT bring your cell phone to the interview.

The InterviewA. First Impressions: Body Language

1. Be honest and be yourself. Never fabricate your skills or experience. Most managers can see right through exaggeration.

2. Give clear concise answers. Do not deviate from the question or ramble on during your answer.

3. Do not interrupt the interviewer.

The InterviewB. Answering Questions

1. Reiterate your interest for the position.2. Shake hands with all interviewers again

with making eye contact and a smile.3. Thank them for the opportunity to

interview.

The InterviewC. Ending the Interview

Questions?