Prepare Your Own Questions: An employer will expect you to have a few questions of your own about the company and/or your role there. Examples What are the attributes of your most successful employees in this position? Why did you choose to work for this company? What kind of internal and external training do you provide new employees? How would describe your company culture? What are the performance expectations for this job and what is the time frame for advancement? What are your organization's goals for the next 3-5 years? Handling Illegal Interview Questions: There are laws that restrict and regulate the questions a prospective employer can ask you as a job candidate. Questions asked of you must relate to the job you are seeking and whether or not you can perform the essential functions of the job If asked an illegal question, you can Answer the question. However, if you choose to do so and are giving information that isn t related the job, you might be giving the"wrong answer thereby harming your chances of getting the job Refuse to answer the question. Choose your words carefully if this is the option you decide on. You do not want to appear uncooperative or confrontational You can examine the question for its intent and respond with an answer as it might apply to the job For example, you've been asked an illegal question if the interviewer asks"Are you a U.S. citizen? You could respond with"I am authorized to work in the United States For a more complete list of illegal questions, please visit http://www.jobweb.com/resources/library/interviews/handlingIllegal4602.htm What to Wear: The way you are dressed is only one factor that will be evaluated during your interview However, your appearance is important because it's the first impression the interviewer receives about you. What you"say about yourself by how you look will influence the interviewer's perception of everything that follows in the interview. Fortunately, your appearance is something you can plan in advance Be neat, clean and well-groomed; clothes should be clean and wrinkle free Wear deodorant Avoid wearing perfume or cologne Test-drive your outfit to ensure you are comfortable walking, sitting and standing while wearing it Dress code varies based on the job, however, it is expected in most industries that you wear a business suit. If you are applying for work as a camp counselor, a casual, sporty look would be acceptable. Some employers'adoption of business casual dress policies makes interview-wear decisions more difficult. A rule of thumb: unless you've gotten clear messages that the interviewer expects you to dress casually, you should wear a suit. Some guidelines follow. For women: In general, the"business uniform" that would work in most corporate settings A two-piece, conservative suit of wool or wool-blend fabric with a neutral-colored blouse that complements the suit If wearing a skirt, opt to wear knee-length or a bit longer Neutral or dark hosiery that complements the outfit Dark brown or black leather heels in a conservative style(no open toes or spike heels) Minimal jewelry(nothing that jingles, dangles, or is at all flashy and minimal make-up UniversityAdvising&CareerCenter.102HoodHouseDurham,Nh.603-862-2064www.unh.edu/uaceUniversity Advising & Career Center • 102 Hood House • Durham, NH • 603-862-2064 • www.unh.edu/uacc Prepare Your Own Questions: An employer will expect you to have a few questions of your own about the company and/or your role there. Examples: • What are the attributes of your most successful employees in this position? • Why did you choose to work for this company? • What kind of internal and external training do you provide new employees? • How would describe your company culture? • What are the performance expectations for this job and what is the time frame for advancement? • What are your organization’s goals for the next 3 – 5 years? Handling Illegal Interview Questions: There are laws that restrict and regulate the questions a prospective employer can ask you as a job candidate. Questions asked of you must relate to the job you are seeking and whether or not you can perform the essential functions of the job. If asked an illegal question, you can: • Answer the question. However, if you choose to do so and are giving information that isn’t related to the job, you might be giving the “wrong” answer thereby harming your chances of getting the job. • Refuse to answer the question. Choose your words carefully if this is the option you decide on. You do not want to appear uncooperative or confrontational. • You can examine the question for its intent and respond with an answer as it might apply to the job. For example, you’ve been asked an illegal question if the interviewer asks “Are you a U.S. citizen?” You could respond with “I am authorized to work in the United States.” For a more complete list of illegal questions, please visit http://www.jobweb.com/resources/library/Interviews/Handling_Illegal_46_02.htm What to Wear: The way you are dressed is only one factor that will be evaluated during your interview. However, your appearance is important because it’s the first impression the interviewer receives about you. What you “say” about yourself by how you look will influence the interviewer’s perception of everything that follows in the interview. Fortunately, your appearance is something you can plan in advance. • Be neat, clean and well-groomed; clothes should be clean and wrinkle free • Wear deodorant • Avoid wearing perfume or cologne • “Test-drive” your outfit to ensure you are comfortable walking, sitting and standing while wearing it Dress code varies based on the job, however, it is expected in most industries that you wear a business suit. If you are applying for work as a camp counselor, a casual, sporty look would be acceptable. Some employers’ adoption of “business casual” dress policies makes interview-wear decisions more difficult. A rule of thumb: unless you’ve gotten clear messages that the interviewer expects you to dress casually, you should wear a suit. Some guidelines follow: For women: In general, the “business uniform” that would work in most corporate settings: • A two-piece, conservative suit of wool or wool-blend fabric with a neutral-colored blouse that complements the suit • If wearing a skirt, opt to wear knee-length or a bit longer • Neutral or dark hosiery that complements the outfit • Dark brown or black leather heels in a conservative style (no open toes or spike heels) • Minimal jewelry (nothing that jingles, dangles, or is at all flashy) and minimal make-up