Get fit Interview etiquette

Get fit! IN T E R V IE W E T IQ U E T T E

It's vital that you prepare for the interview employer. These tips will help you. • Rehearse. There are several questions that will be asked during an interview: "Why do you want to work here?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" So be prepared with insightful answers. • Brush up on Body Language

Don't: sit with your arms and legs crossed, keep your hands in your lap, twirl your hair. • Dress and smile. It's always better to overdress than underdress. A dark suit (jacket and pants or skirt) and a crisp white shirt, and clean, professional shoes will be perfect in m ost cases. Sm ile naturally!

B Q Q O 0 B

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• A sk questions.

Such as details about the type of work, the corporate culture, and the typical career path. And don't be scared to speak up: not asking questions can signal that you're uninformed or uninterested. • Send a proper "Thank you" note

Express your thanks for the interviewer's time and for the chance to learn more about the company. No need to go overboard and—please—do not send a gift or flowers after the interview (yes, it's been done).

1 Body language Look at the pictures and tell what postures are appropriate and what are not during an interview. Why?

2 Let's do an interview a) Read the information about some sum m er jobs for teens. Think o f the qualities needed for these jobs and complete the table.

b) Read the Interview Skills box and practice an interview for different summer jo bs using questions from “rehearse" section.

Summer job pet-sitter dog walker house sitter baby sitter flyer distributor Responsibility Watch and feed pets while the owners are away. Walk dogs while families are at work or on vacation. Live in the house while the owners are away. This job might include pet or plant sitting, maintenance. Watch children while their parents are away. Hand out flyers to promote events, venues or sales.

Qualities needed ? You must love dogs - and be willing to scoop up their poop!