Think Like an Employer . . . “Who gave the best interview?
The purpose of this assignment is to identify strategies
to make a positive impression with potential employers during job interviews.
Student Name:
Leslie Lambert
Tips for Success:
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2. This document is set up as a table in Microsoft Word. The boxes will expand as you type into
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PART A:
Watch the following video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtVM6IvObRg of an unsuccessful job
interview. Then complete the lists focusing on the interviewee’s appearance, behavior and attitude.
Completing the lists is a three-part process: (1) Identify the problem. (2) Offer a solution. (3) Identify
why it matters to the employer. There is an example for each.
Grading: 25 points—points are earned for completing each example completely and accurately
Think Like an Employer . . . APPEARANCE
The Problem:
Wearing a t-shirt and jeans
A Potential Solution:
Wear a business suit with a tie and dress shoes
The Problem:
Hair and facial hair looking sloppy
A Potential Solution:
Trim beard and fix hair in a way that looks more presentable
looking this way often.
The Problem:
Bringing cell phone to interview and talking on phone
A Potential Solution:
Leave cell phone in car or at home
especially a potential employer.
The Problem:
Putting a finger up telling the employee to hold on
