
JOB SEARCH MANUAL
Fill out immediately after each interview. On the first line, write one or two words that tell where you were interviewed. On the second line, put the date. For all other entries, put a check mark if you dealt with the item satisfactorily; otherwise, put an "X" there. If you cannot remember an item, mark it with an "X".
| Place of Interview | ||
| Date of interview | ||
| No. | Item | Check |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arrived on time | |
| 2. | Dressed properly | |
| 3. | Friendly with secretary and all others | |
| 4. | Introduced myself to interviewer and shook hands | |
| 5. | Described my qualifications | |
| 6. | Described my other interests and activities | |
| 7. | Gave a copy of resume | |
| 8. | Gave copies of letters of recommendation | |
| 9. | Looked at interviewer while talking | |
| 10. | Kept good posture and avoided nervous mannerisms | |
| 11. | Mentioned who referred me or friend working there | |
| 12. | Mentioned sense of responsibility and dependability | |
| 13. | Mentioned interest in part-time job | |
| 14. | Obtained other job leads (if no job now) | |
| 15. | Arranged call back in four days | |
| 16. | Thanks and handshake at end | |
| Questions asked for which I should review answers: | ||
| a. | Last employment and why left | |
| b. | Marital status. age, health. handicaps | |
| c. | Future plans | |
| d. | My skills and experience | |
| e. | Salary I expect | |
| f. | Others | |
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After Interview Checklist - Information Interview
Fill out immediately after each interview. On the first line, write one or two words that tell where you were interviewed. On the second line, put the date. For all other entries, put a check mark if you dealt with the item satisfactorily; otherwise, put an "X" there. If you cannot remember an item, mark it with an "X".
| Place of Interview | ||
| Date of interview | ||
| No. | Item | Check |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arrived on time | |
| 2. | Dressed properly | |
| 3. | Friendly with secretary and all others | |
| 4. | Introduced myself to interviewer and shook hands | |
| 5. | Asked about the qualifications for position your are seeking | |
| 6. | Took notes on legal-size pad | |
| 7. | Read back the list of requirements | |
| 8. | Suggested your other strengths | |
| 9. | Kept good posture and avoided nervous mannerisms | |
| 10. | Mentioned who referred me or friend working there | |
| 11. | Mentioned sense of responsibility and dependability | |
| 12. | Asked for names of others to interview | |
| 13. | Thanks and handshake at end | |
| 14. | Kept interview at 15-20 minutes | |
| Other issues or questions that arose: | ||
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After Interview Checklist - Job Interview Using "Process"
Fill out immediately after each interview. On the first line, write one or two words that tell where you were interviewed. On the second line, put the date. For all other entries, put a check mark if you dealt with the item satisfactorily; otherwise, put an "X" there. If you cannot remember an item, mark it with an "X".
| Place of Interview | ||
| Date of interview | ||
| No. | Item | Check |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arrived on time | |
| 2. | Dressed properly | |
| 3. | Friendly with secretary and all others | |
| 4. | Introduced myself to interviewer and shook hands | |
| 5. | Asked about the qualifications for position your are seeking | |
| 6. | Took notes on legal-size pad | |
| 7. | Read back the list of requirements | |
| 8. | Suggested your other strengths | |
| 9. | Reviewed how you met each requirement using SHORT | |
| 10. | Tested response after presentation of each point | |
| 11. | Negotiated any requirements you don't meet | |
| 12. | Negotiated a test assignment | |
| 13. | Kept good posture and avoided nervous mannerisms | |
| 14. | Mentioned who referred me or friend working there | |
| 15. | Mentioned sense of responsibility and dependability | |
| 16. | If job or requirements not ideal, asks for referrals to others | |
| 17. | Thanks and handshake at end | |
| Questions asked for which I should review answers: | ||
| a. | Last employment and why left | |
| b. | Marital status. age, health. handicaps | |
| c. | Future plans | |
| d. | My skills and experience | |
| e. | Salary I expect | |
| f. | Others | |
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