Title: Identify steps to prepare for a job interview and follow-up.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade (12056-I) > Section: Exploring Careers in Global Marketing

Identification should include

- characteristics for successful interviews, such as
  - a professional appearance
  - clothing acceptable in any business interview
  - clothing appropriate for different types of jobs
  - accessories and grooming as part of the professional appearance
  - professional behavior (e.g., punctuality, courtesy, appropriate body language)
  - company research done prior to the interview
  - acceptable responses to interview questions
  - necessary documentation in hand

- behaviors important for a successful personal interview, such as
  - arriving in a timely manner and in appropriate dress
  - offering a professional greeting and handshake
  - using appropriate language throughout the interview
  - using appropriate speech, tone, and courtesy titles
  - being prepared to answer common interview questions
  - being prepared to ask appropriate questions of the interviewer
  - bringing the interview to closure in a professional manner
  - going alone to the job interview

- elements important in the interview follow-up, such as
  - sending a timely, professionally written thank-you letter (additional information not mentioned in the interview)
  - making phone contact within two weeks
  - filing of contact information for future reference
  - completing a self-evaluation of performance in the interview.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do dress and grooming affect first impressions?
- What is included in preparation for an interview?
- Why should a job applicant not bring anyone along with him/her to a job interview?
- What constitutes acceptable conduct during an interview?
- What should be included in the follow-up communication after an interview?
- Why is follow-up important?
- Why is it not acceptable to send a text in order to follow up?
- What are examples of insightful questions to ask during an interview?
- How can an interviewee exhibit professional courtesy?
- How can body language make or break an interview?