14. Avoid usingslang, andpause words("like","uh","um")Researchthe locationof theinterviewRepeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Bring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhendressingAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Bring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesResearch jobquestionsandmemorizeyour answersInquire about salary,vacations, bonuses,retirement, or otherbenefits in the firstinterviewBesoft-spokenShakehandsfirmlyMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Chew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathSit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouFill out the jobapplicationneatly,completely, andaccuratelyAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract with14. Avoid usingslang, andpause words("like","uh","um")Researchthe locationof theinterviewRepeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Bring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhendressingAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Bring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesResearch jobquestionsandmemorizeyour answersInquire about salary,vacations, bonuses,retirement, or otherbenefits in the firstinterviewBesoft-spokenShakehandsfirmlyMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Chew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathSit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouFill out the jobapplicationneatly,completely, andaccuratelyAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract with

"Do" & "Don't" BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. 14. Avoid using slang, and pause words ("like","uh","um")
  2. Research the location of the interview
  3. Repeat the question aloud or ask for the question to be repeated
  4. Greet the interviewer(s) by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.)
  5. Bring extra resumes to the interview, if applicable
  6. Lean towards the side of conservatism when dressing
  7. Answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no."
  8. Bring up negative things about former supervisors, or employers
  9. Turn off (or set to silent ring) your cell phone
  10. Tell jokes during the interview to ease the nerves
  11. Research job questions and memorize your answers
  12. Inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other benefits in the first interview
  13. Be soft-spoken
  14. Shake hands firmly
  15. Make good eye contact with your interviewer(s)
  16. Chew gum during the interview to ensure fresh breath
  17. Sit upright and look alert and interested at all times
  18. Discuss personal issues or family problems if you think it will help you
  19. Fill out the job application neatly, completely, and accurately
  20. Act as though you are desperate for employment
  21. Arrive about 10 minutes early to the job interview
  22. Stress your weaknesses as it’s good to put it out there now
  23. Wait until you’re in the interview to think of questions to ask
  24. Show courtesy and respect to all of the employees you interact with