Discusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableResearch jobquestionsandmemorizeyour answersWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Researchthe locationof theinterview14. Avoid usingslang, andpause words("like","uh","um")Besoft-spokenTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Repeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Tell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhendressingAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathSit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersInquire about salary,vacations, bonuses,retirement, or otherbenefits in the firstinterviewShakehandsfirmlyFill out the jobapplicationneatly,completely, andaccuratelyDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableResearch jobquestionsandmemorizeyour answersWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Researchthe locationof theinterview14. Avoid usingslang, andpause words("like","uh","um")Besoft-spokenTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Repeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Tell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhendressingAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathSit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersInquire about salary,vacations, bonuses,retirement, or otherbenefits in the firstinterviewShakehandsfirmlyFill out the jobapplicationneatly,completely, andaccurately

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