Research thelocation of theinterview andhow long ittakes to getthereChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhen dressingTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableIf presentedwith a jobapplication, fill itout neatly,completely, andaccuratelyResearch jobquestions andmemorizeyour answersahead of timeAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Inquire aboutsalary, vacations,bonuses,retirement, orother benefits inthe first interviewGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Sit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Show courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withShakehandsfirmlyRepeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentBesoft-spokenAvoid usingslang, andpause words("like", "uh","um")Wait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskResearch thelocation of theinterview andhow long ittakes to getthereChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhen dressingTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableIf presentedwith a jobapplication, fill itout neatly,completely, andaccuratelyResearch jobquestions andmemorizeyour answersahead of timeAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Inquire aboutsalary, vacations,bonuses,retirement, orother benefits inthe first interviewGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Sit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Show courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withShakehandsfirmlyRepeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentBesoft-spokenAvoid usingslang, andpause words("like", "uh","um")Wait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toask

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