Turn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Besoft-spokenShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withResearch jobquestions andmemorizeyour answersahead of timeMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Act as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentRepeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhen dressingShakehandsfirmlyBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableIf presentedwith a jobapplication, fill itout neatly,completely, andaccuratelyChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathAvoid usingslang, andpause words("like", "uh","um")Stress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Sit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesInquire aboutsalary, vacations,bonuses,retirement, orother benefits inthe first interviewResearch thelocation of theinterview andhow long ittakes to getthereArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Besoft-spokenShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withResearch jobquestions andmemorizeyour answersahead of timeMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Act as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentRepeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhen dressingShakehandsfirmlyBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableIf presentedwith a jobapplication, fill itout neatly,completely, andaccuratelyChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathAvoid usingslang, andpause words("like", "uh","um")Stress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Sit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesInquire aboutsalary, vacations,bonuses,retirement, orother benefits inthe first interviewResearch thelocation of theinterview andhow long ittakes to getthereArrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interview

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