Greet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Arrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskShakehandsfirmlyIf presentedwith a jobapplication, fill itout neatly,completely, andaccuratelyLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhen dressingDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Sit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Repeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedAvoid usingslang, andpause words("like", "uh","um")Research jobquestions andmemorizeyour answersahead of timeTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneResearch thelocation of theinterview andhow long ittakes to getthereBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableInquire aboutsalary, vacations,bonuses,retirement, orother benefits inthe first interviewShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withBesoft-spokenBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployersGreet theinterviewer(s)by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)Arrive about10 minutesearly to thejob interviewWait until you’rein the interviewto think ofquestions toaskShakehandsfirmlyIf presentedwith a jobapplication, fill itout neatly,completely, andaccuratelyLean towardsthe side ofconservatismwhen dressingDiscusspersonal issuesor familyproblems if youthink it will helpyouChew gumduring theinterview toensure freshbreathTell jokesduring theinterview toease thenervesStress yourweaknessesas it’s goodto put it outthere nowMake goodeye contactwith yourinterviewer(s)Sit uprightand lookalert andinterested atall timesAct as thoughyou aredesperate foremploymentAnswerquestionswith a simple"yes" or "no."Repeat thequestion aloudor ask for thequestion to berepeatedAvoid usingslang, andpause words("like", "uh","um")Research jobquestions andmemorizeyour answersahead of timeTurn off (orset to silentring) yourcell phoneResearch thelocation of theinterview andhow long ittakes to getthereBring extraresumes tothe interview,if applicableInquire aboutsalary, vacations,bonuses,retirement, orother benefits inthe first interviewShow courtesyand respect toall of theemployees youinteract withBesoft-spokenBring upnegative thingsabout formersupervisors, oremployers

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