California Employment Interview Package

Practice Good Nonverbal Communication. Dress for the Job or Company. Listen. Don't Talk Too Much. Don't Be Too Familiar. Use Appropriate Language. Don't Be Cocky. Take Care to Answer the Questions.

Bring copies of your resume, cover letter and work samples, plus a notebook. Arrive 10 or 15 minutes early. Research the company ahead of time. Practice interview questions and responses with someone you trust.

Avoid salary talk during the courtship phase. Don't imply that money is your sole motivator. Make sure you leave room for negotiation. Get your figures right. Present a solid case when discussing salary.

Research the organisation. Prep the possible questions and their answers. Research career progression and training opportunities. Sort out extra support you might need. Plan the route. Figure out what to wear.

All employers who require any applicant for employment to work as part of the interview process must pay the applicant for the time spent in the working interview.Any work in excess of eight (8) hours in one day, or 40 hours in one week, must be paid at the applicable overtime rate.

Job applicants also use packets to prepare for interviews. An applicant interview packet should contain extra copies of resumes, copies of documents related to certifications and licenses, and a list of references.

Be prepared with answers to some of the more general interview questions, like: "What would your last supervisor say about you," "Name one of your strengths and one of your weaknesses," "Tell us about yourself." Questions like these come up in interviews and State employers often like to pepper them in with the more

Take me through your resume / Tell me about your self? Why this company? How can you add value to our organization? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Where do you see yourself after 5 years?