Interview Skills

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Which of the following is not one of the suggested strategies for preparing for your job interview:

• conduct research on the company/industry
• prepare answers to possible interview questions
• gather key resources (extra resumes, reference list) to take with you
• research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview

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research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview

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True or false: Wearing a formal suit is always the safest “dress for success” attire.

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True

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The STAR (situation, task, action, results) Technique refers to a tool you should consider using for developing answers to what type of interview questions? Options: traditional/conventional job interviews, psychological job interviews, behavioral job interviews, panel job interviews

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behavioral job interviews

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What are three most important keys to success in interviews?

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making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly

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What is the best thing to do in an interview when you get a question that stumps you temporarily?

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Paraphrase the question while giving yourself time to think.

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True or false: No matter what, you should always ask at least one question when the interviewer asks if you have any questions about the job or the company.

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False

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What do you understand by SWOT? Options: SUCCESS, WORK, OPEN, TEAM; SWEET, WORRIED, OPPORTUNITIES, TIME; START, WEAKNESS, OPERATION, TABLE; STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS

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STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS

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What do you need to do on the interview day? Options: Follow good etiquette, Boost self confidence, Stick to time, All the above

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All the above

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Which of the following is a useful tip for college interviews?

• Talk about every one of your extracurricular activities
• Mention the other colleges you've applied to
• Keep the interview focused on your test scores & grades
• Highlight extracurricular activities that have made a significant impact on you or your community

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Highlight extracurricular activities that have made a significant impact on you or your community

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What should you always do after an interview?

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thank the interviewer