Interview Skills

When preparing for a college/job interview, the interviewer is not the only one who should ask questions. How many questions should you, the interviewee, have prepared?

• 5-10 questions

• exactly 5 questions

• 3-5 questions

• 1-2 questions

It is important to show the employer/interviewer that you are:

• more than qualified

• engaged in the interview process (body language)

• not overly eager for the position

• wearing cologne or perfume

During an interview, make sure you do this with each person in the room:

• make eye contact

• ask each person a different question

• tell a joke

• give a soft handshake

Which avenue is most frequently used to research a college or a company?

• phone call

• visit to the college or company

• the website

• the phone book

If you need to leave a message when returning a call to an employer, then what should you do & say in the voice message?

• speak clearly and leave your phone number

• do not leave a message; just keep calling back until you reach someone

• reiterate why you are a perfect fit for the job

• speak clearly and leave your email address

Thank-you letters should be sent out within _____of the interview.

• one week

• one month

• one day

• a few days

All of the following are important to do after an interview except:

• write a thank-you email

• alert references

• request a second interview

• jot down important notes

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

If you offer your cell phone number to a potential employer, then make sure your voicemail has a ______ greeting.

• catchy

• musical

• standard

• funny

What kind of questions could you ask?

• Open and closed questions
• Only open questions
• yes/no questions

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