Interviewing for a Job

It is best to arrive for an interview

• five to 10 minutes early

• exactly on time

• just a little late

• whenever you get there

Go to an interview ______________.

• with a friend

• with a parent

• with whoever you want

• by yourself

To hide nervousness, _______________.

• do your best to be relaxed

• smoke

• chew gum

• sing or hum

When talking to the interviewer, _____________.

• avoid eye contact

• look out the window

• maintain eye contact

• keep winking at him/her

If the interviewer asks you about your qualifications, ______.

• brag

• briefly describe your accomplishments

• be bashful and shy - do not respond

• talk, talk, and talk about how fabulous you are

If you do not know the answer to a question, __________.

• admit it

• fake it

• try to change the subject

• lie

When speaking to an interviewer, ___________.

• mumble

• speak softly

• speak clearly

• speak in an accent

If you do not have the skills for a certain job, ______________.

• fake it

• admit it

• try to change the subject

• tell them you do

If you were fired from another job, and the interviewer asks why, ________________.

• lie about it

• try to change the subject

• admit the fact and explain

• tell them the boss stunk

The purpose of a job interview is to ___________.

• brag about yourself

• convince the employer that you're the right person for the job

• beg for a job

• to entertain the employer