Interviewing

What is a good answer to this question: "How would you feel about working for someone younger than you?"

• I can work well with people of any age.

• Sorry, I prefer to work with older people.

• I don't see how this question is relevant.

• I'm not sure how I would feel about that.

Who is the most important person to greet in a friendly and respectful manner?

• The interviewer

• The secretary

• The receptionist

• All of the above

Your job interview is scheduled for 10am. What time should you arrive?

• 2 minutes before the interview begins

• 45 minutes before the interview begins

• 15 minutes before the interview begins

• 30 minutes before the interview begins

It is better to be late than to be early for an interview.

• True
• False

You can lose a job as soon as you walk in the interviewer's door based on how you look.

• True
• False

Direct eye contact is essential in an interview.

• True
• False

How should you greet someone?

• Say hello
• High 5
• Firm handshake and eye contact
• Limp handshake

Practicing your interviewing questions can make you feel more confident at your interview.

• True
• False

If an interviewer asks you to tell them about yourself, which of the following would be acceptable?

• Name, interests, school attend, skills
• Family member names
• Favorite colors
• Shoe size

After an interviewer has asked you questions about yourself, what should you do before leaving an interview?

• Say goodbye
• Nothing
• Ask questions about the job/company and thank them for their time
• Look at them crazy