Interview Quiz

Which of the following is okay to do at an interview?

• Ask the employer questions

• Answer your cellphone

• Be a few minutes late

Which is something you should do at the beginning of an interview?

• shake the persons hand
• tell the employer your name
• smile
• all of these

Which of these are extremely important during a job interview?

• eye contact
• first impression
• your dress
• all of these

Which should you not do on an interview?

• Lie
• Use slang
• Use profanity
• All of the above

Choose the best answer for this question “Why should we hire you?”

• I’d really love to bring my diverse skill set to your company.

• Nothing! I'm perfect!

• Says “hire me”.

• I am a professional in this way.

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When answering interview questions it is important to:

• Be specific

• Be general

• Stretch th facts to look good

• Take over the interview where possible

At the start of an interview you should:

• Try to find common interests

• Look around the interview’s office for things to comment on

• Shake the interviewers hand firmly and look him or her in the eye.

• All of the above

True or False: You should bring a copy of your resume to the interview.

• True – because the interviewer may have trouble locating theirs

• False – because you will insult the interviewer by assuming he or she can’t find it.

What should you do research on before the interview?

• The company you're interviewing for.

• The industry you hope to work in.

• both a and b

Which of these is an example of a good question to ask the interviewer?

• What is that average salary for somebody in my position?

• What do you think is this company's greatest challenge in the near future?

• What skills does this job require?