Which of the following is not an appropriate way to prepare for a job interview?

• research the job position qualifications

• research the salary

• drive to the company the day before to know where you will be going

• making sure you have a good explanation for being late

Items you should bring to an interview include all of the following except:

• extra resumes

• references

• pen and notepad

• phone

What should you NOT wear to a job interview?

• A watch

• Lots of perfume and aftershave

• Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job

• Polished shoes

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

Incorrect

• 2 minutes before the interview begins

• 45 minutes before the interview begins

• 15 minutes before the interview begins

• 30 minutes before the interview begins

Direct eye contact is essential in an interview.

• True

• False

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, education background, skills

• About family members

• Favorite colors

• Shoe size

The purpose of a job interview is to ___________.

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

• beg for a job

• to entertain the employer

• brag about yourself

What should you bring to an interview?

• copies of your resume

• your cell phone

• your mom or dad

• your diplomas

Your cellphone rings during an interview, what do you do?

• Answer it

• Excuse yourself from the room and Take the call outside

• Apologize for the inconvenience & silence the phone

• Nothing, ignore the call & continue the interview