Interview Skills

Which of the following is NOT preparation for an interview?

• memorize your résumé

• practice

• research the company

• plan your appearance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Before the interview starts, you should

• ask the interviewer for his / her name.

• be careful of nonverbal messages.

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• be seated immediately.

• avoid a handshake.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If an interviewer asks you to describe your biggest weakness, which of the following is the best response?

• Directly state your weakness

• Talk about skills you plan to develop

• Say you don't have any major weaknesses.

• Just ignore the question

Which of the following is suitable attire for an interview?

• Sweat pants and T-shirt

• Tight skirt and blouse

• Formal attire

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How early should you arrive for an interview?

• 2 minutes before ​the scheduled interview

• 10 minutes before ​the scheduled interview

• An hour before ​the scheduled interview

• Right on time

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What should you do during an interview?

• Stare at the interviewer

• Ask personal questions

• Be polite​

• Be funny

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When attending the interview, you should bring your resume/CV.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do before attending the job interview of a company?

• a) Prepare well and be confident

• b) Watching interview videos

• c) Doing some research and knowing about the company & job profile

• d) Taking our friends along with us for attending the interview

Apart from answering to the questions in the interview, you also need to maintain

• a) Eye contact

• b) Proper Body Posture

• Both a & B

Three keys to a handshake are to smile, firmness, and eye contact.

• False
• True