Job Interview Quiz

The purpose of an interview is...

• To get more information about a potential hire.
• To determine if an employee is a good fit in the organization.
• To fill an open position for an employer.
• All of the of the above.

What should you bring to an interview?

• just yourself
• a pen, extra resumes, pad of paper, and questions for interview
• a picture of yourself

How early should you arrive to an interview?

• Right on time
• 30 minutes early
• 10-15 minutes early
• None of the Above

When making a good first impression, what should you NOT do?

• Slouch
• Make Eye Contact
• Firm Handshake
• Smile

What is the general rule for how you should dress for an interview?

• dress like the position you're applying for
• dress one or two steps above the position you're applying for
• dress like the person who is interviewing you for the position
• it doesn't matter, dress in what makes you comfortable

When you first arrive to your interview you should...

• Go straight to bathroom
• Walk by the receptionist and straight to the interviewers office
• Inform the receptionist that you have an interview, whom it is with, and the time of the interview.
• Sneak in quietly and sit in the lobby

When preparing questions for the interview, you should ask job-related questions. Where is the best place to get ideas for preparing questions?

• a friend
• the job description
• the interviewer

What information should you include in your answer to the question, “Tell me about yourself?"

• I love animals.
• I live in Kansas.
• I am certified in CPR.
• I am preparing to get my driver's license.

How should you answer the question, "What do you think about your previous employer?"

• We didn’t get along well. That's why he fired me.
• She was too demanding of me.
• She was alright, but we weren’t that close.
• She lead by example and I really appreciated that about her.

How should you answer the following question, "What are your greatest strengths?"

• Repeat the job description.
• List 2-3 qualities with solid examples of each.
• List 2-3 qualities that you're not truly good at.
• List all your qualities.