High School Job Interview Quiz

What is the recommended time to arrive for an interview?

• 30 minutes in advance

• 1 hour in advance

• 15 minutes in advance

• 5 minutes in advance

Why is it important to dress and groom yourself appropriately for an interview?

• To impress the interviewer

• To show that you take the job seriously

• To fit in with the company's culture

• All of the above

What should you do when greeting the interviewer?

• Use slang language

• Slouch in your chair

• Make a firm handshake and maintain eye contact

• Avoid eye contact

What should you do with your cell phone during the interview?

• Keep it on and check it discreetly

• Turn it off or to vibrate and avoid checking it

• Answer calls if it's important

• Text discreetly during the interview

What should you do after the interview to follow up?

• Ask about the salary

• Send a thank you email expressing your gratitude

• None of the above

• Send an email with your resume attached

What should you bring with you to the interview?

• Completed job application, references, and resume

• A notebook and pen

• Nothing, just yourself

• Just your resume

What is the best way to make a positive impression on a prospective employer?

• Be late for the interview

• Use slang and filler words

• Be polite, positive, and professional

• Be unprepared and casual

What should you do if you don't know the answer to a specific question during the interview?

• Make up an answer

• Pretend to receive a call on your cell phone

• Admit that you don't know but express your willingness to learn

• Change the topic

What is the best way to handle the question about your greatest weaknesses?

• Admit to a minor problem that's not job related and say you're working on it

• Avoid the question

• Say you don't have any weaknesses

• Sugarcoat your reply by saying you work hard

What should you do if you're not sure where the interview location is?

• Guess and hope for the best

• Take a trial commute to the interviewing spot

• Arrive late and apologize

• Cancel the interview