Interview Skills Quiz

Why is it important for Masson to prepare questions before conducting an interview with Mayra?

• To ensure the interview is long enough

• To make Mayra feel uncomfortable

• To guide the interview and make sure all important topics are covered

• To avoid any conversation with Mayra

During a performance review with Emilia, what is an example of an open-ended question you might ask to understand her self-assessment better?

• Do you enjoy working in teams?

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• Are you punctual?

• Have you ever missed a deadline?

During a project review meeting, why is it important for Drew to practice active listening when Gabby is presenting her findings?

• It allows Drew to think about what feedback to give next.

• It makes Gabby feel heard and understood, encouraging her to share more detailed and honest insights about the project.

• It helps the meeting finish faster.

• It is not important; the content of the presentation is what matters.

During a team meeting, Brady is sharing his ideas for the new marketing strategy. Which of the following is a characteristic of active listening that Aiyana should demonstrate?

• Interrupting Brady to ask the next question

• Nodding and maintaining eye contact with Brady

• Thinking about the next question while Brady is talking

• Writing notes without looking at Brady

During a project review meeting, why might Emilia ask Kase follow-up questions about his section of the project report?

• To confuse Kase

• To extend the duration of the meeting unnecessarily

• To clarify Kase's explanations and explore specific details of his work more thoroughly

• To indicate to Kase that Emilia was not paying attention during his presentation

During a job interview with Emilia, which of the following is an example of a good follow-up question?

• Why did you choose to apply for this job?

• Can you explain what you meant by "team player"?

• What is your name?

• Are you looking for a job?

When is it appropriate to get consent from Mayra before publishing her interview in the school newsletter?

• After publishing the interview

• Before starting the interview

• Only if Mayra asks for it

• Consent is not necessary

Before interviewing Brett for the community blog, what type of consent is necessary for recording the conversation?

• Verbal consent

• Written consent

• Implied consent

• No consent is needed

During a team project meeting, how can Matilyn demonstrate to Emilia that they are actively listening to her suggestions?

• By frequently checking their phone

• By summarizing what Emilia has said and asking for clarification if needed

• By interrupting with their own stories

• By only nodding and not asking any questions

During a project review, if Mayra, the project manager, didn't understand Brett's explanation of a technical solution, what should she do?

• Ignore it and move on to the next part of the presentation

• Ask Brett to start his explanation over from the beginning

• Ask a specific follow-up question to Brett for clarification

• Pretend to understand and not ask any further questions