Interviewing Review

What is an interview?

• A) A casual conversation between friends

• B) A formal meeting between a job seeker and an employer to discuss possible employment

• C) A social gathering

• D) A training session for employees

Who usually conducts interviews?

• A) A colleague

• B) A family member

• C) A manager or a member of a company’s human resources department

• D) A customer

What is one way to research a company before an interview?

• Use the internet or look for magazines and newspaper articles about the company.

• Ask your friends about the company.

• Visit the company's office without an appointment.

• Ignore researching the company.

Which of the following is a recommended resource to learn about a company's history and leadership?

• Company's Web site

• Social media

• News articles

• Talk to people who work for the company

What is one way to get up-to-the-minute information about a company?

• Read books about the company

• Visit the company's Web site

• Watch TV news

• Attend company events

Who can you talk to in order to learn more about a company?

• Competitors

• Customers

• People who work for the company

• Investors

Which of the following is NOT a suggested method for practicing for an interview according to the provided material?

• Practice your telephone skills.

• Interview with a friend.

• Use a mirror.

• Read a book.

What is one of the benefits of practicing for an interview as mentioned in the material?

• It will guarantee you get the job.

• It will improve your performance.

• It will make you more popular.

• It will increase your salary.

What is the first thing an employer sees when you walk through the door?

• Your resume

• Your appearance

• Your handshake

• Your experience

How should you dress for an interview compared to an actual day on the job?

• Less formally

• The same way

• More formally

• It doesn't matter