Job Interview Skills

What is the most important aspect of communication during a job interview?

• Speaking loudly

• Clarity and conciseness

• Using complex vocabulary

• Speaking quickly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following is a good practice when answering questions in a job interview?

• Giving very short answers

• Providing detailed and relevant examples

• Avoiding eye contact

• Interrupting the interviewer

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How should you handle a question you do not know the answer to during an interview?

• Make up an answer

• Admit you do not know and offer to find out

• Ignore the question

• Change the subject

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the best way to demonstrate active listening in an interview?

• Nodding and making eye contact

• Interrupting to show enthusiasm

• Looking at your phone

• Talking over the interviewer

Which of the following should you avoid during a job interview?

• Asking questions about the company

• Speaking negatively about past employers

• Dressing professionally

• Bringing a copy of your resume

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a good way to prepare for common interview questions?

• Memorize answers word-for-word

• Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror

• Avoid thinking about them until the interview

• Write down answers and read them during the interview

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How can you effectively communicate your strengths in an interview?

• By being vague

• By providing specific examples and achievements

• By talking about unrelated skills

• By being overly modest

What is the STAR method used for in interviews?

• To structure answers about past experiences

• To ask questions to the interviewer

• To dress appropriately

• To end the interview

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

• Speaking clearly

• Maintaining good posture

• Answering questions

• Asking for clarification

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How should you respond if you are asked about a weakness in an interview?

• Deny having any weaknesses

• Mention a weakness and how you are working to improve it

• List multiple weaknesses

• Avoid answering the question

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3