Mastering Interview Skills

What is the best way to start a conversation in an interview?

• Jump straight into discussing your weaknesses.

• Start with a long monologue about your experience.

• Begin with a friendly greeting and thank the interviewer for the opportunity.

• Ask the interviewer about their salary expectations.

How can you ensure your body language is positive during an interview?

• Maintain eye contact, smile, sit up straight, use open gestures, and avoid crossing your arms.

• Lean back and slouch in your chair

• Keep your hands in your pockets

• Avoid making any facial expressions

What is the ideal length for answering a question in an interview?

• 1 to 2 minutes

• 30 seconds

• 5 to 10 minutes

• Over 15 minutes

Which of the following is a sign of effective communication?

• Ignoring non-verbal cues and body language.

• Clear understanding and feedback between parties.

• Frequent interruptions during conversations.

• Use of jargon and technical terms without explanation.

How should you position your hands during an interview?

• Point at the interviewer while speaking.

• Fidget with your fingers constantly.

• Keep your hands in your pockets.

• Position your hands relaxed and open, avoiding crossed arms.

What is the best way to manage your time during an interview?

• Prioritize key points, practice concise responses, and be mindful of time.

• Ignore the interviewer's questions

• Focus on irrelevant details

• Speak without pauses

How can you show active listening in an interview?

• Avoid making any facial expressions

• Interrupt frequently to express your own opinions

• Maintain eye contact, nod, summarize, ask questions, and avoid interruptions.

• Focus solely on your phone during the conversation

What should you avoid doing with your eyes during an interview?

• Smile excessively while avoiding eye contact.

• Look at your notes throughout the interview.

• Maintain constant eye contact without blinking.

• Avoid excessive eye contact and looking away frequently.

How can you prepare to answer questions within a time limit?

• Rely solely on intuition without practice.

• Avoid reading the questions beforehand.

• Practice time management and familiarize yourself with question types.

• Take frequent breaks during the answering process.

What is the importance of maintaining eye contact during an interview?

• Eye contact is important as it shows confidence, engagement, and helps build rapport.

• Eye contact is unnecessary and can be distracting.

• Eye contact is a sign of aggression and should be avoided.

• Maintaining eye contact is only important for virtual interviews.