Interview Techniques for Grade 4

What is an interview?

• A meeting to discuss company policies

• A casual chat between friends

• A formal gathering of employees

• An interview is a conversation between a candidate and an interviewer to assess suitability for a position or gather information.

Name one purpose of conducting an interview.

• To assess a candidate's suitability for a job.

• To conduct a survey on employee satisfaction.

• To gather feedback on company policies.

• To train employees on interview techniques.

What is a good way to start an interview?

• Begin by asking the candidate to introduce themselves without any greeting.

• Start with a lengthy monologue about your experience.

• Begin with a warm greeting and introduction.

• Jump straight into discussing salary expectations.

Why is it important to ask open-ended questions?

• It is important to ask open-ended questions because they encourage detailed responses and promote deeper understanding.

• They discourage participants from sharing their thoughts.

• They make it easier to control the discussion.

• They limit the conversation to yes or no answers.

What should you do if you don't understand a question during an interview?

• Ignore the question and move on.

• Answer with a completely unrelated topic.

• Ask the interviewer to clarify or rephrase the question.

• Pretend to understand and give a vague response.

How can you make the person being interviewed feel comfortable?

• Create a welcoming environment and engage in small talk.

• Maintain a strict interview format

• Ask overly personal questions

• Avoid eye contact and body language

What is a follow-up question? Give an example.

• An example of a follow-up question is: 'Can you explain that further?'.

• Can you provide a summary?

• What is the main idea of the discussion?

• What is a follow-up statement?

Why is it important to listen carefully during an interview?

• It is important to listen carefully during an interview to understand questions, respond appropriately, and show engagement.

• To ensure you can dominate the conversation.

• To prepare a list of questions to ask later.

• To distract the interviewer from your weaknesses.

What should you do after the interview is finished?

• Ignore the interviewer's questions

• Immediately ask for a job offer

• Leave without saying goodbye

• Send a thank-you email and reflect on the interview.

Name one technique to prepare for an interview.

• Research the company and the role.

• Practice speaking in front of a mirror.

• Arrive at the interview without any questions.

• Wear formal attire only.