Interview Ethics Basics

What is the main purpose of an interview?

• To assess qualifications and fit for a role.

• To conduct a casual conversation.

• To provide a platform for personal storytelling.

• To evaluate the company's financial status.

How should you greet the interviewer?

• What's up?

• Hello, nice to meet you!

• Goodbye!

• Hey there!

Is it polite to interrupt the interviewer?

• No, it is not polite to interrupt the interviewer.

• You should always interrupt to make your point.

• Yes, it's acceptable to interrupt the interviewer.

• Interrupting shows confidence and assertiveness.

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

• Guess the answer without any context.

• Ask for clarification.

• Ignore the question and move on.

• Change the subject to something else.

Is it acceptable to ask about salary in the first interview?

• It's always appropriate to ask about salary in the first interview.

• You should never discuss salary until a job offer is made.

• It can be acceptable, but it's often better to wait.

• Salary discussions are only relevant in the final interview.

How should you dress for an interview?

• Dress in workout clothes

• Opt for bright, flashy colors

• Wear casual jeans and a t-shirt

• Dress in business formal attire, such as a suit and tie for men or a professional dress or suit for women.

Should you maintain eye contact during the interview?

• No, you should avoid eye contact during the interview.

• Only make eye contact when answering questions.

• Maintain eye contact only with the interviewer who asks the question.

• Yes, you should maintain eye contact during the interview.

Is it important to thank the interviewer after the interview?

• No, it's not necessary to thank the interviewer.

• Yes, it is important to thank the interviewer after the interview.

• Only if you really liked the interview.

• You should only thank them if you get the job.

What should you do if you are late for an interview?

• Arrive without any explanation and hope for the best.

• Send a message to a friend instead of the interviewer.

• Ignore the interview and reschedule for another day.

• Contact the interviewer to inform them of your delay and apologize.

Is it okay to bring notes to an interview?

• No, you should not bring any materials to an interview.

• Yes, it is okay to bring notes to an interview.

• Only bring notes if the interviewer allows it beforehand.

• It's better to memorize everything instead of using notes.