Unit 16 - The Interview Process

Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested items to bring with you to a job interview?

• portfolio

• résumé

• pen and paper

• small gift

Although interviews last around 30 minutes, the interviewer will likely form an opinion of you after how much time?

• less than one minute

• five minutes

• ten minutes

• twenty minues

Which of the following is an appropriate question to ask the interviewer at the end of an interview?

• How much money will I make?

• What do you like most about working here?

• What is the company's mission?

• Do you perform background checks?

Which of the following does the presentation say is the most important question to ask at the end of an interview?

• How much money will I make?

• What happened to the person who previously worked this position?

• Do you think I got the job?

• When will a decision be made to fill the position?

Which of the following is an interview DO NOT listed in the presentation?

• Ask questions

• Arrive early

• Fidget

• Be yourself

In "The Bad" interview, why was John's response to "Tell me more about yourself" not ideal?

• He talked too loudly and too quickly to be understood, and he did not provide basic details such as age

• He provided too much information and contradicted himself

• He talked too much about irrelevant, personal qualities, and he brought up a controversial topic - politics

• He did not seem sincere in his answer, as if he has gotten it out of a book and memorized it

Which of the following helped John appear engaged during "The Good" interview?

• His pausing after the interviewer finished each question

• The volume of his voice

• His clothing and hairstyle

• His body language and eye contact

In "The Good" interview, why as John's response to "Do you have any questions" appropriate?

• His question displayed his interest in the job and company

• His question simply required a "yes" or "no" answer

• His question put the interviewer on the spot and was difficult for her to answer

• He demonstrated his expertise by not asking any questions

How did John conclude "The Good" interview?

• By asking the interviewer if he has received the job

• By asking when a decision would be made, thanking the interviewer and shaking her hand before leaving

• By telling the interviewer how he could be contacted to be informed of the hiring decision

• By telling the interviewer he enjoyed the interview and would love to take her to lunch, then hugged her

In "The Bad" interview, John started off poorly by doing which of the following?

• overdressing

• forgetting his résumé

• being late

• being early