Mastering Job Interview Skills

What is the primary purpose of a job interview?

• To negotiate salary

• To assess a candidate's suitability for a position

• To meet new people

• To learn about the company's history

Which of the following is a good practice when preparing for a job interview?

• Arriving late to show confidence

• Researching the company and role

• Wearing casual clothes to be comfortable

• Avoiding questions about the company

What is the STAR method used for in job interviews?

• To evaluate the company's performance

• To structure responses to behavioral questions

• To negotiate job offers

• To assess technical skills

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral interview question?

• What is your greatest strength?

• How do you handle stress and pressure?

• What are your salary expectations?

• Can you describe a time when you overcame a challenge?

Why is it important to ask questions at the end of an interview?

• To fill time

• To show disinterest

• To demonstrate your interest and learn more about the role

• To test the interviewer's knowledge

What should you do if you don't know the answer to a question during an interview?

• Make up an answer

• Admit you don't know and explain how you would find the answer

• Ignore the question

• Change the subject

Which of the following is NOT a good way to follow up after an interview?

• Sending a thank-you email

• Calling the interviewer every day

• Reflecting on the interview to improve

• Connecting with the interviewer on LinkedIn

What is the best way to handle a question about your weaknesses?

• Deny having any weaknesses

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

• List all your weaknesses

• Say you have no weaknesses

How can you demonstrate active listening during an interview?

• Interrupting the interviewer to show enthusiasm

• Nodding and making eye contact

• Checking your phone frequently

• Preparing your next response while the interviewer is speaking

What is the significance of body language in an interview?

• It has no impact

• It can convey confidence and professionalism

• It is only important in video interviews

• It is more important than verbal communication