Mastering Job Interview Skills

What is the first step you should take when preparing for a job interview?

• Plan your outfit

• Research the company

• Practice good posture

• Prepare your own questions

Which of the following is a good strategy for answering the question, "Tell me about yourself"?

• Discuss your personal hobbies

• Keep it professional and related to the job

• Talk about your family background

• Mention your favorite movies

Why is it important to prepare your own questions for the interviewer?

• To fill time during the interview

• To show interest in the company and position

• To test the interviewer's knowledge

• To avoid awkward silences

Explain how you would use the STAR method to answer a question about a challenge you faced.

• Describe the Situation, Task, Action, and Result

• State the Task, Action, and Result

• Summarize the Situation and Result

• List the Action and Result

What should you avoid doing during an interview?

• Arriving early

• Using slang or inappropriate language

• Making eye contact

• Asking questions

Which of the following is a good practice after an interview?

• Forgetting about the interview

• Sending a thank-you email

• Complaining about the interview

• Ignoring follow-up emails

How can you demonstrate confidence during an interview?

• By speaking quickly

• By making eye contact and giving a firm handshake

• By using filler words

• By avoiding questions

What is a strategic way to handle the question, "What is your biggest weakness?"

• Deny having any weaknesses

• Be honest but show how you’re improving

• List multiple weaknesses

• Avoid answering the question

Why is it important to understand the job description before an interview?

• To know what skills and qualities they are looking for

• To memorize the company's history

• To impress the interviewer with unrelated facts

• To prepare a long list of questions

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

• Make up an answer

• Admit it and express a willingness to learn

• Change the subject

• Stay silent