Interview Skills & Practice Scenarios Quiz

What is the best way to research a company before an interview?

• Look at their website and social media

• Ask a friend who has heard of them

• Wait until the interview to ask about them

• It’s not important to research the company

What is a good strategy to calm your nerves before an interview?

• Take deep breaths and remind yourself of your strengths

• Stay up late the night before to cram more information

• Avoid thinking about the interview until the last minute

• Drink lots of coffee to stay alert

What should you do when you first meet the interviewer?

• Greet them with a firm handshake and make eye contact

• Stay silent and wait for them to speak first

• Immediately sit down and get comfortable

• Start talking about your personal life

If you're asked about your weaknesses in an interview, how should you respond?

• Say you don’t have any weaknesses

• Mention a weakness and explain how you're improving it

• List several weaknesses to show honesty

• Change the subject

If asked, "Can you tell me about a time you solved a problem at work or in training?" how should you answer?

• Give a clear example using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

• Say you have never faced any problems before

• Make up an example that sounds impressive

• Keep the answer vague to avoid saying anything wrong

What should you wear to a motor vehicle job interview?

• Smart casual or professional clothing

• Whatever you wore to your last job

• A full suit, no matter the job

• Jeans and a hoodie

What is a good way to follow up after an interview?

• Send a thank-you email within 24 hours

• Call the interviewer every day until you get an answer

• Ignore them and wait for them to contact you

• Show up at the workplace to ask in person