The Job Interview: What is it and its Purpose?

The purpose of an interview is to see

• if you will fit into the culture at the business.

• your lies.

• how much money a company makes

• to meet new people

In an interview, a job candidate will be asked about their

• skills.

• talents.

• goals.

• All of the above.

About ___________ of the way we communicate with each other is through our body language.

• 5 percent

• 25 percent

• 55 percent

• 95 percent

When an interviewer judges an interviewee, they are judging

• only how well you answer each question.

• only your appearance.

• non-verbal communication and how well you answer the questions.

• None of the above.

True or False - Managers will often judge your confidence, enthusiasm, work ethic, and professionalism by your body language and appearance.

• True

• False

A job interview is always given by one manager.

• True

• False

Define Interviewer =

• A person who conducts interviews

• A person who attends interviews

• A person who schedules interviews

• A person who cancels interviews

Define Interviewee =

• A person who conducts an interview

• A person who is being interviewed

• A person who observes an interview

• A person who writes interview questions

The key to having a successful interview is

• wearing fancy clothes.

• preparing and practicing.

• the way you smell.

• All of the above.

In performing your research about a company that you are interviewing for, you should find out

• who their customers are.

• the size of the company and how many employees there are.

• important and interesting facts.

• All of the above.