Interview Tips

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

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

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 held 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, John started off poorly by doing which of the following?

• Overdressing

• Forgetting his résumé

In "the bad" interview, why was John’s response to "tell me about yourself" not ideal?

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

• He provided too much information and contradicted himself

• He talked too much about irrelevant, personal qualities, and he mentioned a controversial topic – politics

• He did not seem sincere in his answer, as if he had 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 was 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 had 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