Job Interview

Before a job interview, you should:

• Stay up late the night before so you’re well-informed

• Research the company and review the job description

• Avoid practicing so you don’t sound fake

• Show up without knowing what the job is about

Which of the following is the best example of professional attire for a job interview?

• Wrinkled jeans and a hoodie

• Clean, neat dress pants or skirt and a collared shirt/blouse

• Pajamas for comfort

• Anything you feel like wearing

When should you arrive for an interview?

• 20–30 minutes early

• Right at the scheduled time

• 5–10 minutes early

• 10 minutes late so they know you’re busy

Which is the best way to answer the question, “Tell me about yourself”?

• Share your life story starting from birth

• Give a brief summary of your skills, education, and career goals

• Ask the interviewer to skip that question

• Talk about unrelated hobbies

What should you do if you don’t know the answer to an interviewer’s question?

• Sit in silence until they move on

• Make up something that sounds impressive

• Admit you don’t know, but explain how you would find the answer

• Change the topic

Which of these is a strong interview practice?

• Maintaining eye contact and good posture

• Chewing gum during the interview

• Using slang and casual language

• Checking your phone for messages

What should you bring to a job interview?

• A friend for moral support

• Extra copies of your resume and any required documents

• Nothing at all

• Snacks and a drink

Which of the following is NOT a good question to ask the interviewer?

• “What does a typical day in this job look like?”

• “What opportunities for growth are available?”

• “How much vacation time will I get before I start?”

• “What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?”

What should you do after the interview?

• Forget about it and wait to hear from them

• Send a thank-you email or note

• Call them every day to check your status

• Post about the interview on social media

If the interviewer asks about your weaknesses, the best answer is to:

• Say you don’t have any weaknesses

• Mention a weakness and explain how you are improving it

• List as many weaknesses as possible

• Say something unrelated to work