Job Interview Skills Quiz: Multiple Choice Questions

What is the best way to answer “Tell me about yourself”?

• Give a brief summary of your education, skills, and work experience.

• Talk only about your hobbies.

• Give a long story about your personal life.

• Say “I don’t know.”

If the interviewer asks, “Why do you want this job?” What is a good response?

• “I want this job because I need money.”

• “I want this job because I think I can learn new skills and contribute to the team.”

• “I don’t really know.”

• “Because my friend told me to.”

How should you respond to “What is your greatest strength?”

• “I am a hard worker and I’m eager to learn.”

• “I don’t have any strengths.”

• “I’m the best at everything.”

• “I don’t know.”

How should you answer “What is your greatest weakness?”

• “I sometimes take longer to finish tasks because I want them perfect, but I’m working on managing my time better.”

• “I don’t have any weaknesses.”

• “I’m bad at everything.”

• “I don’t know.”

Which is a poor response when asked “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”

• “I hope to grow and learn more in this field.”

• “I want to be the boss of the company.”

• “I’d like to improve my skills and take on more responsibility.”

• “I’m not sure yet, but I’m eager to learn.”

If asked about attendance, “How do you handle coming to work on time?” which is a good response?

• “I always plan ahead and make sure I arrive on time.”

• “I come when I feel like it.”

• “I’m usually late, but I try.”

• “I don’t care about being late.”

How should you respond if asked, “How do you handle stress at work?”

• “I stay calm, take breaks if needed, and ask for help when necessary.”

• “I get angry and upset.”

• “I ignore it and hope it goes away.”

• “I quit.”

How do you respond to, “Can you work as part of a team?”

• “Yes, I work well with others and help when needed.”

• “No, I only like working alone.”

• “Sometimes, if I feel like it.”

• “I don’t know.”

Which is a poor response to “Why should we hire you?”

• “I have the skills you need and I’m eager to learn.”

• “Because I need a job.”

• “I can follow instructions and work hard.”

• “I’m dependable and reliable.”

If asked about adaptability, “What would you do if your supervisor asked you to do a task you have never done before?”

• “I would try my best, ask questions if needed, and learn quickly.”

• “I wouldn’t do it because I don’t know how.”

• “I’d complain to coworkers.”

• “I’d quit.”