Essential Insights for Job Interviews

Why is it important to be honest on your resume?

• Lies can be easily discovered through background checks.

• It saves time during the interview process.

• It makes your resume look more impressive.

• It helps you get a higher salary.

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What is the recommended maximum length for a resume?

• One page

• Four pages

• Three pages

• Two pages

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Which font should be avoided in a resume?

• Comic Sans

• Calibri

• Times New Roman

• Arial

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What should you do if you are sick on the day of your job interview?

• Attend the interview anyway.

• Reschedule the interview.

• Wear an eye patch if you have pink eye.

• Send someone else in your place.

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How should you dress for an interview at a 'business comfortable' office?

• In formal attire

• In a three-piece suit

• In casual clothes

• In business casual attire

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What is a good way to answer the question about your greatest weakness?

• Mention a weakness and explain how you are working on it.

• Mention a strength disguised as a weakness.

• Deny having any weaknesses.

• Say that you have no weaknesses relevant to the job.

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When should you discuss your salary expectations?

• During the first conversation with the recruiter

• During the second interview

• After receiving a job offer

• At the end of the interview process

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Why is it important to have questions prepared for the recruiter?

• It impresses the recruiter with your knowledge.

• It shows you are interested in the role.

• It helps you negotiate a higher salary.

• It shortens the interview process.

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What should you do if you don't get the job?

• Follow the recruiter on all social media platforms.

• Show up at the office to ask for feedback.

• Send a LinkedIn connection request.

• Message the recruiter on Facebook.

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What is a good question to ask at the end of an interview?

• How many people work in this office?

• What is the company's annual revenue?

• What can I do in the first three months to be successful?

• What is the company's dress code?

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