Interview Preparation Quiz

Why is it important to be well-rehearsed for an interview?

• To ensure you can answer questions in your sleep

• To avoid being interrupted

• To impress the interviewer with your vocabulary

• To land the job immediately

What is the first step in the three-step answering process?

• Start with a joke

• Begin with the end in mind

• Ask the interviewer a question

• Provide a long-winded answer

How should you handle mixed signals from an interviewer?

• Change your answer immediately

• Ignore them and continue as planned

• Ask the interviewer to clarify

• Stop answering and wait for feedback

What should you do if you feel too prepared during an interview?

• Answer questions as quickly as possible

• Avoid answering the question

• Appear as if you are pondering the question

• Tell the interviewer you practiced a lot

Why is it important to listen carefully to the interviewer's questions?

• To avoid answering a question they didn't ask

• To impress them with your listening skills

• To take notes on their speaking style

• To make them repeat the question

What is a simple technique to boost confidence during an interview?

• Sit up straight and breathe deeply

• Use complex vocabulary

• Speak as fast as possible

• Avoid eye contact

What should you do if you get stuck during an interview?

• Take a few gentle deep breaths

• Panic and apologize

• Ask to start over

• End the interview early

What are 'lifelines' in the context of an interview?

• Notes to help you remember key points

• A phone call to a friend

• A list of questions to ask the interviewer

• A backup plan if the interview goes poorly

How can a smile help during an interview?

• It makes you look more serious

• It relaxes both you and the interviewer

• It distracts the interviewer

• It shows you are not taking the interview seriously

What is the purpose of the free book mentioned at the end?

• To offer the 10 most common interview questions

• To give tips on writing a resume

• To provide a list of companies hiring

• To teach advanced interview techniques