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VOCABULARY FOR JOB INTERVIEW

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 2hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If you ____ it means you do what you are told to do.
a)
Follow instructions
b)
Take initiative
c)
Fit in
d)
Deal with criticism
2.
A ____ is someone looking for a job.
a)
interviewer
b)
supervisor
c)
candidate
d)
Resumé
3.
If you don’t have enough staff you will need to ____ some more.
a)
Resign
b)
fire
c)
focus on
d)
hire
4.
A ____ asks most of the questions in an interview
a)
candidate
b)
interviewer
c)
supervisor
d)
reference
5.
Your ____ means the work you have done in the past.
a)
Training
b)
Qualifications
c)
Previous experience
d)
Reference
6.
Maha is a very ____ person – she keeps a note of her appointments in her diary.
a)
organized
b)
punctual
c)
honest
d)
wardworking
7.
Sometimes it is difficult to deal with ____ but it can help you improve your work.
a)
Accomplishments
b)
criticism
c)
evidence
d)
qualifications
8.
If you are ____ then people will trust you and believe what you say.
a)
punctual
b)
prestigious
c)
honest
d)
knowledgeable
9.
Afra decided to ____ her job because she did not enjoy working for the company.
a)
fire
b)
organize
c)
hire
d)
quit
10.
Two examples of ____ are a diploma and degree.
a)
qualifications
b)
resumes
c)
references
d)
supervisors
11.
If you can ____ it means you finish your work on time.
a)
give your best
b)
meet deadlines
c)
take initiative
d)

fit in

12.
Mouza is always ____ because she is never late for class.
a)
honest
b)
comfortable
c)
punctual
d)
prestigious
13.
If you want to become ____ in your job, you should gain a qualification as well as experience.
a)
essential
b)
knowledgeable
c)

prestigious

d)
punctual
14.
A ____ is someone who manages a group of employees.
a)
supervisor
b)
candidate
c)
interviewer
d)
good listener
15.

Which of the following is NOT one of the best practices?

a)

sell yourself

b)

describe your experience

c)

be concise

d)

show enthusiasm

16.

What does "authentic" mean?

a)

false

b)

invalid

c)

real

d)

suprising

17.

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made during interviews?

a)

lack of professionalism

b)

lack of preparation

c)

lack of content

d)

lack of vocabulary

e)

negativity

18.

Which is an example of a lack of professionalism?

a)

dressing nicely

b)

writing a thank-you note after the interview

c)

firm handshake

d)

arriving late

19.

How should you prepare for an interview?

a)

research the company

b)

practice interview questions

c)

analyze the job description

d)

all of the above

20.

For some interviews, it may be best to "wing it" rather than preparing ahead of time.

a)

true

b)

false

21.

For more videos about interview tips, you can go to ohiomeansjobs.com.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

a person applying for a job

a)

employer

b)

applicant

c)

application

d)

company

23.

nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture

a)

punctual

b)

hard skills

c)

handshake

d)

body language

24.

the ability to speak, listen, and write effectively

a)

communication skills

b)

hard skills

c)

experience

d)

positive attitude

25.

a business

a)

employee

b)

company

c)

education

d)

position

26.

A personal business letter that you send with your resume when you apply for a job.

a)

application

b)

reference

c)

resume

d)

cover letter

27.

schools you attended

a)

education

b)

experience

c)

references

d)

skills

28.

the person or company you work for

a)

employee

b)

employer

c)

applicant

d)

full time

29.

work you have done in the past

a)

soft skills

b)

hard skills

c)

employer

d)

experience

30.

30 - 40 hours per week

a)

full time

b)

part time

c)

experience

d)

company

31.

To be a good communicator, you also have to be a _________ _________________________.

a)

good talker

b)

good listener

c)

part time

d)

full time

32.

important part at the beginning of the interview

a)

thanking them for the interview

b)

soft skills

c)

hand shake

d)

work ethic

33.

The ability to perform technical tasks or complete procedures.

a)

soft skills

b)

hard skills

c)

references

d)

experience

34.

meeting face to face to try and get a job

a)

resume

b)

interview

c)

application

d)

references

35.

a form used to apply for a job

a)

requirements

b)

references

c)

resume

d)

cover letter

36.

working less than 30 hours a week

a)

part time

b)

full time

c)

soft skills

d)

requirements

37.

the job you are applying for

a)

company

b)

employer

c)

position

d)

punctual

38.

An outlook that focuses on the good side of things

a)

negative attitude

b)

positive attitude

c)

hard skills

d)

communication skills

39.

on time to work

a)

punctual

b)

requirements

c)

work ethic

d)

positive attitude

40.

someone who can answer questions regarding your character or ability

a)

experience

b)

employee

c)

references

d)

applicant

41.

things you must be able to do or qualifications

a)

references

b)

work ethic

c)

requirements

d)

soft skills

42.

A 1 - 2 page summary of your work history, skills, education, and references is a resume.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

the traits that make you a good employee, such as etiquette, communication and listening, getting along with other people.

a)

hard skills

b)

soft skills

c)

requirements

d)

positive attitude

44.

activities that you do well

a)

skills

b)

requirements

c)

education

d)

work ethic

45.

how hard you work

a)

resume

b)

work ethic

c)

experience

d)

communication skills

46.

True or False ?

In a job interview, it is okay to pause and think before you answer a question.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

True or False ?

It is okay to lie about something you did in a job interview.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

True or False ?

How you are dressed makes a difference in a job interview.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

True or False ?

It is okay to wear jeans to a job interview if you know the

person interviewing you.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

True or False ?

Your first impression doesn’t matter that much in a job

interview.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

True or False ?

It is okay to look at your cell phone while you are waiting for the job interview to start.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

True or False ?

A job interview is a good time to show them how big of a sports fan you are.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

True or False ?

It is a good idea for you to ask questions while you are in a job interview.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

True or false ?

You don’t have to say thank you if you don’t have time after a job interview.

a)

True

b)

False

55.
I didn't have much time to ___ about the organisation.
a)
find out
b)
make out
c)
make up
d)
go into
56.
I ______ at the office five minutes late and they didn't let me in.
a)
turned up
b)
go into
c)
go out
d)
sit up
57.
I ______ at the office five minutes late and they didn't let me in.
a)
turned up
b)
go into
c)
go out
d)
sit up
58.
I couldn't ______ what the interviewer was saying, so I asked for clarification.
a)
make out
b)
make up
c)
take down
d)
go into
59.
The interviewer asked me about my work experience and I ______ a story about some voluntary work. 
a)
made out
b)
made up
c)
find out
d)
went into
60.
Please don't _________ a lot of detail about your personal life at the interview.
a)
go into
b)
make up
c)
take down
d)
speak up
61.

Find ___ as much as you can about the company before the interview.

a)

out

b)

into

c)

up

d)

in

62.
After the interview, write _____ what the interviewer told you.
a)
down
b)
into
c)
up
d)
out
63.
Always get to an interview on time, never turn ____ late.
a)
down
b)
into
c)
up
d)
out
64.
Never say anything that isn't true or make ____ information about yourself.
a)
down
b)
into
c)
up
d)
out
65.
Don't go ______ a lot of detail unless the interviewer asks you for it.
a)
down
b)
into
c)
up
d)
out