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Structured and Unstructured Interviews

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a structured interview?

a)

when you have pre decided questions

b)

when the interviewer makes up the questions as you go along

c)

when the interviewee says what they want to be asked

d)

when you see how the conversation goes

2.

What is an unstructured interview?

a)

when the questions are not planned in advance

b)

when the questions are planned in advance

c)

when the interviewer asks specific questions

d)

when it has to be done before a certain time

3.

Which type of interview, structured or unstructured, would allow another sociologist to check for validity?

a)

structured

b)

unstructured

4.

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of a structured interview.

a)

May not be open and honest

b)

May say what they think the interviewer wants to hear

c)

Questions may be leading

d)

Make sure that you cover all that you need to

5.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an unstructured interview

a)

More detailed information

b)

Interviewee may bring up topics the researcher had not thought of

c)

Relationship between interviewer and interviewee more equal

d)

Interviewer needs to be trained to keep the conversation flowing

6.

Which choice should not be used for answering this question

"How to introduce yourself impressively?"

a)

Make eye contact.

b)

Smile

c)

Use appropriate body language.

d)

Stare at one interviewer.

7.

Why do you want to work for our company?

a)

Tell them you want to make a lot of money

b)

Tell them you like what the company does

c)

Tell them you like the company culture

d)

Tell them you want to make lots of friends

8.

What are your key strengths?

a)

I work hard

b)

I am punctual

c)

I am resourceful

d)

I am very good at programming in Java

9.

Why should we hire you for the job?

a)

Because I am the best candidate

b)

Because I fulfil all the requirements for the role

c)

Because I would be an asset for your company

d)

Because I need a job urgently

10.

Tell us about a time you solved a problem.

a)

I asked someone and they gave me the solution

b)

I researched and analysed the information and found the answer

c)

We worked hard and we succeeded

d)

I formed a team, led a brainstorming session and identified the best answer

11.

What would you do if you couldn't solve a work problem?

a)

I would ask for help from an experienced colleague

b)

I would guess the answer

c)

I would quit my job

d)

I would inform my manager

12.

Your closing statement should say...

a)

...how much you want the job

b)

...that you appreciate their time

c)

...that you are hungry

d)

...how much money you want to get

13.

After the job interview, it's a good idea to...

a)

...send a thank you email

b)

...send flowers to the interviewer

c)

...show up at the company and say 'Where's my desk?'

d)

...schedule a follow up email for one week later

14.

What is a purpose of a job interview?

a)

exchange of information between interviewer and interviewees

b)

to earn more salary & additional payment

c)

to know more about the company and employer

d)

for questioning & answering session

15.

How ONE of the appearances is not suitable during job interview session?

a)

Maintain a clean shaven or trimmed look

b)

Men would look presentable in tailored pants or trousers

c)

Excessive accessories and make-up for the women

d)

Formal clothing with a tie and jacket

16.

_______ is a quality that employers like in a dedicated employee.

a)

Skills

b)

Duties

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Dependability

17.

How can an interviewee succeed in his/ her job interview?

a)

Lack of preparation before the interview begins

b)

Over-confidence and speaks beyond required

c)

Precise answers and effective body language

d)

Non-precise answers and stumbling

18.

Why should we eliminate contradictory body language and words?

a)

it shows lack of interest from you

b)

it reflects your interest towards the job interview

c)

it could please your fellow colleagues

d)

it shows your complete participation towards the job

19.

Personal qualities are what make up one's ________.

a)

situation

b)

job

c)

personality

d)

patience

20.
Which of these are extremely important during a job interview?
a)
eye contact
b)
first impression
c)
your dress
d)
all of these
21.
Which should you not do on an interview?
a)
Lie
b)
Use slang
c)
Use profanity
d)
All of the above
22.
Which is a  quality that  employers looking for in employees?
a)
trustworthy
b)
undependable
c)
lazy
d)
all of these
23.

When you are in an interview you are to

a)

sit before you are asked.

b)

sit as soon as you enter the room.

c)

wait until the interview is over.

d)

wait to be asked to sit down.

24.

When you are in an interview you are to

a)

Shake hands with the secretary.

b)

Shake hands with the one interviewing you.

c)

shake hands with the door man.

d)

don't ever shake anyone's hand.

25.

When you are in an interview you are to

a)

be silly.

b)

make face.

c)

be well behaved.

d)

comb your hair.

26.

When you are in an interview you are to answer

a)

indirectly

b)

directly

c)

vaguely

d)

with another question

27.

When you are in an interview you are to

a)

slouch

b)

sit up

c)

lay down

d)

burp

28.

When you are in an interview you are to

a)

wear torn jeans

b)

wear a nice hat

c)

clean clothes

d)

dirty clothes

29.

When you are in an interview you are to

a)

answer some questions

b)

answer only question you want

c)

answer all questions

d)

answer no questions

30.

When you are in an interview you are to

a)

stare at the floor

b)

make faces at them

c)

never look at them

d)

give eye contact

31.

When you are in an interview you are to end by saying

a)

how much money do I get?

b)

when do I start?

c)

when is my first vacation?

d)

thank you, I look forward to hear from you.

32.

After the interview you are to

a)

shake their hands

b)

say thank you

c)

send them a note

d)

all the above

33.

What is the most important factor in determining the outcome of an interview?

a)

Attitude

b)

Qualifications

c)

Appearance

34.

Where can you find information regarding the company to which you are applying?

a)

Online Job Boards

b)

Company Websites

c)

Networking

35.

What are the two main types of interviews?

a)

Closed and Open

b)

Structured and Unstructured

c)

Face-to-face and Long Distance

36.

Some examples of image and appearance would be....?

a)

Dress

b)

Grooming

c)

Facial Expression

37.

What is one way to demonstrate a positive attitude?

a)

Brag about how accomplished you are.

b)

Project confidence through preparation.

c)

Act as though you are doing the company a favor by being there.

38.

Which of these is an example of positive body language?

a)

A firm handshake

b)

Looking at your shoes

c)

Slouching

39.

What should you do the night before a big interview?

a)

Stay out late and have fun.

b)

Be sure to binge your favorite show until 2am.

c)

Eat a healthy meal and get plenty of sleep.

40.

Which of the following would be an example of a stress question?

a)

Why do you want to leave your current job?

b)

How long have you worked at your previous position?

c)

Are you certified?

41.

Which of the following would be an example of a behavioral question?

a)

Why did you choose this field?

b)

Is your experience with Microsoft Word up to date?

c)

Tell me about a situation in which you dealt with an upset customer.

42.

The MAIN purpose of the interview is to:

a)

get a job offer.

b)

ask questions about the job.

c)

discuss your interests.

43.

What is a job ?

a)

it is a sport

b)

a piece of work, especially a specific task done as part of the routine of one's occupation or for an agreed price.

c)

it is important for the each people

44.

Which word is similar with Work?

a)

Effort

b)

People

c)

Hobby

45.

Which word is similar with interview?

a)

place

b)

meeting

c)

building

46.

What is an interview ?

a)

disconsert

b)

doubt

c)

An interview is a formal meeting at which someone is asked questions

47.

Select one key word for interview

a)

Passion

b)

Detail

c)

Leadership

48.

Mention one important reason for an interview?

a)

Clothes

b)

Body language

c)

Responsability

49.

An interview is a conversationt where questions are asked and answers

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The word "Interview" refers to a one-on-one conversation between an interviewer and an interviewe

a)

True

b)

false

51.

Interviews usually takes place face to face and in a person

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

52.

What is this?

a)

interview

b)

shake hands

c)

application form

d)

letter

53.

What is this?

a)

newspaper

b)

interview

c)

job advert

d)

shake hands

54.

Why are you interested in this position?

a)

I am probably best at this position

b)

if I were hired for this role, what would you want me to achieve?

c)

My plan is to work full-time in a long term position

d)

I tend to get bored easily, so I chose this job

55.

Can you work in time?

a)

Very well, thank you

b)

Probably

c)

of course I can

d)

I do not think it can work

56.

Why should we hire you?

a)

We will be a good team

b)

I am a hard worker and disciplined

c)

I know I would be terrific at it

d)

you should hire me next month

57.

How would you improve our company?

a)

Yes, I think so

b)

How about dropping my CV?

c)

I will get really involved in contributing to this company

d)

I know I will be suitable for this position

58.

How do you handle stress and pressure?

a)

I truly want to do the job correctly

b)

I can make it very well

c)

I am very sensitive to the nuances of group

d)

I try to react to situations and enjoy them

59.

Why have you left your current job?

a)

I love engaging with people and providing them with assistance

b)

My plan is to be a permanent employee

c)

I am looking for a bigger challenge

d)

I spend more time with my family

60.

An emotion or feeling that is shown through your behavior

a)

Priority

b)

Reliable

c)

Attitude

d)

Describe

61.

To be on time

a)

Punctual

b)

Success

c)

Reliable

d)

Conflict

62.

A job you do at a company is called your __________________.

a)

team work

b)

conflict

c)

initiative

d)

position

63.

Working together with other people to reach a goal or complete a task

a)

team work

b)

conflict

c)

previous

d)

attitude

64.

Can you please _______________ your work history?

a)

requirements

b)

attitude

c)

conform

d)

describe

65.

To be counted on or trusted

a)

priority

b)

initiative

c)

conform

d)

reliable

66.

When you start and complete job tasks without being asked, that means you are taking the _____________________.

a)

initiative

b)

position

c)

reliable

d)

conflict

67.

True or False ?

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

a)

True

b)

False

68.

True or False ?

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

a)

True

b)

False

69.

True or False ?

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

a)

True

b)

False

70.

True or False ?

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

interview.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

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

72.

Before a job interview you should take the time to research/google the company?

a)

True

b)

False

73.

What should you always do after an interview?

a)

run away

b)

ask about pay

c)

thank the interviewer

d)

call them several times

74.

How should you answer interview questions?

a)

complete sentences

b)

one word answers

c)

both complete sentences and one word answers

d)

none of these

75.

Which of the following is a quality that employers are looking for in employees?

a)

trustworthy

b)

unreliable

c)

lazy

d)

all of these

76.

What does task mean?

a)

department

b)

duty

c)

position

77.

What does loyalty refer to?

a)

faithfulness

b)

betrayal

c)

enermy

78.

Is this the way she should dress for a job interview? Explain why or why not

4 lines
79.

You have two interviewees for the job. Which one do you suspect is lying and which one is telling you the truth? Why?

4 lines
80.

What non verbal skill is this woman applying in the job interview?

a)

sitting up straight

b)

Having a good attitude

c)

Relaxing

d)

Eye contact

81.

What positve non-verbal skill are these two not applying?

a)

eye contact

b)

sitting up straight

c)

Having a good attitude

d)

all the answers are correct.

82.

someone who tells the truth

a)

Easy-going

b)

Honest

c)

Relaxed

d)

Truthful

83.

someone who works well and isn’t lazy

a)

Hard-working

b)

Worker

c)

Methodical

d)

Diligent

84.

someone who takes steps to complete tasks without supervision

a)

Energetic

b)

Proactive

c)

Relaxed

d)

Easy-going

85.

a person who is loyal to a project or person

a)

Proactive

b)

Devoted

c)

Focused

d)

Commited

86.

a person who pays attention to details and works in a logical way

a)

Hard-working

b)

Methodical

c)

Commited

d)

Organized

87.

a relaxed person who is easy to get along with

a)

Easy-going

b)

Diligent

c)

Relaxed

d)

Devoted

88.

someone who is not easily distracted

a)

Indistracted

b)

Hard-working

c)

Concentrated

d)

Focused

89.

someone who you can rely on

a)

Trustworthy

b)

Confiable

c)

Reliable

d)

Devoted

90.
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
91.
A ____ is someone looking for a job.
a)
interviewer
b)
supervisor
c)
candidate
d)
Resumé
92.
If you don’t have enough staff you will need to ____ some more.
a)
Resign
b)
fire
c)
focus on
d)
hire
93.
A ____ asks most of the questions in an interview
a)
candidate
b)
interviewer
c)
supervisor
d)
reference
94.
Maha is a very ____ person – she keeps a note of her appointments in her diary.
a)
organized
b)
punctual
c)
honest
d)
wardworking
95.
Sometimes it is difficult to deal with ____ but it can help you improve your work.
a)
Accomplishments
b)
criticism
c)
evidence
d)
qualifications
96.
If you are ____ then people will trust you and believe what you say.
a)
punctual
b)
prestigious
c)
honest
d)
knowledgeable
97.
Afra decided to ____ her job because she did not enjoy working for the company.
a)
fire
b)
organize
c)
hire
d)
quit
98.
Two examples of ____ are a diploma and degree.
a)
qualifications
b)
resumes
c)
references
d)
supervisors
99.
If you can ____ it means you finish your work on time.
a)
give your best
b)
meet deadlines
c)
take initiative
d)

fit in

100.
Mouza is always ____ because she is never late for class.
a)
honest
b)
comfortable
c)
punctual
d)
prestigious
101.
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
102.
A ____ is someone who manages a group of employees.
a)
supervisor
b)
candidate
c)
interviewer
d)
good listener
103.

Learn as much as you can about the company before the interview.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

104.

Most companies expect applicants to wear casual clothes to an interview.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

105.

Get to the interview 30-40 minutes early soyou can start the interview early.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

106.

Keeping eye contact shows the interviewer that you are able to be trusted.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

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