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WorksheetsPreparation for the interview
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is not an appropriate way to prepare for a job interview?
research the job position qualifications
research the salary
drive to the company the day before to know where you will be going
making sure you have a good explanation for being late
Items you should bring to an interview include all of the following except:
extra resumes
references
pen and notepad
phone
What should you NOT wear to a job interview?
A watch
Lots of perfume and aftershave
Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job
Polished shoes
Your job interview is scheduled for 10am. What time should you arrive?
Incorrect
2 minutes before the interview begins
45 minutes before the interview begins
15 minutes before the interview begins
30 minutes before the interview begins
Direct eye contact is essential in an interview.
True
False
Practicing your interviewing questions can make you feel more confident at your interview.
True
False
If an interviewer asks you to tell them about yourself, which of the following would be acceptable?
Name, interests, education background, skills
About family members
Favorite colors
Shoe size
The purpose of a job interview is to ___________.
convince the employer that you're the right person for the job
beg for a job
to entertain the employer
brag about yourself
What should you bring to an interview?
copies of your resume
your cell phone
your mom or dad
your diplomas
Your cellphone rings during an interview, what do you do?
Answer it
Excuse yourself from the room and Take the call outside
Apologize for the inconvenience & silence the phone
Nothing, ignore the call & continue the interview
Which of these are extremely important during a job interview?
eye contact
first impression
all of these
your dress
What is the WRONG way to answer the question: Why do you want to work here?
I have an interest in the type of work your company does
Because my mom is making me get a job
I really admire how friendly your staff is
This job is completely related to my skills and experience
If you're interviewing for a restaurant job, what would be good strengths to share?
I'm good at typing
I'm a good athlete
I am a people person
I like to eat
Employers WILL look at your social media before they hire you.
True
False
What should you do before you interview with a company?
Add the interviewers to all your social media
Do some background research on the job
Ask them if they serve food during the interview
Tell them you have another interview 15 minutes after theirs
If you had issues with a previous boss or co-worker, and they ask you why you didn't get along, what would be an appropriate answer?
"Our leadership styles just did not match up."
"I disagreed with what they wanted most of the time."
"They didn't know what they were doing, so I tried to correct them.
"They wanted me to do too much."
What's a good answer: "Tell me about yourself" ?
I am 5'9" and 140 pounds with straight teeth. I have 2 cats and 3 dogs and love Netflix and cheese sticks.
Well, I am a student. My favorite subject in History. I am active in many clubs, and actually won an award for community service last year.
Well, what do you want to know?
I am a student. My grades aren't great, and I don't do much in school, but I am the oldest in my family, and I want to get out of Merced.
(Choose the BEST kind of response)
"What would you change about your last job?"
My supervisor
The hourly wage
My co-workers
It was a great company, but the schedule did not work with my school schedule.
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY).
Things you SHOULD NOT do in an interview:
say bad things about your previous employer
shake hands
talk about your strengths
make eye contact
The interview is over & you "feel" like you've gotten the job. The next thing you should do is...
Call the interviewer/HR Department & ask them about your salary/pay
Write the interviewing committee a thank you within the next 24 hours
Celebrate!
Buy an outfit for your new job.
Practicing your interviewing questions can make you feel more confident at your interview.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT commonly asked in a job interview?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How would you handle difficult challenges at a work place?
What is your favourite day of the week?
What are your achievements?
When answering interview questions, it is important to...
Be specific
Be general
Stretch the truth to look better
Take up as much time as possible.
How should you dress to a formal interview?
Suit and Tie, dress shoes
Slacks and a polo
Jeans and a t shirt
shorts and a tank top
Why is it important to search the internet about the organisation you’re planning to work for?
To show that I am IT literate.
To prepare for one of the most common interview questions, “What do you know about our business?”
To prepare for life-long learning.
