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Interviewing

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What should you NOT wear to a job interview?

a)

A watch

b)

Polished shoes

c)

Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job

d)

Lots of perfume and aftershave

2.

Your job interview is scheduled for 10am. What time should you arrive?

a)

2 minutes before the interview begins

b)

45 minutes before the interview begins

c)

15 minutes before the interview begins

d)

30 minutes before the interview begins

3.
You can lose a job as soon as you walk in the interviewer's door based on how you look.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Direct eye contact is essential in an interview.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
As it relates to your resume, you are in need of a professional email address. 
a)
True
b)
False 
6.
Practicing your interviewing questions can make you feel more confident at your interview.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Can potential employers or colleges search for you in social media?
a)
NO, invasion of privacy
b)
Yes as long as this is not the reason they don't hire you.
c)
Yes and not hire you based upon what they found.
d)
No, employers find no value in this.
8.

When speaking to an interviewer, ___________.

a)

mumble

b)

speak softly

c)

speak clearly

d)

speak in an accent

9.

The purpose of a job interview is to ___________.

a)

brag about yourself

b)

convince the employer that you're the right person for the job

c)

beg for a job

d)

to entertain the employer

10.
Which of the following is NOT recommended during an interview? 
a)
Chewing Gum
b)
Sitting Still 
c)
Being attentive 
d)
None of the above 
11.
The interview is over & you "feel" like you've gotten the job. The next thing you should do is...
a)
Call the interviewer/HR Department & ask them about your salary/pay
b)
Write the interviewing committee a thank you within the next 24 hours
c)
Celebrate! 
d)
Buy an outfit for your new job. 
12.
Do NOT do the following during an interview:
a)
Tell jokes 
b)
Be sarcastic 
c)
All is fair game
d)
Don't say anything negative about former employers, co-workers, etc...
13.

The purpose of writing a letter of interest for a job is to...

a)

let the hiring manager know that you're interested in seeking a position with the business.

b)

introduce yourself.

c)

flatter the hiring manger so you'll get the job.

d)

point out that you have experience and a resume.

14.

The proper font size for a letter of interest is...

a)

11

b)

12

c)

13

d)

14

15.

The proper font size for the headings of the sections on a resume is...

a)

11

b)

12

c)

13

d)

14

16.

The information under the job section of a resume should be...

a)

fragments

b)

complete sentences

c)

paragraphs

d)

bulleted action verbs

17.

The information on the resume should be in reverse chronological order; which is...

a)

from ealriest to most recent.

b)

from most recent working backward in time.

c)

most recent only.

d)

any order a person wants.

18.

The letter of interest should...

a)

make the conncection between a person's qualifications and the job requirements clear.

b)

compliment the business.

c)

have the same information that is on the resume.

d)

expalin the reason a person needs the job.

19.

The leter of interest should always conclude by...

a)

thanking the potential employer

b)

letting the potential employer know that the applicant will follow-up.

c)

writing sincerely

d)

thanking the potential employer and stating that the applicant will follow-up.

20.

An applicant should always research the company before writing the letter of interest...

a)

and mention something specific aboput the company in the letter.

b)

and be able to speak about the company during the interview.

c)

decide if he or she would really be a good fit.

d)

do all of the choices given.

21.

The appropriate colors to wear for an interview are...

a)

black or navy.

b)

black, navy or brown.

c)

balck, navy, brown or gray.

d)

bright colors.

22.

The font size for the information under the section headings of a resume is...

a)

11

b)

12

c)

13

d)

14

23.

The only thing that should be in a font size larger than 14 on a resume is...

a)

the section headings.

b)

the applicant's name.

c)

the contact information

d)

the bulleted lists

24.

An applicant's references should...

a)

be a relative.

b)

be a former boss.

c)

be any unrealted person who can speak about the applicant.

d)

be a coworker.

25.

How many references should an applicant have?

a)

1

b)

1 or 2

c)

3

d)

3 to 5

26.

It is acceptable to ask about wages during an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

It is acceptable for an applicant to let a potental employer know that the he or she is not planning to work there long.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The interviewer is assessing the applicant's...

a)

appearance and level of preparartion.

b)

appearance, level of preparartion & communication skills.

c)

appearance, level of preparartion, communication skills and listening skills.

d)

appearance, level of preparartion, poise, communication skills and listening skills.

29.
Body language is as important to observe during an interview.
a)
True
b)
False
30.

During any interview you should

a)

Not think about your posture.

b)

Avoid nervous movements with your hands such as clicking pens and tapping fingers.

c)

Stare the interviewers down and don't break eye contact

d)

Sit down in the first seat I see