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Job Interview Skills Review

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name

Class

Date

_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.

Interview

Resume

Cover Letter

References

Tip 1: Before your interview ______ the company (a.k.a. Do your homework).

Prepare

Research

Call

Visit

Tip 2: Prepare for __________.

Rain

Clothing you should wear

Questions you might be asked

Natural disasters

Which of these are extremely important during a job interview?

eye contact

first impression

your dress

all of these

Three keys to a handshake are to smile, firmness, and eye contact.

False

True

Should you answer interview questions in complete sentences or give a one word answer?

complete sentences

one word answers

both

neither

When are job applications used by employers?

For many part-time, entry-level, and blue collar jobs, employers use applications to screen potential employees

Employers use the information from the applications to determine who they are going to call for a job interview.

Job applications are simply the paperwork the Human Resources department requires of all job applicants

All of the above

Complete the application as neatly as possible is one of the suggestions given when trying to get a job.

True

False

Do not put specific salary requirements because it is way too early in the job-seeking process to allow yourself to be identified by a specific salary request.

True

False

10.

When completing a job application, you should....

Proofread your application before submitting it.

Keep your application consistent with your resume.

Get it done as fast as you can, because the first 10 applications turned in usually get interviews.

Option 1 and 2 only

11.

One of the interview questions that employers most often will ask is:

What is your greatest strength?

Do you have any relatives that work for this company ?

What is your favorite hobby ?

When will you be available to work ?

12.

Some of the other Top 10 Interview questions would be....

What is your greatest weakness?

Tell me about yourself

Why should we hire you?

All of the above

13.

When an employer asks you "What are your goals for the future ?", they really want to know.....

The level of confidence you have and how that will help their company in the future.

if you’re going to stick around or move on as soon as you find a better opportunity

Whether or not your future goals are similar to other present employees in the company.

None of the above

14.

When an employer asks the interview question "Why should we hire you?", they need to know....

why you are the best candidate for the job

how you are better qualified then other people they have hired in the past

why hiring you will make millions of dollars for their company

15.

When an employer asks "What are your weaknesses?", you should....

be totally honest, and share the good things with the bad

Do your best to frame your answers into a positive

Only discuss the negative skills you have that are important for the job

16.

What time should you arrive for an interview that is scheduled for 11:00 AM?

11:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:05 AM

It doesn't matter

17.

You should bring a copy of your resume with you to an interview.

True

False

18.

Gestures, posture and eye contact are considered to be_______________.

not important

social skills

body language

soft skills

19.

Practice before you go on an interview.

True

False

20.

Which of these is the correct format for a resume?

21.

What sort of contact information should you include at the top of your resume?

Street Address Only

City/Town, Telephone, Email

Telephone Only

Name Only

22.

How many pages should your resume be?

As many as it takes to showcase your awesomeness

23.

________ expresses your interest in a specific job

Resume

References

Cover Letter

Career Portfolio

24.

An employer will ask you to complete an _____ which asks for information related to employment.

Personal Data Sheet

Application

References

Cover Letter

100 %

Job Interview Skills Review

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 15mins

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