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WorksheetsPreparing for Mock Interview
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is not a good strategy for preparing for your job interview
research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview
gather key resources (extra resumes, reference list) to take with you
prepare answers to possible interview questions
conduct research on the company/industry
What are three most important keys to success in interviews?
making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly
developing rapport, good posture, fresh breath
good perfume/cologne, nice smile, fresh breath
fresh breath, nice smile, making eye contact
How early is it best to arrive before an interview?
30 minutes
1 minute
45 minutes
1 hour
The best thing to do in an interview when you get a question that stumps you temporarily is:
paraphrase the question while giving yourself time to think
sit there and just stare at the interviewer
keep saying, “good question, good question”
respond with, “I just really can’t answer that”
What does the interviewer really want from you when s/he asks “tell me about yourself”?
a 10-minute detailed story of your life, from birth to present
a long-winded account of what you want from the employer
a short narrative of your personal life, including your secrets
a concise narrative of your professional background and goals and how they relate to the job at hand
How should you respond to the question, “where do you see yourself in five years?”
“I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with and that allows me to be financially independent.”
“I could see myself starting my own business.”
“I just want to be at a place in my life when I’m happy with who I am — the job I’m doing would have to support that.”
“I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success.”
The best way to answer the question, “Why do you want to work for our company,” is by saying:
“I’m really attracted by the great salary and benefits your company offers.”
“You’ve been the market leader for the past five years because of the reputation of your products and quality of customer satisfaction and I would like to contribute my services to continue the organization’s successes.”
“You’ve been the market leaders for the past five years, and I think it would be really great for my career to work for your organization.”
“I love the fact that I can dress in jeans every day and that the office is only a five-minute bike ride from the beach.”
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common mistakes job-seekers make during job interviews?
over-emphasis on money
too much knowledge of the company
lack of interest and enthusiasm
limp, clammy handshake
As soon as you get back from the job interview, you should:
put your feet up and relax, knowing you did a great interview
quit your current job in anticipation of a new job offer
immediately send off thank you letters/e-mails to each person who interviewed with you
Now, be honest and rate your confidence level ^_^
I wish to be confident
I am okay I guess
I am very confident
What is confident?
True or false: Wearing a formal suit is always the safest “dress for success” attire.
True
False
True or false: Being the most qualified candidate for the position just about guarantees you will get the job.
True
False
True or false: You should use only examples from your actual work experience to answer questions during a job interview.
True
False
True or false: If you’re asked to discuss your current boss, whom you dislike, you should not tell the truth about his bad characters.
True
False
True or false: At the end of the interview, you can ask about the next step in the process.
True
False
