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WorksheetsInterview Preparation Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 17mins
Why should you prepare for a job interview? Choose BOTH (2) correct answers.
It affects how you feel.
It affects how you present yourself.
It helps you feel less confident.
What CAN you control about the interview process?
You can control how your interview goes.
You can control how you prepare for the interview.
You can not control anything about the interview process.
What could happen if you don't properly prepare for an interview? Choose BOTH (2) correct answers.
You will demonstrate professionalism.
You will look irresponsible.
You may not be hired.
Why should you know what the company you will interview with does? Choose BOTH (2) correct reasons.
To be able to talk about it in your interview
To be able to tell your family when you get the job
To decide if you want to work there
What is a company's mission?
The purpose or main goal
Its "personality"
Fake, practice conversations
Short, positive phrases about yourself to build your confidence
What is a company's culture?
The purpose or main goal
Its "personality"
Fake, practice conversations
Short, positive phrases about yourself to build your confidence
What are mock interviews?
The purpose or main goal
Its "personality"
Fake, practice conversations
Short, positive phrases about yourself to build your confidence
What are affirmation statements?
The purpose or main goal
Its "personality"
Fake, practice conversations
Short, positive phrases about yourself to build your confidence
How can you fill out the job application correctly? Choose BOTH (2) answers.
Brag about your accomplishments
Answer all questions
Be neat and error-free.
Which of the following would NOT make a good reference?
A coworker
A family member
A former boss
A former customer
What should you remember when submitting the application? Choose BOTH (2) answers.
Ask when you can be interviewed.
Look your best.
Follow directions.
What is the BEST way to prepare to receive a call after you turn in your application?
Be available at the number you provided.
Give at least two phone numbers where you can be reached.
Make sure your voicemail is set up.
]What should you do if you don't hear back within two weeks of applying?
Call every day to keep your name in mind.
Call once to follow up.
Wait another week to see what happens.
What should you be prepared with when you receive a call from the employer after submitting an application?
Potential interview times/dates
What you are going to wear to the interview
Questions for your interviewer
Why should you look up or visit the interview location before the interview?
To be sure you know who will be interviewing you
To be sure that you know how to get around the building
To be sure you know how to get there and allow yourself time to get there
What can you do if you have no past job experience to discuss in an interview?
Make something up to tell the interviewer.
Describe the skills that you have learned from your job(s)
Describe your skills learned as a student and/or volunteer.
How can you answer difficult questions (questions about things that went wrong) to show yourself in a positive way?
Apologize for what went wrong and tell how you will do better.
Show what you learned or how you changed for the better as a result.
Blame someone else for whatever went wrong.
Which type of questions ask how you handled past situations?
direct
behavioral
hypothetical
difficult
Which type of questions ask about how you would handle potential problems/situations?
direct
behavioral
hypothetical
difficult
Which type of questions ask about things that went wrong?
direct
behavioral
hypothetical
difficult
Which type of questions ask about your specific skills and qualifications?
direct
behavioral
hypothetical
difficult
Why should you ask about the next steps in the interview process?
So you know whether or not you got the job immediately
So you can judge whether or not you want the job
So you know if/when you will hear if you got the job
What resources you can use to learn about the organization or company? Choose ALL correct answers (this will be a short answer question).
Websites
Networking sites
Current employees
Your parents
Name two (2) questions that you can ask a current employee to learn about a company.
How much do you make?
What is the culture like?
What do you do every day?
What other job would you like to have?
Which of the following questions or types of questions should you NOT ask the interviewer. Choose ALL potential answers.
Anything about salary or benefits
May I arrive late or leave early if I get my hours in?
How soon could I be promoted?
Can I work from home?
Why should you practice answering questions before you go to an interview?
The more you practice, the less prepared you will feel.
The more you practice, the easier the interview will be.
The more you practice, the more robotic your answers will be.
What can happen if you do not properly prepare for the interview? Choose BOTH (2) answers.
You may feel anxious.
You may feel confident.
You may NOT feel confident.
You may NOT feel anxious.
Name TWO ways to mentally prepare for an interview.
Review your past successes.
Dwell on your past failures.
Visualize the interview going well.
Interview other people about their jobs.
