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Career Prep: Job Interview Preparation Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is the most crucial part of the job search that can make or break an opportunity.

Choose from the below words
The interview
Resume writing
The job application
Networking
2.

The recommended posture during an interview is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Slouching and laid-backness
Head up and shoulders pulled back
Crossing arms and legs
Leaning forward
3.

You can (a)   when nerves kick in during an interview.

Choose from the below words
Drink coffee to stay alert
Take a deep breath before entering
Avoid eye contact with the intervie
Take short breaths and breathe fast
4.

A good way to remember someone's name when you first meet them is to (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Ask for their business card
Repeat it in your head
Write it down immediately
Say it out loud when you first meet
5.

You should avoid (a)   when talking about previous places you've worked.

Choose from the below words
speaking negatively about them
talking about what you've learned
avoiding the topic altogether
exaggerating your accomplishments
6.

What is the purpose of asking questions to the employer at the end of an interview?

a)

To fill in awkward silence

b)

To show off your knowledge

c)

To make the interview longer

d)

To demonstrate that you did your homework and care about the job

7.

You should follow up with a thank you email after an interview (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Within a week
Within 48 hours
Within 72 hours
Within 24 hours
8.

The recommended body language during an interview is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Fidget & make unnecessary movements
Mimic the interviewer's posture
Cross your arms
Avoid eye contact
9.

What should you do if you don't have any burning questions for the employer at the end of an interview?

a)

End the interview without asking any questions

b)

Ask random questions to fill the silence

c)

Ask a few questions to show that you did your homework and care

d)

Apologize for not having any questions

10.

What is the purpose of a thank you email after an interview?

a)

To ask for a second interview

b)

To negotiate the salary

c)

To leave a lasting impression

d)

To request feedback on your performance

11.

Label the STAR Interview Method with the correct responses.

12.

Drag and drop the following to their correct answer:

In the STAR Interview Method what do the following represent:

S represents ​ (a)  

T represents ​ (b)  

A represents ​ (c)  

R represents ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
situation
task
action
result
solution
attempt
resume
time
13.

What is the recommended timeframe for sending thank-you notes after an interview?

a)

48 hours

b)

12 hours

c)

24 hours

d)

1 week

14.

What should be included in the thank-you notes sent to interviewers?

a)

A generic message

b)

At least one piece of meaningful content

c)

A list of references

d)

A request for feedback

15.

What is the suggested action regarding social media after an interview?

a)

Delete all social media accounts

b)

Avoid social media altogether

c)

Post random content

d)

Post intelligent tweets about your industry or the economy

16.

What is the recommended approach for connecting with interviewers on LinkedIn?

a)

Send a generic connection request

b)

Send a personalized request mentioning the discussion topics

c)

Don't connect at all

d)

Connect without any message

17.

What is the advised timeframe for reaching out to interviewers after the initial post-interview communication?

a)

24 hours

b)

1 week

c)

2 weeks

d)

1 month

18.

What is the risk of reaching out to interviewers too soon after the interview?

a)

It is a sign of professionalism

b)

It shows eagerness and enthusiasm

c)

It can damage the good impression you made during the interview

d)

It helps in building a strong connection

19.

What should you avoid including in your thank-you notes?

a)

Personalized email for each interviewer

b)

Cutting and pasting the same content for each interviewer

c)

Relevant link to a topic you discussed

d)

Meaningful content expanding on an answer you gave

20.

What should you do with your interviewers on LinkedIn?

a)

Say something about how much you enjoyed meeting and discussing X , Y, or Z

b)

Unfollow them after the interview

c)

Send a generic connection request

d)

Ignore their profiles