WorksheetsInterview Situations and Preparation
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 23mins
When filling out a job application, you should use your nickname.
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You haven't heard from the person you interviewed with, and it's been one week.
You can call them on the phone to follow up on your interview.
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In an interview, a potential boss asks for your availability. You tell him you can only work Thursdays from 5-6:30pm and not much more because you have a lot of homework.
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You walk in and meet a potential employer for the first time. You say "HEY!" and go for a fist bump.
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When you fill out a job application, it is important to know your correct social security number.
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You should wear nice pants and a collared shirt, a skirt, or a dress to a job interview.
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If I don't get the part-time job I interviewed for, I should leave an angry review on the company Facebook that didn't hire me.
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You are running late to your job interview. You should just apologize when you get there.
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Body language and non-verbal cues are important during an interview.
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When a potential employer asks for your strengths in an interview, you tell her you take initiative, you are responsible, and you are a strong communicator.
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When a potential employer asks for your weaknesses in an interview, you tell him you are usually late and you have a hard time following rules.
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You set up an interview for right after soccer practice on Wednesday. You head to the interview in your practice clothes.
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A potential employer asks for two references. You give her your mom's phone number and your assistant principal's phone number who gave you a detention last week.
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When a potential employer asks why you'd like to work for his company, you answer, "To make some money."
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Writing a thank you note after an interview would leave a good impression with my interviewer.
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Marge is resigning from her company. Which is the best way for her to communicate this information?
Text her supervisor.
Speak to her supervisor in person.
Send a group email to the entire company.
Leave a sticky note of her supervisor's desk.
Ahmad is attending a work meeting. When is it appropriate for him to use his smartphone?
If the meeting is boring.
If the speaker cannot see him using it?
If his supervisor is not present.
If the meeting specifically requires the participants to access information online.
Reggie works at a sporting goods store. Which is the best way to answer the store's telephone on a busy day?
"Please hold."
"Can I call you back later?"
"Thanks for calling XYZ Sports. This is Reggie. Can you please hold for one moment?"
"XYZ Sports. What do you need?"
Olivia is careful of how she communicates with people at work. Which is an example of positive nonverbal communication?
Smiling and nodding.
Asking and answering questions.
Crossing her arms and sighing.
Rolling her eyes and frowning.
Mia is participating in a conversation. Which demonstrates her good listening skills?
Nodding and making eye contact.
Checking her phone for text messages.
Looking around the room.
Interrupting the person to ask a question.
Choose the best answer for this question
“What is your greatest weakness?”
I can’t work under pressure.
I have no weakness.
I've learned to make my perfectionism work to my advantage.
I am an expert, so I can deal with everything.
Choose the best answer for this question “Why do you want this job?”
I like easy job.
I’m personally drawn to this mission.
I have admired this company’s successful strategies and mission for years. There are values I greatly admire.
Choose the best answer for this question “Why should we hire you?”
I’d really love to bring my diverse skill set to your company.
Nothing! I'm perfect!
Says “hire me”.
I am a professional in this way.
What should you do if you don't know the answer to an interview question?
Admit that you don't know but express willingness to learn
Panic and start sweating
Make up an answer
Avoid eye contact and remain silent
