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WorksheetsJob Interview Basics
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Matt is interviewing for a mechanic position at an auto repair shop. As far as personal appearance, what must he do prior to the interview?
Buy a business suit.
Ensure his pants, shirt, shoes, and belt are clean, professional, and appropriate.
Turn his baseball hat to the forward direction.
Choose a t-shirt to match his gym shorts.
Chloe has an interview scheduled immediately after lunch. Which is the best option for Chloe?
Bring her dessert to the interview.
Chew gum during the interview to mask her bad breath.
Check her teeth and breath prior to the interview.
Skip lunch and hope she does not become light-headed during the interview.
David has a job interview tomorrow. Which is NOT a smart way to make sure he is on time?
Obtain directions to the interview location.
Account for possible traffic delays.
Schedule all job interviews back-to-back in the same afternoon.
Allow extra time if the weather is bad.
Reggie is interviewing for a pharmacy technician position. He should be prepared to answer which of the following questions?
When can you start work?
Why are you the best person for this job?
Who are our company’s major competitors?
All of the above.
Elena is interviewing for a job. Which question is appropriate for her to ask during an initial job interview?
How will my performance be evaluated?
How many vacation days will I receive?
What is the starting salary?
All of the above.
It is better to be overdressed than underdressed for an interview. True or False.
True
False
When interviewing for a position that does not require customer interaction, it is not necessary to worry about personal appearance or grooming.
True
False
Never ask questions during an interview. True or False.
True
False
It is wise to prepare well for a job interview. True or False.
True
False
Look in a mirror to check your clothing, teeth, and hair prior to an interview.
True
False
Flip-flops are appropriate for interviews.
True
False
Prepare a list of relevant questions to ask during the job interview.
True
False
Do not bring anything to a job interview. True or False.
True
False
How can you research a company?
By reading their annual reports
By visiting their office
By watching their advertisements
By ignoring their social media presence
What is one essential thing to bring to a job interview?
Resume
Laptop
Snacks
Pet
Which of the following should you not bring to an interview?
A positive attitude
A copy of your resume
A list of questions for the interviewer
A loud chewing gum
Jana is interviewing for a position as a computer technician. During the interview, she could be evaluated for all the following EXCEPT-
The demonstration of her computer skills
Her responses to interview questions
Her knowledge and love of classic cars
The questions she asks the interviewer.
Why is it important to listen to a question carefully?
To be able to answer all parts of it
To be able to answer it in one or two words
To decide whether or not to answer it
To be able to guess the follow-up questions.
When should you shake the interviewer’s hand?
Never
At the beginning of the interview only
At the end of the interview only
At the beginning and end of the interview.
Ty wants to be an animal care attendant at an urban veterinary clinic that serves a variety of customers. Which should he NOT share during the interview?
He volunteers weekly at an animal shelter.
His favorite cat name is Misty.
He has experience grooming and bathing dogs.
He speaks two languages fluently.
Which is the best response to the interviewer’s question, “What is your biggest weakness?”
I do not have any weaknesses.
I do not work well with other people.
I am a perfectionist and can be hard on myself.
I am absolutely dependent on my smartphone.
Carlos interviews for a lifeguard position. Which is the best answer to, “Can you tell me about yourself?”
I am quarterback of the football team
I have one sister and two dogs.
I am a huge football fan and a great friend.
I enjoy helping people, have CPR certification, and worked last summer at the city pool.
Conduct all telephone or video interviews in private locations free of distractions.
True
False
Interviewers hope you do poorly. True or False.
True
False
Do not to use eye contact during an interview because it is confrontational. True or False.
True
False
All responses to interview questions should be appropriate and relevant to the job. True or False.
True
False
Use your smartphone to take notes during the interview.
True
False
You can eat during the interview if you offer to share with the interviewer.
True
False
If the interview is not going well, there is no need to ask questions at the end. True or False.
True
False
Keep talking until told to stop. True or False.
True
False
What voice qualities should you monitor during job interviews or conversations?
Tone and pitch
Volume and speed
Clarity and articulation
All of the above
Prior to a face-to-face interview, what other screening methods are possible?
Phone interview
Online assessment
Reference check
All of the above
Omar interviewed for a position at a tax preparation company. When should he send a thank you note to the interviewer?
A day or two after the interview
A few weeks after the interview
After he receives the job offer
Before he starts negotiating his salary.
Mia is switching jobs. Which is a reasonable amount of notice to give her employer when she resigns?
1 day
2 days
2 weeks
2 months
Juanita interviewed with a bank three weeks ago. What should she do now?
Juanita should call the interviewer’s supervisor.
Juanita should call or email the interviewer.
Juanita’s mom should call the company.
Juanita should visit the company and demand an explanation.
Kyra received an entry-level job offer from a clothing store. She feels the initial salary offer is too low. What is the first thing she should do?
Decline the job offer.
Request a 35% increase in salary.
Agree to the salary and hope she will get a raise if she performs well.
Research the starting salaries for this position in her geographic area.
A metal fabrication shop offered Marcus a job. Before accepting it, which of the following employment terms should Marcus understand?
Salary
Health benefits
Work schedule and expectations
All of the above.
The best way to send a post-interview thank you note is by text.
True
False
Include your contact information in the thank you note.
True
False
When negotiating a salary, be specific rather than just requesting “more.”
True
False
All companies are willing to negotiate salaries, bonuses, and work schedules.
True
False
Companies will take you more seriously if your parent does the communication.
True
False
Texting is a formal method of business communication.
True
False
Proofread all correspondence you send to a potential employer.
True
False
How can you avoid writing a thank you letter that appears generic or poorly recycled?
By using a template for all letters
By personalizing each letter with specific details
By writing in a formal tone
By keeping the letter very brief
What should you do before sending the interviewer the thank you letter?
Proofread the letter
Send it immediately after the interview
Include a gift
Ignore it
What types of employment terms and benefits are some companies willing to negotiate?
Salary and bonuses
Work hours and location
Health insurance and retirement plans
All of the above
