WorksheetsMastering Interview Skills
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are the main types of interviews?
The main types of interviews are structured, unstructured, semi-structured, behavioral, panel, and group interviews.
One-on-one and two-on-one interviews
Technical and non-technical interviews
Formal and informal interviews
Describe a structured interview.
A structured interview allows for spontaneous questions based on candidate responses.
A structured interview is conducted only over the phone without any face-to-face interaction.
A structured interview is a standardized interview format where all candidates are asked the same questions in the same order.
In a structured interview, candidates are interviewed in a casual setting without a set format.
What is the purpose of a behavioral interview?
To assess a candidate's technical skills.
To evaluate a candidate's past behavior as an indicator of future performance.
To test a candidate's knowledge of the company.
To determine a candidate's salary expectations.
List three common interview preparation techniques.
Focus solely on body language
Arrive without a resume
1. Research the company 2. Practice common interview questions 3. Prepare questions for the interviewer
Wear formal attire only
How can researching the company help in an interview?
Researching the company helps candidates align their skills and values with the company's culture, demonstrate knowledge during the interview, and ask informed questions.
It allows candidates to memorize answers for the interview.
It ensures candidates will get hired regardless of their qualifications.
It helps candidates to avoid asking any questions during the interview.
What should you include in a personal pitch?
Name, introduction, background, skills, current goals, and closing statement.
Travel experiences
Hobbies and interests
Favorite books
Name two common interview questions about strengths.
1. What is your greatest strength? 2. How do you leverage your strengths in the workplace?
What is your biggest weakness?
How do you handle stress in the workplace?
What motivates you to work hard?
What is a good way to answer the question about weaknesses?
Claim you have no weaknesses at all.
Mention a weakness that is actually a strength.
Blame others for your weaknesses.
Identify a genuine weakness and discuss how you are working to improve it.
How important is body language in an interview?
Body language is irrelevant in an interview.
Body language is very important in an interview.
Body language has a minor impact on interview success.
Only verbal communication matters in an interview.
What are some positive body language cues?
Some positive body language cues are maintaining eye contact, smiling, open hand gestures, good posture, and nodding.
Frowning
Crossed arms
Avoiding eye contact
How can you avoid negative body language during an interview?
Fidget with your hands to show nervousness.
Cross your arms to appear more confident.
Maintain positive body language by being aware of your posture, eye contact, and gestures.
Avoid making eye contact to seem less intimidating.
What role does eye contact play in interviews?
Avoiding eye contact shows humility and respect.
Eye contact is only important in social settings, not interviews.
Eye contact is irrelevant and can be distracting.
Eye contact plays a crucial role in establishing connection, conveying confidence, and demonstrating engagement during interviews.
Why is it important to dress appropriately for an interview?
Wearing bright colors distracts the interviewer from your qualifications.
Dressing casually shows confidence and comfort.
It doesn't matter what you wear as long as you have the right skills.
It is important to dress appropriately for an interview to make a positive first impression and demonstrate professionalism.
What should you do after the interview?
Ignore the interviewer's questions and leave immediately.
Send a thank-you note and reflect on the interview.
Post a negative review about the company online.
Forget about the interview and move on without any follow-up.
How can you follow up after an interview?
Ignore the interviewer's questions during the meeting.
Send a resume update instead of a thank-you email.
Call the interviewer every day until you get a response.
Send a thank-you email and follow up if you haven't heard back.
What is the STAR method in answering interview questions?
The STAR method stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result, used to answer behavioral interview questions.
Summary, Task, Action, and Result
Situation, Task, Analysis, and Result
Situation, Task, Action, and Review
