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Interview Preparation Essentials

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A document that explains the general tasks and responsibilities for a position.

a)

Job Description

b)

Employment Portfolio

c)

Business Card

d)

Follow-Up Letter

2.

A practice interview to help the applicant become more comfortable with the interview process.

a)

Impression

b)

Feedback

c)

Behavioral Interview Questions

d)

Mock Interview

3.

The company’s mission, values, and culture are something you should ____ before an interview.

a)

pretend

b)

research

c)

ignore

d)

practice

4.

To show your interest and gather information during an interview, you should prepare these ahead of time.

a)

Thoughtful questions

b)

Mock interview

c)

Cookies and snacks

d)

Compliments

5.

Things you can do to prepare yourself mentally before an interview.

a)

good night sleep

b)

have a light snack

c)

deep breathing

d)

run late

6.

A job interview where an applicant answers questions from a group of people who make the hiring decision.

a)

Situational Interview Questions

b)

Mock Interview

c)

Panel Interview

d)

Feedback

7.

A job interview where a hiring manager interviews several candidates at once.

a)

Group Interview

b)

Mock Interview

c)

Workplace Culture

d)

Employment Portfolio

8.

These interview types do not take place in person.

a)

Rejection

b)

Group Interview

c)

Phone/ video Interview

d)

Follow-Up Interview

9.

These skills are important to demonstrate in a group interview.

a)

Confidence

b)

Slacking

c)

Sleeping

d)

Respect

10.

This can occur immediately after submitting an application.

a)

Feedback

b)

Rejection

c)

On-the-spot Interview

d)

Self-Awareness

11.

Being important or significant in a given situation or to a specific person.

a)

Impression

b)

Relevant

c)

Perspective

d)

Resilience

12.

What is important to include when answering the question “What are your strengths?”

a)

The bare minimum

b)

Feedback

c)

Amount you can bench press

d)

Real strengths including examples

13.

This is usually included along with your paper application and can help you tailor your application or resume to the position you’re applying for.

a)

Business Card

b)

Job Description

c)

Location

d)

Workplace Culture

14.

When answering this question, demonstrate self-awareness and explain the steps you’re taking to address the issue.

a)

"What are your weaknesses?"

b)

"What is your work experience?"

c)

"Where are you from?"

d)

"Why do you want this job?"

15.

It’s important to emphasize positive experiences and how you overcame challenges when answering this question.

a)

"Can you work weekends?"

b)

"Why did you leave your last job?"

c)

"What did you like or dislike about your last job?"

d)

"Do you have any special skills?"

16.

Collection of your professional work samples, achievements, and credentials that showcase your skills, expertise, and accomplishments to potential employers.

a)

Employment Portfolio

b)

Degree

c)

Job Description

d)

Personal Best

17.

 These past experiences might be helpful to mention during the interview.

a)

Family Drama

b)

Sports, clubs, or other organizations you participated in

c)

Volunteer Work

d)

Past Work Experience

18.

What can you do to identify relevant skills and qualifications needed for a job you’re applying for?

a)

Ask former employees

b)

Research the job ahead of time

c)

Ask the manager

d)

This is not necessary

19.

What should you do with your employment portfolio before a job interview to ensure you're ready?


a)

Throw it away

b)

Organize and review the contents

c)

Take a practice test

d)

Email it to the employer

20.

What types of items can be included in your employment portfolio to showcase your skills?

a)

Work Samples

b)

Picture of yourself with trophies

c)

Achievements

d)

Bribes

21.

A short message you send after a job interview to thank the interviewer for their time and consideration.

a)

Follow-Up Letter

b)

Love Letter

c)

Bribe

d)

Text Message

22.

A small printed material with one’s name, professional occupation, company position, business address, and other contact information.


a)

Business Card

b)

Portfolio

c)

Driver's License

d)

Thank You Card

23.

What is the first action you should take immediately after an interview?

a)

Throw away your portfolio

b)

Go eat at Burger King to celebrate

c)

Apply for another job

d)

Send a thank you note within 24 hours

24.

Means to be turned down or not accepted for something.

a)

Impression

b)

Rejection

c)

Relevant

d)

Feedback

25.

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or to overcome barriers.

a)

Resilience

b)

Bounce-back

c)

Relevant

d)

Remission

26.

Making a good first ________ is important when picking up a job application. 


a)

look around

b)

paycheck

c)

impression

d)

cake