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WorksheetsInterview Preparation Workshop
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Before an interview, you should make a checklist of:
Your resume and cover letter
Interview location and time
Questions to ask the interviewer
All of the above
Before an interview, what information should you get from the contact person?
Their email & phone # & Interview location and time
Contact person's favorite color
Weather forecast for the interview day
Contact person's pet's name
You should choose your interview outfit:
On the day of the interview
A week before the interview
The night before the interview
As soon as you get the interview call
Researching about the company before an interview is important. What should you focus on?
Company's history and values
Interviewer's personal life
Office interior design
Company's cafeteria menu
At the end of an interview, you should be prepared to:
Thank the interviewer and ask at least two or three questions
Leave immediately without saying anything
Ask for a job offer on the spot
Discuss salary and benefits extensively
How early should you plan to arrive at the interview location?
5 minutes early
10 minutes early
15 minutes early
30 minutes early
What should you avoid speaking negatively about during an interview?
Your previous employer
The weather
Your favorite hobby
The company's dress code
You should not forget to send this after an interview.
A thank you email
Your resume
A follow-up call
A LinkedIn request
Asking questions about the company during an interview is important because:
it shows your interest in the company.
it helps you understand the company culture.
it allows you to assess if the company is the right fit for you.
All of the above.
What should you do when they answer your questions during an interview?
Listen carefully and take notes
Interrupt them to ask more questions
Ignore their answers
Change the topic immediately
Why shouldn't you ask about salary during an interview?
It can make you seem more interested in money than the job.
It is considered rude to discuss salary.
The interviewer will bring it up if they want to discuss it.
It is illegal to discuss salary during an interview.
What does the 'S' in the STAR method stand for, and what does it represent in your story?
Situation
Solution
Strategy
Summary
The 'T' in the STAR method stands for which of the following, and how is it used in describing your story?
Task - It describes the specific task you were responsible for.
Time - It indicates the time frame of the event.
Team - It refers to the team you worked with.
Technique - It explains the technique you used.
The 'A' in the STAR method stands for what, and what should you describe in this part of your story?
Action, describe the actions you took
Analysis, describe the analysis you performed
Assessment, describe the assessment you made
Application, describe the application of skills
What does the 'R' in the STAR method stand for, and what should you explain in this part of your story?
Result, explain the outcome of your actions
Reason, explain why you chose this approach
Reflection, explain what you learned
Response, explain how you reacted
Based on the 'Interview Guide Cheat Sheet', how should you answer the question 'What are your weaknesses?'
By stating a real weakness and explaining how you are working to improve it or have already
By saying you have no weaknesses
By mentioning a strength disguised as a weakness
By avoiding the question
During an interview, how should you handle a question about a skill you lack?
Claim you have the skill even if you don't
Ignore the question and change the topic
Admit you lack the skill and express willingness to learn
Say it's not relevant to the job
What is a good strategy for answering behavioral interview questions?
Use the STAR method to structure your response
Provide a one-word answer
Discuss unrelated personal stories
Ask the interviewer to skip the question
