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WorksheetsBefore The Interview
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Research the position, company, and industry
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Prepare solid answers and examples for potential
interview questions
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Generate a list of intelligent and relevant questions
to ask the interviewer
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Know the date you can start work
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Allow yourself enough travel time
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Bring copies of your résumé, employment
application, and any applicable work samples
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Carry a pen and paper to take notes
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Select tailored, clean, and appropriate clothes
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Choose conservative makeup, jewelry, hairstyle,
belts, shoes, and nail polish
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Maintain good grooming habits
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Turn off and store all mobile devices
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Throw away all food, drinks, and gum
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Forget to identify how you can add value to the company
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Assume you will be relaxed enough to “wing it”
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Inquire about salaries or vacation policies during the
first interview
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Accept an interview if you have no intention of
considering a position with the company
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Arrive late to an interview
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Enter the interview room empty-handed
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Have to ask to borrow a pen and paper
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Appear too casual
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Look immature, unkempt, unprofessional, or
inappropriate
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Show up sweaty, stinky, or disheveled
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Let a ringtone disrupt the interview
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Treat the interview too casually
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It is better to be overdressed than
underdressed for an interview.
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FALSE
When interviewing for a position that
does not require customer interaction, it
is not necessary to worry about personal
appearance or grooming.
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FALSE
Never ask questions during an interview.
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FALSE
It is wise to prepare well for a job interview.
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FALSE
Look in a mirror to check your clothing,
teeth, and hair prior to an interview.
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FALSE
Flip-flops are appropriate for interviews.
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FALSE
Prepare a list of relevant questions to ask
during the job interview.
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FALSE
Do not bring anything to a job interview.
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FALSE
Matt is interviewing for a mechanic position at a
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.
