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WorksheetsDuring The Interview
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Conduct telephone and video interviews in a quiet,
private location
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DON'T
Be on time for all interviews and/or calls
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DON'T
Put away distractions, including mobile devices
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DON'T
Greet people with a smile and firm handshake
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DON'T
Sit or stand in an engaged, upright position
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DON'T
Smile, nod, show enthusiasm, and use eye contact
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DON'T
Listen and understand the question before speaking
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DON'T
Use complete sentences, paying attention to the
tone, speed, and volume of your voice
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DON'T
Respond with professional, work-related examples
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DON'T
Allow the interviewer to complete his or her ideas
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DON'T
Be calm when demonstrating your skills
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DON'T
Remember you are being evaluated the entire time
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DON'T
Ask questions at the end of the interview, shake
hands, and thank the interviewer
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DON'T
Make it difficult to be seen or heard
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DON'T
Ignore potential weather or traffic delays
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DON'T
Multitask, fidget, text, eat, drink, chew gum, or doodle
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DON'T
Appear rude or uninterested
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DON'T
Slouch, frown, look away, or cross your arms
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DON'T
Engage in distracting behaviors or use filler words such
as um, like, or uh
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DON'T
Rush your response
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DON'T
Address only part of the question, provide one-word
answers, mumble, or talk too fast
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DON'T
Use slang, sarcasm, or swear words
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DON'T
Talk about personal/family issues or problems
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DON'T
Interrupt or talk nonstop
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Lie about your skills or qualifications
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DON'T
Be rude or dismissive
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DON'T
Ask questions that the interviewer answered during the
interview
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DON'T
Conduct all telephone or video interviews
in private locations free of distractions.
TRUE
FALSE
Interviewers hope you do poorly.
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FALSE
Do not to use eye contact during an
interview because it is confrontational.
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FALSE
All responses to interview questions should
be appropriate and relevant to the job.
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FALSE
Use your smartphone to take notes
during the interview.
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FALSE
You can eat during the interview if you
offer to share with the interviewer.
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FALSE
If the interview is not going well, there
is no need to ask questions at the end.
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FALSE
Keep talking until told to stop.
TRUE
FALSE
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
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.
