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WorksheetsMastering Your First Interview
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is an important step to take before going to your first interview?
Research the company
Wear casual clothes
Arrive late
Ignore the job description
What is the most appropriate clothing for a job interview?
Pajamas
Neat and professional attire
Sports uniform
Beachwear
Which of the following is a common interview question?
What is your favorite movie?
Tell me about yourself.
How many pets do you have?
What did you eat for breakfast?
Why is it important to maintain good eye contact during an interview?
It shows you are paying attention
It makes you look bored
It is considered rude
It distracts the interviewer
What should you do after your interview is over?
Forget about it
Send a thank-you note or email
Call the interviewer every hour
Post about it on social media
Which of the following should you avoid saying in an interview?
I am excited to learn new things.
I don’t like working with others.
I am a hard worker.
I am interested in this job.
Which of these is a good way to prepare for common interview questions?
Practice answering them with a friend or family member
Ignore them and hope for the best
Memorize random facts
Only read the job title
If you are unsure about what to wear to an interview, what should you do?
Wear whatever you want
Ask someone who works there or check the company’s website
Wear bright, flashy clothes
Dress in sportswear
How can you show confidence through your body language during an interview?
Slouch in your chair
Sit up straight and smile
Cross your arms and look away
Fidget constantly
What is a good way to follow up after an interview if you haven’t heard back in a week?
Send a polite email asking for an update
Show up at the office unannounced
Call every hour
Do nothing
If an interviewer asks, “What is your greatest weakness?” which is the best way to respond?
Say you have no weaknesses
Mention a real weakness and explain how you are working to improve it
Refuse to answer
Say you are perfect
Why is it important not to speak negatively about your previous teachers or classmates during an interview?
It shows you are respectful and professional
It makes you look honest
It helps you get sympathy
It is expected
Imagine you are running late for your interview. What is the best course of action?
Don’t show up at all
Call ahead to inform the interviewer and apologize
Arrive late without saying anything
Blame traffic when you arrive
You are asked a question in the interview that you don’t know the answer to. What should you do?
Make up an answer
Admit you don’t know but explain how you would find out
Stay silent
Change the subject
If you notice the interviewer seems distracted, what should you do?
Stop talking and wait for them to pay attention
Politely ask if you should continue or if they need a moment
Get upset and leave
Talk louder
You are nervous and start fidgeting during the interview. What strategy can you use to regain composure?
Take a deep breath and focus on sitting still
Ignore it and keep fidgeting
Apologize and leave the room
Start talking faster
After the interview, you realize you forgot to mention an important skill. What should you do?
Do nothing
Mention it in your thank-you note or follow-up email
Call the interviewer repeatedly
Ask for another interview
If you are asked about a time you worked in a team, but you have never had a job, what is a good way to answer?
Say you have no experience
Give an example from a school project or group activity
Change the subject
Make up a story
During the interview, you are asked if you have any questions. What is a good question to ask?
How much vacation do I get?
What are the next steps in the hiring process?
How soon can I get a raise?
Can I leave early on Fridays?
If you accidentally say something inappropriate during the interview, what should you do?
Ignore it and hope they didn’t notice
Apologize politely and move on
Argue with the interviewer
Leave the interview
