Job Interview Tips

According to the slide, where can you find a lot of information about a company?

• By visiting the company's local branch

• On their website and/or on their social media accounts

• In the company's printed brochures only

• By asking friends and family

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What should you do with the information about the company's mission, successes, and values?

• Keep it to yourself and do not mention it

• Use it only if the interviewer asks you directly

• Include this knowledge in the interview where you can

• Only discuss it with other candidates

What should you note when reading a job description to prepare for an interview?

• The company's history

• The exact skills they're looking for

• The interviewer's name

• The company's stock prices

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According to the advice given, why is it important to pay attention to the job description?

• To negotiate your salary

• To prepare questions for the interviewer

• To include those key words in your interview

• To decide if the job is right for you

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What can employers infer if you are not aware of what the job entails?

• Your educational background

• Your previous job experience

• That you are not paying close attention

• Your willingness to relocate

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What should you use to practice your answers to common job interview questions?

• Memorize all possible questions and answers

• Use common job interview questions lists or cards

• Only practice the questions you think are easy

• Avoid practicing and answer spontaneously during the interview

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What is the purpose of reviewing the possible ways to answer interview questions ahead of time?

• To ensure you are unprepared

• To personalize your responses to match the company's needs

• To make the interview process longer

• To challenge the interviewer with unexpected answers

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What is the STAR method used for in job interviews?

• To discuss your salary expectations

• To explain why you left your last job

• To showcase specific examples of what you can bring to the job

• To talk about your weaknesses

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Why is it important to have questions prepared to ask your interviewer?

• It shows you are confident and self-assured.

• It demonstrates interest in the company and seriousness about the job.

• It indicates that you have done your research on the interviewer.

• It proves that you have a lot of experience in interviews.

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What might be the impression if you don't have any questions prepared for the interviewer?

• You are very knowledgeable about the company.

• You are eager to start working immediately.

• You might come off as being indifferent or apathetic.

• You are respectful of the interviewer's time.

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