Interview Responses

You're asked a really difficult question. You don't know the answer off the top of your head, so you:

• answer, "That's a tough question. I'm really not sure."

• say the first thing that comes to mind.

• take a deep breath and think of an answer while paraphrasing the question

Which of the following is okay to do at an interview?

• Ask the employer questions

• Answer your cellphone

• Be a few minutes late

You're asked what your biggest weakness is. How do you answer?

• "I can sometimes be disorganized. I have been trying to become more organized by creating a calendar for myself and categorizing things in folder. So far, these methods seem to be working."

• "Honestly, I don't really have one."

• "I'm a perfectionist. As a result, I often work very hard, perhaps even too hard. I'm usually at the office for more hours than the average employee."

Your interviewer asks you what you think about your previous boss. You didn't get along with your previous boss. You answer:

• "He was a good leader and really kept the team focused and on-task."

• "He was alright, but we weren't that close."

• "We didn't exactly get along because he made a lot of impossible demands and was constantly on the phone."

Your interviewer asks you what your greatest strengths are. How do you respond?

• By listing five or ten qualities you think are your best ones.

• Give two or three strengths and concrete examples of them.

• Say all the qualities and requirements that were listed on the job description.

Other than your responses, you need to also pay close attention to:

• your body language.

• your eye contact.

• both

 Should you answer interview questions in complete sentences or give a one word answer?

• complete sentences
• one word answers
• both
• neither

Choose the best response to the following question:

"What would you change about your last job?"

• My supervisor

• My co-workers

• The hourly wage

• It was a great company, but the schedule did not work with my school schedule.

Choose the best response to the following question:

"What do you do in your spare time?"

• "Sleep and eat."

• "Play video games."

• "Collect comic books, play basketball, and spend time with friends and family."

• "Do homework or chores."

When asked about your previous employer...

• tell the truth no matter what.

• never say anything negative about them.

• say "N/A".