Interview Preparation

Which of the following is not a good strategy for preparing for your job interview

• research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview

• gather key resources (extra resumes, reference list) to take with you

• prepare answers to possible interview questions

• conduct research on the company/industry

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What are three most important keys to success in interviews?

• making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly

• developing rapport, good posture, fresh breath

• good perfume/cologne, nice smile, fresh breath

• fresh breath, nice smile, making eye contact

How early is it best to arrive before an interview?

• 30 minutes

• 1 minute

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour

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The best thing to do in an interview when you get a question that stumps you temporarily is:

• paraphrase the question while giving yourself time to think

• sit there and just stare at the interviewer

• keep saying, “good question, good question”

• respond with, “I just really can’t answer that”

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What does the interviewer really want from you when s/he asks “tell me about yourself”?

• a 10-minute detailed story of your life, from birth to present

• a long-winded account of what you want from the employer

• a short narrative of your personal life, including your secrets

• a concise narrative of your professional background and goals and how they relate to the job at hand

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How should you respond to the question, “where do you see yourself in five years?”

• “I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with and that allows me to be financially independent.”

• “I could see myself starting my own business.”

• “I just want to be at a place in my life when I’m happy with who I am — the job I’m doing would have to support that.”

• “I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success.”

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The best way to answer the question, “Why do you want to work for our company,” is by saying:

• “I’m really attracted by the great salary and benefits your company offers.”

• “You’ve been the market leader for the past five years because of the reputation of your products and quality of customer satisfaction and I would like to contribute my services to continue the organization’s successes.”

• “You’ve been the market leaders for the past five years, and I think it would be really great for my career to work for your organization.”

• “I love the fact that I can dress in jeans every day and that the office is only a five-minute bike ride from the beach.”

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common mistakes job-seekers make during job interviews?

• over-emphasis on money

• too much knowledge of the company

• lack of interest and enthusiasm

• limp, clammy handshake

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As soon as you get back from the job interview, you should:

• put your feet up and relax, knowing you did a great interview

• quit your current job in anticipation of a new job offer

• immediately send off thank you letters/e-mails to each person who interviewed with you

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Now, be honest and rate your confidence level ^_^

• I wish to be confident

• I am okay I guess

• I am very confident

• What is confident?