Job Interview

Why should you ask questions during the interview?

• It shows you are really interested in the job

• It shows you are friendly

• It shows you are picky

Which of these things should you bring to an interview?

• Copies of you resume

• A list of references

• Both A and B

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.

You think the employer might ask you for a list of references during the interview. Prior to the interview, you:

• let your references know that they might be contacted, but don't give them more details about the job.

• let your references know that they might be contacted an tell them about the job you're seeking and why you're a good fit for it.

• choose to not tell your references that they may be contacted.

Purpose of a resume

• to secure a job interview

• to get a raise

• to get a promotion

• to get a job

What is the primary purpose of a job interview?

• To evaluate the candidate's fit for the role

• To negotiate salary

• To finalize the hiring decision

• To meet the team

Which of the following is a common mistake during job interviews?

• Arriving on time

• Researching the company

• Speaking negatively about past employers

• Dressing appropriately

Why is it important to research a company before an interview?

• To impress the interviewer with your knowledge

• To find out the salary

• To know the location of the office

• To decide what to wear

What should you do if you don't know the answer to a question during an interview?

• Guess randomly

• Admit you don't know and offer to find out

• Change the subject

• Ignore the question

How can you demonstrate active listening during an interview?

• By nodding and making eye contact

• By interrupting the interviewer

• By checking your phone

• By talking about unrelated topics