Deck 10: Prepare for Your Interview

Question 1

If an interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself," you should talk about your:

A)education, experience, and qualifications related to the job.
B)hobbies and personal interests.
C)short- and long-term personal goals.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In a ____ all candidates are asked similar questions so that the employer can compare candidates more easily.

A)structured interview
B)unstructured interview

Answer 2

A

Question 3

When asked an interview question you are not prepared for, you should:

A)not hesitate; begin to speak, and the answer will come to you.
B)say, "That's a good question; please give me a minute to think about it."
C)explain that you do not know how to respond.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

An interviewer is most likely to say, "Give me an example of a time you used your time management skills," in a _______________________ interview.

A)behavioral
B)stress
C)team
D)none of the above

Question 5

During an interview, focus not only on your qualifications but also on why you are interesting in working for this employer.

Question 6

A structured interview with the purpose of testing a candidate's behavior, logic, and emotional control under pressure is a:

A)screening interview.
B)behavioral interview.
C)stress interview.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 7

To save time and money, some employers conduct screening interviews by telephone.

Question 8

To avoid interrupting the interviewer, ask all of your questions at the end of the interview.

Question 9

Character questions are used to determine a candidate's attitudes and motivation.

Question 10

A good response to the question "Why do you want this job?" is to discuss how:

A)the pay and benefits are what you are looking for.
B)you view this position as simply a good place to start.
C)the company is so great and it is the only company you will consider working for.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 11

While there are many types of employment tests, there are a few things you can do to get ready for any of them. List two or more things you can do.

Question 12

Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the interviewer?

A)Will you explain what your company does?
B)Do you have any job openings?
C)Do you need any more information about my qualifications?
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 13

Asking an interviewer about sick leave and vacation time shows your focus on planning and time management.

Question 14

In a behavioral interview, the candidate is prompted to give examples of how he or she has:

A)applied work skills specific to the job.
B)used transferable skills such as organization and planning.
C)demonstrated self-management skills such as problem solving or decision making.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 15

Many employers require applicants to complete screening tests before an interview is considered.

Question 16

When an interviewer asks about the rewards you expect from your career, you should talk about the pay or salary you want to earn.

Question 17

A good answer in response to the question "What are your strongest skills?" focuses on your 30-Second Commercial and skills related to the job.

Question 18

During a stress interview, the interviewer may:

A)ask questions rapidly, not giving the candidate adequate time to answer.
B)criticize remarks made by the candidate.
C)ask irritating questions designed to place the candidate on the defensive.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 19

In what type of interview would you talk with more than one person at a time?

A)Campus interview
B)Panel or board interview
C)Video interview
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 20

A common behavioral interview question asks about your past performance and behaviors so that you can illustrate how you performed or behaved on the job. Choose one of the three questions below and answer it using the WHI(I)method (What, How, Importance, Insights you gained from the experience).
a)Describe a time when you applied time management skills.
b)Describe a time when you demonstrated good problem solving.
c)Describe a time when you worked well as part of a team.