Deck 15: Interview Techniques

Question 1

A personal commercial:

A) Must be approved by a target employer before using
B) Sells your skills and ties these skills to a particular job
C) Sells your need for a job in a brief statement
D) Must be included on your résumé

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A personal commercial should include:

A) Related job skills
B) Career goals and education
C) Education and qualifications
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Prior to an interview:

A) Identify the closest restroom to your interview location
B) Drive to the interview location
C) Conduct a practice day
D) All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Your personal commercial should include:

A) Goals and related job skills
B) Marriage status and housing information
C) Hobbies and personal interests
D) All of the above

Question 5

A targeted job search should occur prior to:

A) Establishing your personal network
B) Compiling your personal portfolio
C) Tailoring your résumé
D) None of the above

Question 6

On the day of the interview:

A) Remember that first impressions matter
B) Wait in the restroom until you are called into the interview
C) Arrive at your destination 30 minutes early
D) Quickly inform the receptionist of your arrival

Question 7

On the day of the interview:

A) Practice introducing yourself in front of a mirror
B) Make sure your clothes fit properly
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 8

While waiting to be called in for an interview:

A) Relax
B) Mentally review your personal commercial and key skills
C) Use positive self-talk
D) All of the above

Question 9

The appropriate time to begin a targeted job search is:

A) While you are writing your résumé
B) After you are aware of a specific job opening
C) After writing your résumé and are ready to search for a job
D) Before writing your résumé

Question 10

The ultimate goal of a targeted job search is to:

A) Secure an interview and job offer
B) Identify all open job positions
C) Secure names of contact people within a target company
D) Secure multiple job offers

Question 11

Company research includes knowing key:

A) Competitors
B) Products
C) Leaders within the company
D) All of the above

Question 12

When asked in an interview how you deal with stress, you should

A)By providing examples of past stressful situations
B)By sharing methods you have used to reduce stress
C)That stress does not affect you
D)None of the above

Question 13

When invited to interview, try to find out:

A) How many applicants are being called in for an interview
B) With whom you will be interviewing
C) How much time is scheduled for the interview
D) All of the above

Question 14

A targeted job search identifies:

A) Who you want to work for
B) What position you want
C) Where you want to work
D) All of the above

Question 15

Practice interview questions:

A) Are not important
B) Ensure you will not include personal examples in your answers
C) Identify common interview questions
D) All of the above

Question 16

A personal commercial:

A) Is a long story about your skills
B) Should never be used during an interview
C) Includes personal information about yourself
D) None of the above

Question 17

Relevant documents are taken to a specific interview in:

A) An interview portfolio
B) A job search portfolio
C) A three-ring binder
D) None of the above

Question 18

Documents to be taken to a specific interview include:

A) Copy of your birth certificate
B) Copy of your résumé
C) Original letters of recommendation
D) All of the above

Question 19

Prior to the interview:

A) Stop searching for other jobs
B) Redo your résumé to reflect the needs of the company
C) Conduct research on the company
D) Both B and C

Question 20

A successful targeted job search:

A) Is a simple process
B) Always guarantees a job offer
C) Always guarantees an interview
D) Takes time

Question 21

The purpose of a(n) ________ interview question is to secure specific information.

A) Closed
B) Structured
C) Open
D) Unstructured

Question 22

Employers can ask which of the following interview question regarding age?

A) What is your age?
B) Are you over 40 years of age?
C) What is your birth date?
D) Are you able to meet legal age requirements?

Question 23

During an interview:

A) Do not make eye contact with the interviewer
B) Stare at the interviewer
C) Make eye contact with the interviewer
D) None of the above

Question 24

The Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on:

A) Military service
B) Pay equity
C) Race and color
D) None of the above

Question 25

In a job interview, employers may ask which of the following regarding religion?

A) On which day(s) an applicant observes his or her religion
B) Employers may not ask questions about an applicant's religion
C) Which specific religion the applicant practices
D) Employers may ask any question about an applicant's religion

Question 26

During an interview, your hands should be:

A) Under your chin or near your face
B) Neatly folded on your lap or ready to take notes
C) One on each side
D) Placed on the arm chair

Question 27

When asked a question during an interview:

A) Take a few seconds to attach meaning prior to providing a long answer
B) Listen carefully and take a few seconds to attach meaning to the question
C) Immediately answer the question
D) Respond with a question

Question 28

________ of the Civil Rights Act was created to protect the rights of employees.

A) Title V
B) The Job Titles
C) Title VII
D) Title IV

Question 29

During an interview:

A) Pay attention to body language
B) Listen carefully
C) Communicate your knowledge, skills, and abilities
D) All of the above

Question 30

The three common types of interviews mentioned in the text are:

A) One-on-one, group, and panel
B) One-on-one, team, and management
C) One-on-one, two-on-one, and group
D) None of the above

Question 31

When beginning an interview:

A) If time allows, engage in general questions unrelated to your target job
B) Look around the room to learn about the company and/or interviewer
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 32

When answering an interview question:

A) Keep answers brief, but complete
B) Sell yourself with every answer
C) Inject information you learned about the company during your research
D) All of the above

Question 33

The three types of interview questions are:

A) Structured, destructured, and behavioral
B) Open, closed, and structured
C) Structured, unstructured, and behavioral
D) Open, unstructured, and behavioral

Question 34

When answering a(n) ________ interview question, make sure to state your personal commercial.

A) Closed
B) Structured
C) Open
D) Unstructured

Question 35

When being interviewed by phone:

A) Be concise with your communication
B) Be polite
C) Be prepared and conduct the interview in a quiet room.
D) All of the above

Question 36

Under the Civil Rights Act, employers have a legal obligation to:

A) Not hire the most qualified candidate
B) Provide every qualified candidate equal opportunity to interview
C) Hire you if you are a minority
D) Provide only those with disabilities the opportunity to interview

Question 37

Interviews are conducted in:

A) In a group with several applicants
B) In a room with several company employees at the same time
C) A private office with one employer
D) All of the above

Question 38

In a job interview, employers can ask for which of the following regarding citizenship?

A) Copies of an alien card prior to employment
B) Birthplace of applicant's relatives
C) Birthplace of applicant
D) Verification of an applicant's legal right to work in the United States

Question 39

The purpose of a(n) ________ interview question is to identify whether a candidate can appropriately sell his or her skills.

A) Closed
B) Unstructured
C) Open
D) Structured

Question 40

During your job search your first interview may:

A) Be done over the Internet
B) Be done over the phone
C) Be skipped
D) All of the above

Question 41

All of the above

A) Consider benefits offered and weigh these factors
B) Use silence and wait for the interviewer to respond
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 42

An interview question regarding religion is:

A) An illegal interview question
B) Only legal if it pertains to working on religious holidays
C) A legal interview question
D) Only legal if it pertains to work hours

Question 43

A targeted job search takes several days.

Question 44

All of the following are appropriate interview questions for you to ask EXCEPT:

A) What type of benefit package do you offer?
B) What are the work hours of the position?
C) When will you be making a hiring decision?
D) What is the greatest challenge your industry is currently facing?

Question 45

An interview question regarding pregnancy and/or children is:

A) A legal interview question
B) An illegal interview question
C) Only legal if it relates to work attendance
D) Only legal if it relates to having appropriate child care

Question 46

The most common pre-employment screening includes:

A) Marital status
B) Education verification
C) Birth certificate
D) All of the above

Question 47

When asked about a desired salary:

A) State that you do not care
B) Tell the interviewer that you will get back to him or her within 24 hours with a target salary
C) Ask for the amount at the top of the posted salary range
D) Conduct research prior to the interview and state a target salary

Question 48

When asked about a past negative work-related experience:

A) Explain how bad your boss/coworker was who caused you to be fired
B) Lie
C) Place blame on others
D) Be fair and factual in your answer

Question 49

When asked about salary requirements:

A) Conduct research on comparable salaries
B) Sell your skills
C) Start a few thousand dollars higher than your desired starting salary
D) All of the above

Question 50

An interview question regarding whether you rent or own a home is:

A) An illegal interview question
B) Legal only if you are asked if you rent your home
C) Legal only if you are asked if you own your home
D) A legal interview question

Question 51

In a job interview, employers may ask questions about which of the following?

A) Any question regarding an applicant's sex or marital status
B) Job-related questions about convictions
C) Anything regarding arrests
D) Questions regarding pregnancy

Question 52

The post-interview thank-you card should be:

A) Handwritten
B) Hand-delivered
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 53

When asked about a previous job from which you were fired:

A) Be factual
B) Be honest in placing blame
C) Defend yourself and bad-mouth your former company
D) Lie and state that you were not fired

Question 54

Post-interview, but prior to leaving the company property:

A) Visit the human resources department
B) Jot down notes about specific information you learned in the interview
C) Visit the company break room
D) None of the above

Question 55

If you are NOT offered an interview or job:

A) Do not be discouraged
B) Assess your body language and attitude
C) Be honest about your overall performance
D) All of the above
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

Question 56

At the close of the interview:

A) Shake the interviewer's hand and thank him or her
B) Make a closing statement
C) Ask the interviewer for a business card
D) All of the above

Question 57

When asked an illegal or discriminatory question:

A) Directly answer the question
B) Address the issue
C) Indirectly answer the question
D) Tell the interviewer that the question is illegal

Question 58

A targeted job search leads you through the process of developing a résumé and network list.

Question 59

If you are NOT offered an interview or job:

A) Dress more casually during your next interview
B) Sit down and identify what was wrong with the company
C) Evaluate your résumé and cover letter
D) Ask others their opinion of the rejected employer

Question 60

At the close of an interview, ask a question about:

A) Salary and benefits
B) The interviewer's personal life
C) A current company event
D) All of the above

Question 61

During the interview, pay attention to the body language of the interviewer.

Question 62

When creating your personal commercial do not include your marital status or age.

Question 63

Do not include research information you discovered about your prospective company in your interview.

Question 64

During your interview, convey your personal hobbies and special awards you have received.

Question 65

Highlight the company's needs with your skills according to the job description.

Question 66

It is not necessary to prepare for an interview prior to the meeting.

Question 67

Doing company specific research does not put you at a greater advantage over other candidates.

Question 68

The personal commercial may be used at the beginning, during, or end of an interview.

Question 69

Provide examples of your experiences when answering interview questions.

Question 70

In the interview let the interviewer know you have done some research on the company.

Question 71

Learn as much as you can about the company, its strategy, and its competition prior to the interview.

Question 72

Check your professional dress right the night before you will be interviewing.

Question 73

A general personal commercial can be used for any job interview.

Question 74

It is not necessary to review common interview questions and formulate answers prior to an interview.

Question 75

You should keep original documents in your interview portfolio to give to the employer during an interview.

Question 76

Conduct a dry-run prior to your job interview.

Question 77

It is normal to get an interview or job offer on your first try.

Question 78

The interview portfolio is a small folder containing relevant information, such as copies of documents, which are taken to an interview.

Question 79

You may make demands to the individual who is scheduling you for your interview.

Question 80

While waiting for your interview, sit quietly and read a magazine.