INTERVIEW QUIZ
43 questions
"i was born in Oregon and moved to the East Coast with my family when i was twelve. After graduating from high school, I attended college and worked a couple of part-time jobs."
"I enjoy helping people and this drives my desire to master the art of fundraising. I have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator."
"I'm a pretty outgoing person with an open personality. I love meeting other people and visiting new places. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends. i also like to travel. last summer, i took a trip to Europe with a couple of buddies. We had a great time,"
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
Ask the employer questions
Answer your cellphone
Be a few minutes late
Copies of you resume
Necessary Documents and Certificates
Both A and B
"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."
is only being friendly because it's their job.
is the person you should go to if your interviewer is a few minutes late, if you need a cup of water, or if you think the room is too cold.
will probably be asked his opinion of you by the employer after you leave.
Ask your interviewer(s) for their business car and/or contact information at the end.
Inquire about your salary.
Smile and nod at everything the interviewer says.
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.
to match employees with the employer that best suits them, and vice versa.
for the job candidate to talk about his achievements.
for the employer to test the interviewee by asking tricky questions.
"Develop my customer service skills by meeting with a more diverse range of clients and challenging myself to address a wider set of needs."
"I hope to one day become a manager."
"I'm not really sure, I haven't exactly thought about my goals."
Your vision aligns with the company's vision
The location, salary, and benefits are all great.
You have skills that you think will contribute to the company's goals
What is that average salary for somebody in my position?
What do you think is this company's greatest challenge in the near future?
What skills does this job require?
your body language.
your eye contact.
both a and b.
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.
The company you're interviewing for.
The industry you hope to work in.
both a and b
A suit.
A collared shirt and khakis.
A comfortable t-shirt and jeans
only mention things that occurred at work.
only mention your successes .
not be afraid to mention things that happened outside of work or failures as long as it provides a good answer to the question
you should dress professionally, but research is not needed.
dressing professionally and doing research help you appear confident and competent.
you should research, but dress as usual to help them learn who you really are.
if you don't do both of these, you will not even be interviewed.
"I am a perfectionist and find myself disappointed that others aren't as careful in their work."
"Weaknesses? Hmmm, gee, I can't think of any. I guess I don't have any weaknesses!"
"I find it hard to stay focused sometimes, so I take frequent breaks."
"I'd like to work on getting myself better organized. I have been trying out a new system."
"Hey, Mrs. Jones. I hope I get this job! I really need the work."
"Hi, Mary. I'm happy to be here. Thanks for seeing me."
"Hello, Mrs. Jones. Thank you for meeting with me today."
"Hello, Miss Jones. Sorry I'm a little late. Traffic was horrible."
asking a friend to write a paragraph about you and memorizing that
cataloging your successes and finding examples that highlight relevant skills
surveying your teachers and using their descriptions to write a speech
showing them you can "think on your feet" by not preparing anything
you can figure out if you got the job or not
you know what to say when the interviewer calls
you can improve on what didn't go well and think of a better answer
you will remember what you told them if you get the job
You can use this information to show how you will be an asset to the company.
This information will tell you whether or not the company is profitable.
You can find out about the company's status and success rate by reading this information.
It isn't necessary to look at this information.
Your answers must be as short as possible. Details are not needed.
Your answers should be detailed and involved, with several examples.
Your answers should be complete but brief and straight to the point.
Your answers should include extra information that will impress the interviewer.
You should avoid using the word "weakness," but answer honestly.
You should exaggerate a little in your answer to impress the interviewer.
You should show how you've been working to improve in the area you mention.
You should avoid trying to make it a positive: "I tend to work too much."
My area of expertise (i.e.: knowledge based skills, classes taken)
My work ethics (i.e.: third party endorsement)
My personal general interests (i.e.: hobbies)
My education and/or years of experience (i.e.: degree, position in previous workplace)
Because I am a hard worker and will always try my best to get the job done. I promise 200% that you will not regret hiring me because I was the best worker in my previous work place.
Because I have three years’ work experience, working with customers in a very similar environment. I know what to expect in this position as I have the experience and expertise in the area of customer support.
Because I need a job. I saw your ad and I knew I could do the job. Also, I have the degree that matches the job that you advertised.
I was making RM 6000 at my last job, plus bonuses. I would be expecting at least that and a 15 percent to 20 percent increase.
I'm sure whatever you offer will be a fair amount for a person with my qualifications. Salary is not the most important factor to me. I’m looking for opportunity.
I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I’d like to postpone that discussion until later. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position, and how much your commission structure works.
“Right now, I’m looking for a position in a company with a solid track record. I want to contribute to a team, bringing my extensive experience in this field to add to the team mix. Long-term goals will depend on the career path available at the company. Ideally, I would like to move progressively within a company.”
"I am still inexperienced for now. As I am a fresh graduate, I hope to work for your company and gain as many experience as I could to learn about this work. I also have another dream to own a company. After an X years and good amount of experience, hopefully I could open my own company."
Mention skills that are not critical for the applied position to avoid you seem like a poor fit for the company.
Mention skills that you have improved upon during your previous job
Turn my negative traits into a positive using The Sandwich Technique (i.e.:Begins with a positive statement, Briefly slips in the weakness, ends it with a statement that explains the action to improve situation)
Turn my negative traits into a positive by using positive adjectives to divert the attention (i.e.: Say "I believe that my weakness is I am a perfectionist" instead of saying "I am a bossy person")
“When will I hear the results of my interview?”
“What specific training will be given for this position?”
"May I know how much is the salary for this position?"
“Do you assign mentors to help new employees fit in with the unique culture of the company?”
Show up for an interview.
Call and demand an interview with the Manager.
Look on their website for details on how to apply; if not available, then she should call and ask about applying for the position.
Call the personnel office to find out when they want her to start working.
The work was repetitive and dull.
The job lacked challenge.
To seek a more challenging position.
I felt I was wasting my talents.
Conduct research on the company/ industry.
Prepare answers to possible interview questions.
Gather key resources (extra resumes, reference list) to take with you.
Research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview.
True
False
Good perfume/ cologne, nice smile, fresh breath
Making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly
Fresh breath, nice smile, making eye contact
True
False
A 10-minute detailed story of your life, birth to present.
A concise narrative of your personal and professional background and goals and how they relate to the job at hand.
A short narrative of your personal life, leaving nothing to the imagination.
A long-winded account of what you want from the employer.
Limp, clammy handshake
Over-emphasis on money
Lack of interest and enthusiasm
Much knowledge of the company
Chest out, shoulders back, sitting straight.
Relaxed, shoulders back, lean forward at the edge of your seat
Completely relaxed, crossed legs
Completely relaxed, arms crossed
Ask for the question to repeated and/or reworded
Guess and answer anyway
Nod your head and smile
Try your best to answer the question without asking for clarification
When you are in the interview room.
Once the interviewer has stopped asking you small talk questions and starts the professional interview
As soon as you enter the building
As soon as you arrive on the property
Call the employer as soon as you realize you will be late.
Turn around and not go. They will never let you in now.
Just show up late and explain what happened when you get there.
Send them a text letting them know your E.T.A.