Interview Tips 1
What should you do before an interview?
A. Just show up and answer questions
B. Research the company
C. Memorize random answers
D. Ask friends what to say
B. Research the company
Visit the company website, review their mission, and understand the job description.
What is the best response to “Why should we hire you?”
A. “I need a job.”
B. “Because I’m the best.”
C. Explain how your skills match the company’s needs
D. “I don’t know.”
C. Explain how your skills match the company’s needs
How should your posture be when in an interview?
a. laid back
b. feet up
c. arms crossed
d. Head up, no slouching, shoulders back
d. head up, no slouching, shoulders back
The interviewer interrupts you mid-answer. What should you do?
A. Get annoyed
B. Stop talking and shut down
C. Politely pause and listen
D. Talk louder
C. Politely pause and listen
Interviews test emotional control.
What is the best way to answer “Tell me about yourself”?
A. Talk about your whole life story
B. Discuss personal problems
C. Give a short professional summary
D. Say, “It’s on my resume.”
C. Give a short professional summary
Focus on experience, skills, and strengths that relate to the job.
It is good to talk badly about a previous job
True or False?
False
NEVER say anything negative about another job
The interviewer says, “You don’t have much experience.”
A. “Yeah, I know.”
B. Get defensive
C. Highlight transferable skills and willingness to learn
D. Stay silent
C. Highlight transferable skills and willingness to learn
Turn a weakness into potential.
How can you turn your weaknesses into strengths?
Turn it into something positive
Self-awareness + improvement shows maturity.
If you don’t know the answer to a question, you should:
A. Make something up
B. Stay silent
C. Change the topic
D. Be honest and explain how you would find the answer
D. Be honest and explain how you would find the answer
Employers value honesty and problem-solving.
After the interview, you should:
A. Do nothing
B. Send a thank-you email within 24 hours
C. Call the next day
D. Show up again the next day
B. Send a thank-you email within 24 hours
It shows professionalism and appreciation.
It is not essential to remember the name of the person who called you back or the person interviewing you.
True or false
False
Always remember who you are meeting with
“Explain this gap in your employment.”
A. “That’s personal.”
B. Make up a job
C. Briefly explain and focus on skills gained
D. Say nothing
C. Briefly explain and focus on skills gained
Honest + growth-focused
What should you wear to an interview?
A. Pajamas
B. Professional
C. Gym clothes
D. Whatever is most comfortable
B. Professional
What is the four S.E.A.T. method?
Skills
Education
Achievement
Type
When first meeting someone for an interview, how should you express yourself?
a. Look down
b. smile
c. look around
d. angry looking
b. smile
You are asked a question you already answered earlier.
A. Get annoyed
B. Politely say, "I think we went over that already."
C. Refuse
D. Politely restate or expand your answer
D. Politely restate or expand your answer
When should you arrive for an interview?
A. 30 minutes late
B. Exactly at the time
C. 10–15 minutes early
D. 1 hour early
C. 10–15 minutes early
It shows punctuality and preparedness.
Once the interview has finished, what should you do?
Ask Questions
What should you do at an interview to help calm your breathing?
a. pace
b. tap your foot repeatedly
c. count to 3 and slowly breathe out
d. fidget with your hands
c. count to 3 and slowly breathe out
If you were an animal, what would you be?”
Best strategy?
A. Laugh
B. Say, "That has nothing to do with the job
C. Pick an animal and connect it to a strength
D. Smile
C. Pick an animal and connect it to a strength