Before The Interview
What is the best way to research a company before an interview?
A) Reviewing their website and recent news about them
B) Asking friends if they’ve heard about the company
C) Skipping research and learning during the interview
D) Only looking at their social media accounts
Reviewing their website and recent news about them
When asked about a time you failed, how should you answer?
A) Avoid the question by saying you never fail
B) Share a story of failure and focus on the lessons you learned
C) Blame others for the failure
D) Refuse to answer because it’s too personal
Share a story of failure and focus on the lessons you learned
What should you bring to an interview?
A) What should you bring to an interview?
A) A copy of your resume, a notepad, and a pen
B) Your favorite coffee mug
C) Only your phone to take notes
D) A list of your personal hobbies
A copy of your resume, a notepad, and a pen
What is the best question to ask the interviewer at the end?
A) "What do you like most about working here?"
B) "How much vacation time do I get?"
C) "What is the exact salary for this role?"
D) "Do I really need to work overtime?"
"What do you like most about working here?"
What is the purpose of sending a thank-you email after an interview?
A) To negotiate the salary
B) To reiterate your interest in the role and thank the interviewer
C) To correct any mistakes you made during the interview
D) To ask about other open roles at the company
To reiterate your interest in the role and thank the interviewer
What documents should you bring to an interview?
A) A list of your hobbies and interests
B) A polished resume and a list of references
C) Only your ID card
D) Your high school yearbook
A polished resume and a list of references
Which of the following is a behavior to avoid during an interview?
A) Checking your phone or looking distracted
B) Maintaining eye contact and nodding while listening
C) Asking clarifying questions about the role
D) Smiling and appearing engaged
Checking your phone or looking distracted
How soon should you send a thank-you email after an interview?
A) Immediately after leaving the interview
B) Within 24 hours
C) After a week, to give them time to decide
D) Only if they contact you first
Within 24 hours
Which of the following helps make a good first impression?
A) A firm handshake, good eye contact, and a friendly smile
B) Bringing snacks for the interviewer
C) Wearing brightly colored casual clothes
D) Arriving 30 minutes late
A firm handshake, good eye contact, and a friendly smile
What is a mistake when asked, “Do you have any questions for us?”
A) Saying, “I don’t have any questions.”
B) Asking about the company culture
C) Inquiring about future team projects
D) Asking about the onboarding process
Saying, “I don’t have any questions.”
Why is it important to reflect on your interview performance?
A) To criticize yourself for mistakes
B) To identify areas for improvement for future interviews
C) To convince yourself you’ll never succeed
D) To stop thinking about the role entirely
To identify areas for improvement for future interviews
What should you do if the interview is virtual?
A) Wait for the interviewer to call you without setting up anything
B) Test your technology (camera, microphone, and internet) the day before
C) Prepare your outfit but skip testing your setup
D) Assume technical issues can be resolved during the interview
Test your technology (camera, microphone, and internet) the day before
What should you do if you haven’t heard back after the interview in the given time frame?
A) Send a polite follow-up email to check on the status of your application
B) Send multiple emails in one day
C) Post on social media complaining about the company
D) Give up and apply elsewhere
Send a polite follow-up email to check on the status of your application