INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Make sure you give one word answers in your interview. True or false?
FALSE! you need to explain your answers and be specific
How early should you arrive for a job interview and why?
10 or 15 minutes early to give yourself enough time to prepare
Fill in the blank: Make sure that your ___ is on silent or turned off, and leave it in your pocket or bag.
cellphone
What is something you should send within 24 hours after your interview?
Thank you note
What are three appropriate clothing items to wear to an interview?
e.g. dress pants, dress shirt, blouse/dress/skirt, close-toed shoes, belt, etc.
If you don't understand a question, what should you do?
Ask them to phrase the question differently.
Name something to bring with you to an interview.
e.g. your resume, pen and paper, questions for the interviewer, a positive attitude, etc.
Name two things that are appropriate to do during an interview.
e.g. active listening, maintaining eye contact, showing enthusiasm, asking questions at appropriate times, keeping your answers relevant, focused, and concise, etc.
What are two things you should not do until after you leave the interview?
e.g. talk on your cellphone, eat, dance, make comments about how the interview went, etc.
What are three inappropriate clothing items to wear to an interview?
e.g. clothing with stains or tears, sneakers, t-shirt, jeans, cropped or low-cut clothing, open-toed shoes, etc.
How do you respond to this? "Tell me what your strengths are."
Explain some of your soft skills or hard skills and provide examples.
Name two things you need to do to prepare for an interview.
e.g. find out about the company, research company on the internet, take care of personal hygiene, mock interviews - prepare by reviewing interview questions and appropriate answers, prepare questions to ask the interviewer, etc.
Name two things that are inappropriate to do during an interview.
e.g. check your phone, chew gum, wear a hat, click your pen, fidget, doodle, wandering eyes, etc.
What are two things to include in a thank you note?
e.g. why you're qualified, the interviewer's name, the position you're applying for, your interest in the position, your gratitude for the interviewer's time and consideration, your confidence about personal skills, any further inquiries, etc.
Name three soft skills.
e.g. communication skills, organization skills, listening, working well with a team, time management, punctuality, responsibility, people-person skills, etc.
What are three questions you can ask the interviewer at the end?
What does a typical day look like for this job? When should I expect to hear back from you? What is the next step? What is your favorite part about working here?
What two documents do you need to submit alongside your job application? (not including ID, SS card, etc.)
resume and cover letter
What are two ways to communicate non-verbally during an interview?
e.g. body language, facial expression, eye contact, clothing, demonstrating that you are listening, attentive, focused, etc.
What can you do if it's been more than a week and you still have not heard from the employer who interviewed you?
e-mail or call the office
Name three hard skills.
e.g. computer skills, languages, certificates, technology usage, using a cash register, etc.
How do you respond to this? "Tell me what your weaknesses are."
Answer honestly about weaknesses, but follow up with steps you have taken to improve or any plans to address these weaknesses in the future.
Your voicemail or e-mail should NOT include... (name two things)
e.g. inappropriate language, slang words, excessive numbers or punctuation, spelling errors, music, etc.
How do you conclude an interview?
Say, "Thank you for your time," and, if possible, shake their hand
Besides the employer, who should you contact after the interview and why?
your references to let them know that you've interviewed for a job and that they might be contacted
What is an example of an illegal interview question?
e.g. How old are you? Do you have children? What's your marital status? What's your race/religion/ethnicity? ETC.