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Chapter 10: Prepare for Your Interview
True / False1.Many employers require applicants to complete screening tests before an interview is considered.
a. / True
b. / False
2.During an interview, focus not only on your qualifications but also on why you are interesting in working for this employer.
a. / True
b. / False
3.To save time and money, some employers conduct screening interviews by telephone.
a. / True
b. / False
4.A good answer in response to the question “What are your strongest skills?” focuses on your 30-Second Commercial and skills related to the job.
a. / True
b. / False
5.Character questions are used to determine a candidate’s attitudes and motivation.
a. / True
b. / False
6.When an interviewer asks about the rewards you expect from your career, you should talk about the pay or salary you want to earn.
a. / True
b. / False
7.Asking an interviewer about sick leave and vacation time shows your focus on planning and time management.
a. / True
b. / False
8.To avoid interrupting the interviewer, ask all of your questions at the end of the interview.
a. / True
b. / False
Multiple Choice
9.In a ____ all candidates are asked similar questions so that the employer can compare candidates more easily.
a. / structured interview
b. / unstructured interview
10.In what type of interview would you talk with more than one person at a time?
a. / Campus interview
b. / Panel or board interview
c. / Video interview
d. / All of the above
e. / None of the above
11.A structured interview with the purpose of testing a candidate’s behavior, logic, and emotional control under pressure is a:
a. / screening interview.
b. / behavioral interview.
c. / stress interview.
d. / all of the above
e. / none of the above
12.During a stress interview, the interviewer may:
a. / ask questions rapidly, not giving the candidate adequate time to answer.
b. / criticize remarks made by the candidate.
c. / ask irritating questions designed to place the candidate on the defensive.
d. / all of the above
e. / none of the above
13.An interviewer is most likely to say, “Give me an example of a time you used your time management skills,” in a ______interview.
a. / behavioral
b. / stress
c. / team
d. / none of the above
14.If an interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself,” you should talk about your:
a. / education, experience, and qualifications related to the job.
b. / hobbies and personal interests.
c. / short- and long-term personal goals.
d. / all of the above
e. / none of the above
15.In a behavioral interview, the candidate is prompted to give examples of how he or she has:
a. / applied work skills specific to the job.
b. / used transferable skills such as organization and planning.
c. / demonstrated self-management skills such as problem solving or decision making.
d. / all of the above
e. / none of the above
16.When asked an interview question you are not prepared for, you should:
a. / not hesitate; begin to speak, and the answer will come to you.
b. / say, “That’s a good question; please give me a minute to think about it.”
c. / explain that you do not know how to respond.
d. / all of the above
e. / none of the above
17.A good response to the question “Why do you want this job?” is to discuss how:
a. / the pay and benefits are what you are looking for.
b. / you view this position as simply a good place to start.
c. / the company is so great and it is the only company you will consider working for.
d. / all of the above
e. / none of the above
18.Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the interviewer?
a. / Will you explain what your company does?
b. / Do you have any job openings?
c. / Do you need any more information about my qualifications?
d. / All of the above
e. / None of the above
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