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Job Interview

Instructions:

Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. You will want..
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Warm smile and firm handshake
To find out more about the company

2. The interviewer wants to find out how well will you work...
Within the company
Taking notes or filling out forms
Not to fidget
Cellphone

3. The Interviewer wants..
Your skills - abilities - talents
Build on that first impression
Are always safe
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job

4. To convince..
Assess whether the job is right for you
Cellphone
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities
The Employer that you are the right person for the job

5. Find out about a company's...
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities
Early for the appointment
About the company or organization

6. Some set the salary & benefits scale while...
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job
Personal Info. (name - mailing address- phone) - Job interest (the job you are applying for)- Education - Work experience (latest job first) - Good references (name - contact and phone - people who know you got the relevant skills)
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks

7. Know where...

8. Meet your interviewer with a...
Build on that first impression
Your qualifications
Warm smile and firm handshake
Assess whether the job is right for you

9. Avoid asking about salary benefits....
About the company or organization
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities
Business like in appearance
Early in an interview or during the first interview

10. Your appearance...
Business like in appearance
Within the company
Are always safe
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved

11. Do not do anything...
That would be distracting or disturbing
An interviewee's correspondence
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket
Assess whether the job is right for you

12. Are not appropriate for interviews
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes
Assess whether the job is right for you
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Early for the appointment

13. Generally - men should wear...
Early for the appointment
Build on that first impression
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Cellphone

14. Avoid extreme things like...
Warm smile and firm handshake
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
You're going for the interview
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job

15. Be (five to ten minutes) _______ to help you avoid rushing
To find out more about the company
Early for the appointment
That would be distracting or disturbing
Assess whether the job is right for you

16. Clothing should be...
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job
About the company or organization
Your skills - abilities - talents
Business like in appearance

17. The interview allows you to...
Assess whether the job is right for you
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Taking notes or filling out forms
The Employer that you are the right person for the job

18. Find out...
Not to fidget
About the company or organization
You're going for the interview
Warm smile and firm handshake

19. The best choices for women is a...
The Employer that you are the right person for the job
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket
Personal Info. (name - mailing address- phone) - Job interest (the job you are applying for)- Education - Work experience (latest job first) - Good references (name - contact and phone - people who know you got the relevant skills)
That would be distracting or disturbing

20. Leave your _____ off or silenet or at home
To find out more about the company
Build on that first impression
Cellphone
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes

21. The interview allows you to...
That would be distracting or disturbing
Early for the appointment
Your qualifications
Build on that first impression

22. Review...
That would be distracting or disturbing
Not to fidget
Your skills - abilities - talents
The Employer that you are the right person for the job

23. Take a paper and pen for...
Resources - Services offered or products produced - Size of the company - Competitors - number of employees - types of jobs available - how the company operates - reputation - advancement opportunities
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved
Taking notes or filling out forms

24. Look alert and try...
Are always safe
Build on that first impression
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket
Not to fidget

25. Practice for your interview...
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Build on that first impression
Early for the appointment
Your skills - abilities - talents

26. Dark colors...
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Are always safe
Assess whether the job is right for you
Some will allow you to negotiate salary

27. Explain...
Your qualifications
Your skills - abilities - talents
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket
About the company or organization

28. An employer first impressions is through...

29. A good resume has...
Your qualifications
Personal Info. (name - mailing address- phone) - Job interest (the job you are applying for)- Education - Work experience (latest job first) - Good references (name - contact and phone - people who know you got the relevant skills)
Taking notes or filling out forms
Assess whether the job is right for you