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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. The Interviewer wants..
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
That would be distracting or disturbing
An interviewee's correspondence

2. Dark colors...
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
Are always safe
Early for the appointment
Business like in appearance

3. Look alert and try...
An interviewee's correspondence
Your skills - abilities - talents
Not to fidget
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved

4. Be (five to ten minutes) _______ to help you avoid rushing
You're going for the interview
To find out more about the company
Early for the appointment
An interviewee's correspondence

5. Find out...
Warm smile and firm handshake
About the company or organization
Cellphone
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved

6. Generally - men should wear...
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Early in an interview or during the first interview
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
To find out more about the company

7. You will want..
Early in an interview or during the first interview
Within the company
Assess whether the job is right for you
To find out more about the company

8. Know where...

9. Your appearance...
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
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)
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved

10. The interview allows you to...
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
Not to fidget
Early for the appointment
Build on that first impression

11. The interview allows you to...
Your qualifications
You're going for the interview
Assess whether the job is right for you
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions

12. Practice for your interview...
Practice introducing yourself - your handshake - the meeting - responsing to questions - asking questions
Are always safe
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
To find out if you have the skills needed for the job

13. An employer first impressions is through...

14. The interviewer wants to find out how well will you work...
The Employer that you are the right person for the job
Your skills - abilities - talents
Not to fidget
Within the company

15. Avoid asking about salary benefits....
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
Taking notes or filling out forms
An interviewee's correspondence
Early in an interview or during the first interview

16. Clothing should be...
Appropriate dress - Neat - Clean - well pressed clothes - well groomed face and hands - shaved
Early in an interview or during the first interview
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Business like in appearance

17. Do not do anything...
Early for the appointment
That would be distracting or disturbing
Assess whether the job is right for you
Early in an interview or during the first interview

18. The best choices for women is a...
Your qualifications
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Early in an interview or during the first interview
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket

19. Leave your _____ off or silenet or at home
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)
Cellphone
Assess whether the job is right for you
Suit or Dress or a Skirt - Blouse - and Jacket

20. Avoid extreme things like...
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
Cellphone
About the company or organization
You're going for the interview

21. Are not appropriate for interviews
Your skills - abilities - talents
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)
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes
To find out more about the company

22. Some set the salary & benefits scale while...
Early for the appointment
Some will allow you to negotiate salary
Warm smile and firm handshake
The Employer that you are the right person for the job

23. Review...
Build on that first impression
Early in an interview or during the first interview
Your skills - abilities - talents
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

24. Find out about a company's...
An interviewee's correspondence
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
Assess whether the job is right for you
Early in an interview or during the first interview

25. Take a paper and pen for...
Your qualifications
Taking notes or filling out forms
About the company or organization
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes

26. To convince..
Shirt & Tie - Sports Jacket and Dress Slacks - Suit; Dark Shoes and Socks
Your qualifications
Jeans - T Shirts - Athletic Shoes
The Employer that you are the right person for the job

27. Meet your interviewer with a...
Business like in appearance
Build on that first impression
Warm smile and firm handshake
The Employer that you are the right person for the job

28. A good resume has...
Within the company
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)
Cellphone
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave

29. Explain...
Your qualifications
Extreme styles of shoes - very high heels - haughty jewelry - Large briefcases or purses - dyed hair - crazy colors - strong perfumes or aftershave
Your skills - abilities - talents
An interviewee's correspondence