Combined: Job Interviewing Review + Interviewing 101

Question 1

Employers WILL look at your Facebook page before they hire you.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

During an interview you should

Accepted Answer

ask the interviewer some questions.

Question 3

It is important to research the company BEFORE you go into an interview.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What questions would be appropriate to ask at the end of an interview?

Accepted Answer

Is there anything that would stop me from being successful?, When would I find out if I am successful?, Can you please describe a typical day here?, Can you tell me about the team and the company culture?

Question 5

A person has a 1:00 p.m. appointment for a job interview. What time should they arrive?

Accepted Answer

12:50 p.m.

Question 6

You should ask at least ONE question during the interview.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

It's a good idea for your question to be about money.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What should you do to prepare for a interview?

Accepted Answer

All 3

Question 9

Which question is typical in a behavioral interview?

Accepted Answer

How would you handle a dissatisfied customer?

Question 10

How do you apply for a job?

Accepted Answer

Send a résumé to a company for review.

Question 11

What type of interview is this?

Accepted Answer

Committee

Question 12

how early should you be at your interview?

Accepted Answer

20 mins early

Question 13

Should you take a phone call during an interview

Accepted Answer

No

Question 14

If you're interviewing for an office (filing) job, GOOD strengths about yourself to share are:

Accepted Answer

I'm good with computers, I'm organized

Question 15

When job searching what should you do with your social media profiles?

Accepted Answer

Make sure all your photos are awesome but sensible, Make sure your profile photo is appropriate, Set it to private

Question 16

How would you DRESS for a JOB INTERVIEW?

Accepted Answer

professionally

Question 17

What should I wear to my job interview?

Accepted Answer

Dress modestly professional.

Question 18

Should you listen when interviewing a person?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 19

Does getting an interview mean you will automatically get the job?

Accepted Answer

No, there is still a long process the company goes through.

Question 20

Two ways of looking for a job are

Accepted Answer

all of the above.

Question 21

It is okay to ask about benefits and vacation during an interview

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

What is behavioral interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Competency-based interview focused on previous behaviour

Question 23

What is the WRONG way to answer the question: Why do you want to work here?

Accepted Answer

Because I need a job, Because my mom is making me get a job

Question 24

Who is a good reference to list on a job application?

Accepted Answer

Former employer

Question 25

What should you wear to an interview?

Accepted Answer

button up shirt with long dress pants or knee length skirt

Question 26

When should you smile in an interview?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a pleasant smile throughout the interview

Question 27

If you're interviewing for a restaurant job, what would be good strengths to share?

Accepted Answer

I'm very good with people, I'm good at food prep

Question 28

It is important to make it clear in the interview the tasks I will NOT do on the job.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

You should ask at least ONE question during the interview.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Replace this with a more challenging question that requires more time to think. Notice a music change?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer

Question 31

If you're interviewing as a vet assistant, what should you NOT say are your strengths?

Accepted Answer

My best subject is math

Question 32

When entering the room for a job interview:

Accepted Answer

Shake the interviewer's hand firmly.

Question 33

during an interview you should...

Accepted Answer

use a firm handshake

Question 34

Before interviewing, be sure to:

Accepted Answer

research the company.

Question 35

Would you wear these items to an interview for a business job?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 36

What SHOULD you share when an interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself." (MORE THAN ONE!)

Accepted Answer

That you're a student at Centennial College, Past work experience, Volunteer activities/Clubs

Question 37

Which of the following are must for a job interview

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Question 38

after an interview you should...

Accepted Answer

send them a thank you via mail or email

Question 39

Having inappropriate (or raunchy) stuff on FB could cause someone NOT to hire you.

Accepted Answer

True

Combined: Job Interviewing Review + Interviewing 101

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Combined: Job Interviewing Review + Interviewing 101

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