If an interviewer asks "tell me about yourself" , what is a good response they are probably looking for?

Tallk about how your personality fits your type of volunteering and career

You're asked a really difficult question, you don't know the answer immediately. What should you say?

take a deep breath and try to paraphrase the question

How should you answer what your biggest weakness is?

Talk about something you are currently trying to correct and doing better

Which one of these things should you always try to do during an interview?

Ask your interviewer for their business card/contact info at the end

Thank you notes are : ( For professional jobs/careers)

Needs sent within 24 hours after an interview

Which of these is NOT a good reason for wanting to work for a company?

The location, salary and benefits are all great

Your interview asks you about a previous boss who you didn't like, how do you answer about your relationship?

(S)he was a good leader and kept our team focussed on tasks

You think the interviewer may ask you for a list of references during your interview, prior to the interview you should:

Let your references know they may be contacted and why you are a good fit

The purpose of an interview is :

Match employee with employer and vise versa

What is true about the person who greets you or first have contact with at your interview?

Will probably be asked what they thought about you when you leave

You're asked about long term goals at your interview, you should say _______________________________ .

I want to develop customer service skills by challenging myself to do more

Which of the following is a good question to ask an interviewer at a first interview?

Company's greatest challenge in the near future?

Your interviewer asks for your greatest strengths, you should respond with _____________________ .

Give 2 or 3 and examples of each

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1
If an interviewer asks "tell me about yourself" , what is a good response they are probably looking for?
Talk about where you were born, when you moved & where you attended college
Talk about your personality and how you like to travel with friends
Tallk about how your personality fits your type of volunteering and career
Talk about the family
2
You're asked a really difficult question, you don't know the answer immediately. What should you say?
Any of these is acceptable
say, "that's a really tough question, I'm not sure."
the first thing that comes to your mind
take a deep breath and try to paraphrase the question
3
How should you answer what your biggest weakness is?
Talk about something you are currently trying to correct and doing better
Say you don't have one
Discuss your biggest weakness is constantly eating potato chips
Talk about how you work harder than anyone
4
How early should you arrive to the interview?
1 hour
1 minute
30 minutes
10 minutes
5
Which one of these things should you always try to do during an interview?
Rest your legs on a chair so you feel relaxed
Inquire about your salary in all instances
Nod at everything the interviewer says
Ask your interviewer for their business card/contact info at the end
6
Thank you notes are : ( For professional jobs/careers)
Never necessary to obtain a job
Is only necessary if the interview went well
something that needs sent within 48 hours after an interview
Needs sent within 24 hours after an interview
7
Other than your responses, you need to pay close attention to:
C) Both A & B
Neither A nor B
B) Your eye contact
A) Your body language
8
Which of these things should you bring to an interview?
C) a book about interviewing
A) Copies of your resume
B) List of references
Both A & B
9
Which of these is NOT a good reason for wanting to work for a company?
You have skills you think will contribute to the company's goals
You researched the company and know it is exactly what you are looking for
Your vision aligns with the company's mission
The location, salary and benefits are all great
10
Your interview asks you about a previous boss who you didn't like, how do you answer about your relationship?
Tell the interviewer your boss made impossible demands on everyone
Tell your interviewer your boss never liked you from the start
(S)he was a good leader and kept our team focussed on tasks
Tell the interviewer you weren't very close
11
The safest thing to wear to an interview is _________________ .
collared shirt and khakis
Something you want to wear to go out in the evening
A suit
a comfortable shirt and jeans
12
What should you do research on before the interview?
The company you're interviewing with
All of these
The industry you hope to work in
Type of positions/careers at the facility
13
Which of the following is okay to do at an interview?
Be a few minutes late
Answer your cell phone
Ask the employer questions
Sit in the chair before being asked to sit.
14
You think the interviewer may ask you for a list of references during your interview, prior to the interview you should:
None of these
Let your references know they may be contacted and why you are a good fit
Let your references know they may be contacted, but don't give details it
Do not tell your references
15
The purpose of an interview is :
Match employee with employer and vise versa
For the job candidate to talk about his(her) achievements
A reason to get dressed up in business clothing
Fotr the employer to to test the interviewee by asking trick questions
16
What is true about the person who greets you or first have contact with at your interview?
None of these
Will be friendly toward you because it's their job
Will probably be asked what they thought about you when you leave
Is the person to ask for a cup of coffee or turn on the air conditioner
17
When talking about your past experiences in an interview, you should:
C) Discuss experiences you had during internships/shadowing
A) Mention things that occurred at work
B) Mention only your successes
A & C
18
You're asked about long term goals at your interview, you should say _______________________________ .
I want to go back to school and eventually find a nother career
I want to develop customer service skills by challenging myself to do more
I want to be the manager here someday
I haven't thought about my goals
19
Which of the following is a good question to ask an interviewer at a first interview?
Company's greatest challenge in the near future?
Skills required at this job?
Salary?
How long before given a promotion?
20
Your interviewer asks for your greatest strengths, you should respond with _____________________ .
Tell there are too many to name
Give 2 or 3 and examples of each
Say all the requirements listed on the job description
List 5 or 10 of your best ones

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