Quiz: Will You Ace Your Job Interview?

1. You should arrive at an interview…

One hour early

45 minutes early

30 minutes early

10 minutes early

Correct!

Wrong!

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2. Before heading to an interview, you should…

Put on a generous amount of Rihanna’s perfume

Visit headquarters the day before to introduce yourself

Familiarize yourself with the company

Call the interviewer on the way and ask if she wants something from Shake Shack

Correct!

Wrong!

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3. Most interviewers start off by making which of the following statements?

Tell me about yourself

Tell me what you know about the company

Tell me about your experience in the field

Explain why you’re a good fit for the company

Correct!

Wrong!

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4. To craft the perfect elevator pitch, you should…

Summarize what's on your resume

Summarize your favorite hobbies

Highlight your unique skill set and how they benefit the employer

Discuss your obsession with the company

Correct!

Wrong!

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5. Your elevator pitch should not exceed…

A minute

45 seconds

30 seconds

15 seconds

Correct!

Wrong!

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6. If you don’t have any work experience, you should…

Focus on skills gained through volunteer work and extracurriculars

Not bother showing up to the interview

Apologize to the hiring manager and beg for a job

Make it up since the hiring manager will never know

Correct!

Wrong!

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7. What’s the rule of thumb when picking out attire for an interview?

Whatever makes you comfortable

Black suit with white collared shirt

Business casual

Jeans and a blazer

Correct!

Wrong!

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8. If asked about your weaknesses, you should…

Provide as many examples as you can think of

Provide a few examples and share how you’re working to overcome them

Melt into a puddle and dart out of the interview room

What weaknesses? I don’t have any.

Correct!

Wrong!

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9. True or False: You should take notes during the interview.

True

False

Correct!

Wrong!

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10. When is it most appropriate to discuss compensation?

As soon as the interview starts

When you get a call offering you the job

When you get a call for a second interview

Upon learning that you’re in the final pool of candidates for the position

Correct!

Wrong!

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11. It’s fine to mention previous employers…

If you want to share how much you hate their guts

If you’re looking to quit and want to explain why

To demonstrate how your experience could benefit the interviewing company

It’s never ok!

Correct!

Wrong!

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12. Once the interview is complete, you should…

Follow-up every day until you get an answer

Send the hiring manager flowers

Send a thank-you note via email

Send a thank-you note via postal mail

Correct!

Wrong!

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