Quiz: Will You Ace Your Job Interview?

1. You should arrive at an interview…

A. One hour early

B. 45 minutes early

C. 30 minutes early

D. 10 minutes early

Correct!

Wrong!

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2. Before heading to an interview, you should…

A. Put on a generous amount of perfume or cologne

B. Visit headquarters the day before to introduce yourself

C. Familiarize yourself with the position and the company

D. Call the interviewer on the way and ask if she wants something from Starbucks

Correct!

Wrong!

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3. Most interviewers start off by asking you which of the following?

A. Tell me about yourself

B. Tell me what you know about the company

C. Tell me about your experience in the field

D. Explain why you’re a good fit for the company

Correct!

Wrong!

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

A. Focus on skills gained through volunteer work and extracurricular activities

B. Not bother showing up to the interview

C. Apologize to the hiring manager and beg for a job

D. Make some up since the hiring manager will never know

Correct!

Wrong!

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5. What’s the rule when picking out attire for an interview for an entry-level job?

A. Whatever makes you comfortable

B. Black suit with white collared shirt

C. Business casual

D. Jeans and a blazer

Correct!

Wrong!

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6. If asked about your weaknesses, you should…

A. Provide as many examples as you can think of

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

C. Melt into a puddle and dart out of the interview room

D. What weaknesses? I don’t have any

Correct!

Wrong!

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7. When is it most appropriate to initiate a discussion about compensation?

A. As soon as the interview starts

B. When you get a call offering you the job

C. When you get a call for a second interview

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

Correct!

Wrong!

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8. Once the interview is complete, you should…

A. Follow up every day until you get an answer

B. Send the hiring manager flowers

C. Send a thank-you note via email

D. Send a thank-you note via postal mail

Correct!

Wrong!

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