Ace Your Job Interview

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Which of the following best describes a formal job interview?

  • An incasual discussion about job opportunities.
  • A structured meeting between a job seeker and an employer. (correct)
  • An informal chat between a job seeker and an employer.
  • A casual meeting to discuss potential job openings.

What is the recommended arrival time on the day of an interview?

  • Arrive precisely on time.
  • Arrive at least five minutes early.
  • Arrive at least fifteen minutes early. (correct)
  • Any of the above is acceptable.

Glassdoor is not a helpful resource for candidates to review after a job interview.

False (B)

Exchanging business cards with the interviewer immediately after the interview is not considered appropriate.

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Speaking negatively about a former supervisor during an interview demonstrates professionalism.

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During the job interview, refraining from asking any questions concerning the job and company is a recommended strategy.

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How can a candidate ensure correct spelling of names and email addresses during an interview?

<p>Request the interviewer's business card. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Preparing a portfolio with your work samples before a job interview is unnecessary.

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Which of these actions is appropriate to your interview day?

<p>Smiling. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes actions you should take to prepare for a job interview?

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Which document outlines job responsibilities and duties?

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How should you dress for a job interview, even if the work environment is known to be informal?

<p>Dress formally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sending a thank you letter after the interview is considered an unnecessary step.

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Wearing excessive cologne is acceptable for a job interview.

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Which of the following interview types involves multiple candidates interviewing for the same role at the same time?

<p>Group interview (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interview is specifically designed to evaluate whether a candidate should proceed further in the selection process?

<p>Screening interview (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Skills that are directly related to the job specification is sufficient to answer an interview.

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Which interview setting involves more than one candidate being assessed at the same time?

<p>Group interview (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of outfit is considered formal dress?

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Which kind of job interview is used to decide on a quick decision?

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Flashcards

Job Interview

A formal meeting between a job seeker and an employer.

Interview Day Arrival

Arriving at least fifteen minutes early Shows respect and preparation.

Glassdoor after Interview

It is false, it is not a great recourse to check after the job interview.

Business card After Interview

It is false, you shouldn't give your business card to the interviewer after the interview.

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Negative Talk

It's advantageous to avoid negative talk about previous supervisors.

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Asking questions about the job

It is false, you can ask questions.

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Correct Spelling

Request interviewer's business card to ensure correct spelling and email.

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Preparing a Portfolio

It is a good idea to prepare a portfolio with samples of your work before the job interview.

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Interview Day

Speak clearly, looking around and smiling.

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preparation Before Interview

Searching about the company in LinkedIn, contact with employees and checking the company website.

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Preparation type

Position description can describe the job

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Job Interview Dress Code

You should dress formally for a job interview even the environment is casual.

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Cologne in Interview

It is false, do not add too much cologne or perfume to an interview.

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Group Interview

This interview includes other candidates seeking the same job.

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Screening Interview

Determing whethet the candidate should move forward in the process.

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Skills match the Job Description

Describing skills match the job description.

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Formal Dress

Business attire.

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Behavioral Interview

Questions about past experiences to determine behaviors.

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Informal Meetings

Meetings in which employees can meet with senior management.

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Message In Communication

The content of the information that is sent.

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Study Notes

  • A job interview involves a meeting between a job seeker and an employer and is formal.
  • Arrival 15 minutes early is preferable on interview day.
  • Glassdoor is a great resource for checking after a job interview.
  • It is false that after the interview finish, I can give the interviewer my business card to contact me easily.
  • Avoiding negative comments about past supervisors during an interview offers an advantage.
  • It is false that during the interview, questions about the job and organization aren't allowed.
  • During an interview, requesting the interviewer's business card helps ensure correct spelling of names and email addresses.
  • Preparing a portfolio showcasing work samples is beneficial before a job interview.
  • Smiling is true about the interview day.
  • Searching about the company on LinkedIn and by contacting employees by checking the company website, constitutes good preparation before a job interview.
  • Reviewing the position description is a kind of preparation before the job interview.
  • One should dress formally for a job interview, even in a casual environment.
  • Following the interview, sending a discussion/opinion letter to the interviewers is false.
  • Wearing too much cologne or perfume is not a good sign.
  • A group interview is an instance where multiple candidates seek the same job together.
  • A screening interview determines if a candidate should progress further.
  • Describing the skills that match the job description will answer one of the common interview questions.
  • More than one candidate is interviewed in the group interview.
  • Business attire is formal wear.
  • Making quick decisions is associated with stress interviews.
  • A music interview isn't a real interview type.
  • A common interview question involves talking about oneself.
  • Panel interviews involve directing questions to the group, not just individuals.
  • Case interviews involve one or more employer representatives interviewing the candidate.
  • Behavioral interviews assess future behavior based on past experiences.
  • Informal meetings occur where workers can interact with senior management.
  • Using diagrams as a cost-effective communication method for a target market is false.
  • An advantage of written communication is that is saves money and is easy to transfer messages.
  • The content of the information that is sent is the message.
  • Sharing news, ideas, and feelings is used in communication.
  • Feedback indicates receiver understanding of the message.
  • Examples of various forms of communication are verbal, email and live conferences.
  • Email, podcasts, and formal meetings are types of communication.
  • Person who transmitting the message is known as the sender.
  • Verbal and non-verbal is a communication method.
  • Communication generally occurs between two or more people.
  • When communication happens is different, you need to communicate with customers and company colleagues.
  • Consistent messaging is a principle of effective communication.
  • A financial barrier is NOT a barrier to communication.
  • Clarity is used tto emphasize a specific message or goal, rather than trying to achieve too much at once.
  • Conference is false and not a principle of effective communication.
  • Eliminating wordy expressions is a feature of conciseness.
  • Good listeners can overcome communication barriers.
  • Checking a list of Ws and H indicates for completeness.
  • It is false that courtesy shows receiver expression and respect to the sender.
  • Concretness is one of the principles of effective communication.
  • Effective communication happens when thoughts or ideas create a mutual understanding between a sender and receiver.
  • Structure, Appearance, and Questions are to keep in mind while preparing for a presentation.
  • Presentation structure includes all of the following: summary, conclusion and recommendations.
  • Engaging the audience during the presentation shows that it has achieved the Present step.
  • Summary and conclusions in a presentation are the key message.
  • Good appearance during a presentation includes moving a bit.
  • Talking to a group is a presentation.
  • It is true to speak louder than usual as a good sign in presentation.
  • Handouts are preparing materials during a presentation.
  • Planning, practicing, and preparing are elements of presentation steps.
  • Using Images and clipart is visual aids for a presentation.
  • A communication that can be adapted to various speaking situations is known as the presentation.
  • "What is your goal?" best describes the planning step in preparing for a presentation.
  • Presentation structure order is not an important aspect.
  • Too many slides will not look professional.
  • Copying others style is prohibited when preparing for a presentation.
  • The introduction grabs the audience's attention in presentation.
  • It is false that hard skills are known as normal content.
  • When determining if someone can help the company, looking at hard and soft skills is the method.
  • Employers want someone applying for the job to find someone who will help them grow their company.
  • Soft skills are known as transferable skills.
  • is a type of work or activity which requires special education, training, or knowledge.
  • Hard skills are learnable.
  • Examples of hard skills are driving.
  • Technical skills are hard skills.
  • Communication, flexibility and teamwork, is the top 10 of soft skills.
  • It is false that teamwork is providing direction coordinating tasks organization and managing groups.
  • Relationship management ensures clear communication and handles conflict effectively.
  • Emotion accompanies physiological and behavioral changes.
  • Emotional Intelligence is recognizing, understanding, expressing, and managing your and others emotions.
  • Joy, contentment, and guilt are primary emotions that happen in real-time.
  • Helping others manage their emotions. is an example of emotional intelligence.
  • Becoming self-aware requires understanding what is going on, managing emotional reactions, and staying aware of emotions.
  • It is false that mood is an emotional state or reaction awareness of awareness of your body.
  • Empathy is the ability to see the world from another persons perspective.
  • Social awareness is a facet of emotional intelligence.
  • Our feelings and moods are communicable.
  • Secondary emotions are those that are complicated and built-up, differentiating from primary emotions.
  • Backtracking and tracking your emotions during difficult conversations or meetings can enhance social awareness.
  • Planning and organizing your information is a process of planning a report.
  • A structure report includes these things: a title page and bibliography.
  • Reporting offers consistent feedback, aiding organizations in sharing progress, problems, successes, and lessons from program implementation.
  • The planning phase is essential when writing a report.
  • Writing should be boring and interactive, like a report Examining and studying gathered facts is not a communication skill.
  • Including the date and signature makes a good report.
  • Report statement is results of an investigation.
  • Business and director reports are different types of reports.
  • It is false that in writing a report, it is not important to know who the report is for.
  • Editing, collecting, and planning make a report.
  • The report must be clear, specific, standard, and have details to be good.
  • Scientific reports are communication.
  • Abstract reporting has a True structure.
  • A resume contains skill/volunteer experience.
  • Resumes promote skills to employers.
  • It's true that a resume should be easy to read.
  • Resumes showcase specific skills, experiences, and attributes.
  • Having an interview is from the resume perspective.
  • Contact information is on the top of the page.
  • Hobbies is an information to leave of in a resume.
  • Name, email address, and telephone number are included in the header component.
  • Activities is not a type of resume component.
  • It is false that a resume is allowed to use "me" pronouns.
  • No unnecessary components of a resume and objective statement, education and listing responsibilities.
  • It is false that the resume is used to obtain a job.
  • A resume should be one or two pages.

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