Question 1

Your main goal at a job interview should be to

Accepted Answer

A)  convince the employer that you are the best person for the job. 
B)  learn about the job and help the employer learn about you. 
C)  see if the conditions and pay are what you want. 
D)  demonstrate as many of your skills as possible. 
A)  convince the employer that you are the best person for the job. 
B)  learn about the job and help the employer learn about you. 
C)  see if the conditions and pay are what you want. 
D)  demonstrate as many of your skills as possible. B

Question 2

When an interviewer asks you a very general question such as "Tell me something about yourself," what is the best way to answer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the interviewer to be more specific. 
B)  Give a little personal information about yourself. 
C)  Ask for more details about what the interviewer wants to know. 
D)  Give an answer that provides information about you that relates to the job. 
A)  Ask the interviewer to be more specific. 
B)  Give a little personal information about yourself. 
C)  Ask for more details about what the interviewer wants to know. 
D)  Give an answer that provides information about you that relates to the job. D

Question 3

The best way to prepare for a behavioral interview is to

Accepted Answer

A)  review your experience in workplace situations that are similar to those you might find in your target job. 
B)  practice answering traditional interview questions. 
C)  be sure your portfolio is in good order. 
D)  mentally inventory the technical skills you bring to the job. 
A)  review your experience in workplace situations that are similar to those you might find in your target job. 
B)  practice answering traditional interview questions. 
C)  be sure your portfolio is in good order. 
D)  mentally inventory the technical skills you bring to the job. A

Question 4

You have an interview for a job you really want. When is the best time to ask about the salary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before attending the interview so if it's not enough, you won't waste the employer's time 
B)  At the beginning of the interview so you can get it out of the way 
C)  At the point during the interview when it looks like you will be offered the job 
D)  After you've been offered the job 
A)  Before attending the interview so if it's not enough, you won't waste the employer's time 
B)  At the beginning of the interview so you can get it out of the way 
C)  At the point during the interview when it looks like you will be offered the job 
D)  After you've been offered the job

Question 5

If you believe you are not qualified for a job, you should not say anything until it is offered to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask at a first interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  How will my work be evaluated? 
B)  When will I get my first raise? 
C)  What kind of a clinic is this? 
D)  How long do I work before I can take a vacation? 
A)  How will my work be evaluated? 
B)  When will I get my first raise? 
C)  What kind of a clinic is this? 
D)  How long do I work before I can take a vacation?

Question 7

Which of the following questions could be used legally when considering an applicant's suitability for a specific job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Race 
B)  Ability to lift 20 pounds 
C)  Religion 
D)  Gender 
A)  Race 
B)  Ability to lift 20 pounds 
C)  Religion 
D)  Gender

Question 8

Emily tells the interviewer she is enthusiastic about working as a medical assistant. Which of the following is most likely to communicate her enthusiasm to the employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her words 
B)  Her resume 
C)  Her facial expression 
D)  Her school record 
A)  Her words 
B)  Her resume 
C)  Her facial expression 
D)  Her school record

Question 9

If you arrive for an interview and are kept waiting, it would be best to

Accepted Answer

A)  wait 20 minutes, then leave without saying anything to anybody. 
B)  wait for the interviewer, but let her know you think it was rude to keep you waiting. 
C)  attend the interview, be gracious, and not show irritation. 
D)  wait 15 minutes, then tell the receptionist you are not interested in the job. 
A)  wait 20 minutes, then leave without saying anything to anybody. 
B)  wait for the interviewer, but let her know you think it was rude to keep you waiting. 
C)  attend the interview, be gracious, and not show irritation. 
D)  wait 15 minutes, then tell the receptionist you are not interested in the job.

Question 10

Which of the following is the best technique for answering questions about your qualifications for a specific job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the interviewer you are confident you can do the job. 
B)  Include as many details as possible in your answers to the interviewer's questions. 
C)  Use examples to show how you meet the qualifications. 
D)  Tell the interviewer what classes you have taken. 
A)  Tell the interviewer you are confident you can do the job. 
B)  Include as many details as possible in your answers to the interviewer's questions. 
C)  Use examples to show how you meet the qualifications. 
D)  Tell the interviewer what classes you have taken.

Question 11

All employers want to hire someone who is dependable. Which of the following is the best way to show a potential employer that you are dependable?

Accepted Answer

A)  List "dependability" on your resume as one of your qualifications. 
B)  State during the interview that you are dependable. 
C)  Ask a reference to mention your dependability. 
D)  Arrive on time for your interview. 
A)  List "dependability" on your resume as one of your qualifications. 
B)  State during the interview that you are dependable. 
C)  Ask a reference to mention your dependability. 
D)  Arrive on time for your interview.

Question 12

The interviewer asks you a non-offensive question you believe may be illegal. What is the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refuse to answer the question. 
B)  State that the question is illegal. 
C)  Try to identify the interviewer's real concern and then respond to it. 
D)  Go ahead and answer the question. 
A)  Refuse to answer the question. 
B)  State that the question is illegal. 
C)  Try to identify the interviewer's real concern and then respond to it. 
D)  Go ahead and answer the question.

Question 13

If you are not sure you understand an interviewer's question, it is best to

Accepted Answer

A)  answer the question as best you can. 
B)  let the interviewer know that the question is not clear. 
C)  ask the interviewer to repeat the question. 
D)  ask the interviewer for clarification. 
A)  answer the question as best you can. 
B)  let the interviewer know that the question is not clear. 
C)  ask the interviewer to repeat the question. 
D)  ask the interviewer for clarification.

Question 14

You have put together a portfolio with many good examples of your work. How can you best use it during the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Show it to the employer at the beginning of the interview. 
B)  Use it to back up all your answers. 
C)  Use it as needed to support your answers. 
D)  Save it for the end of the interview to summarize and support your qualifications. 
A)  Show it to the employer at the beginning of the interview. 
B)  Use it to back up all your answers. 
C)  Use it as needed to support your answers. 
D)  Save it for the end of the interview to summarize and support your qualifications.

Question 15

Employers may be just as nervous as you are about the interviewing and hiring process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Practice is necessary to interview confidently and well. Which is the best way to prepare to answer questions asked by interviewers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have someone ask you common interview questions and practice answering them over and over. 
B)  Write out answers to common interview questions and take them with you to the interview. 
C)  Memorize answers for many commonly asked interview questions. 
D)  Practice using your qualifications and examples to answer common interview questions. 
A)  Have someone ask you common interview questions and practice answering them over and over. 
B)  Write out answers to common interview questions and take them with you to the interview. 
C)  Memorize answers for many commonly asked interview questions. 
D)  Practice using your qualifications and examples to answer common interview questions.

Question 17

Which of the following should you do at every interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Listen carefully to what the employer says. 
B)  Explain your training in detail. 
C)  Answer the interviewer's questions as briefly as possible. 
D)  Use your portfolio to back up all your qualifications. 
A)  Listen carefully to what the employer says. 
B)  Explain your training in detail. 
C)  Answer the interviewer's questions as briefly as possible. 
D)  Use your portfolio to back up all your qualifications.

Question 18

Looking at and commenting on the papers on an interviewer's desk is a good way to show interest in the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Carol has just graduated after struggling financially to complete her training. All her clothing is casual and she cannot afford to buy anything new to attend job interviews. She should

Accepted Answer

A)  just be sure the clothes she chooses are clean and pressed. 
B)  apologize to the employer and explain that until she has a job, she cannot afford new clothes. 
C)  not say anything about it because employers should not discriminate against applicants for the way they dress. 
D)  ask her school for help locating inexpensive or free clothing for persons who are seeking work. 
A)  just be sure the clothes she chooses are clean and pressed. 
B)  apologize to the employer and explain that until she has a job, she cannot afford new clothes. 
C)  not say anything about it because employers should not discriminate against applicants for the way they dress. 
D)  ask her school for help locating inexpensive or free clothing for persons who are seeking work.

Question 20

Which strategy is best for answering questions at a computerized interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be consistent in your answers. 
B)  Provide as much information as possible in your answers. 
C)  Do not answer questions that seem unnecessary or repetitive. 
D)  Take as much time as you need to carefully read and answer the questions. 
A)  Be consistent in your answers. 
B)  Provide as much information as possible in your answers. 
C)  Do not answer questions that seem unnecessary or repetitive. 
D)  Take as much time as you need to carefully read and answer the questions.

Your main goal at a job interview should be to

When an interviewer asks you a very general question such as "Tell me something about yourself," what is the best way to answer?

The best way to prepare for a behavioral interview is to

You have an interview for a job you really want. When is the best time to ask about the salary?

If you believe you are not qualified for a job, you should not say anything until it is offered to you.

Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask at a first interview?

Which of the following questions could be used legally when considering an applicant's suitability for a specific job?

Emily tells the interviewer she is enthusiastic about working as a medical assistant. Which of the following is most likely to communicate her enthusiasm to the employer?

If you arrive for an interview and are kept waiting, it would be best to

Which of the following is the best technique for answering questions about your qualifications for a specific job?

All employers want to hire someone who is dependable. Which of the following is the best way to show a potential employer that you are dependable?

The interviewer asks you a non-offensive question you believe may be illegal. What is the best thing to do?

If you are not sure you understand an interviewer's question, it is best to

You have put together a portfolio with many good examples of your work. How can you best use it during the interview?

Employers may be just as nervous as you are about the interviewing and hiring process.

Practice is necessary to interview confidently and well. Which is the best way to prepare to answer questions asked by interviewers?

Which of the following should you do at every interview?

Looking at and commenting on the papers on an interviewer's desk is a good way to show interest in the job.

Carol has just graduated after struggling financially to complete her training. All her clothing is casual and she cannot afford to buy anything new to attend job interviews. She should

Which strategy is best for answering questions at a computerized interview?

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Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information

Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information

Developing Your Practical Skills

Developing Your People Skills

Becoming a Professional

Beginning the Job Search

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After the Interview

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Exam 14: The Interview

Your main goal at a job interview should be to

When an interviewer asks you a very general question such as "Tell me something about yourself," what is the best way to answer?

The best way to prepare for a behavioral interview is to

You have an interview for a job you really want. When is the best time to ask about the salary?

If you believe you are not qualified for a job, you should not say anything until it is offered to you.

Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask at a first interview?

Which of the following questions could be used legally when considering an applicant's suitability for a specific job?

Emily tells the interviewer she is enthusiastic about working as a medical assistant. Which of the following is most likely to communicate her enthusiasm to the employer?

If you arrive for an interview and are kept waiting, it would be best to

Which of the following is the best technique for answering questions about your qualifications for a specific job?

All employers want to hire someone who is dependable. Which of the following is the best way to show a potential employer that you are dependable?

The interviewer asks you a non-offensive question you believe may be illegal. What is the best thing to do?

If you are not sure you understand an interviewer's question, it is best to

You have put together a portfolio with many good examples of your work. How can you best use it during the interview?

Employers may be just as nervous as you are about the interviewing and hiring process.

Practice is necessary to interview confidently and well. Which is the best way to prepare to answer questions asked by interviewers?

Which of the following should you do at every interview?

Looking at and commenting on the papers on an interviewer's desk is a good way to show interest in the job.

Carol has just graduated after struggling financially to complete her training. All her clothing is casual and she cannot afford to buy anything new to attend job interviews. She should

Which strategy is best for answering questions at a computerized interview?

Your Career Starts Now

Your Resume Starts Now

Developing Your Personal Skills

Strategies for Adult Students

Strategies for English As A Second Language Students

Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information

Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information

Developing Your Practical Skills

Developing Your People Skills

Becoming a Professional

Beginning the Job Search

Finalizing Your Employment Presentation Materials

After the Interview

Success on the Job

Navigating Your Career

Filters