Deck 14: The Interview

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

Use examples to show how you meet the qualifications.

Question 2

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

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.

Answer 2

ask the interviewer for clarification.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

Ability to lift 20 pounds

Question 4

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

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 5

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?

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 6

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

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 7

You have an appointment for an interview at 3:00, but there is an unexpected ice storm and you cannot safely arrive on time. You should

A) call before 3:00 and ask if you can reschedule.
B) call the next day to reschedule.
C) not follow up because they probably think you did not want to make the effort.
D) go in person as soon as possible to show you are interested in the job.

Question 8

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

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.

Question 9

Which of the following questions requests information that cannot be used legally to make a hiring decision for a nursing assistant?

A) Do you celebrate Hanukkah?
B) Can you work the evening shift?
C) Give me an example of how you handle stress.
D) Can you work on your feet for several hours a day?

Question 10

If you are attempting to mirror an interviewer who is businesslike and to the point, the best way to answer questions is to

A) repeat what the interviewer says.
B) give complete but concise answers.
C) give unhurried answers with lots of details.
D) copy the interviewer's nonverbal language.

Question 11

Which of the following should you do at every interview?

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 12

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

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

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?

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

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 16

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

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 17

You just heard about a job interview opportunity this afternoon and don't have time to learn about the employer or the job requirements. What is the best thing to do if the interviewer asks you why he should hire you?

A) Ask the interviewer to describe the job requirements and listen carefully before you answer.
B) Tell the interviewer as much as possible about your qualifications and training.
C) State that you are a hard worker and will do a good job.
D) Try to change the subject.

Question 18

Your main goal at a job interview should be to

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.

Question 19

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

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 20

The best way to prepare for a behavioral interview is to

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.

Question 21

It's okay to ask employers when they plan to make a hiring decision.

Question 22

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

Question 23

Discussing your personal problems at job interviews is a good way to let the employer get to know more about you.

Question 24

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

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 25

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

Question 26

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