Question 1

What can you gain from doing your homework before every interview? List two things that are part of doing your homework for an interview.

Accepted Answer

If you do your homework before every interview, you will give yourself a competitive advantage and be more confident during the interview, as well as make a good impression. Some of these things that are part of doing your homework before an interview are: 
(1)re-read the job posting or description to match your qualifications to each requirement, ensure you know the meaning of all words, and prepare stories to demonstrate your qualifications; 
(2)read about the company online from their website and from other sources such as Wikipedia, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn about the company's history, locations, major clients and products, names of leaders and owners, and the mission and values; and 
(3)search for the company in the news to learn about current events. Check Angie's List, the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Reports, Best Doctors, and local news and industry newsletters.

Question 2

Toward the close of the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to learn of a hiring decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Part of physical preparation for an interview is to put select Career Builder Files in a binder or small attaché case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An Interview Survival Pack:

Accepted Answer

A) is one way to help you feel more in control in interviewing situations. 
B) might contain toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush, or tissues. 
C) includes maps and directions to the workplace and meeting area. 
D) all of the above 
E) only a and c

Question 5

The Interview Preparation Checklist is:

Accepted Answer

A) a list of things to do just one time before you ever begin any interviews. 
B) a list that you prepare in advance and take with you to the interview. 
C) a list of things to do to help you prepare for each and every interview.

Question 6

Why, in your opinion, is it just as important to be physically prepared as mentally and emotionally prepared for an interview? List five things you can do to get physically prepared for your interviews.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why, in your opinion, is it just...

Question 7

It is a good idea to bring all marketing materials and portfolio items to the interview so that you can use them like a slide show and fully display proof of your skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the value of summarizing and evaluating each of your interviews in writing? List at least five things you should try to remember about the interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the value of summarizing and...

Question 9

To prepare for the interview, read the job description again and do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Learn the definition for all the words. 
B) List what qualifications you are missing and decide how to address this during the interview. 
C) Prepare example stories to demonstrate you have each qualification listed in the job description. 
D) All of the above 
E) Only a and b

Question 10

During a dress rehearsal practice interview arranged with an employer, is it appropriate to make a direct request for a job? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a dress rehearsal practice interview arranged...

Question 11

Because interviews are dynamic exchanges between two (or more)people, there will never be a list of "Interview Do's and Don'ts" that works for every situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the closing of the interview, you should try to direct the conversation toward:

Accepted Answer

A) compensation (salary and benefits). 
B) research you have done on the company. 
C) a summary of how your abilities and skills match those needed for the position. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 13

To conduct a practice interview with your support team, you should

Accepted Answer

A) ask someone else to observe the interview. 
B) dress as if the interview were real. 
C) send a thank-you letter to everyone who helps you. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 14

Do not schedule more than __________ interview(s)on the same day.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 15

You could learn about your interviewer to help you build rapport by:

Accepted Answer

A) using social media to read about them, even if you don't ask to be friends or connect. 
B) scouting out their office in advance by arranging a workplace tour through a Career Network contact. 
C) using the Internet to look for their credit score or criminal record. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 16

It is a good idea to search the Internet for the company name before going to the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Any nervousness that you feel about an upcoming job interview is an appropriate response to a situation that will test your interpersonal, social, professional, and verbal and nonverbal skills. There is nothing you can do about your nervousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Doing your homework" before every interview means getting your school work done in advance so that you can focus on giving a good interview on the day of the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is best to send a follow-up thank-you letter within two days of an interview:

Accepted Answer

A) to each of the people who interviews you, not just your primary contact. 
B) even for a practice interview. 
C) only if you are interested in the job, so as not to mislead the interviewer. 
D) all of the above 
E) only a and b

Question 20

If your phone fails, a good backup plan is to rely on memory for directions, interviewer name(s), and example stories that you plan to use in the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Interview Like a Pro Part V: Connect, Accept, and Succeed

What can you gain from doing your homework before every interview? List two things that are part of doing your homework for an interview.

Toward the close of the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to learn of a hiring decision.

Part of physical preparation for an interview is to put select Career Builder Files in a binder or small attaché case.

An Interview Survival Pack:

The Interview Preparation Checklist is:

Why, in your opinion, is it just as important to be physically prepared as mentally and emotionally prepared for an interview? List five things you can do to get physically prepared for your interviews.

It is a good idea to bring all marketing materials and portfolio items to the interview so that you can use them like a slide show and fully display proof of your skills.

What is the value of summarizing and evaluating each of your interviews in writing? List at least five things you should try to remember about the interview.

To prepare for the interview, read the job description again and do which of the following?

During a dress rehearsal practice interview arranged with an employer, is it appropriate to make a direct request for a job? Why or why not?

Because interviews are dynamic exchanges between two (or more)people, there will never be a list of "Interview Do's and Don'ts" that works for every situation.

During the closing of the interview, you should try to direct the conversation toward:

To conduct a practice interview with your support team, you should

Do not schedule more than __________ interview(s) on the same day.

You could learn about your interviewer to help you build rapport by:

It is a good idea to search the Internet for the company name before going to the interview.

Any nervousness that you feel about an upcoming job interview is an appropriate response to a situation that will test your interpersonal, social, professional, and verbal and nonverbal skills. There is nothing you can do about your nervousness.

"Doing your homework" before every interview means getting your school work done in advance so that you can focus on giving a good interview on the day of the interview.

It is best to send a follow-up thank-you letter within two days of an interview:

If your phone fails, a good backup plan is to rely on memory for directions, interviewer name(s), and example stories that you plan to use in the interview.