Quiz: Will You Ace the Job Interview?

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Tara Finnegan Coates

En español

Published April 19, 2021

9 Questions

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Quiz: Will You Ace the Job Interview?

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  "question" : "When preparing for the interview, how many questions should you plan to ask the person interviewing you?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "None. The focus of the interview is on you answering questions, not asking them.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "At least a few. Show you are interested and knowledgeable about the position and organization. ",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Bring a list of 20 questions and don’t leave until you get them all answered.",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "While you don’t want to monopolize the conversation with your questions, it is a good idea to have at least a handful prepared to fill the space at the end of the interview and to further demonstrate your interest and preparation.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "What is the best way to greet the person interviewing you?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "A hug and a kiss on the cheek, just as you would greet a close relative ",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "A firm handshake",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "A hesitant wave from a distance of 15 feet",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "A professional and firm handshake is most common, but be prepared to follow the interviewer’s lead. Some people may prefer greetings that involve less physical contact, such as fist or elbow bumps.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "Your job interview is scheduled for 9 a.m. What time should you arrive?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "1 minute before the interview begins",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "30 minutes before the interview begins",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "45 minutes before the interview begins",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "10 minutes before the interview begins",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "10 minutes is just the right amount of time for you to get to the office and get settled. Any earlier than that could be awkward.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "What should you NOT wear to a job interview?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Lots of perfume or aftershave",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "A watch",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Polished shoes",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "While it's nice to be clean, showered and shaven, you don't want to overwhelm your prospective bosses with any fragrance. If you are interviewing for an office job, a suit is usually appropriate. Whatever environment you're interviewing in, it's usually a good idea to dress up more rather than less.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "Which is the best way to follow up with a prospective employer after an interview?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Email",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Handwritten note",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Phone call",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Given the rising prevalence of email, a digital thank-you note sent within a day of your interview is the speediest way to express your appreciation and show your interest in the position. While there's nothing wrong with sending both an email and a written note, if you only do the latter, then it might arrive after the hiring decision has already been made.",
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}, {
  "question" : "If someone asks you why you’re looking for work, what should you NOT say?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "\"I'm looking for a new challenge.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"My old boss was a complete idiot.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"I think this job is right for me based on my experience.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"My organization was forced to downsize, and I lost my job.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Don't bad-mouth your former employer. It can reflect poorly on you and make the person interviewing you wonder if you will soon be saying the same about him or her.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "What is a good answer to this question: \"How would you feel about working for someone younger than you?\"",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "\"I can work well with people of any age.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"I don't understand the question.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"I don't see how that question is relevant.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"In my experience, older workers are better colleagues.\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Make it clear that you enjoy working with a variety of people of different ages and give examples of how you did that in your past work history.",
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  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "Should you bring up pay in a job interview?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Of course. It's got to come up at some point in time. Why not now?",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "It's better if you don't bring it up until you get a job offer.",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "If the interviewer does bring up pay, politely ask, \"What range are you working with?\" Otherwise, you could end up shortchanging yourself or pricing yourself out of the position.",
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}, {
  "question" : "What is NOT a good question to ask during the job interview?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "\"Will this position require travel?\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"When do you expect to fill this position?\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"Can I have an office with a window?\"",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "\"What will be my responsibilities in this job?\"",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Get as much information about the job — schedule, duties, goals — but take a pass on putting dibs on an office before you even get a job offer.",
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  "hintLink" : "",
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} ]

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