Interviewing for a job

Which of these things should you bring to an interview?

Both a and b a) Copies of your resume b) A list of references

What should you do research on before the interview?

both a and a). The company you're interviewing for. b) The industry you hope to work in.

Other than your responses, you need to also pay close attention to:

both a and b. a) your body language. b) your eye contact.

Which one of these things should you always try to do during an interview?

Ask your interviewer(s) for their business card and/or contact information at the end

When talking about your past experiences, you should:

not be afraid to mention things that happened outside of work or failures as long as it provides a good answer to the question.

The interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself." Which of these is the best answer?

"I enjoy helping people and this drives my desire to master the art of fundraising. I have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator."

Which of these is an example of a good question to ask the interviewer?

What do you think is this company's greatest challenge in the near future?

When you're asked what your longer term goals are, you say:

"Develop my customer service skills by meeting with a more diverse range of clients and challenging myself to address a wider set of needs."

Your interviewer asks you what you think about your previous boss. You didn't get along with your previous boss. You answer:

"He was a good leader and really kept the team focused and on-task."

You're asked what your biggest weakness is. How do you answer?

"I can sometimes be disorganized. I have been trying to become more organized by creating a calendar for myself and categorizing things in folders. So far, these methods seem to be working."

What's the safest thing to wear to an interview, if you cannot find out anything about the company's dress code?

A suit

How early should you arrive to the interview?

b) 10 minutes

Which of the following is okay to do at an interview?

Ask the employer questions

Your interviewer asks you what your greatest strengths are. How do you respond?

Give two or three strengths and concrete examples of them.

Which of these is not a good reason for wanting to work for a company?

The location, salary, and benefits are all great.

You think the employer might ask you for a list of references during the interview. Prior to the interview, you:

let your references know that they might be contacted and tell them about the job you're seeking and why you're a good fit for it.

Thank-you notes are:

something that should be sent within 48 hours of the interview.

You're asked a really difficult question. You don't know the answer off the top of your head, so you:

take a deep breath and think of an answer while paraphrasing the question.

The purpose of an interview is:

to match employees with the employer that best suits them, and vice versa.

The secretary who greets you prior to your interview:

will probably be asked his opinion of you by the employer after you leave.