Quiz 3: Interviewing

Research demonstrates that the STAR method is an effective strategy to use when answering difficult interview questions. What does STAR stand for? see, take, answer, respond set up, task, action, results sincerity, thoroughness, accuracy, respect none of the above specific, time, approach, review

set up, task, action, results

During information-gathering interviews, you should end the conversation with a ____________________ question to give the interviewee one last chance to provide details about the topic and their experiences. clearing house sincere non-invasive leading counterfeit

clearing house

A/An ____________ interview gives the interviewer a great deal of control, but does not allow the interviewer to be flexible and make changes to his/her questions based on the interviewee's responses. highly structured unstructured informational job moderately structured

highly structured

Pretend you are in a job interview and your potential employer asks, "What is your greatest weakness." You think your greatest weakness is finishing projects at a slow pace because you get bogged down by trivial details. You want to be honest and present yourself in a positive light. Which of the following would be the best response: "I get distracted by small details and issues that hinder my productivity." "I work very slow." "I have no faults." "I am overly detailed and too cautious. These are things I cannot change about myself." "I am meticulous, which can slow down the pace of my work, but I value accuracy and quality over speed and my previous employers appreciated attention to detail."

"I am meticulous, which can slow down the pace of my work, but I value accuracy and quality over speed and my previous employers appreciated attention to detail."

What is a secondary question? A question used to prompt further clarification or explanation The second question asked in a particular string of questions The second question asked in an interview

A question used to prompt further clarification or explanation

Pretend you are married and on a job interview. During the interview, your potential employer asks, "Are you married?" Which of the following would be the best response: "I prefer not to answer that question." Any of these could be acceptable "Yes." "Can you please explain how my marital status relates to my ability to do this job effectively?" "Are asking because you want to know about my permanency in this location and longevity with your company? If so, I'd be happy to discuss my future plans with your company."

Any of these could be acceptable

Networking is a great way to prepare for a career. Extroverted individuals typically consider networking fun and exciting because it's an adventure to meet and talk with new people. However, introverted individuals typically find networking anxiety-inducing. One way introverts can comfortably network is to: Schedule meetings with prospective employers they can prepare for and rehearse Get involved with industry organizations Any of these would be viable network opportunities for introverts (or extroverts) Find a trusted mentor or advisor Treat every interaction/conversation as an informal network opportunity

Any of these would be viable network opportunities for introverts (or extroverts)

What document, that details many aspects of your self and your future goals, can help you prepare for interviews? Salary Expectations Professional Self Assessment Elevator Pitch

Professional Self Assessment

All interviews have: A job offer 3 - 12 people Structure A time limit Questions

Questions

When asked about your "biggest career mistake" or "greatest professional weakness" in a job interview, you should: Redirect the question to your greatest accomplishment/ professional strengths Say you have never made a mistake/have no weaknesses Smile and patiently wait until the interviewer moves onto the next question Reframe it by pointing out how it is an asset, or note how you are improving Blame someone else for the mistake/weakness

Reframe it by pointing out how it is an asset, or note how you are improving