HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR ANSWERING INTERVIEW. THROUGH THE HELP OF THESE TIPS, YOU WILL BE MORE CONFIDENT IN YOUR INTERVIEW

2.  APPLICANTS WILL BE MORE
CONFIDENT IN ANSWERING
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
 APPLICANTS WILL
APPRECIATE THE SENSE OF
READINESS
APPLICANT WILL BE MORE
KNOWLEDGEABLE IN ANSWERING
INTERVIES QUESTIONS

3. INTERVIEW
is a conversation between two or
more people where question are asked
by the interviewer to elicit facts or
statements from the interviewee.
Interviews are a standard part
of journalism and media reporting, but
are also employed in many other
situations, including qualitative research.

5. •Research the Job
and the Company
Take the time to research
the company and the position
you are interviewing for in
advance.

6. The more practice you have at
interviewing, the more
comfortable you'll be during a
job interview.

7. Know the Facts
Be sure you know your
work history and bring
an extra copy of your
resume to refer to if
you're nervous and
need a reminder.

8. Give yourself plenty of
time to get to the interview,
take a deep breath before you
go into the interview, and do
your best to stay calm.

9. Taking the time to compose your
thoughts so you can respond effectively is
better than jumping the gun and saying
something you wish you hadn't after the
fact.

10. When you respond to
interview questions give
examples of how you
handled related
situations.

11. Share examples of your
accomplishments that are related to the
job you are interviewing for to reinforce
the fact that you're capable and
qualified.

12. Be Direct
Be direct and focus your
interview answer on the future,
especially if your leaving wasn't
under the best of circumstances.

13. Ask for Clarification
Not sure what the
interviewer is asking? It's fine to
ask for clarification if you're not
sure what is being asked.

14. Don't Ramble
Your response to interview
questions should be direct and to
the point. Don't ramble and get off
topic

15. Keep it Professional
Your responses should be
focused on your professional skills
and abilities

16. The last question you'll probably be is
asked during a job interview is
whether you have questions.

17. A. PENCIL PAPER TEST
DIRECTION: MATCH THE DIFFERENT TIPS IN INTERVIEW WITH THE DESCRIPTION
PROVIDED IN COLUMN B. WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED
_______1. Practice Makes
Perfect.
_______2. Know the Facts
_______3. Try to Stay Calm
_______4. Take Your Time
_______5. Give Examples
COLUMN B.
a. Your response to interview questions should be direct
to the point
b. Give yourself plenty of time to get to the interview,
take a deep breath before you go into the interview.
c. know your work history
d. The more practice you have at interviewing, the more
comfortable you'll be during the interview
e. The more specific you are, the more the hiring
manager will see that you have the skills to do the job
f. focus your interview answer on the future, especially
if your leaving wasn't under the best of
circumstances.
g. Briefly think about your response before you answer
COLUMN A

18. 1.D
2.C
3.B
4.G
5.E
NOTE: NOW COUNT YOUR SCORE

19. What will be asked in your job
interview? Test your interview skills with
our Job Interview Test and prepare for the
tough job interview questions.

20. 1.You arrive 10 minutes before your interview well dressed
and confident in your research. Your interview starts off very
well, but you begin to have trouble understanding the
questions due to the accent of the interviewer.
 Guess: nod and smile, and answer based on what you
think they asked.
 Politely ask, “would you mind repeating the question
please?” If necessary, re-phrase what’s being asked to clarify
your understanding
 Respond, “what?” and “pardon” throughout
your interview; it’s not your fault she speaks too
quickly. She should really learn to slow down!

21. Politely ask, “would you mind repeating the question
please?” If necessary, re-phrase what’s being asked to
clarify your understanding is the CORRECT ANSWER.
Do not smile and nod if you do not understand
the question! You are making a fatal error by
demonstrating that you will not ask questions and that
you will make mistakes, rather than clarifying
instructions. You will also appear to have very low
comprehension, as the employer may
assume you don’t know how to ask for
clarification.

22. 2. A SKILL is the ability to do something. An
ATTRIBUTE is a personality quality. The
employers need to see a good balance of both
when they meet you.
Which of the following are attributes?
 Touch Typist 65 wpm
 Independent
 Chartered Accountant

23. INDEPENDENT IS THE CORRECT ANSWER.
During your interview it is a good idea to promote
your attributes, as well as your skills. Some
common attributes are independence, team player,
strong work ethic, welcoming personality,
discretion, approachable

24. 3.During your interview, your employer asks
your age and if you are married. These
questions make you uneasy.
What should you respond?
 You tell the employer that it is none of her
business
 You provide your age and say that you are
single, ignoring your own concerns about the
question.
 You smile and gently suggest you
are in excellent health with a stable
home life, which makes you a great
candidate for the job.

25. You smile and gently suggest you are in excellent
health with a stable home life, which makes you a
great candidate for the job. IS THE CORRECT ANSWER.
Although you have every right not to answer the
question, it is better to handle the situation politely.
Some employers may not be aware of employment
legislature.

26. 4. Our employer comes to you with a problem. The
receptionist has gone home ill with the stomach flu
and you have been asked to cover the front desk for
the next 2 hours. You are the staff accountant.
You would respond:
 No, I’m too busy working on a report for my
department.
 Yes, I’m happy to help in an emergency. I do have an
important report due, however I can always work on it
between phone calls at the desk.
 No, I’m too senior to sit at the front desk
answering the phones.

27. Yes, I’m happy to help in an emergency. I do
have an important report due, however I can
always work on it between phone calls at the
desk. IS THE RIGHT ANSWER.
Demonstrating your willingness to help and
ability to be flexible. This will earn the respect
of your employer and team.

28. 5. Which of the following is not one of the suggested
strategies for preparing for your job interview:
a. conduct research on the company/industry
b. b. prepare answers to possible interview questions
c. c. gather key resources (extra resumes, reference
list) to take with you
d. d. plan to ask about salary and benefits at the
beginning of the interview

29. 6. Wearing a formal suit is
always the safest "dress for
success" attire.
a.True
b.false

30. 7. Being the most qualified candidate for
the position just about guarantees you
will get the job.
a.True
b. false

31. 8. Greeting the receptionist/assistant when you
arrive and treating him or her with respect is an
important key to your success.
a. True
b. false

32. 9. When the interviewer asks you the question, "tell
me about yourself," she really wants what in
response?
a. a 10-minute detailed story of your life, from birth to
present
b. a concise narrative of your personal and
professional background and goals and how they
relate to the job at hand
c. a short narrative of your personal life,
leaving nothing to the imagination.
d.a long-winded account of your last
vacation.

33. 10.What are three most important keys to success in
interviews?
A. good perfume/cologne, nice smile, fresh breath
B. making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking
clearly
C. fresh breath, nice smile, making eye contact
D. developing rapport, good posture, fresh breath

34. 5.The answer is A. because its better to knowledgeable about the company and
position that you are applying to show your eagerness in applying with their
company.
6. The answer is true. Because dress represent on who you are, if you are
professional.
7. The answer is true.
8. The answer is true.
9. The correct answer is B.
Keep your answer to under five minutes, beginning with an overview of your highest
qualification then running through the jobs you’ve held so far in your career.
10. The answer is B. because it show that you are confident enough that you are
very qualified and can be an asset in their company.