Take the following true-false quiz to discover those areas you need to improve upon to give a top-notch interview.
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( E% N: N* C4 `+ ^True or False?
: n7 b2 h+ w+ b2 uDress similar to, or perhaps a little better than, people working on the job for which you are interviewing. 3 A5 I% \2 `2 c" R$ r* B
" U, j; m1 z" [" pTrue or False?
! w& A. j- V& n2 ZWear your best perfume or after-shave to the interview.
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1 n- U4 ^+ c" Y, XTrue or False?
8 v E, A4 E. e( L/ pAny hair style is fine, including beaded and braided styles, as long as it is neat and clean.
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. w4 ~( a, {3 g4 K2 f& v- o5 oTrue or False?$ Y I! n7 a. n$ G# s. n
Facial hair on men (beards/moustaches) is acceptable to most employers.
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Carry a briefcase to the interview.& A6 Q7 ~- D N. _5 p
3 _- s, K- O0 B% X; JTrue or False?: j; W \, l& @4 w" x8 I9 K
If he needs one, a man should get a haircut as close as possible to the day of the interview.
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" a J9 E* {7 s; _True or False?
- ?+ d7 {) c3 P+ L LBring a friend with you for moral support.
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True or False?
$ C* t' q$ ~& |) U5 YWait until the interviewer offers you a chair before sitting down. & ~, C- {! y7 x. T
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True or False?
3 w8 Z- j9 G4 z5 G; cDo not smoke, even if offered a cigarette during an interview. " n1 T3 X; r5 K' y C5 C0 {* P
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Assume a submissive role in the interview to help you land the job.
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: D. Z' u2 @' H2 |) J8 U3 RTrue or False?8 F9 ~% {( N) U5 e. s& ?
Wanting to work for a smaller or larger company is an acceptable reason for wanting to leave a job.
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; z0 _5 W" f$ M* @! _QUIZ ANSWERS7 Y3 g r) Y: G+ r3 N, J5 g) N
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True -- The employer must be able to visualize you working on the job. If interviewing for a higher level job, dress similar to those already working at this level.
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False -- Many people are allergic to any scent. If you must wear perfume or after-shave, be sure it is a very small amount. 1 j, s) N# ]! g. k3 [. F* X
6 @) f0 D2 I8 ]4 i1 E# O( T/ E) ^9 ?( cFalse Conservative hair styles work best - extreme hair styles may not be acceptable to the interviewer. If you decide to wear one, be prepared for possible rejection.
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False -- Most employers prefer a clean-shaven face, although this varies by locality. If you must have a beard or moustache, make sure that it is clean and trimmed.
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False -- Carry a briefcase only if it contains important papers you will need during the interview.
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False -- A slight trim only. Freshly cut hair gives the interviewer the idea that you only get a haircut for special occasions.
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9 M* y9 ^& M# i; e% A5 x4 R2 v6 \False -- Bringing a friend with you shows the employer that you are too dependent. / ^) ~& b4 d; D2 } }% Z- X" y
, n- ]0 d4 c# c% ~# dTrue -- Don't sit down before being offered a chair.
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2 A8 l% v* G/ @True -- Many companies have banned smoking altogether - so never smoke during an interview. ; |5 ]5 e4 U! H+ H& H8 V# F
/ q* |( x0 B9 f; @/ ^False -- Making the interviewer feel sorry for you will not encourage him or her to hire you. ! ]. M5 o: H; C4 D
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True -- It sounds a lot better than complaining about your former company. |
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