Interview Quiz: Am I Ready for My Interview?
The job interview ranks highly among society’s necessary evils. The mere thought monsoons minds with panic and overanalyzing of everything from a simple handshake to complicated parts of an applicant’s work history. Reaching this scary stage proves to be a hard enough task these days. A resume usually goes through applicant tracking systems in most medium/large-sized companies before even being seen by a human. That person might then wade through hundreds of hopefuls before recommending candidates for screening calls. That pre-vetting stage thins the herd even further.
If you’re here, you’ve likely gotten your foot in the door. Are you ready for what lies inside? We question your positional preparation, experience, connections, strategy for job interview questions, and planned outfit to find out if you are truly ready for your interview.
Hint: If you plan to show up in a birthday suit without any research or knowledge of the industry, the answer is a resounding no!
Interview quiz
The job interview process ranges from answering basic questions for 10 minutes to a highly complex, staged process of elimination that can take months to finish. Most of them share a few steps in common. There is typically a screening process completed through emails/answer prompts and/or via a phone call. Initial candidates respond to questions to confirm the professional work history listed on the resume, get a feel for personality fit into the culture, and possibly answer salary questions upfront. Unless you're self-employed, it is highly unusual to receive a job offer right away without having to answer questions.
The silver lining is there are many ways to prepare for the next job interview. Sample job interview questions are widely available online. Having someone conduct a recorded mock interview sharpens interview skills and allows the candidate to discover weak points and see how body language is coming across through objective footage. Networking on LinkedIn can give you an inside look at employee culture, establish a direct company contact to leverage, and answer questions pre-interview to be better prepared.
