We have provided 25 MCQs on Interview Skills, Unit-4, 1st semester, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, B. Pharm.
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Interview Skills: Purpose of an interview, Do’s and Dont’s of an interview.
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MCQ on Interview Skills
1. What is the primary purpose of a job interview?
- A. To assess a candidate’s fit for the role and the company.
- B. To sell the company to the candidate.
- C. To provide the candidate with information about the role and the company.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: A
2. What other purposes can a job interview serve?
- A. To gather information about the candidate’s skills and experience.
- B. To evaluate the candidate’s communication and interpersonal skills.
- C. To assess the candidate’s cultural fit with the company.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
3. What are some things you should do during a job interview?
- A. Be on time and prepared.
- B. Dress professionally.
- C. Be polite and respectful to the interviewer.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
4. What are some other things you should do during a job interview?
- A. Make eye contact and speak clearly.
- B. Answer questions honestly and thoughtfully.
- C. Ask questions about the role and the company.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
5. What are some things you should avoid doing during a job interview?
- A. Be late or unprepared.
- B. Dress inappropriately.
- C. Chew gum or fidget.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
6. What are some other things you should avoid doing during a job interview?
- A. Speak negatively about yourself or your former employers.
- B. Interrupt the interviewer or talk over them.
- C. Ask inappropriate questions.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
7. Which of the following is the primary purpose of an interview?
- A. To evaluate a candidate’s qualifications for a job position.
- B. To learn more about a candidate’s personality and culture fit.
- C. To sell the company and the job position to the candidate.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
8. Which of the following is NOT a good tip for answering interview questions?
- A. Be prepared and practice your answers ahead of time.
- B. Be specific and provide examples to support your claims.
- C. Be honest and authentic.
- D. Be vague and avoid giving specific details.
Answer: D
9. Which of the following is a good way to show that you are interested in the job position during an interview?
- A. Ask thoughtful questions about the company and the position.
- B. Express your enthusiasm for the job and the company.
- C. Be prepared to discuss your skills and experience as they relate to the job position.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
10. Don’ts of an interview
Which of the following is NOT a good tip for dressing for an interview?
- A. Dress professionally and appropriately for the job position.
- B. Avoid wearing too much jewelry or makeup.
- C. Make sure your clothes are clean and pressed.
- D. Dress in a casual manner.
Answer: D
11. Which of the following is NOT a good tip for following up after an interview?
- A. Send a thank-you note to the interviewer within 24 hours. Reiterate your interest in the job position and the company.
- B. Answer any questions that the interviewer may have forgotten to ask.
- C. Send a follow-up email every few days until you hear back.
Answer: D
12. What is the difference between a screening interview and a final interview?
- A. A screening interview is shorter and more focused on eliminating unqualified candidates, while a final interview is longer and more in-depth, and is used to select the top candidates for the role.
- B. A screening interview is conducted by a recruiter, while a final interview is conducted by the hiring manager or another senior member of the team.
- C. A screening interview is typically conducted over the phone, while a final interview is typically conducted in person.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: A
13. What types of questions are typically asked in a job interview?
- A. Behavioral questions, which ask you to describe how you handled specific situations in the past.
- B. Technical questions, which assess your knowledge and skills related to the role.
- C. Hypothetical questions, which ask you to imagine how you would handle a specific situation.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
14. What should you do to prepare for a job interview?
- A. Research the company and the role.
- B. Practice answering common interview questions.
- C. Prepare your own questions to ask the interviewer.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
15. What should you do if you are asked a question that you don’t know the answer to?
- A. Admit that you don’t know the answer, but offer to find out and get back to the interviewer.
- B. Try to answer the question to the best of your ability, even if you’re not sure if your answer is correct.
- C. Ask the interviewer to clarify the question or provide more information.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: A
16. What should you avoid doing during a job interview?
- A. Lying or embellishing your qualifications.
- B. Talking negatively about yourself or your former employers.
- C. Interrupting the interviewer or talking over them.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
17. What should you do if you are asked to perform a task during a job interview?
- A. Ask the interviewer for more information about the task and what they are looking for in your response.
- B. Do your best to complete the task to the best of your ability, even if you’re not sure if you’re doing it correctly.
- C. Ask the interviewer for feedback on your performance after you have completed the task.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
18. What should you do if you are asked about your salary expectations?
- A. Be honest about your expectations, but also be flexible.
- B. Do some research on the salary range for the role and the company, so that you can give a reasonable answer.
- C. Be prepared to negotiate your salary if you are offered the job.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
19. What should you do if you are asked about a weakness?
- A. Be honest about a weakness, but also explain how you are working to improve it.
- B. Choose a weakness that is not directly related to the role or the company.
- C. Avoid mentioning any weaknesses that could be seen as dealbreakers, such as being unmotivated or unreliable.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
20. What should you do if you are asked about a conflict you had at work?
- A. Be honest about the conflict, but focus on how you resolved it professionally.
- B. Avoid blaming others or speaking negatively about them.
- C. Emphasize what you learned from the experience and how you have grown as a result.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
21. What should you avoid talking about in a job interview?
- A. Personal topics such as your family, health, or finances.
- B. Political or religious beliefs.
- C. Negative experiences with former employers or colleagues.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
22. What should you avoid doing with your body language during a job interview?
- A. Avoiding eye contact.
- B. Crossing your arms or legs.
- C. Fidgeting or slouching.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
23. What should you avoid asking the interviewer?
- A. Questions about the company’s benefits and compensation package.
- B. Questions about the role and its responsibilities.
- C. Questions about the company’s culture and values.
- D. Questions that are too personal or inappropriate.
Answer: D
24. What is one way to make a good impression on the interviewer?
- A. Be prepared and answer questions thoughtfully.
- B. Be polite and respectful to everyone you meet.
- C. Dress professionally and appropriately for the job you are interviewing for.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
25. What is one way to follow up after a job interview?
- A. Send a thank-you note to the interviewer within 24 hours of the interview.
- B. Connect with the interviewer on LinkedIn.
- C. Follow up with the interviewer if you haven’t heard back from them after a week or two.
- D. All of the above.
Answer: D
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