Lets see how prepared you really are whether this is your first or your
fiftieth interview. Read each of the following statements and rank each of
your responses on a 1 to 5 scale.
5=Strongly agree
4=Agree
3=Don't know
2=Disagree
1=Strongly disagree
I feel comfortable telling an employer why they should hire me rather than someone else.
I know how to respond when an interviewer asks about my strengths and weaknesses.
I always research the company and know about their history and a bit about where they are headed before going into the interview.
When waiting to be called into an interview, I know how to respond to the receptionist.
I am able to summarize my strengths for the position at the end of the interview.
I can explain my choice of college, major, and my GPA to an interviewer.
I know what questions are illegal for an interviewer to ask and am careful to not volunteer this type of information, even when not asked,during the interview.
I have practiced my interview skills with some"one" else and know how I will respond if asked the questions interviewers are most likely to ask.
I know what types of skills interviewers are most likely to seek in interview candidates.
If asked to provide an example of an accomplishment that I am most proud of or an instance in which I took responsibility for a project, I am able to articulate this in an interview.