Interview practices and expectations vary with each situation. In order to give an effective interview no matter what the circumstances, you will need to prepare adequately. Proper interview preparation involves many levels of planning and should be taken seriously.

Q1. Preparation helps candidates align.

a. their qualifications with the companys needs

b. their schedules.

c.lign social networking contacts.

Q2. Company research is an important step in the preparation process. What should you research about a company and job before you interview? Check all that apply.

a.Probable salary range

b.Recently fired employees

c.Corporate officers

d.Salary range of your interviewer

e.Recent news and developments

Read the scenario about planning your appearance, and then answer the question.

Max has a second interview with an engineering firm in Boston that works mainly with the U.S. military on government defense contracts. If Max gets the job, he would be a customer and technical support manager. Maxs first interview with the firm was a videoconference. In the videoconference, Max noticed that one of the interviewers was wearing a Hawaiian print shirt, and the other was wearing a tie.

Q3. Max is preparing for his second interview. Which outfit should he wear to the interview?

a.His gray suit and a conservative blue tie

b.A Hawaiian print shirt and khaki pants

c.A nice golf shirt and a pair of dress pants

Q4. A job interview may be the most important face-to-face interaction you have. Preparation is important. What materials should you prepare to bring with you to an interview? Check all that apply.

a.A professional notebook that contains everything you will need during the interview

b.Copies of your resume, lists of references, recommendations, a pen, and paper

c.A small gift for the interviewer and his or her assistant