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Do You Excel at Interviewing?

An Interviewing Quiz
Created by CorporateWarriors.com

When you first meet someone, they make judgments about you within the first

The judgments people make about your first impression primarily center on your

	intelligence level.
	personality style.
	success level, economic status and integrity.

You can have a positive impact on your starting salary if you

	present a flexible compensation range and indicate the reasons you should be near the top.
	request what you know you are worth and do not retreat from your position.
	have an effective, confident business appearance.

Your first impression will be negatively affected the most if you

	cannot carry on an intelligent conversation regarding contemporary business topics.
	have poor personal hygiene.
	do not pay attention to important details.

In a business meeting environment, your best impression is made when you

	demonstrate a calm, quiet, professional composure.
	enter with a confident, self-assured stride and warm smile.
	display an assertive, take command leadership style.

At a business or networking function such as a conference, dinner meeting, or business entertainment, a topic that should be avoided is

	a mutual acquaintance or business colleague.
	family activities.
	stock investments.

When you are meeting several people at one time, the best way to make a powerful impact is to

	talk with everyone in the group.
	make it a point to find out something in advance about several people in the group.
	be capable of talking about a wide variety of subjects to people with diverse backgrounds.

When you are first introduced to someone, never assume

	the person has an interest in talking with you.
	the person knows who you are.
	you can immediately use the person’s first name.

9 .

When meeting someone for the first time, the appropriate space is

	an arm’s length.
	closer than arm’s length so you can easily shake hands, typically 12 to 18 inches.
	close enough so they can easily hear you with a soft voice.

10.

When meeting someone for the first time at a business lunch, you should always arrive

	on time.
	a few minutes early.
	fashionably a few minutes late.

11.

When meeting people at a business social function, you should never

	walk about the room with a drink or food in your hands.
	join in a conversation and introduce yourself.
	spend your time with just one or two individuals.

12.

When you first meet someone at a business social function, you should

	give him/her a brief background about yourself so they know who they are talking to.
	engage him/her in a conversation by asking questions.
	exchange business cards.