Directions:

All questions in this practice quiz refer to the reading, “Interview Tips." You can take this quiz as many times as you want, and your highest score will be kept.

Note: This is an optional reading practice activity. You do not need to pass this quiz in order to pass the course and receive the digital badge and certificate.

Interview Tips

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Job interviews are your chance to show your skills and experience. They also help you decide if the job and company are right for you. These tips will help you prepare and feel confident.

Practice Common Interview Questions

Practice your answers with a friend, in front of a mirror, or with an AI chat. Prepare short examples or stories to show that you have the right skills. Try to show:

Your strengths
Your ability to learn new things
Your leadership and problem-solving skills
Your creativity and teamwork
Your experience from work or volunteering

Check the job description. If there is a skill you do not have, think about how you can explain that you are ready to learn.

Make a List of Questions

Before your interview, prepare 2–3 questions to ask the interviewer. This shows that you are interested in the company and the job. You can ask:

What are the daily responsibilities of this job?
How will my work be measured?
What software or tools do you use?
What is your company’s plan for the future?

Get Ready Before the Interview

Bring these items with you:

A notebook and pens
Extra copies of your resume
A list of references
Any letters, licenses, or samples of your work

On the Day of the Interview

On the day of the interview, remember to

Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early
Go alone and leave food or drinks outside
Dress professionally
Turn off your phone
Smile and stay calm

Show Confidence

Display confidence during the interview, but let the interviewer start the conversation. Send a positive message with your body language.

Let the interviewer start the conversation. During the interview:

Shake hands only if the other person offers
Keep eye contact
Listen carefully and smile
Answer honestly and clearly
Take a moment to think before answering
Ask for the question to be repeated if needed

Finish with a Good Impression

Before you leave:

Say thank you and be polite
Repeat your strengths and interest in the job
Ask when they will make a decision
Get contact information
Send a thank-you note after the interview

© 2025 by FHI 360. Interview Tips for the Online Professional English Network (OPEN), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. government and administered by FHI 360. This work is an adaptation of Interview Tips (n.d.), by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration under the Public Domain. Adapted content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, except where noted. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/