Interview Techniques

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Across
  1. 1. Investigating company values and role before the interview.
  2. 3. Posture and gestures that communicate attitude. (Note: short form often
  3. 7. First verbal or non-verbal exchange with the interviewer.
  4. 9. Method for answering behavioral questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  5. 10. Common professional greeting gesture.
  6. 13. Type of question asking for past examples (“Tell me about a time…”).
  7. 14. Pre-employment assessment of reasoning or skills.
  8. 17. Note sent within 24 hours after the meeting. (If spaces not allowed:
  9. 18. Asking clarifying questions about the role.
  10. 20. Collection of work samples to showcase achievements.
  11. 21. Skillfully redirecting from a weak answer to a strength.
  12. 22. Skill or credential that matches job requirements.
Down
  1. 2. Compensation topic usually discussed late in the process.
  2. 4. Fully concentrating on the interviewer’s words.
  3. 5. Non-verbal cue showing confidence and engagement.
  4. 6. Document summarizing work history and skills.
  5. 8. Multiple interviewers questioning one candidate.
  6. 11. Clear choice of words during verbal answers.
  7. 12. Final statement summarizing interest in the role.
  8. 15. Arriving on time, ideally 10–15 minutes early.
  9. 16. Person who can vouch for your work performance.
  10. 19. Thank-you note sent after the interview.