Question 1

If you do all of the following EXCEPT ________,you'll be able to ask and answer questions effectively during an employment interview.

Accepted Answer

A) taking control of the conversation 
B) pausing before answering difficult questions 
C) avoiding one-word answers as much as possible 
D) waiting until the interviewer finishes a question before answering it 
A) taking control of the conversation 
B) pausing before answering difficult questions 
C) avoiding one-word answers as much as possible 
D) waiting until the interviewer finishes a question before answering it A

Question 2

List at least five items to you should take to every interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)Small notebook,(2)pen,(3)list of the questions you want to ask,(4)several copies of your résumé,(5)an outline of what you have learned about the organization,(6)any past correspondence about the position.

Question 3

You've just finished a job interview,and you know that you're not going to get the job.So,don't worry about sending a follow-up message to the interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In a ________,candidates are required to perform job-related activities.

Accepted Answer

A) hands on interview 
B) working interview 
C) job-sample interview 
D) behavioral interview 
A) hands on interview 
B) working interview 
C) job-sample interview 
D) behavioral interview

Question 5

Which of the following should you try to determine when you ask questions of the interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A) What the company is looking for in new employees 
B) If you will be receiving an offer 
C) How you did compared to other candidates 
D) If you were effective in your listening skills 
E) The interviewer's overall impression of your skills and abilities 
A) What the company is looking for in new employees 
B) If you will be receiving an offer 
C) How you did compared to other candidates 
D) If you were effective in your listening skills 
E) The interviewer's overall impression of your skills and abilities

Question 6

Which of the following should be your focus in salary and benefits package negotiations?

Accepted Answer

A) The unique value you bring to the job 
B) The number of other candidates available 
C) The company's financial health 
D) The strength of the job market 
E) A comparison of the company's compensation policies to their strongest competitors 
A) The unique value you bring to the job 
B) The number of other candidates available 
C) The company's financial health 
D) The strength of the job market 
E) A comparison of the company's compensation policies to their strongest competitors

Question 7

Which type of pre-employment test attempts to measure how truthful and trustworthy a candidate is?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality 
B) Integrity 
C) Cognitive 
D) Substance 
E) Skills 
A) Personality 
B) Integrity 
C) Cognitive 
D) Substance 
E) Skills

Question 8

Whenever you submit your résumé to an employer,you should include an application letter to

Accepted Answer

A) identify what you're sending (your résumé). 
B) explain why you're sending your résumé. 
C) explain how they can benefit from reading your résumé. 
D) all of the above. 
A) identify what you're sending (your résumé). 
B) explain why you're sending your résumé. 
C) explain how they can benefit from reading your résumé. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

Because application letters are ________ messages,the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) negative 
C) persuasive 
D) routine 
E) direct 
A) positive 
B) negative 
C) persuasive 
D) routine 
E) direct

Question 10

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process,remember that

Accepted Answer

A) only government agencies can require those tests. 
B) a majority of companies require all applicants to submit to such tests. 
C) what you do in your free time will not affect how you'll perform on the job. 
D) the Supreme Court has determined that those tests violate workplace privacy laws. 
A) only government agencies can require those tests. 
B) a majority of companies require all applicants to submit to such tests. 
C) what you do in your free time will not affect how you'll perform on the job. 
D) the Supreme Court has determined that those tests violate workplace privacy laws.

Question 11

When responding to questions during a job interview,you should

Accepted Answer

A) stick to neutral topics such as the weather. 
B) look for opportunities to frame your answers as brief stories rather than simple declarative answers. 
C) limit yourself to yes or no answers only. 
D) not be afraid to ask,"Could we move on?" if the employer asks a question you don't like. 
E) include a personal story that expands each answer. 
A) stick to neutral topics such as the weather. 
B) look for opportunities to frame your answers as brief stories rather than simple declarative answers. 
C) limit yourself to yes or no answers only. 
D) not be afraid to ask,"Could we move on?" if the employer asks a question you don't like. 
E) include a personal story that expands each answer.

Question 12

________ is crucial during the warm-up stage of an employment interview.

Accepted Answer

A) Positive body language 
B) Sensory awareness 
C) An awesome smartphone 
D) A digital résumé 
A) Positive body language 
B) Sensory awareness 
C) An awesome smartphone 
D) A digital résumé

Question 13

Which of the following should be communicated through your choice of attire and personal grooming for an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Your expressiveness and creativity 
B) Your understanding that business attire does not equate to professionalism 
C) Your understanding of how business attire is changing 
D) Your willingness to try new things,personally and professionally 
E) Your understanding of the business world 
A) Your expressiveness and creativity 
B) Your understanding that business attire does not equate to professionalism 
C) Your understanding of how business attire is changing 
D) Your willingness to try new things,personally and professionally 
E) Your understanding of the business world

Question 14

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

Accepted Answer

(1)Learn about the organization and your

Question 15

During a behavioral interview,you'll be asked to

Accepted Answer

A) answer a specific sequence of questions. 
B) deal with questions that are intended to upset you. 
C) relate specific incidents or experiences from your past. 
D) perform a number of work-related tasks. 
E) talk about postings on your social media sites. 
A) answer a specific sequence of questions. 
B) deal with questions that are intended to upset you. 
C) relate specific incidents or experiences from your past. 
D) perform a number of work-related tasks. 
E) talk about postings on your social media sites.

Question 16

The ________ must clearly state your reason for writing and give the recipient a compelling reason to keep reading.

Accepted Answer

A) career summary on your résumé 
B) opening paragraph of your application letter 
C) word cloud in your employment portfolio 
D) keyword cluster included in your résumé 
A) career summary on your résumé 
B) opening paragraph of your application letter 
C) word cloud in your employment portfolio 
D) keyword cluster included in your résumé

Question 17

If you receive an offer of employment,your ability to negotiate salary and benefits will depend on

Accepted Answer

A) the company's compensation policies. 
B) the strength of the job market. 
C) the demand for your skills. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the company's compensation policies. 
B) the strength of the job market. 
C) the demand for your skills. 
D) all of the above.

Question 18

Briefly explain the primary differences between solicited application letters and prospecting application letters.

Accepted Answer

Whereas a solicited application letter i

Question 19

If the interviewer makes you a job offer and you begin to discuss salary,you should

Accepted Answer

A) be sure to raise the topic before the interviewer. 
B) pick a salary number that is 20 percent higher than the industry standard. 
C) say that your salary requirements are negotiable. 
D) say your salary requirements are the top of the pay range. 
E) say you are more concerned about getting "real world" experience than about the salary. 
A) be sure to raise the topic before the interviewer. 
B) pick a salary number that is 20 percent higher than the industry standard. 
C) say that your salary requirements are negotiable. 
D) say your salary requirements are the top of the pay range. 
E) say you are more concerned about getting "real world" experience than about the salary.

Question 20

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to

Accepted Answer

A) pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B) wear only bright colors. 
C) dress as comfortably as possible. 
D) dress conservatively. 
E) be fashionable and trendy. 
A) pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B) wear only bright colors. 
C) dress as comfortably as possible. 
D) dress conservatively. 
E) be fashionable and trendy.

If you do all of the following EXCEPT ________,you'll be able to ask and answer questions effectively during an employment interview.

List at least five items to you should take to every interview.

You've just finished a job interview,and you know that you're not going to get the job.So,don't worry about sending a follow-up message to the interviewer.

In a ________,candidates are required to perform job-related activities.

Which of the following should you try to determine when you ask questions of the interviewer?

Which of the following should be your focus in salary and benefits package negotiations?

Which type of pre-employment test attempts to measure how truthful and trustworthy a candidate is?

Whenever you submit your résumé to an employer,you should include an application letter to

Because application letters are ________ messages,the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process,remember that

When responding to questions during a job interview,you should

________ is crucial during the warm-up stage of an employment interview.

Which of the following should be communicated through your choice of attire and personal grooming for an interview?

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

During a behavioral interview,you'll be asked to

The ________ must clearly state your reason for writing and give the recipient a compelling reason to keep reading.

If you receive an offer of employment,your ability to negotiate salary and benefits will depend on

Briefly explain the primary differences between solicited application letters and prospecting application letters.

If the interviewer makes you a job offer and you begin to discuss salary,you should

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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Exam 19: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

If you do all of the following EXCEPT ________,you'll be able to ask and answer questions effectively during an employment interview.

List at least five items to you should take to every interview.

You've just finished a job interview,and you know that you're not going to get the job.So,don't worry about sending a follow-up message to the interviewer.

In a ________,candidates are required to perform job-related activities.

Which of the following should you try to determine when you ask questions of the interviewer?

Which of the following should be your focus in salary and benefits package negotiations?

Which type of pre-employment test attempts to measure how truthful and trustworthy a candidate is?

Whenever you submit your résumé to an employer,you should include an application letter to

Because application letters are ________ messages,the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process,remember that

When responding to questions during a job interview,you should

________ is crucial during the warm-up stage of an employment interview.

Which of the following should be communicated through your choice of attire and personal grooming for an interview?

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

During a behavioral interview,you'll be asked to

The ________ must clearly state your reason for writing and give the recipient a compelling reason to keep reading.

If you receive an offer of employment,your ability to negotiate salary and benefits will depend on

Briefly explain the primary differences between solicited application letters and prospecting application letters.

If the interviewer makes you a job offer and you begin to discuss salary,you should

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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