Question 1

Discuss the type of information that should be in each section of an application letter if you were using the AIDA plan.

Accepted Answer

The opening paragraph of your applicatio

Question 2

In the final paragraph of an application letter,be sure to inject additional evidence of your knowledge,skills,and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which type of question should be asked to get a better understanding of the daily life of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Why is this job vacant? 
B) How would you define the organization's managerial philosophy? 
C) What are the major responsibilities of the job? 
D) What is a typical workday like for you? 
E) How do you measure success for someone in this position? 
A) Why is this job vacant? 
B) How would you define the organization's managerial philosophy? 
C) What are the major responsibilities of the job? 
D) What is a typical workday like for you? 
E) How do you measure success for someone in this position?

Question 4

Which type of interview requires the candidate to actually perform some job-related tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) Stress 
B) Unstructured 
C) Working 
D) Situational 
E) Group 
A) Stress 
B) Unstructured 
C) Working 
D) Situational 
E) Group

Question 5

When you're participating in a video interview with a prospective employer

Accepted Answer

A) focus on your computer screen. 
B) read from a prepared script. 
C) speak to the camera. 
D) multitask via Twitter and Facebook. 
A) focus on your computer screen. 
B) read from a prepared script. 
C) speak to the camera. 
D) multitask via Twitter and Facebook.

Question 6

How should you handle salary discussions and negotiations during the interview process?

Accepted Answer

If you receive an offer during the inter

Question 7

Which type of interview requires the interviewer to adapt their line of questioning based on previous responses?

Accepted Answer

A) Open-ended 
B) Stress 
C) Group 
D) Working 
E) Situational 
A) Open-ended 
B) Stress 
C) Group 
D) Working 
E) Situational

Question 8

Which of the following should be done before writing a prospecting letter to make sure you understand the qualities the company looks for in the position you are applying for?

Accepted Answer

A) Show the company you understand what is going on in their industry 
B) Use color and creative fonts to detract from your lack of knowledge 
C) Email a specific individual in the organization and ask questions about what is typically preferred 
D) Write about the organization's role in the marketplace and how you can improve it 
E) Research the company and the person you are writing to 
A) Show the company you understand what is going on in their industry 
B) Use color and creative fonts to detract from your lack of knowledge 
C) Email a specific individual in the organization and ask questions about what is typically preferred 
D) Write about the organization's role in the marketplace and how you can improve it 
E) Research the company and the person you are writing to

Question 9

If your interviewer asks you a potentially unlawful question

Accepted Answer

A) you are required by law to end the interview and report it to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B) it is often a sign that the interview is going well. 
C) you may choose to answer or not to answer. 
D) you should ignore it unless it happens more than once. 
E) you should tell the employer the question is illegal and move on. 
A) you are required by law to end the interview and report it to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B) it is often a sign that the interview is going well. 
C) you may choose to answer or not to answer. 
D) you should ignore it unless it happens more than once. 
E) you should tell the employer the question is illegal and move on.

Question 10

What is the difference in an application letter when you are prospecting and when a letter is solicited by the organization?

Accepted Answer

The best approach for an application let

Question 11

If you receive a job offer but you're waiting to hear from other possible employers,you can ask the employer for a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) statement of intent. 
B) time extension. 
C) do-over. 
D) rain check. 
E) increase in salary. 
A) statement of intent. 
B) time extension. 
C) do-over. 
D) rain check. 
E) increase in salary.

Question 12

How soon should you send a follow-up message,such as a thank-you note,after the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Within 24 hours 
B) Within the week 
C) After an offer has been made 
D) After you have been rejected as a candidate 
E) Within two days 
A) Within 24 hours 
B) Within the week 
C) After an offer has been made 
D) After you have been rejected as a candidate 
E) Within two days

Question 13

In the middle section of a job application letter

Accepted Answer

A) present your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the organization. 
B) include your entire work history,in case the employer doesn't have time to review your résumé. 
C) address your shortcomings but stress that you're willing to learn. 
D) ask for an interview and include your contact information. 
E) tell the reader when you expect their call. 
A) present your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the organization. 
B) include your entire work history,in case the employer doesn't have time to review your résumé. 
C) address your shortcomings but stress that you're willing to learn. 
D) ask for an interview and include your contact information. 
E) tell the reader when you expect their call.

Question 14

Why is it important to respond to any communication from a company during the application process within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an indication of unprofessionalism 
B) It allows them to feel like they are in control of the process 
C) The company might move on to other candidates 
D) The company might feel that you are not serious about the position 
E) A company usually hires the first person who meets most of the requirements 
A) It is an indication of unprofessionalism 
B) It allows them to feel like they are in control of the process 
C) The company might move on to other candidates 
D) The company might feel that you are not serious about the position 
E) A company usually hires the first person who meets most of the requirements

Question 15

Which of the following is an advantage of asking questions of the employer during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) The interviewer will know you spent time preparing 
B) The interview will last longer 
C) You can steer the discussion to topics that allow you to present your qualifications 
D) You can impress the interviewer with your range of interests 
E) You will appear more confident 
A) The interviewer will know you spent time preparing 
B) The interview will last longer 
C) You can steer the discussion to topics that allow you to present your qualifications 
D) You can impress the interviewer with your range of interests 
E) You will appear more confident

Question 16

Using the list below,identify the question that would be lawful for an employer to ask during a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) Did you graduate from high school? 
B) What is your maiden name? 
C) Do you have physical or mental disabilities? 
D) Are you taking any prescription drugs? 
A) Did you graduate from high school? 
B) What is your maiden name? 
C) Do you have physical or mental disabilities? 
D) Are you taking any prescription drugs?

Question 17

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative,such as a dark blue suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)Follow-up message: Send this type of

Question 19

When you're staging mock interviews to polish your interview style,pay attention to

Accepted Answer

A) your nonverbal behavior. 
B) the quality of your voice. 
C) the length and clarity of your answers. 
D) all of the above. 
A) your nonverbal behavior. 
B) the quality of your voice. 
C) the length and clarity of your answers. 
D) all of the above.

Question 20

How should you respond to interview questions that are potentially illegal?

Accepted Answer

A variety of federal,state,and local law

Discuss the type of information that should be in each section of an application letter if you were using the AIDA plan.

In the final paragraph of an application letter,be sure to inject additional evidence of your knowledge,skills,and abilities.

Which type of question should be asked to get a better understanding of the daily life of the organization?

Which type of interview requires the candidate to actually perform some job-related tasks?

When you're participating in a video interview with a prospective employer

How should you handle salary discussions and negotiations during the interview process?

Which type of interview requires the interviewer to adapt their line of questioning based on previous responses?

Which of the following should be done before writing a prospecting letter to make sure you understand the qualities the company looks for in the position you are applying for?

If your interviewer asks you a potentially unlawful question

What is the difference in an application letter when you are prospecting and when a letter is solicited by the organization?

If you receive a job offer but you're waiting to hear from other possible employers,you can ask the employer for a(n)

How soon should you send a follow-up message,such as a thank-you note,after the interview?

In the middle section of a job application letter

Why is it important to respond to any communication from a company during the application process within 24 hours?

Which of the following is an advantage of asking questions of the employer during an interview?

Using the list below,identify the question that would be lawful for an employer to ask during a job interview.

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative,such as a dark blue suit.

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

When you're staging mock interviews to polish your interview style,pay attention to

How should you respond to interview questions that are potentially illegal?

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

Discuss the type of information that should be in each section of an application letter if you were using the AIDA plan.

In the final paragraph of an application letter,be sure to inject additional evidence of your knowledge,skills,and abilities.

Which type of question should be asked to get a better understanding of the daily life of the organization?

Which type of interview requires the candidate to actually perform some job-related tasks?

When you're participating in a video interview with a prospective employer

How should you handle salary discussions and negotiations during the interview process?

Which type of interview requires the interviewer to adapt their line of questioning based on previous responses?

Which of the following should be done before writing a prospecting letter to make sure you understand the qualities the company looks for in the position you are applying for?

If your interviewer asks you a potentially unlawful question

What is the difference in an application letter when you are prospecting and when a letter is solicited by the organization?

If you receive a job offer but you're waiting to hear from other possible employers,you can ask the employer for a(n)

How soon should you send a follow-up message,such as a thank-you note,after the interview?

In the middle section of a job application letter

Why is it important to respond to any communication from a company during the application process within 24 hours?

Which of the following is an advantage of asking questions of the employer during an interview?

Using the list below,identify the question that would be lawful for an employer to ask during a job interview.

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative,such as a dark blue suit.

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

When you're staging mock interviews to polish your interview style,pay attention to

How should you respond to interview questions that are potentially illegal?

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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