Question 1

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

Accepted Answer

A) within the first 20 seconds of the interview. 
B) during the question-and-answer stage. 
C) during the final minutes of the interview. 
D) after the candidate has left. 
E) after interviewing all candidates. 
A) within the first 20 seconds of the interview. 
B) during the question-and-answer stage. 
C) during the final minutes of the interview. 
D) after the candidate has left. 
E) after interviewing all candidates.

Question 2

A job offer and a written acceptance of the offer can constitute a legally binding contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You'll impress prospective employers with your application letter if you

Accepted Answer

A) use a flashy,eye-catching layout that demonstrates how you might be able to upgrade the company's correspondence. 
B) show that you know something about the company and its place in the market. 
C) use a personal,"chummy" tone. 
D) include a list of your skills and abilities. 
E) specifically demand an interview. 
A) use a flashy,eye-catching layout that demonstrates how you might be able to upgrade the company's correspondence. 
B) show that you know something about the company and its place in the market. 
C) use a personal,"chummy" tone. 
D) include a list of your skills and abilities. 
E) specifically demand an interview.

Question 4

Which of the following will make an application letter more effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge and professionalism 
B) Creative graphics and design elements 
C) Bold,bright colors 
D) Salary history 
E) A firm belief that no one will do the job as well as you 
A) Knowledge and professionalism 
B) Creative graphics and design elements 
C) Bold,bright colors 
D) Salary history 
E) A firm belief that no one will do the job as well as you

Question 5

Which stage of the interview process generally takes the greatest part of the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Screening 
B) Warm-up 
C) Question and answer 
D) Close 
E) Offer 
A) Screening 
B) Warm-up 
C) Question and answer 
D) Close 
E) Offer

Question 6

Why is it important to send a follow-up message after an interview?

Accepted Answer

Send a follow-up message within two days

Question 7

Which of the following takes place when you apply to a company that has not announced a job opening that is a good fit for you?

Accepted Answer

A) Building interest 
B) Prospecting 
C) Closing 
D) Interviewing 
E) Screening 
A) Building interest 
B) Prospecting 
C) Closing 
D) Interviewing 
E) Screening

Question 8

Discuss the goals of the employer during the interview process.

Accepted Answer

Interviews give employers the chance to

Question 9

A letter declining a job offer follows the organizational model for ________ messages.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) transactional 
C) recursive 
D) negative 
E) persuasive 
A) positive 
B) transactional 
C) recursive 
D) negative 
E) persuasive

Question 10

Accompany your résumé with ________ when you're responding to an identified job opening.

Accepted Answer

A) a message of inquiry 
B) an unsolicited follow-up letter 
C) a solicited application letter 
D) a letter of intent 
E) a direct format letter 
A) a message of inquiry 
B) an unsolicited follow-up letter 
C) a solicited application letter 
D) a letter of intent 
E) a direct format letter

Question 11

When the interviewer makes an offer to you

Accepted Answer

A) you need to decide whether to accept the offer immediately. 
B) say yes immediately no matter how much she offers. 
C) thank the interviewer and ask for some time to make your decision. 
D) hold out for more money,no matter how much is offered. 
E) tell the employer you will consider the offer after it is made in writing. 
A) you need to decide whether to accept the offer immediately. 
B) say yes immediately no matter how much she offers. 
C) thank the interviewer and ask for some time to make your decision. 
D) hold out for more money,no matter how much is offered. 
E) tell the employer you will consider the offer after it is made in writing.

Question 12

Discuss the advantages of researching the person you will be interviewing with on a site such as LinkedIn.

Accepted Answer

In addition to learning about the compan

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage to sending a follow-up message after an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) It will allow you to build a relationship with the interviewer without the stress of the interview 
B) It will remind the interviewer you are actively looking and are waiting for a decision 
C) It saves the interviewer the time it will take them to get in touch with you 
D) It will let the interviewer know you are a good fit for the organization 
E) It will reinforce the idea that this position is your first choice 
A) It will allow you to build a relationship with the interviewer without the stress of the interview 
B) It will remind the interviewer you are actively looking and are waiting for a decision 
C) It saves the interviewer the time it will take them to get in touch with you 
D) It will let the interviewer know you are a good fit for the organization 
E) It will reinforce the idea that this position is your first choice

Question 14

The employer should not ask you questions about

Accepted Answer

A) your marital status. 
B) your ethnicity. 
C) your religion. 
D) any of the above. 
A) your marital status. 
B) your ethnicity. 
C) your religion. 
D) any of the above.

Question 15

An application letter can follow the AIDA format for persuasive messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following should be included in the opening statement when you are requesting a time extension before making a decision?

Accepted Answer

A) A statement of your new demands for salary 
B) A strong statement of your continued interest in the job 
C) A list of other organizations you are interviewing with 
D) Details about other offers you have received or expect to receive 
E) An identification of other jobs you are applying for 
A) A statement of your new demands for salary 
B) A strong statement of your continued interest in the job 
C) A list of other organizations you are interviewing with 
D) Details about other offers you have received or expect to receive 
E) An identification of other jobs you are applying for

Question 17

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)The warm-up: This is the most importa

Question 18

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

Accepted Answer

Getting attention: The opening paragraph

Question 19

Which of the following should be included in your answer when asked where you want to be five years from now?

Accepted Answer

A) Your desire to contribute to the employer's long-term goals 
B) Steps you have taken to correct shortcomings 
C) A skill or attribute you haven't been able to develop yet 
D) Specific skills the employer will find valuable 
E) The story of you 
A) Your desire to contribute to the employer's long-term goals 
B) Steps you have taken to correct shortcomings 
C) A skill or attribute you haven't been able to develop yet 
D) Specific skills the employer will find valuable 
E) The story of you

Question 20

Which of the following will help boost your confidence when preparing for an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Have a list of potential questions prepared 
B) Research how this organization is different than its competitors 
C) Spend time talking about the typical workday 
D) Ask the interviewer to define the steps in the selection process so you know where you fit 
E) Focus on how you can use your strengths to help the organization succeed 
A) Have a list of potential questions prepared 
B) Research how this organization is different than its competitors 
C) Spend time talking about the typical workday 
D) Ask the interviewer to define the steps in the selection process so you know where you fit 
E) Focus on how you can use your strengths to help the organization succeed

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

A job offer and a written acceptance of the offer can constitute a legally binding contract.

You'll impress prospective employers with your application letter if you

Which of the following will make an application letter more effective?

Which stage of the interview process generally takes the greatest part of the interview?

Why is it important to send a follow-up message after an interview?

Which of the following takes place when you apply to a company that has not announced a job opening that is a good fit for you?

Discuss the goals of the employer during the interview process.

A letter declining a job offer follows the organizational model for ________ messages.

Accompany your résumé with ________ when you're responding to an identified job opening.

When the interviewer makes an offer to you

Discuss the advantages of researching the person you will be interviewing with on a site such as LinkedIn.

Which of the following is an advantage to sending a follow-up message after an interview?

The employer should not ask you questions about

An application letter can follow the AIDA format for persuasive messages.

Which of the following should be included in the opening statement when you are requesting a time extension before making a decision?

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

Which of the following should be included in your answer when asked where you want to be five years from now?

Which of the following will help boost your confidence when preparing for an interview?

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

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

A job offer and a written acceptance of the offer can constitute a legally binding contract.

You'll impress prospective employers with your application letter if you

Which of the following will make an application letter more effective?

Which stage of the interview process generally takes the greatest part of the interview?

Why is it important to send a follow-up message after an interview?

Which of the following takes place when you apply to a company that has not announced a job opening that is a good fit for you?

Discuss the goals of the employer during the interview process.

A letter declining a job offer follows the organizational model for ________ messages.

Accompany your résumé with ________ when you're responding to an identified job opening.

When the interviewer makes an offer to you

Discuss the advantages of researching the person you will be interviewing with on a site such as LinkedIn.

Which of the following is an advantage to sending a follow-up message after an interview?

The employer should not ask you questions about

An application letter can follow the AIDA format for persuasive messages.

Which of the following should be included in the opening statement when you are requesting a time extension before making a decision?

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

Which of the following should be included in your answer when asked where you want to be five years from now?

Which of the following will help boost your confidence when preparing for an interview?

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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