Question 1

Which one of the following interview questions is discriminatory?

Accepted Answer

A) Did you graduate from high school? 
B) This job requires that you speak Spanish.Do you? 
C) Do you have physical or mental disabilities? 
D) Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? 
E) What title do you prefer? 
A) Did you graduate from high school? 
B) This job requires that you speak Spanish.Do you? 
C) Do you have physical or mental disabilities? 
D) Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? 
E) What title do you prefer?

Question 2

What two essential questions do employers seek to answer about each candidate in interviews?

Accepted Answer

Employers seek to answer two q

Question 3

Which type of pre-employment test can be used to verify interest,potential,dependability and commitment to the work and the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Job knowledge 
B) Substance 
C) Personality 
D) Cognitive 
E) Job skills 
A) Job knowledge 
B) Substance 
C) Personality 
D) Cognitive 
E) Job skills

Question 4

Describe at least five types of employment interviews.

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary.)(1)Structured intervi

Question 5

Prospecting application letters to prospective employers

Accepted Answer

A) requires more research than solicited letters. 
B) irritate the personnel office staff. 
C) are never read. 
D) must include a specific job applying for along with salary requirements. 
E) are more specific and detailed. 
A) requires more research than solicited letters. 
B) irritate the personnel office staff. 
C) are never read. 
D) must include a specific job applying for along with salary requirements. 
E) are more specific and detailed.

Question 6

Which of the following would be the best way to open a solicited application letter?

Accepted Answer

A) Mention the name of a person that your reader knows and regards highly 
B) Use a question to demonstrate your understanding of the needs of the organization 
C) Describe your understanding of the job's requirements and show how well your qualifications fit them 
D) Identify where you discovered the job opening and describe what you have to offer 
E) Describe your life-long desire to work at that organization 
A) Mention the name of a person that your reader knows and regards highly 
B) Use a question to demonstrate your understanding of the needs of the organization 
C) Describe your understanding of the job's requirements and show how well your qualifications fit them 
D) Identify where you discovered the job opening and describe what you have to offer 
E) Describe your life-long desire to work at that organization

Question 7

Consider sending ________ if you haven't heard from an employer after an interview either by the promised date or within two weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) a message of inquiry 
B) the URL to your personal blog 
C) an invitation to like your Facebook page 
D) a request for a time extension 
E) an updated résumé 
A) a message of inquiry 
B) the URL to your personal blog 
C) an invitation to like your Facebook page 
D) a request for a time extension 
E) an updated résumé

Question 8

Many employers interview an applicant multiple times before deciding whether to offer a person a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which stage of the interview is considered to be the most important?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you should

Accepted Answer

A) try to prolong the interview,since the more the interviewer interacts with you,the better impression you'll make. 
B) leave as quickly as possible. 
C) find out what will happen next. 
D) press for an immediate decision on whether or not you got the job. 
E) ask how you compare to other candidates. 
A) try to prolong the interview,since the more the interviewer interacts with you,the better impression you'll make. 
B) leave as quickly as possible. 
C) find out what will happen next. 
D) press for an immediate decision on whether or not you got the job. 
E) ask how you compare to other candidates.

Question 11

Identify six "stock" questions you can expect to hear repeatedly during your interviews.Briefly discuss strategies for responding to them.

Accepted Answer

What is the hardest decision you've ever

Question 12

Which of the following is an advantage for the candidate when using email or instant messaging during the screening interview?

Accepted Answer

A) It is easier to maintain a professional style 
B) A more casual,relaxed response is expected 
C) There is a greater opportunity to send nonverbal signals 
D) Short,direct responses are expected 
E) Each response can be reviewed and edited before it is sent 
A) It is easier to maintain a professional style 
B) A more casual,relaxed response is expected 
C) There is a greater opportunity to send nonverbal signals 
D) Short,direct responses are expected 
E) Each response can be reviewed and edited before it is sent

Question 13

Which of the following is one of the key questions employers attempt to answer during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Can the candidate handle the responsibilities of the position? 
B) Can the organization afford the candidate? 
C) Does the candidate fully understand the demands of the position? 
D) Is the candidate going to be able to fulfill his or her personal goals? 
E) Is there a better candidate somewhere? 
A) Can the candidate handle the responsibilities of the position? 
B) Can the organization afford the candidate? 
C) Does the candidate fully understand the demands of the position? 
D) Is the candidate going to be able to fulfill his or her personal goals? 
E) Is there a better candidate somewhere?

Question 14

If you're responding to an advertised job opening,your application letter only needs to rehash the information from your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the key questions employers attempt to answer during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Is the candidate a good fit for the organization and the position? 
B) Can the organization afford the candidate? 
C) Can the candidate learn new skills for future use? 
D) Is the candidate going to be able to fulfill his or her personal goals? 
E) Will the candidate be able to pass a background check? 
A) Is the candidate a good fit for the organization and the position? 
B) Can the organization afford the candidate? 
C) Can the candidate learn new skills for future use? 
D) Is the candidate going to be able to fulfill his or her personal goals? 
E) Will the candidate be able to pass a background check?

Question 16

Which of the following is the first stage of the interview process and is designed to eliminate those who are not a good fit for the position?

Accepted Answer

A) Offer 
B) Screening 
C) Final 
D) Selection 
E) Open-ended 
A) Offer 
B) Screening 
C) Final 
D) Selection 
E) Open-ended

Question 17

During the interview,how can you show the interviewer you are competent and have confidence in your interview style?

Accepted Answer

A) Give an impression of poise,good manners,and good judgement 
B) Start the interview by asking several questions about the organization 
C) End the interview by asking how you can improve your responses before the next step 
D) Review a list of potential interview questions and have two-minute responses prepared 
E) Avoid shaking hands unless the interviewer offers to do so first 
A) Give an impression of poise,good manners,and good judgement 
B) Start the interview by asking several questions about the organization 
C) End the interview by asking how you can improve your responses before the next step 
D) Review a list of potential interview questions and have two-minute responses prepared 
E) Avoid shaking hands unless the interviewer offers to do so first

Question 18

Which type of interview includes one or more interviewers and several candidates who all meet at the same time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

During ________,the interviewer will adapt the line of questioning according to the answers you give and the questions you ask.

Accepted Answer

A) a stress interview 
B) a working interview 
C) a situational interview 
D) an open-ended interview 
E) a panel interview 
A) a stress interview 
B) a working interview 
C) a situational interview 
D) an open-ended interview 
E) a panel interview

Question 20

When you're responding to questions during an interview,you're more likely to answer them successfully if you

Accepted Answer

A) begin speaking before the employer finishes asking the question. 
B) reply in a terse,matter-of-fact style throughout the interview. 
C) pause for a moment before answering each question. 
D) treat all questions as an opportunity to clarify your personal preferences. 
E) look for ways to steer the conversation back to your strengths and interests. 
A) begin speaking before the employer finishes asking the question. 
B) reply in a terse,matter-of-fact style throughout the interview. 
C) pause for a moment before answering each question. 
D) treat all questions as an opportunity to clarify your personal preferences. 
E) look for ways to steer the conversation back to your strengths and interests.

Which one of the following interview questions is discriminatory?

What two essential questions do employers seek to answer about each candidate in interviews?

Which type of pre-employment test can be used to verify interest,potential,dependability and commitment to the work and the organization?

Describe at least five types of employment interviews.

Prospecting application letters to prospective employers

Which of the following would be the best way to open a solicited application letter?

Consider sending ________ if you haven't heard from an employer after an interview either by the promised date or within two weeks.

Many employers interview an applicant multiple times before deciding whether to offer a person a job.

Which stage of the interview is considered to be the most important?

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you should

Identify six "stock" questions you can expect to hear repeatedly during your interviews.Briefly discuss strategies for responding to them.

Which of the following is an advantage for the candidate when using email or instant messaging during the screening interview?

Which of the following is one of the key questions employers attempt to answer during an interview?

If you're responding to an advertised job opening,your application letter only needs to rehash the information from your résumé.

Which of the following is one of the key questions employers attempt to answer during an interview?

Which of the following is the first stage of the interview process and is designed to eliminate those who are not a good fit for the position?

During the interview,how can you show the interviewer you are competent and have confidence in your interview style?

Which type of interview includes one or more interviewers and several candidates who all meet at the same time?

During ________,the interviewer will adapt the line of questioning according to the answers you give and the questions you ask.

When you're responding to questions during an interview,you're more likely to answer them successfully if you

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

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Exam 19: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Which one of the following interview questions is discriminatory?

What two essential questions do employers seek to answer about each candidate in interviews?

Which type of pre-employment test can be used to verify interest,potential,dependability and commitment to the work and the organization?

Describe at least five types of employment interviews.

Prospecting application letters to prospective employers

Which of the following would be the best way to open a solicited application letter?

Consider sending ________ if you haven't heard from an employer after an interview either by the promised date or within two weeks.

Many employers interview an applicant multiple times before deciding whether to offer a person a job.

Which stage of the interview is considered to be the most important?

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you should

Identify six "stock" questions you can expect to hear repeatedly during your interviews.Briefly discuss strategies for responding to them.

Which of the following is an advantage for the candidate when using email or instant messaging during the screening interview?

Which of the following is one of the key questions employers attempt to answer during an interview?

If you're responding to an advertised job opening,your application letter only needs to rehash the information from your résumé.

Which of the following is one of the key questions employers attempt to answer during an interview?

Which of the following is the first stage of the interview process and is designed to eliminate those who are not a good fit for the position?

During the interview,how can you show the interviewer you are competent and have confidence in your interview style?

Which type of interview includes one or more interviewers and several candidates who all meet at the same time?

During ________,the interviewer will adapt the line of questioning according to the answers you give and the questions you ask.

When you're responding to questions during an interview,you're more likely to answer them successfully if you

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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