Question 1

Taking the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening that is right for you is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being proactive 
B)  an easier way to get jobs 
C)  usually looked down on by employers 
D)  prospecting 
A)  being proactive 
B)  an easier way to get jobs 
C)  usually looked down on by employers 
D)  prospecting

Question 2

The middle section of a job application letter should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  present your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the organization 
B)  give your entire work history in case the employer doesn't read your resumé 
C)  stress ways in which you do not meet the job qualifications 
D)  discuss each requirement listed in the job, if it is an unsolicited letter 
A)  present your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the organization 
B)  give your entire work history in case the employer doesn't read your resumé 
C)  stress ways in which you do not meet the job qualifications 
D)  discuss each requirement listed in the job, if it is an unsolicited letter

Question 3

Always accompany your resumé with an ________ that motivates the recipient to read the resumé.

Accepted Answer

applicatio

Question 4

Realistic job simulation tests ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot mimic actual job skills 
B)  fail to give applicants an idea of what the job might be like 
C)  should not be used for testing applicants' skills in decision-making scenarios 
D)  are good tools for online interviews 
A)  cannot mimic actual job skills 
B)  fail to give applicants an idea of what the job might be like 
C)  should not be used for testing applicants' skills in decision-making scenarios 
D)  are good tools for online interviews

Question 5

Towards the end of the middle section of your application letter,refer your reader to your resumé by citing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  your references 
B)  a specific fact covered there 
C)  your volunteer experience 
D)  a general point 
A)  your references 
B)  a specific fact covered there 
C)  your volunteer experience 
D)  a general point

Question 6

If the employer has received your resumé earlier,it is not necessary to carry additional copies when you attend the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List and describe the six tasks you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview.

Accepted Answer

1.Do some research.Find out more about t

Question 8

Leading the conversation yourself and answering a question before the interviewer has finished asking it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is being pro active, a quality appreciated by most employers 
B)  keeps the interview short, which is crucial when there are multiple applicants 
C)  is a rude interruption 
D)  helps you alter your response 
A)  is being pro active, a quality appreciated by most employers 
B)  keeps the interview short, which is crucial when there are multiple applicants 
C)  is a rude interruption 
D)  helps you alter your response

Question 9

In the letter of resignation,follow the advice for negative messages and make the letter sound positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dressing ________ for your interview is preferable to dressing to express your individuality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dressing ________ for your interview is preferable...

Question 11

In an interview,the close is just as important as the warm-up,leaving a lasting impression on the interviewer's mind.This is also the stage when the salary is discussed.If the interviewer brings up this subject,you can discuss it.If the interviewer does not bring up this subject,how would you tackle the situation?

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary.)This is a subject tha

Question 12

In a(n)________ application letter,it is necessary to discuss each requirement specified in the job ad.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)________ application letter,it is necessary to...

Question 13

Declining a job offer ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  usually involves persuasive communication 
B)  should be done tactfully, but the reasons for declining need not be mentioned 
C)  should always be done in person 
D)  can be done using the techniques for negative messages 
A)  usually involves persuasive communication 
B)  should be done tactfully, but the reasons for declining need not be mentioned 
C)  should always be done in person 
D)  can be done using the techniques for negative messages

Question 14

Describe the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Accepted Answer

1.The warm-up: This is the most importan

Question 15

While practising for interviews,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluate the quality of your voice 
B)  lengthen all answers 
C)  avoid using hand gestures 
D)  practise how to present a pleasant demeanour 
A)  evaluate the quality of your voice 
B)  lengthen all answers 
C)  avoid using hand gestures 
D)  practise how to present a pleasant demeanour

Question 16

An application letter should follow the AIDA model for persuasive messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Taking the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening that is right for you is ________.

The middle section of a job application letter should ________.

Always accompany your resumé with an ________ that motivates the recipient to read the resumé.

Realistic job simulation tests ________.

Towards the end of the middle section of your application letter,refer your reader to your resumé by citing ________.

If the employer has received your resumé earlier,it is not necessary to carry additional copies when you attend the interview.

List and describe the six tasks you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview.

Leading the conversation yourself and answering a question before the interviewer has finished asking it ________.

In the letter of resignation,follow the advice for negative messages and make the letter sound positive.

Dressing ________ for your interview is preferable to dressing to express your individuality.

In a(n)________ application letter,it is necessary to discuss each requirement specified in the job ad.

Declining a job offer ________.

Describe the three stages of a successful employment interview.

While practising for interviews,________.

An application letter should follow the AIDA model for persuasive messages.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

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Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Taking the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening that is right for you is ________.

The middle section of a job application letter should ________.

Always accompany your resumé with an ________ that motivates the recipient to read the resumé.

Realistic job simulation tests ________.

Towards the end of the middle section of your application letter,refer your reader to your resumé by citing ________.

If the employer has received your resumé earlier,it is not necessary to carry additional copies when you attend the interview.

List and describe the six tasks you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview.

Leading the conversation yourself and answering a question before the interviewer has finished asking it ________.

In the letter of resignation,follow the advice for negative messages and make the letter sound positive.

Dressing ________ for your interview is preferable to dressing to express your individuality.

In a(n)________ application letter,it is necessary to discuss each requirement specified in the job ad.

Declining a job offer ________.

Describe the three stages of a successful employment interview.

While practising for interviews,________.

An application letter should follow the AIDA model for persuasive messages.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

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