Question 1

In a phone interview, after you thank the interviewer, ask if it would be possible to meet in person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mia applies for a senior accountant position in a firm. She attends the interview for the position, but after her interview gets over, she feels that she will not get the job. However, Mia still wishes to send a message of appreciation to the company for giving her the opportunity. Which of the following messages should Mia write?

Accepted Answer

A) A thank-you message 
B) A follow-up message 
C)  A job-acceptance message 
D)  An inductive message 
A) A thank-you message 
B) A follow-up message 
C)  A job-acceptance message 
D)  An inductive message

Question 3

Discuss in detail how you should prepare for a virtual interview.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. You should prepare fo

Question 4

Adorn, a designer boutique, extends a job offer in writing to Jenna. The company requests for a written acknowledgement of the job offer from her. In this scenario, Jenna should write a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) thank-you message 
B) follow-up message 
C)  job-acceptance message 
D)  employment verification message 
A) thank-you message 
B) follow-up message 
C)  job-acceptance message 
D)  employment verification message

Question 5

If something should happen to prevent your arriving on time for an interview, it is advisable to not appear for the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rather than asking applicants for specific examples to illustrate their answers, interviewers are finding that asking potential employees how they feel about certain things is a more objective way to evaluate applicants' skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to a UNESCO report of employer views, _____ are considered to be soft skills that are essential for workers in today's business climate.

Accepted Answer

A) arithmetic skills 
B) discipline-specific skills 
C)  team skills 
D)  technical skills 
A) arithmetic skills 
B) discipline-specific skills 
C)  team skills 
D)  technical skills

Question 8

During an interview, an interviewee should focus on asking questions that can help him or her gain information about _____.

Accepted Answer

A) overtime 
B) the salary 
C)  extrinsic rewards 
D)  the job 
A) overtime 
B) the salary 
C)  extrinsic rewards 
D)  the job

Question 9

If a candidate has been selected for a job after an interview, the candidate is expected to send a follow-up message to the human resources department of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Write a short note on researching a company before an interview.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Nothing can hurt a jo

Question 11

Which of the following is a recommended behavior in a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Using a rising intonation at the end of sentences 
B) Using the interviewer's surname unless specifically invited to do otherwise 
C)  Expanding your answers if the interviewer's eyes are glazing over 
D)  Avoiding a firm handshake to avoid being perceived as overbearing 
A) Using a rising intonation at the end of sentences 
B) Using the interviewer's surname unless specifically invited to do otherwise 
C)  Expanding your answers if the interviewer's eyes are glazing over 
D)  Avoiding a firm handshake to avoid being perceived as overbearing

Question 12

Rochelle decides to turn down a job offer after thoughtful consideration. Which of the following writing styles should she use while writing the job-refusal message?

Accepted Answer

A) A deductive sequence 
B) An inductive sequence 
C)  A direct approach 
D)  A persuasive approach 
A) A deductive sequence 
B) An inductive sequence 
C)  A direct approach 
D)  A persuasive approach

Question 13

Which of the following is true of resignation messages?

Accepted Answer

A) They are required to be submitted in formal writing in almost all cases. 
B) They are written to politely decline a job offer. 
C)  They may be written either inductively or deductively. 
D)  They are appropriate instruments for telling managers how a business should be operated. 
A) They are required to be submitted in formal writing in almost all cases. 
B) They are written to politely decline a job offer. 
C)  They may be written either inductively or deductively. 
D)  They are appropriate instruments for telling managers how a business should be operated.

Question 14

Pre-interview planning on the part of an interviewee involves:

Accepted Answer

A) forming impressions about a company with which he or she will be interviewing. 
B) memorizing answers to ensure that the delivery is seamless. 
C)  making sure his or her appearance will not detract from the impression he or she hopes to make. 
D)  presenting his or her qualifications in an inductive format. 
A) forming impressions about a company with which he or she will be interviewing. 
B) memorizing answers to ensure that the delivery is seamless. 
C)  making sure his or her appearance will not detract from the impression he or she hopes to make. 
D)  presenting his or her qualifications in an inductive format.

Question 15

Unlike other messages that convey unpleasant news, job-refusal messages are written deductively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

While preparing for an interview, candidates should study salaries in comparable firms, as well as regional averages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To display a professional attitude during an interview, you should first:

Accepted Answer

A) focus on the extrinsic instead of the intrinsic rewards to be received from the company. 
B) communicate your salary expectations. 
C)  memorize answers to be able to exhibit confidence. 
D)  clearly show that you are strongly interested in the company. 
A) focus on the extrinsic instead of the intrinsic rewards to be received from the company. 
B) communicate your salary expectations. 
C)  memorize answers to be able to exhibit confidence. 
D)  clearly show that you are strongly interested in the company.

Question 18

In the context of computer-assisted interviews, discuss the benefits of a computer-generated report.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Many companies are fi

Question 19

In a series interview, different interviewers ask questions from a particular perspective to an interviewee to maintain consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe a structured interview.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. In a structured inter

In a phone interview, after you thank the interviewer, ask if it would be possible to meet in person.

Discuss in detail how you should prepare for a virtual interview.

Adorn, a designer boutique, extends a job offer in writing to Jenna. The company requests for a written acknowledgement of the job offer from her. In this scenario, Jenna should write a(n) _____.

If something should happen to prevent your arriving on time for an interview, it is advisable to not appear for the interview.

Rather than asking applicants for specific examples to illustrate their answers, interviewers are finding that asking potential employees how they feel about certain things is a more objective way to evaluate applicants' skills.

According to a UNESCO report of employer views, _____ are considered to be soft skills that are essential for workers in today's business climate.

During an interview, an interviewee should focus on asking questions that can help him or her gain information about _____.

If a candidate has been selected for a job after an interview, the candidate is expected to send a follow-up message to the human resources department of the company.

Write a short note on researching a company before an interview.

Which of the following is a recommended behavior in a job interview?

Rochelle decides to turn down a job offer after thoughtful consideration. Which of the following writing styles should she use while writing the job-refusal message?

Which of the following is true of resignation messages?

Pre-interview planning on the part of an interviewee involves:

Unlike other messages that convey unpleasant news, job-refusal messages are written deductively.

While preparing for an interview, candidates should study salaries in comparable firms, as well as regional averages.

To display a professional attitude during an interview, you should first:

In the context of computer-assisted interviews, discuss the benefits of a computer-generated report.

In a series interview, different interviewers ask questions from a particular perspective to an interviewee to maintain consistency.

Describe a structured interview.

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

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Exam 14: Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

In a phone interview, after you thank the interviewer, ask if it would be possible to meet in person.

Discuss in detail how you should prepare for a virtual interview.

Adorn, a designer boutique, extends a job offer in writing to Jenna. The company requests for a written acknowledgement of the job offer from her. In this scenario, Jenna should write a(n) _____.

If something should happen to prevent your arriving on time for an interview, it is advisable to not appear for the interview.

Rather than asking applicants for specific examples to illustrate their answers, interviewers are finding that asking potential employees how they feel about certain things is a more objective way to evaluate applicants' skills.

According to a UNESCO report of employer views, _____ are considered to be soft skills that are essential for workers in today's business climate.

During an interview, an interviewee should focus on asking questions that can help him or her gain information about _____.

If a candidate has been selected for a job after an interview, the candidate is expected to send a follow-up message to the human resources department of the company.

Write a short note on researching a company before an interview.

Which of the following is a recommended behavior in a job interview?

Rochelle decides to turn down a job offer after thoughtful consideration. Which of the following writing styles should she use while writing the job-refusal message?

Which of the following is true of resignation messages?

Pre-interview planning on the part of an interviewee involves:

Unlike other messages that convey unpleasant news, job-refusal messages are written deductively.

While preparing for an interview, candidates should study salaries in comparable firms, as well as regional averages.

To display a professional attitude during an interview, you should first:

In the context of computer-assisted interviews, discuss the benefits of a computer-generated report.

In a series interview, different interviewers ask questions from a particular perspective to an interviewee to maintain consistency.

Describe a structured interview.

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Filters