Question 1

When you receive a job offer that you want to accept, you should reply within ________ days.

Accepted Answer

five
Explanation:A letter of a

Question 2

In ________ interviews, candidates are asked how they would handle hypothetical work problems.

Accepted Answer

situational
Explanation:As an example, i

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the second stage of interviews, your best approach is to

Accepted Answer

A) stick to brief yes and no answers to the interview questions. 
B) relate your training and experience to the organization's needs. 
C) inquire about salary and benefits. 
D) do all the above. 
A) stick to brief yes and no answers to the interview questions. 
B) relate your training and experience to the organization's needs. 
C) inquire about salary and benefits. 
D) do all the above.

Question 5

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview, the best policy is to

Accepted Answer

A) pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B) wear only bright colors. 
C) dress as comfortably as possible. 
D) dress conservatively. 
A) pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B) wear only bright colors. 
C) dress as comfortably as possible. 
D) dress conservatively.

Question 6

If you are a smoker and must go to a job interview

Accepted Answer

A) ask the interviewer politely if you can smoke. 
B) smoke only if the interviewer smokes. 
C) refrain from smoking before the interview. 
D) smoke just prior to the interview to calm yourself. 
A) ask the interviewer politely if you can smoke. 
B) smoke only if the interviewer smokes. 
C) refrain from smoking before the interview. 
D) smoke just prior to the interview to calm yourself.

Question 7

You've just finished a job interview, and you know that you're not going to get the job. So, don't worry about sending a thank-you message to the interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that

Accepted Answer

A) most employers understand that candidates may need to answer their mobile phones during the interview, and that doing so has no effect on the outcome. 
B) candidates who answer mobile phone calls during interviews are more likely to get the job because they are perceived as busy and important. 
C) answering mobile phone calls or texting in the middle of an interview is the most common mistake candidates make during their interviews. 
D) candidates who warn the interviewer ahead of time that they might have to answer a call during the interview have a better chance of getting the job than those who do not. 
A) most employers understand that candidates may need to answer their mobile phones during the interview, and that doing so has no effect on the outcome. 
B) candidates who answer mobile phone calls during interviews are more likely to get the job because they are perceived as busy and important. 
C) answering mobile phone calls or texting in the middle of an interview is the most common mistake candidates make during their interviews. 
D) candidates who warn the interviewer ahead of time that they might have to answer a call during the interview have a better chance of getting the job than those who do not.

Question 9

Explain what you should strive to achieve during a selection interview.

Accepted Answer

You should show keen interest

Question 10

Because application letters are ________ messages, the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) negative 
C) persuasive 
D) routine 
A) positive 
B) negative 
C) persuasive 
D) routine

Question 11

Interviews in which job candidates are asked how they would respond to various hypothetical situations on the job are known as ________ interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) stress 
B) structured 
C) screening 
D) situational 
A) stress 
B) structured 
C) screening 
D) situational

Question 12

________ language is especially crucial during the warm-up stage of an employment interview.

Accepted Answer

Body
Explanation:Positive body language

Question 13

A job interviewer will expect you to raise the issue of salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When applying for jobs, you should assume that every interested employer will conduct a general online search on you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In ________ interviews, several candidates are interviewed simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

group
Explanation:The purpose of a group

Question 16

If you are asked back for a final job interview, you should expect the interviewer to focus on

Accepted Answer

A) your previous job experience. 
B) selling you on the advantages of joining the organization. 
C) your educational background. 
D) checking your references. 
A) your previous job experience. 
B) selling you on the advantages of joining the organization. 
C) your educational background. 
D) checking your references.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If you receive a job offer but are waiting to hear from other possible employers, request a time ________.

Accepted Answer

extension
Explanation:When ask

Question 19

You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

When you receive a job offer that you want to accept, you should reply within ________ days.

In ________ interviews, candidates are asked how they would handle hypothetical work problems.

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

In the second stage of interviews, your best approach is to

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview, the best policy is to

If you are a smoker and must go to a job interview

You've just finished a job interview, and you know that you're not going to get the job. So, don't worry about sending a thank-you message to the interviewer.

A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that

Explain what you should strive to achieve during a selection interview.

Because application letters are ________ messages, the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

Interviews in which job candidates are asked how they would respond to various hypothetical situations on the job are known as ________ interviews.

________ language is especially crucial during the warm-up stage of an employment interview.

A job interviewer will expect you to raise the issue of salary.

When applying for jobs, you should assume that every interested employer will conduct a general online search on you.

In ________ interviews, several candidates are interviewed simultaneously.

If you are asked back for a final job interview, you should expect the interviewer to focus on

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

If you receive a job offer but are waiting to hear from other possible employers, request a time ________.

You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

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