Exam 16: Interviewing and Following up

What comes out of your mouth and what is written on your résumé are not the only messages an interviewer receives from you. ____________________ messages also create powerful impressions on people.

Which of the following is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

Thomas has an interview with a large company in his hometown, and he knows that one of the most important steps in effective interviewing is gathering detailed information about a prospective employer. What information will NOT be helpful information about the company before his interview?

For a job candidate, which of the following opportunities does the job interview present?

Which of the following is the best statement to include in the interview thank-you message?

Which of the following responses is the best answer to the question Where do you see yourself five years from now?

You are asked on a job application why you left your previous position. Which of the following is the best response to this question?

____________________ interviews, where interviewers take turns asking questions, are usually conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues.

What should you do immediately after leaving an interview?

The most common type of hiring/placement interview is the panel interview.

____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet with two or more interviewers on a one-on-one basis over the course of several hours or days.

Thomas wants to act professionally during his job interview. Which of the following should he do?

If an interviewer says, Tell me about yourself, which of the following is the best way to respond?

After an interview you should always wait for the interviewer to contact you first.

An interviewer asks Why do you want to work for us? How should you respond?

You want to be prepared if you are asked about your salary expectations during a job interview. What should you do?

Tanisha is actively looking for a job and knows that she may soon receive phone calls from prospective employers. What is the best advice you can give her to make the best first impression on the prospective employer?

After a job interview, you should always send a(n) ____________________ note, e-mail, or letter, also called a follow-up message.

Natalie sent a follow-up e-mail message to her interviewer five days after the interview. Several weeks later, Natalie has still not heard from the employer. What action should Natalie take now?

Which of the following reasons would an employer cite for considering an applicant after an online search?