Exam 16: Interviewing and Following up

You may find it necessary to leave a position that you have been in for a while. Which of the following is the best way to handle this situation?

To be polite, always wait for the interviewer to ask you for questions before asking any.

Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field. How would you answer the following typical interview questions? Be sure to write your answer exactly as you would say it during a job interview. a.Why should we hire you? b.What is your greatest strength? c.What do you expect to be doing five years from now? d.What was your most rewarding work (or school) experience? e.Do you have any questions? (Ask at least three.)

Dion is preparing for a video job interview. Which of the following tips should Dion NOT follow if he wants to ensure the success of his interview?

During an interview it is appropriate to talk negatively about previous employers since doing so will show that you are honest.

Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field. The interviewer is using situational and behavioural questions to test your thought processes and logical thinking and to find out how you have reacted in specific situations. How would you answer the following situational and behavioural interview questions? Be sure to write your answer exactly as you would say it during a job interview. a.Your supervisor has just told you that she is dissatisfied with your work, but you think it's acceptable. How would you resolve the conflict? b.Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convincesomeone to see things your way.

Initiating a handshake when you meet your interviewer exhibits professionalism and confidence.

Mahmoud sent a thank-you e-mail message to his interviewer immediately after his interview. It's been more than five days now, and Mahmoud has still not heard from the employer. What action should Mahmoud take now?

Which of the following is an example of a behavioural interview question?

What is the most common type of hiring/placement interview?

Which of the following, after writing a follow-up message to thank your interviewer, should be your next step?

Which of the following statements is NOT an illegal and inappropriate interview question?

Effective interview preparation techniques include practising answers to possible questions, preparing to explain problem areas on your résumé, deciding on professional attire, and which of the following?

During salary negotiations let the employer know exactly how much money you need each month to cover your personal expenses.

Before an interview clean up any ____________________ dirt in case the company uses Google or social media sites to screen applicants.

Don't worry about what information is available about you online because this information is irrelevant to the job search.

Riley will be returning an employer's call and wants to make sure that the first conversation is impressive. What should Riley consider when making the call?

In which of the following type of questions do interviewers describe a hypothetical scenario or event and ask how you would handle it? These types of questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking.

When you decide to leave your position, it is a good idea to write a formal ____________________ letter to your supervisor.

What is your native language? is an example of an inappropriate question.