Question 1

A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Do nothing. Your former supervisor will let you know if he or she is contacted. 
B) Send your former supervisor a cheque to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference. 
C) Write an e-mail message to your former supervisor to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer. 
D) Ask your former supervisor to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's. 
A) Do nothing. Your former supervisor will let you know if he or she is contacted. 
B) Send your former supervisor a cheque to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference. 
C) Write an e-mail message to your former supervisor to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer. 
D) Ask your former supervisor to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes a screening interview?

Accepted Answer

A) a casual telephone call with a prospective employer, so he or she can get to know the applicant better personally 
B) a phone interview to determine whether a job applicant meets the requirements for the next step in the interview process 
C) an interview strategy that must take place in person, so that both parties can read each other's body language 
D) an interview strategy that is rarely used because it is time consuming and costly. 
A) a casual telephone call with a prospective employer, so he or she can get to know the applicant better personally 
B) a phone interview to determine whether a job applicant meets the requirements for the next step in the interview process 
C) an interview strategy that must take place in person, so that both parties can read each other's body language 
D) an interview strategy that is rarely used because it is time consuming and costly.

Question 3

If you are asked an inappropriate question during an interview, it is best to refuse to answer it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If asked in your interview why you want to work for that company, which of the following is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

A) I heard that you pay really well and offer a solid benefits package and extended vacations. 
B) I really need a job so that I can pay my bills and support my children, or I will lose my house. 
C) Everyone says that you treat your employees well and provide a laid-back work environment. 
D) Your products and community work are impressive, and I would like to help you meet your goals. 
A) I heard that you pay really well and offer a solid benefits package and extended vacations. 
B) I really need a job so that I can pay my bills and support my children, or I will lose my house. 
C) Everyone says that you treat your employees well and provide a laid-back work environment. 
D) Your products and community work are impressive, and I would like to help you meet your goals.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best advice for interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't criticize anyone or anything. 
B) Ask early on whether vacation and benefits are generally offered to an individual in this position. 
C) Focus on how much you need the job. 
D) Arrive at least 30 minutes early to show your enthusiasm. 
A) Don't criticize anyone or anything. 
B) Ask early on whether vacation and benefits are generally offered to an individual in this position. 
C) Focus on how much you need the job. 
D) Arrive at least 30 minutes early to show your enthusiasm.

Question 6

If you put your cell phone number on your résumé, answer your cell phone every time it rings to make sure you don't miss an employer's call.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an inappropriate, and potentially illegal, interview question?

Accepted Answer

A) Are you authorized to work in Canada? 
B) Have you worked under another name? 
C) Do you have adequate child-care arrangements? 
D) What languages to you speak? 
A) Are you authorized to work in Canada? 
B) Have you worked under another name? 
C) Do you have adequate child-care arrangements? 
D) What languages to you speak?

Question 8

Ged was interviewed by a team of five people for a management position. What type of hiring/placement interview is this?

Accepted Answer

A) panel interview 
B) group interview 
C) stress interview 
D) sequential interview 
A) panel interview 
B) group interview 
C) stress interview 
D) sequential interview

Question 9

Which of the following statements is the best advice for answering interview questions?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the interviewer's name and title every time you answer a question to show respect. 
B) To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
C) Don't be afraid to reveal weaknesses because doing so will make you look human. 
D) Clarify vague questions when necessary. 
A) Use the interviewer's name and title every time you answer a question to show respect. 
B) To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
C) Don't be afraid to reveal weaknesses because doing so will make you look human. 
D) Clarify vague questions when necessary.

Question 10

During a job interview, you will want to send positive nonverbal messages. List and describe five suggestions for sending the right nonverbal messages during interviews.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a job interview, you will want...

Question 11

Are you married? is an example of a(n) ____________________ (or illegal) question.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Are you married? is an example of...

Question 12

Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Sitting erect and leaning forward slightly show interest and confidence. 
B) Changing positions often and gesturing frequently show high energy. 
C) Leaning forward and resting your arms on the desk or table indicate control. 
D) Relaxing back into your chair and slouching slightly demonstrate self-assurance. 
A) Sitting erect and leaning forward slightly show interest and confidence. 
B) Changing positions often and gesturing frequently show high energy. 
C) Leaning forward and resting your arms on the desk or table indicate control. 
D) Relaxing back into your chair and slouching slightly demonstrate self-assurance.

Question 13

____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ questions help employers test your thought...

A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview?

Which of the following statements best describes a screening interview?

If you are asked an inappropriate question during an interview, it is best to refuse to answer it.

If asked in your interview why you want to work for that company, which of the following is the best answer?

Which of the following is the best advice for interviews?

If you put your cell phone number on your résumé, answer your cell phone every time it rings to make sure you don't miss an employer's call.

Which of the following is an example of an inappropriate, and potentially illegal, interview question?

Ged was interviewed by a team of five people for a management position. What type of hiring/placement interview is this?

Which of the following statements is the best advice for answering interview questions?

During a job interview, you will want to send positive nonverbal messages. List and describe five suggestions for sending the right nonverbal messages during interviews.

Are you married? is an example of a(n) ____________________ (or illegal) question.

Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés

Grammar Exercises

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Exam 16: Interviewing and Following up

A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview?

Which of the following statements best describes a screening interview?

If you are asked an inappropriate question during an interview, it is best to refuse to answer it.

If asked in your interview why you want to work for that company, which of the following is the best answer?

Which of the following is the best advice for interviews?

If you put your cell phone number on your résumé, answer your cell phone every time it rings to make sure you don't miss an employer's call.

Which of the following is an example of an inappropriate, and potentially illegal, interview question?

Ged was interviewed by a team of five people for a management position. What type of hiring/placement interview is this?

Which of the following statements is the best advice for answering interview questions?

During a job interview, you will want to send positive nonverbal messages. List and describe five suggestions for sending the right nonverbal messages during interviews.

Are you married? is an example of a(n) ____________________ (or illegal) question.

Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés

Grammar Exercises

Filters