Question 1

As an interviewee,one must avoid carrying a notebook and pen into the interview session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true about preparing for phone or Skype interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) For phone and Skype interviews,one must not practise one's answers before the interview. 
B) For phone interviews,one's answers must be lengthy and complex. 
C) For phone interviews,one must always take the interview sitting or lying in a relaxed position. 
D) For phone interviews,one should identify in writing how one's qualifications can contribute to the company. 
A) For phone and Skype interviews,one must not practise one's answers before the interview. 
B) For phone interviews,one's answers must be lengthy and complex. 
C) For phone interviews,one must always take the interview sitting or lying in a relaxed position. 
D) For phone interviews,one should identify in writing how one's qualifications can contribute to the company.

Question 3

When applying to a company for a job,one should expect to take one or more tests that assess one's ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During an interview,which of the following questions asked by the interviewee will make the best impression on the interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A) What will my salary be? 
B) How many days of leave do I get every year? 
C) What kind of training programs do you have? 
D) What benefits does the company offer? 
A) What will my salary be? 
B) How many days of leave do I get every year? 
C) What kind of training programs do you have? 
D) What benefits does the company offer?

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a situational interview?

Accepted Answer

A) "Why were your grades so low?" 
B) "How did you help your team in your last project?" 
C) "What are your weaknesses?" 
D) "Sell me this car." 
A) "Why were your grades so low?" 
B) "How did you help your team in your last project?" 
C) "What are your weaknesses?" 
D) "Sell me this car."

Question 6

Identify a communication behaviour demonstrated by successful interviewees.

Accepted Answer

A) Having vague ideas of what they want to do 
B) Rarely using the company name 
C) Giving short answers-10 words or fewer 
D) Supporting claims with specific personal experiences 
A) Having vague ideas of what they want to do 
B) Rarely using the company name 
C) Giving short answers-10 words or fewer 
D) Supporting claims with specific personal experiences

Question 7

If one is given time to consider a job offer,it is acceptable for one to telephone one's first-choice employer to find out where one stands on that list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If one is naturally quiet and introvert,one should create a radically different persona for potential employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following does the "P" in the PAIBOC analysis of an interview refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying the points that must be included in one's follow-up email 
B) Identifying the people one's follow-up email is intended for 
C) Identifying the pay range one should expect after the interview 
D) Identifying the purpose of one's follow-up email 
A) Identifying the points that must be included in one's follow-up email 
B) Identifying the people one's follow-up email is intended for 
C) Identifying the pay range one should expect after the interview 
D) Identifying the purpose of one's follow-up email

Question 10

Describe the steps involved in a PAIBOC analysis of an interview.

Accepted Answer

The steps involved are: What is my purpo

Question 11

Even if one is interviewing for a position that involves working,visiting,or supervising muddy or dirty sites,one must wear formal clothes in order to look professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a follow-up letter after an interview,one should avoid:

Accepted Answer

A) countering any negative impressions that may have come up at the interview. 
B) using shorthand language and/or emoticons. 
C) being enthusiastic. 
D) using a formal letter format. 
A) countering any negative impressions that may have come up at the interview. 
B) using shorthand language and/or emoticons. 
C) being enthusiastic. 
D) using a formal letter format.

Question 13

After an interview,one's follow-up letter should:

Accepted Answer

A) not counter any negative impressions that may have come up at the interview. 
B) use emoticons. 
C) reinforce the interviewer's positive impressions. 
D) not use the language of the company. 
A) not counter any negative impressions that may have come up at the interview. 
B) use emoticons. 
C) reinforce the interviewer's positive impressions. 
D) not use the language of the company.

Question 14

If one is offered a job,one should make one's acceptance:

Accepted Answer

A) contingent on the written job offer. 
B) contingent on the verbal offer. 
C) immediate but not enthusiastic. 
D) immediate and enthusiastic. 
A) contingent on the written job offer. 
B) contingent on the verbal offer. 
C) immediate but not enthusiastic. 
D) immediate and enthusiastic.

Question 15

Successful interviewees:

Accepted Answer

A) use no industry language. 
B) ask a small number of general questions. 
C) use the company name in the interview. 
D) talk much lesser than the interviewer. 
A) use no industry language. 
B) ask a small number of general questions. 
C) use the company name in the interview. 
D) talk much lesser than the interviewer.

Question 16

Explain what one should do if one receives a job offer that is not one's first choice.

Accepted Answer

If one's first offer is not from one's f

Question 17

Explain what the interviewee should expect from an interviewer in each of the three parts of a conventional interview.

Accepted Answer

Every interview has an opening,a body,an

Question 18

During an interview,if an interviewer asks about one's interests outside of work,one should list at least 10 to make a good impression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

During a job interview,it is important for the interviewee to not discuss more than one of his or her strengths with the interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research shows that successful applicants use different communication behaviours from unsuccessful applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Creating Persuasive Application Letters

As an interviewee,one must avoid carrying a notebook and pen into the interview session.

Which of the following is true about preparing for phone or Skype interviews?

When applying to a company for a job,one should expect to take one or more tests that assess one's ability.

During an interview,which of the following questions asked by the interviewee will make the best impression on the interviewer?

Which of the following is an example of a situational interview?

Identify a communication behaviour demonstrated by successful interviewees.

If one is given time to consider a job offer,it is acceptable for one to telephone one's first-choice employer to find out where one stands on that list.

If one is naturally quiet and introvert,one should create a radically different persona for potential employers.

Which of the following does the "P" in the PAIBOC analysis of an interview refer to?

Describe the steps involved in a PAIBOC analysis of an interview.

Even if one is interviewing for a position that involves working,visiting,or supervising muddy or dirty sites,one must wear formal clothes in order to look professional.

In a follow-up letter after an interview,one should avoid:

After an interview,one's follow-up letter should:

If one is offered a job,one should make one's acceptance:

Successful interviewees:

Explain what one should do if one receives a job offer that is not one's first choice.

Explain what the interviewee should expect from an interviewer in each of the three parts of a conventional interview.

During an interview,if an interviewer asks about one's interests outside of work,one should list at least 10 to make a good impression.

During a job interview,it is important for the interviewee to not discuss more than one of his or her strengths with the interviewer.

Research shows that successful applicants use different communication behaviours from unsuccessful applicants.

Introducing Business Communications

Adapting Your Messages to Your Audience

Communicating Across Cultures

Planning, Writing, and Revising

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

Formatting Hardcopy Letters and Memos

Writing Electronic Messages

Composing Informative and Positive Messages

Composing Negative Messages

Composing Persuasive Messages

Communicating Reader Benefits

Communicating With Positive Emphasis

Communicating You-Attitude

Researching Information

Synthesizing and Documenting Information

Writing Information Reports

Writing Proposals and Analytical Reports

Writing Formal Reports

Using Visuals

Listening

Working and Writing in Teams

Planning, Managing, and Recording Meetings

Making Oral Presentations

Researching Jobs

Creating Persuasive Résumés

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