Question 1

If an interviewer asks you why you are looking for another job,which of the following would be the most effective response?

Accepted Answer

A) You got fired because you tend to take a lot of leaves. 
B) You lost your job,along with many others,when the company downsized for economic reasons. 
C) You got fired because you were never able to complete deadlines and caused trouble with the client. 
D) You and your present supervisor always have personality conflicts.You often have this problem with other colleagues too and they are fed up. 
A) You got fired because you tend to take a lot of leaves. 
B) You lost your job,along with many others,when the company downsized for economic reasons. 
C) You got fired because you were never able to complete deadlines and caused trouble with the client. 
D) You and your present supervisor always have personality conflicts.You often have this problem with other colleagues too and they are fed up.

Question 2

After an interview,one's follow-up message should avoid mentioning any negative points that came up during the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Name three things an interviewee should take to an interview.

Accepted Answer

The interviewee should take extra copies

Question 4

Unsuccessful interviewees:

Accepted Answer

A) use industry language. 
B) know what they want to do. 
C) ask a small number of general questions. 
D) talk much more than the interviewer. 
A) use industry language. 
B) know what they want to do. 
C) ask a small number of general questions. 
D) talk much more than the interviewer.

Question 5

When one refers to the next step in an interview follow-up letter,it sounds arrogant and may cost one the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If an interviewer asks you why you are looking for another job,which of the following would be the most effective response?

After an interview,one's follow-up message should avoid mentioning any negative points that came up during the interview.

Name three things an interviewee should take to an interview.

Unsuccessful interviewees:

When one refers to the next step in an interview follow-up letter,it sounds arrogant and may cost one the job.

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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Exam 26: Creating Persuasive Application Letters

If an interviewer asks you why you are looking for another job,which of the following would be the most effective response?

After an interview,one's follow-up message should avoid mentioning any negative points that came up during the interview.

Name three things an interviewee should take to an interview.

Unsuccessful interviewees:

When one refers to the next step in an interview follow-up letter,it sounds arrogant and may cost one the job.

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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