Question 1

Always accompany your résumé with an ________ that motivates the recipient to read the résumé.

Accepted Answer

applicatio

Question 2

In the selection round of an interview, you are asked, "Meeting deadlines is paramount in our industry. If you are unable to meet your deadline and realize this two days earlier, would you ask your colleague to help meet your deadline?" Such an interview which helps assess your behaviour, is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress interview 
B)  closed-ended interview 
C)  situational interview 
D)  behavioural interview 
A)  stress interview 
B)  closed-ended interview 
C)  situational interview 
D)  behavioural interview

Question 3

When you receive a job offer that you want to accept, reply within ________ days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you receive a job offer that...

Question 4

Ruth is applying for jobs but she doesn't know how to begin an application letter; she comes to you for advice. In the opening paragraph, you would ask her to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  include questions about the company needs 
B)  explain her purpose for writing the letter 
C)  briefly mention qualifications 
D)  include details of her skills 
A)  include questions about the company needs 
B)  explain her purpose for writing the letter 
C)  briefly mention qualifications 
D)  include details of her skills

Question 5

Kelly has scheduled her screening interview for tomorrow and she has requested the interviewer to conduct it over the phone. Since the interview is via telephone, Kelly should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dress formally because it is still a formal meeting 
B)  work on her verbal and non-verbal skills 
C)  make sure that her answers are elaborate and detailed 
D)  schedule it for a time when she can be focused and free from interruptions 
A)  dress formally because it is still a formal meeting 
B)  work on her verbal and non-verbal skills 
C)  make sure that her answers are elaborate and detailed 
D)  schedule it for a time when she can be focused and free from interruptions

Question 6

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job, you should still send a ________ message within two days following the interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even if you feel that you have...

Question 7

In an interview, the close is just as important as the warm-up, leaving a lasting impression on the interviewer's mind. This is also the stage when the salary is discussed. If the interviewer brings up this subject, you can discuss it. If the interviewer does not bring up this subject, how would you tackle the situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an interview, the close is just...

Question 8

An open-ended interview is an informal meeting with a conversational tone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You are applying for the position of an H.R. Consultant but are unsure which companies in your city have an opening. You decide to mail your résumé to a few companies. Which of these guidelines would you keep in mind while mailing your application letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  You thoroughly research the requirements of your position. 
B)  You mail the letter only to those companies where you are acquainted with the managers. 
C)  You refrain from mailing unsolicited application letters. 
D)  You email only the application letters. 
A)  You thoroughly research the requirements of your position. 
B)  You mail the letter only to those companies where you are acquainted with the managers. 
C)  You refrain from mailing unsolicited application letters. 
D)  You email only the application letters.

Question 10

One way of getting the reader's attention in an unsolicited application letter is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inquire about the organization's needs 
B)  ask which skills will benefit the organization 
C)  identify where you discovered the job opening 
D)  refer to the company's publicized achievements and new changes 
A)  inquire about the organization's needs 
B)  ask which skills will benefit the organization 
C)  identify where you discovered the job opening 
D)  refer to the company's publicized achievements and new changes

Question 11

You have been assigned the duty of recruiting candidates for your team by conducting open-ended interviews. During the interview which of these strategies would you apply?

Accepted Answer

A)  The candidates would be asked a series of questions in a predetermined order. 
B)  The candidates would only be given written tests. 
C)  You would make sure that the candidates do not ask any questions, so that more applicants can be interviewed. 
D)  You would initiate questions but base further questions on the candidate's reply. 
A)  The candidates would be asked a series of questions in a predetermined order. 
B)  The candidates would only be given written tests. 
C)  You would make sure that the candidates do not ask any questions, so that more applicants can be interviewed. 
D)  You would initiate questions but base further questions on the candidate's reply.

Question 12

Taking the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening that is right for you is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being proactive 
B)  an easier way to get jobs 
C)  usually looked down on by employers 
D)  prospecting 
A)  being proactive 
B)  an easier way to get jobs 
C)  usually looked down on by employers 
D)  prospecting

Question 13

Realistic job simulation tests ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot mimic actual job skills 
B)  fail to give applicants an idea of what the job might be like 
C)  should not be used for testing applicants' skills in decision-making scenarios 
D)  are good tools for online interviews 
A)  cannot mimic actual job skills 
B)  fail to give applicants an idea of what the job might be like 
C)  should not be used for testing applicants' skills in decision-making scenarios 
D)  are good tools for online interviews

Question 14

Barney has been invited for an interview at McLloyd Brokerage. Before his interview, he wants to try and learn all he can about the organization. The most effective strategy for this would be to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  download podcasts of any news related to the company 
B)  contact the employees on LinkedIn and get their opinions about the organization 
C)  refer to business books and directories 
D)  go deeper than just basic research by learning everything he can about the organization and the position 
A)  download podcasts of any news related to the company 
B)  contact the employees on LinkedIn and get their opinions about the organization 
C)  refer to business books and directories 
D)  go deeper than just basic research by learning everything he can about the organization and the position

Question 15

Many general interview questions are "stock" queries that you can expect to hear again and again during your interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you are interviewing at investment banks or management consulting firms, chances are you will encounter the ________ interview. Rather than a series of questions, this type of interview presents you with one or more problems or questions to solve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you are interviewing at investment banks...

Question 17

An application letter should follow the ________ model for persuasive messages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An application letter should follow the ________...

Question 18

In the letter of resignation, follow the advice for negative messages and make the letter sound positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

While writing resignation letters, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use the positive messages technique 
B)  state the reason for resigning the job 
C)  make sure it is paired with an application letter 
D)  mention criticisms about your colleagues, but be tactful 
A)  use the positive messages technique 
B)  state the reason for resigning the job 
C)  make sure it is paired with an application letter 
D)  mention criticisms about your colleagues, but be tactful

Question 20

In a solicited application letter, it is not necessary to discuss each requirement specified in the job ad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Always accompany your résumé with an ________ that motivates the recipient to read the résumé.

When you receive a job offer that you want to accept, reply within ________ days.

Ruth is applying for jobs but she doesn't know how to begin an application letter; she comes to you for advice. In the opening paragraph, you would ask her to ________.

Kelly has scheduled her screening interview for tomorrow and she has requested the interviewer to conduct it over the phone. Since the interview is via telephone, Kelly should ________.

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job, you should still send a ________ message within two days following the interview.

An open-ended interview is an informal meeting with a conversational tone.

You are applying for the position of an H.R. Consultant but are unsure which companies in your city have an opening. You decide to mail your résumé to a few companies. Which of these guidelines would you keep in mind while mailing your application letter?

One way of getting the reader's attention in an unsolicited application letter is to ________.

You have been assigned the duty of recruiting candidates for your team by conducting open-ended interviews. During the interview which of these strategies would you apply?

Taking the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening that is right for you is ________.

Realistic job simulation tests ________.

Barney has been invited for an interview at McLloyd Brokerage. Before his interview, he wants to try and learn all he can about the organization. The most effective strategy for this would be to ________.

Many general interview questions are "stock" queries that you can expect to hear again and again during your interviews.

If you are interviewing at investment banks or management consulting firms, chances are you will encounter the ________ interview. Rather than a series of questions, this type of interview presents you with one or more problems or questions to solve.

An application letter should follow the ________ model for persuasive messages.

In the letter of resignation, follow the advice for negative messages and make the letter sound positive.

While writing resignation letters, ________.

In a solicited application letter, it is not necessary to discuss each requirement specified in the job ad.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Always accompany your résumé with an ________ that motivates the recipient to read the résumé.

When you receive a job offer that you want to accept, reply within ________ days.

Ruth is applying for jobs but she doesn't know how to begin an application letter; she comes to you for advice. In the opening paragraph, you would ask her to ________.

Kelly has scheduled her screening interview for tomorrow and she has requested the interviewer to conduct it over the phone. Since the interview is via telephone, Kelly should ________.

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job, you should still send a ________ message within two days following the interview.

An open-ended interview is an informal meeting with a conversational tone.

You are applying for the position of an H.R. Consultant but are unsure which companies in your city have an opening. You decide to mail your résumé to a few companies. Which of these guidelines would you keep in mind while mailing your application letter?

One way of getting the reader's attention in an unsolicited application letter is to ________.

You have been assigned the duty of recruiting candidates for your team by conducting open-ended interviews. During the interview which of these strategies would you apply?

Taking the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening that is right for you is ________.

Realistic job simulation tests ________.

Barney has been invited for an interview at McLloyd Brokerage. Before his interview, he wants to try and learn all he can about the organization. The most effective strategy for this would be to ________.

Many general interview questions are "stock" queries that you can expect to hear again and again during your interviews.

If you are interviewing at investment banks or management consulting firms, chances are you will encounter the ________ interview. Rather than a series of questions, this type of interview presents you with one or more problems or questions to solve.

An application letter should follow the ________ model for persuasive messages.

In the letter of resignation, follow the advice for negative messages and make the letter sound positive.

While writing resignation letters, ________.

In a solicited application letter, it is not necessary to discuss each requirement specified in the job ad.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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