Question 1

The best way to prepare for a job interview is to know as much as possible about the process and the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Joan spends 20 to 25 minutes in a particular segment of an interview where she answers questions about her previous work experiences and also explains a gap in the last year because of a death in the family. In addition, she uses this segment to find out what she needs to know to decide if she wants to accept a site trip. This scenario best describes the ________ of the interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  opening 
C)  close 
D)  body 
E)  conclusion 
A)  introduction 
B)  opening 
C)  close 
D)  body 
E)  conclusion

Question 3

Reese is attending an interview at a law firm in California. Her interviewer asks her to walk him through her résumé. Which of the following should Reese do?

Accepted Answer

A)  read the résumé aloud to the interviewer 
B)  recite her résumé exactly as it is no matter how long it takes 
C)  cover as many points as she can in ten minutes 
D)  avoid making eye contact because it may distract the interviewer 
E)  highlight her best features in less than three minutes. 
A)  read the résumé aloud to the interviewer 
B)  recite her résumé exactly as it is no matter how long it takes 
C)  cover as many points as she can in ten minutes 
D)  avoid making eye contact because it may distract the interviewer 
E)  highlight her best features in less than three minutes.

Question 4

After landing a new job, your end goal should be to

Accepted Answer

A)  develop skills and create a path to promotion. 
B)  minimize the amount of effort you give each day. 
C)  build lifelong connections with all of your coworkers. 
D)  hold on to the same position for as long as possible. 
E)  retire as soon as possible. 
A)  develop skills and create a path to promotion. 
B)  minimize the amount of effort you give each day. 
C)  build lifelong connections with all of your coworkers. 
D)  hold on to the same position for as long as possible. 
E)  retire as soon as possible.

Question 5

Any sign of nervousness during an interview shows that you are unqualified or unprepared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are some key points you should follow as a candidate in a group interview?

Accepted Answer

In a group interview, researching about

Question 7

During a job interview, Mr. Hernandez asks a candidate, Samantha, whether she is married so that he can get a fair idea about her flexibility with work schedules. This is an effective strategy for an interviewer to follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ricardo attended an interview for the post of editor at an advertising company. After the interviewer went through Ricardo's portfolio, he handed him an advertisement drawn by one of the employees and asked him what changes, if any, Ricardo would like to make to the advertisement. Which type of interview does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  situational 
C)  screening 
D)  topgrading 
E)  stress 
A)  behavioral 
B)  situational 
C)  screening 
D)  topgrading 
E)  stress

Question 9

Which of the following is true about negotiating salary and benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss all details about your salary during the screening interview. 
B)  Avoid research about salary details because it may cloud your decisions. 
C)  State that you received a higher package from the previous company. 
D)  Negotiate salary details after you have the job offer in hand. 
E)  Mention a specific salary and that you cannot expect anything less. 
A)  Discuss all details about your salary during the screening interview. 
B)  Avoid research about salary details because it may cloud your decisions. 
C)  State that you received a higher package from the previous company. 
D)  Negotiate salary details after you have the job offer in hand. 
E)  Mention a specific salary and that you cannot expect anything less.

Question 10

It is unhelpful to videotape practice interviews because doing so will make you self-conscious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In determining what you want your interviewer to know about you, pick two to five strengths that show

Accepted Answer

A)  your superiority over the interviewer. 
B)  how you are similar to the other applicants. 
C)  that you are overqualified for the position. 
D)  how you will add value to the company. 
E)  how likely you are to move on quickly to another job. 
A)  your superiority over the interviewer. 
B)  how you are similar to the other applicants. 
C)  that you are overqualified for the position. 
D)  how you will add value to the company. 
E)  how likely you are to move on quickly to another job.

Question 12

In an interview, a(n) ________ speech is a speech that is not more than two minutes long that states why a candidate is good for a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A)  elevator 
B)  philippic 
C)  swearing-in 
D)  audience 
E)  demonstration 
A)  elevator 
B)  philippic 
C)  swearing-in 
D)  audience 
E)  demonstration

Question 13

Which type of interview emphasizes one desired aspect of a candidate's career?

Accepted Answer

A)  reference 
B)  topgrading 
C)  focused 
D)  stress 
E)  behavioral 
A)  reference 
B)  topgrading 
C)  focused 
D)  stress 
E)  behavioral

Question 14

List and describe the tasks included in developing a long-term strategy for your career.

Accepted Answer

Plan for your career in the same way tha

Question 15

Which of the following is most likely to be the best source of advice for someone just starting at a new job?

Accepted Answer

A)  a senior manager 
B)  a member of the custodial staff 
C)  another recent hire 
D)  someone at a competing firm 
E)  an anonymous Internet forum 
A)  a senior manager 
B)  a member of the custodial staff 
C)  another recent hire 
D)  someone at a competing firm 
E)  an anonymous Internet forum

Question 16

Kemal is preparing for an interview with a travel agency. He has done substantial research on the company and is currently preparing a short speech about why he is right for the job of communications manager. Which of the following is Kemal most likely preparing?

Accepted Answer

A)  vision statement 
B)  elevator speech 
C)  mission statement 
D)  commencement speech 
E)  maiden speech 
A)  vision statement 
B)  elevator speech 
C)  mission statement 
D)  commencement speech 
E)  maiden speech

Question 17

In preparing a long-term career strategy, you should set goals for yourself for the next

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 4 weeks. 
B)  4 to 6 months. 
C)  1 to 2 years. 
D)  5 to 10 years. 
E)  10 to 20 years. 
A)  2 to 4 weeks. 
B)  4 to 6 months. 
C)  1 to 2 years. 
D)  5 to 10 years. 
E)  10 to 20 years.

Question 18

Which of the following behaviors is appropriate for a candidate during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  arriving at least 30 minutes before the interview to make a good impression 
B)  listening passively instead of actively to avoid coming across as over-confident 
C)  avoiding being polite to receptionists, since it indicates that you are trying too hard 
D)  avoiding checking the interviewer's verbal cues for the amount of detail desired 
E)  presenting your carefully chosen accomplishments and strengths 
A)  arriving at least 30 minutes before the interview to make a good impression 
B)  listening passively instead of actively to avoid coming across as over-confident 
C)  avoiding being polite to receptionists, since it indicates that you are trying too hard 
D)  avoiding checking the interviewer's verbal cues for the amount of detail desired 
E)  presenting your carefully chosen accomplishments and strengths

Question 19

Situational interviews ask questions about the kinds of situations you have faced in the past jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following steps should you undertake as a candidate for a campus interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid following standard protocol because it will prevent you from standing out. 
B)  Focus on only one selling point that you want the interviewer to remember. 
C)  Schedule the interview late in the day if you are given a choice about the schedule. 
D)  Have good professional stories about your work to help you stand out from the crowd. 
E)  Avoid mentioning selling points because they distract the interviewer and disrupt the process. 
A)  Avoid following standard protocol because it will prevent you from standing out. 
B)  Focus on only one selling point that you want the interviewer to remember. 
C)  Schedule the interview late in the day if you are given a choice about the schedule. 
D)  Have good professional stories about your work to help you stand out from the crowd. 
E)  Avoid mentioning selling points because they distract the interviewer and disrupt the process.

The best way to prepare for a job interview is to know as much as possible about the process and the employer.

Reese is attending an interview at a law firm in California. Her interviewer asks her to walk him through her résumé. Which of the following should Reese do?

After landing a new job, your end goal should be to

Any sign of nervousness during an interview shows that you are unqualified or unprepared.

What are some key points you should follow as a candidate in a group interview?

During a job interview, Mr. Hernandez asks a candidate, Samantha, whether she is married so that he can get a fair idea about her flexibility with work schedules. This is an effective strategy for an interviewer to follow.

Which of the following is true about negotiating salary and benefits?

It is unhelpful to videotape practice interviews because doing so will make you self-conscious.

In determining what you want your interviewer to know about you, pick two to five strengths that show

In an interview, a(n) ________ speech is a speech that is not more than two minutes long that states why a candidate is good for a particular job.

Which type of interview emphasizes one desired aspect of a candidate's career?

List and describe the tasks included in developing a long-term strategy for your career.

Which of the following is most likely to be the best source of advice for someone just starting at a new job?

Kemal is preparing for an interview with a travel agency. He has done substantial research on the company and is currently preparing a short speech about why he is right for the job of communications manager. Which of the following is Kemal most likely preparing?

In preparing a long-term career strategy, you should set goals for yourself for the next

Which of the following behaviors is appropriate for a candidate during an interview?

Situational interviews ask questions about the kinds of situations you have faced in the past jobs.

Which of the following steps should you undertake as a candidate for a campus interview?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Developing Job Application Materials

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals

Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 12: Interviewing, Writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

The best way to prepare for a job interview is to know as much as possible about the process and the employer.

Reese is attending an interview at a law firm in California. Her interviewer asks her to walk him through her résumé. Which of the following should Reese do?

After landing a new job, your end goal should be to

Any sign of nervousness during an interview shows that you are unqualified or unprepared.

What are some key points you should follow as a candidate in a group interview?

During a job interview, Mr. Hernandez asks a candidate, Samantha, whether she is married so that he can get a fair idea about her flexibility with work schedules. This is an effective strategy for an interviewer to follow.

Which of the following is true about negotiating salary and benefits?

It is unhelpful to videotape practice interviews because doing so will make you self-conscious.

In determining what you want your interviewer to know about you, pick two to five strengths that show

In an interview, a(n) ________ speech is a speech that is not more than two minutes long that states why a candidate is good for a particular job.

Which type of interview emphasizes one desired aspect of a candidate's career?

List and describe the tasks included in developing a long-term strategy for your career.

Which of the following is most likely to be the best source of advice for someone just starting at a new job?

Kemal is preparing for an interview with a travel agency. He has done substantial research on the company and is currently preparing a short speech about why he is right for the job of communications manager. Which of the following is Kemal most likely preparing?

In preparing a long-term career strategy, you should set goals for yourself for the next

Which of the following behaviors is appropriate for a candidate during an interview?

Situational interviews ask questions about the kinds of situations you have faced in the past jobs.

Which of the following steps should you undertake as a candidate for a campus interview?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Developing Job Application Materials

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals

Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Filters