Question 1

Taking another job while you are waiting for a position to become available can give you valuable work experience, even if it is not similar to your target job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

If you do not receive a response after sending a cover letter and resume, make a telephone call or a personal visit to request an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The hidden job market refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  jobs that have been posted only on the Internet. 
B)  jobs obtained through networking sources. 
C)  jobs that are unadvertised or that must be "created" by the applicant, who then must make an employer aware of a need the applicant could fill. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  jobs that have been posted only on the Internet. 
B)  jobs obtained through networking sources. 
C)  jobs that are unadvertised or that must be "created" by the applicant, who then must make an employer aware of a need the applicant could fill. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above C

Question 4

When employers are not advertising or hiring for positions, applicants are often more successful in obtaining interviews by using an indirect, rather than a direct, strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Give at least three tips for achieving verbal effectiveness when requesting an interview.

Accepted Answer

Tips for achieving verbal effectiveness

Question 6

When making a request for an interview by telephone, relax and smile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The gatekeeper is an administrative support person, receptionist, or human resources staff person who screens calls and visitors for the person who makes hiring decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To uncover the hidden job market and obtain an interview, you must

Accepted Answer

A)  learn about an employer's history and products. 
B)  practice describing how your skills could benefit the company. 
C)  describe how you could provide a useful service for the company. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  learn about an employer's history and products. 
B)  practice describing how your skills could benefit the company. 
C)  describe how you could provide a useful service for the company. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Give at least four guidelines for effectively organizing and making job search telephone calls.

Accepted Answer

Guidelines for effectively organizing an

Question 10

When making an interview request by telephone, avoid using prepared scripts or notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The focus of an effective interview request should be

Accepted Answer

A)  your research of the company. 
B)  your preparation for the interview. 
C)  how your abilities can benefit the employer. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  your research of the company. 
B)  your preparation for the interview. 
C)  how your abilities can benefit the employer. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

While making a telephone request for an interview, if you sense that it is not a good time to talk with the person whom you have called, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  be persistent because employers admire this trait. 
B)  suggest that the employer call you back at a more convenient time. 
C)  suggest that you call the employer back at a more convenient time. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  be persistent because employers admire this trait. 
B)  suggest that the employer call you back at a more convenient time. 
C)  suggest that you call the employer back at a more convenient time. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

When asking for an interview, you should give attention to

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking at a moderate speed. 
B)  using grammar correctly. 
C)  projecting confidence. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  speaking at a moderate speed. 
B)  using grammar correctly. 
C)  projecting confidence. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

When making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is not appropriate to ask the gatekeeper about the company or the person(s) who interview and hire at that company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an indirect method of contacting employers for an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal visit 
B)  Telephone call 
C)  Request for assistance with career planning 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Personal visit 
B)  Telephone call 
C)  Request for assistance with career planning 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

Some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Taking another job while you are waiting for a position to become available can give you valuable work experience, even if it is not similar to your target job.

If you do not receive a response after sending a cover letter and resume, make a telephone call or a personal visit to request an interview.

The hidden job market refers to

When employers are not advertising or hiring for positions, applicants are often more successful in obtaining interviews by using an indirect, rather than a direct, strategy.

Give at least three tips for achieving verbal effectiveness when requesting an interview.

When making a request for an interview by telephone, relax and smile.

The gatekeeper is an administrative support person, receptionist, or human resources staff person who screens calls and visitors for the person who makes hiring decisions.

To uncover the hidden job market and obtain an interview, you must

Give at least four guidelines for effectively organizing and making job search telephone calls.

When making an interview request by telephone, avoid using prepared scripts or notes.

The focus of an effective interview request should be

While making a telephone request for an interview, if you sense that it is not a good time to talk with the person whom you have called, you should

When asking for an interview, you should give attention to

When making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview.

It is not appropriate to ask the gatekeeper about the company or the person(s) who interview and hire at that company.

Which of the following is an indirect method of contacting employers for an interview?

Some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments.

The Job Search Process

Know What Employers Expect

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Your Winning Network

Research Careers and Find Job Leads

Resumes

Job Applications and Cover Letters

Interview Essentials

Interview Styles and Questions

Interview Like a Pro

Following up and Negotiating Offers

Handling Rejection

Take Charge of Your Career

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Exam 9: Ask For--And Get--The Interview

Taking another job while you are waiting for a position to become available can give you valuable work experience, even if it is not similar to your target job.

If you do not receive a response after sending a cover letter and resume, make a telephone call or a personal visit to request an interview.

The hidden job market refers to

When employers are not advertising or hiring for positions, applicants are often more successful in obtaining interviews by using an indirect, rather than a direct, strategy.

Give at least three tips for achieving verbal effectiveness when requesting an interview.

When making a request for an interview by telephone, relax and smile.

The gatekeeper is an administrative support person, receptionist, or human resources staff person who screens calls and visitors for the person who makes hiring decisions.

To uncover the hidden job market and obtain an interview, you must

Give at least four guidelines for effectively organizing and making job search telephone calls.

When making an interview request by telephone, avoid using prepared scripts or notes.

The focus of an effective interview request should be

While making a telephone request for an interview, if you sense that it is not a good time to talk with the person whom you have called, you should

When asking for an interview, you should give attention to

When making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview.

It is not appropriate to ask the gatekeeper about the company or the person(s) who interview and hire at that company.

Which of the following is an indirect method of contacting employers for an interview?

Some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments.

The Job Search Process

Know What Employers Expect

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Your Winning Network

Research Careers and Find Job Leads

Resumes

Job Applications and Cover Letters

Interview Essentials

Interview Styles and Questions

Interview Like a Pro

Following up and Negotiating Offers

Handling Rejection

Take Charge of Your Career

Filters