Question 1

What steps can you take if you are not getting interview offers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use more resources so you can find more jobs to apply for 
B)  Review the job listings to see if you are applying for jobs you are not qualified for 
C)  Spend more time customizing your resume and cover letter for each job listing 
D)  Meet with a career counselor to get advice about your job search strategy and your resume and cover letter 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Use more resources so you can find more jobs to apply for 
B)  Review the job listings to see if you are applying for jobs you are not qualified for 
C)  Spend more time customizing your resume and cover letter for each job listing 
D)  Meet with a career counselor to get advice about your job search strategy and your resume and cover letter 
E)  all of the above E

Question 2

How can you respond effectively to an interviewer who is willing to evaluate your interview performance?

Accepted Answer

Project confidence and competence; use a friendly tone; do not react defensively; listen carefully to suggestions and receive them openly; be prepared to briefly clarify your qualifications and clear up any misunderstanding; emphasize your enthusiasm for working for the employer and ask about other positions you may be qualified for; ask for a referral to another employer.

Question 3

An interviewer will be impressed with your potential loyalty to the organization if you say negative things about your current employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

If you are not getting interviews, reduce the number of sources you are using to find leads and concentrate on using Monster and Craigslist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to

Accepted Answer

A)  warn other job-seekers about the organization's bad hiring practices. 
B)  write a positive status update about your interview experience. 
A)  warn other job-seekers about the organization's bad hiring practices. 
B)  write a positive status update about your interview experience.

Question 6

How can you counter negative feelings and renew your job search efforts after a job rejection?

Accepted Answer

Recommended actions include the followin

Question 7

After an unsuccessful interview, it is acceptable  to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask the interviewer to evaluate your interview performance. 
B)  ask the interviewer for a referral to another department or organization. 
C)  apply for other jobs in the organization. 
D)  b and c 
E)  all of the above 
A)  ask the interviewer to evaluate your interview performance. 
B)  ask the interviewer for a referral to another department or organization. 
C)  apply for other jobs in the organization. 
D)  b and c 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

The only applicants who bother to follow up rejection notices with telephone calls of inquiry are those who have trouble getting interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If it is obvious that an interview is not going well suggest to the interviewer that you end the interview and go your separate ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If an interviewer is willing to give you feedback about an unsuccessful interview

Accepted Answer

A)  listen carefully and take notes. 
B)  explain why the criticism in not valid. 
A)  listen carefully and take notes. 
B)  explain why the criticism in not valid.

Question 11

To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

if you get a rejection notice after an interview

Accepted Answer

A)  call the human resources departments and demand an explanation. 
B)  call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interview skills. 
A)  call the human resources departments and demand an explanation. 
B)  call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interview skills.

Question 13

Employers rarely hire anyone from a backup list of candidates who interviewed for positions they did not get.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you ask an interviewer for advice on how to improve your interview performance after you have received a rejection notice, you will be considered weak and lacking self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Changing the appearance of your resume can help it stand out from the competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What steps can you take if you are not getting interview offers?

How can you respond effectively to an interviewer who is willing to evaluate your interview performance?

An interviewer will be impressed with your potential loyalty to the organization if you say negative things about your current employer.

If you are not getting interviews, reduce the number of sources you are using to find leads and concentrate on using Monster and Craigslist.

After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to

How can you counter negative feelings and renew your job search efforts after a job rejection?

After an unsuccessful interview, it is acceptable to

The only applicants who bother to follow up rejection notices with telephone calls of inquiry are those who have trouble getting interviews.

If it is obvious that an interview is not going well suggest to the interviewer that you end the interview and go your separate ways.

If an interviewer is willing to give you feedback about an unsuccessful interview

To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.

if you get a rejection notice after an interview

Employers rarely hire anyone from a backup list of candidates who interviewed for positions they did not get.

If you ask an interviewer for advice on how to improve your interview performance after you have received a rejection notice, you will be considered weak and lacking self-confidence.

Changing the appearance of your resume can help it stand out from the competition.

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

Ask For--And Get--The Interview

Interview Styles and Questions

Interview Like a Pro

Following up and Negotiating Offers

Take Charge of Your Career

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Exam 13: Handling Rejection

What steps can you take if you are not getting interview offers?

How can you respond effectively to an interviewer who is willing to evaluate your interview performance?

An interviewer will be impressed with your potential loyalty to the organization if you say negative things about your current employer.

If you are not getting interviews, reduce the number of sources you are using to find leads and concentrate on using Monster and Craigslist.

After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to

How can you counter negative feelings and renew your job search efforts after a job rejection?

After an unsuccessful interview, it is acceptable to

The only applicants who bother to follow up rejection notices with telephone calls of inquiry are those who have trouble getting interviews.

If it is obvious that an interview is not going well suggest to the interviewer that you end the interview and go your separate ways.

If an interviewer is willing to give you feedback about an unsuccessful interview

To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.

if you get a rejection notice after an interview

Employers rarely hire anyone from a backup list of candidates who interviewed for positions they did not get.

If you ask an interviewer for advice on how to improve your interview performance after you have received a rejection notice, you will be considered weak and lacking self-confidence.

Changing the appearance of your resume can help it stand out from the competition.

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

Ask For--And Get--The Interview

Interview Styles and Questions

Interview Like a Pro

Following up and Negotiating Offers

Take Charge of Your Career

Filters