Question 1

If you have interviewed for a position on Tuesday afternoon, the best day and time to make a follow-up telephone call would be on:

Accepted Answer

A) Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. 
B) Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 
C) Friday at 4:30 p.m. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. 
B) Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 
C) Friday at 4:30 p.m. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above B

Question 2

Why should you plan to follow up after an interview? List two things that might be good reasons for following up.

Accepted Answer

Interview follow-up can increase your chances of getting the job, as interviewers may value the job seeker who takes the extra proactive steps. Student answers might include any of the following: meeting any commitments you made during the interview, sending information that you forgot to share during the interview, asking appropriate questions that you did not have a chance to ask during the interview, and sending a thank-you note.

Question 3

If you get an offer from one company in your email inbox but really want to work for another company, it's best to ignore the first offer for just a few days to give the second company time to get back to you. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

How should you professionally accept or reject a job offer?

Accepted Answer

Accept the job in writing. Even if you a

Question 5

If you accept the job and sign the contract, ask about next steps so that you can prepare for your first day on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Enthusiastically accepting a position without first discussing compensation is a good strategy because you emphasize how much you care about the position and what you can offer the company. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you know ahead of time what the salary or wage range is for the position you are seeking, should you ask for the top, the middle, or the bottom of the range? Why?

Accepted Answer

You should try for the top of

Question 8

The base wage or salary is the most critical thing to negotiate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a member of your support network is influential with a prospective employer, you should ask him or her to make a follow-up phone call to the interviewer or send a letter of recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The employer may request your permission in writing to run a background check on you. You should not agree because this is an invasion of your privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If your interview went well, there is no need to follow up with the company. The interviewer will contact you first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Evaluating your interview includes listing commitments you may have made during the interview and planning a follow-up strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the appropriate action to take if you do not receive notice of the hiring decision by the date indicated by the interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A) Follow up with a phone call but do not pressure the interviewer. 
B) Keep following up even if the interviewer seems annoyed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease! 
C) Show initiative and interest by stopping by the interviewer's office to ask about the job. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Follow up with a phone call but do not pressure the interviewer. 
B) Keep following up even if the interviewer seems annoyed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease! 
C) Show initiative and interest by stopping by the interviewer's office to ask about the job. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 14

To evaluate a job offer properly, consider these factors about the new job:

Accepted Answer

A) the salary or wages and the benefits. 
B) if you feel comfortable with the people you met while interviewing. 
C) if you like the job itself. 
D) if the job fits your long-term career goals. 
E) all of the above 
A) the salary or wages and the benefits. 
B) if you feel comfortable with the people you met while interviewing. 
C) if you like the job itself. 
D) if the job fits your long-term career goals. 
E) all of the above

Question 15

If the topic of salary is brought up by the interviewer before you have had a chance to explain your qualifications, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) change the subject to talk more about your qualifications. 
B) move into the discussion with confidence because you are being considered for the job. 
C) demonstrate your research by asking questions about the compensation package. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) change the subject to talk more about your qualifications. 
B) move into the discussion with confidence because you are being considered for the job. 
C) demonstrate your research by asking questions about the compensation package. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 16

If you accept a job but have not heard back from other interviews, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) do nothing. There is no expectation that you would keep them informed. 
B) wait until the company contacts you so that you will know if you could have had the offer. 
C) contact the other companies and tell them you accepted a job. 
D) tell your Career Network contacts about your new job and let the news spread via word of mouth. 
A) do nothing. There is no expectation that you would keep them informed. 
B) wait until the company contacts you so that you will know if you could have had the offer. 
C) contact the other companies and tell them you accepted a job. 
D) tell your Career Network contacts about your new job and let the news spread via word of mouth.

Question 17

If the job is not right for you, the professional way to turn down the offer is:

Accepted Answer

A) immediately, or as soon as possible, so as not to waste anyone's time. 
B) by contacting the employer by phone, if possible, then following up in writing and thank them for the offer. 
C) by simply sending a brief email saying thank you, but you are not interested at this time. 
A) immediately, or as soon as possible, so as not to waste anyone's time. 
B) by contacting the employer by phone, if possible, then following up in writing and thank them for the offer. 
C) by simply sending a brief email saying thank you, but you are not interested at this time.

Question 18

During compensation negotiations, you should not discuss your concerns about your personal expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you have to take a job that is not your first choice, focus on doing your best on the job you accept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You should take at least one day to consider an offer of employment after first asking the employer exactly when your decision is needed.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If you have interviewed for a position on Tuesday afternoon, the best day and time to make a follow-up telephone call would be on:

Why should you plan to follow up after an interview? List two things that might be good reasons for following up.

If you get an offer from one company in your email inbox but really want to work for another company, it's best to ignore the first offer for just a few days to give the second company time to get back to you.

How should you professionally accept or reject a job offer?

If you accept the job and sign the contract, ask about next steps so that you can prepare for your first day on the job.

Enthusiastically accepting a position without first discussing compensation is a good strategy because you emphasize how much you care about the position and what you can offer the company.

If you know ahead of time what the salary or wage range is for the position you are seeking, should you ask for the top, the middle, or the bottom of the range? Why?

The base wage or salary is the most critical thing to negotiate.

If a member of your support network is influential with a prospective employer, you should ask him or her to make a follow-up phone call to the interviewer or send a letter of recommendation.

The employer may request your permission in writing to run a background check on you. You should not agree because this is an invasion of your privacy.

If your interview went well, there is no need to follow up with the company. The interviewer will contact you first.

Evaluating your interview includes listing commitments you may have made during the interview and planning a follow-up strategy.

What is the appropriate action to take if you do not receive notice of the hiring decision by the date indicated by the interviewer?

To evaluate a job offer properly, consider these factors about the new job:

If the topic of salary is brought up by the interviewer before you have had a chance to explain your qualifications, you should:

If you accept a job but have not heard back from other interviews, you should:

If the job is not right for you, the professional way to turn down the offer is:

During compensation negotiations, you should not discuss your concerns about your personal expenses.

If you have to take a job that is not your first choice, focus on doing your best on the job you accept.

You should take at least one day to consider an offer of employment after first asking the employer exactly when your decision is needed.

The Job Search Process

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Picture Yourself in the Workplace Part II: Create Your Resume

Plan Your Resume

Write Your Resume Part III: Apply for Jobs

Find Job Openings

Write Job Applications

Write Effective, Tailored Cover Letters Part Iv: Shine at Interviews

Know the Interview Essentials

Prepare for Your Interview

Interview Like a Pro Part V: Connect, Accept, and Succeed

Dealing With Disappointment

Take Charge of Your Career Appendix: Succeeding in the Job Search Journey Using Social Media

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Exam 12: Stay Connected With Prospective Employers

If you have interviewed for a position on Tuesday afternoon, the best day and time to make a follow-up telephone call would be on:

Why should you plan to follow up after an interview? List two things that might be good reasons for following up.

If you get an offer from one company in your email inbox but really want to work for another company, it's best to ignore the first offer for just a few days to give the second company time to get back to you. ​

How should you professionally accept or reject a job offer?

If you accept the job and sign the contract, ask about next steps so that you can prepare for your first day on the job.

Enthusiastically accepting a position without first discussing compensation is a good strategy because you emphasize how much you care about the position and what you can offer the company. ​

If you know ahead of time what the salary or wage range is for the position you are seeking, should you ask for the top, the middle, or the bottom of the range? Why?

The base wage or salary is the most critical thing to negotiate.

If a member of your support network is influential with a prospective employer, you should ask him or her to make a follow-up phone call to the interviewer or send a letter of recommendation.

The employer may request your permission in writing to run a background check on you. You should not agree because this is an invasion of your privacy.

If your interview went well, there is no need to follow up with the company. The interviewer will contact you first.

Evaluating your interview includes listing commitments you may have made during the interview and planning a follow-up strategy.

What is the appropriate action to take if you do not receive notice of the hiring decision by the date indicated by the interviewer?

To evaluate a job offer properly, consider these factors about the new job:

If the topic of salary is brought up by the interviewer before you have had a chance to explain your qualifications, you should:

If you accept a job but have not heard back from other interviews, you should:

If the job is not right for you, the professional way to turn down the offer is:

During compensation negotiations, you should not discuss your concerns about your personal expenses.

If you have to take a job that is not your first choice, focus on doing your best on the job you accept.

You should take at least one day to consider an offer of employment after first asking the employer exactly when your decision is needed.​

The Job Search Process

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Picture Yourself in the Workplace Part II: Create Your Resume

Plan Your Resume

Write Your Resume Part III: Apply for Jobs

Find Job Openings

Write Job Applications

Write Effective, Tailored Cover Letters Part Iv: Shine at Interviews

Know the Interview Essentials

Prepare for Your Interview

Interview Like a Pro Part V: Connect, Accept, and Succeed

Dealing With Disappointment

Take Charge of Your Career Appendix: Succeeding in the Job Search Journey Using Social Media

Filters

If you get an offer from one company in your email inbox but really want to work for another company, it's best to ignore the first offer for just a few days to give the second company time to get back to you.

Enthusiastically accepting a position without first discussing compensation is a good strategy because you emphasize how much you care about the position and what you can offer the company.

You should take at least one day to consider an offer of employment after first asking the employer exactly when your decision is needed.