Exam 14: Interviewing and Following up

A resignation letter typically includes a two-week notice. However, if you hold a management position, you should provide your employer a longer notice.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a sequential interview?

Which of the following is the best advice to make a positive first impression in a phone conversation with an employer?

During your job search, you should treat any call from an employer just like an interview.

If your résumé or application generates no response within a reasonable time, you should consider sending a short follow-up e-mail or letter to emphasize your qualifications or to add new information.

Although you can't expect to be perfect in an employment interview, you can do your best by

When the interviewer says Describe a time when you worked successfully as a member of a team, your best response will be to

If you must turn down a job offer, employment experts suggest you should send the employer a letter

A sequential interview is usually shorter than a one-on-one interview.

Which of the following statements about online interviews is most accurate?

Fill out a job application form using a pencil to allow for easy erasure of mistakes, clear handwriting, and dark lettering.

Because online interviews are typically conducted using webcams and videoconferencing software, applicants do not need to worry about their appearance, nonverbal behaviors, or eye contact.

When an interviewer asks you a challenging question about a weakness, what is the best way to respond?

Which of the following statements about job interviews is most accurate?

When writing a resignation letter to your employer, you should

How should you respond if an interviewer asks, Why should we hire you when other applicants have better credentials?

Effective interview-preparation techniques include practicing answers to possible questions, preparing to explain problem areas on your résumé, deciding on professional attire, and

Even though you will likely receive and accept your job offer via telephone, you should send the employer a letter or e-mail to document your acceptance of the job.

If an interviewer says Why do you want to work for us?, you should

Once you have resigned in a meeting with your supervisor, you do not need to document your resignation in a letter or e-mail.