Question 1

If an interviewer says Tell me about yourself, what is the best way to respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  Present your brief biography as a chronology, beginning with when and where you were born. 
B)  Briefly discuss educational, professional, or business-related strengths. 
C)  To start the interview positively, provide a few humorous personal anecdotes. 
D)  Tell several success stories, making sure to fill at least ten minutes of interview time. 
A)  Present your brief biography as a chronology, beginning with when and where you were born. 
B)  Briefly discuss educational, professional, or business-related strengths. 
C)  To start the interview positively, provide a few humorous personal anecdotes. 
D)  Tell several success stories, making sure to fill at least ten minutes of interview time.

Question 2

When responding to the question Tell me about yourself, focus on personal information such as your hometown, family, and hobbies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

At the end of an interview, you will usually be asked if you have any questions. The most effective response is No to avoid sounding too eager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The purposes of sending an application or résumé follow-up message to an employer include jogging the memory of the hiring manager, showing your serious interest in the position, and

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizing your qualifications or adding new information. 
B)  sending a personal note to the receptionist, who often helps make the final decision. 
C)  sharing your photograph to match your qualifications to your face. 
D)  setting a deadline for the employer to offer you the position. 
A)  emphasizing your qualifications or adding new information. 
B)  sending a personal note to the receptionist, who often helps make the final decision. 
C)  sharing your photograph to match your qualifications to your face. 
D)  setting a deadline for the employer to offer you the position.

Question 5

The most common format for hiring/placement interviews is the sequential interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a situational question?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you were aware that a coworker submitted false data, what would you do? 
B)  What is your ideal work environment? 
C)  What do you predict for the future of our industry? 
D)  Tell me about a time when you dealt with confidential information. 
A)  If you were aware that a coworker submitted false data, what would you do? 
B)  What is your ideal work environment? 
C)  What do you predict for the future of our industry? 
D)  Tell me about a time when you dealt with confidential information.

Question 7

How you can you locate information about a company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talking with current employees 
B)  Searching the Web 
C)  Reviewing company advertisements and promotions 
D)  All answer choices would help you locate information about a company. 
A)  Talking with current employees 
B)  Searching the Web 
C)  Reviewing company advertisements and promotions 
D)  All answer choices would help you locate information about a company.

Question 8

Following an interview you should send a(n) ____________________ note, e-mail, or letter to the individual(s) who interviewed you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following an interview you should send a(n)...

Question 9

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you find the question harmless and you want the job, go ahead and answer it. 
B)  Confront the interviewer about the illegal nature of the question. 
C)  Storm out of the room in anger; after all, you wouldn't work for a company with such low ethics. 
D)  Refuse to answer the question because it is your legal right to do so. 
A)  If you find the question harmless and you want the job, go ahead and answer it. 
B)  Confront the interviewer about the illegal nature of the question. 
C)  Storm out of the room in anger; after all, you wouldn't work for a company with such low ethics. 
D)  Refuse to answer the question because it is your legal right to do so.

Question 10

To demonstrate your humility, openly share at least one personal weakness with the interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A job interview is a two-street. The employer will be judging you, and you will be evaluating the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If the interviewer begins a question with Tell me about a time when..., you should

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize that this is a trick question and tactfully refuse to answer. 
B)  politely explain that you have never experienced such a situation. 
C)  make up any answer and wish that you had been better prepared. 
D)  describe a situation or task, tell what action you took, and emphasize a positive result. 
A)  recognize that this is a trick question and tactfully refuse to answer. 
B)  politely explain that you have never experienced such a situation. 
C)  make up any answer and wish that you had been better prepared. 
D)  describe a situation or task, tell what action you took, and emphasize a positive result.

Question 13

Panel interviews are typically conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues. An important advantage of the panel interview is

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing the company to measure the candidate's leadership and communication skills. 
B)  saving company money on repeated interviews and related costs. 
C)  determining the best candidate through multiple interviews. 
D)  testing the reactions of a candidate during nerve-racking situations. 
A)  allowing the company to measure the candidate's leadership and communication skills. 
B)  saving company money on repeated interviews and related costs. 
C)  determining the best candidate through multiple interviews. 
D)  testing the reactions of a candidate during nerve-racking situations.

Question 14

Sending a thank-you note after an interview is a social nicety that distinguishes you from other candidates, but thank-you messages carry little weight in the hiring process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To provide the best possible recommendation of you to a potential employer, your ____________________ need information about the company and position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To provide the best possible recommendation of...

Question 16

An appropriate statement to include in a thank-you message is Thank you for taking the time to interview me.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Many screening interviews occur on the telephone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When completing a job application form, always leave any items blank that do not apply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the best advice when answering interview questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus your answers on your strengths, but reveal a weakness or two to show that you are not perfect. 
B)  Use the interviewer's name and title each time you answer a question to show respect. 
C)  To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
D)  Aim answers at the key characteristics needed, such as expertise, motivation, and a pleasant personality. 
A)  Focus your answers on your strengths, but reveal a weakness or two to show that you are not perfect. 
B)  Use the interviewer's name and title each time you answer a question to show respect. 
C)  To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
D)  Aim answers at the key characteristics needed, such as expertise, motivation, and a pleasant personality.

Question 20

To avoid coming across as tentative in an interview, always answer a question even if you don't understand it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If an interviewer says Tell me about yourself, what is the best way to respond?

When responding to the question Tell me about yourself, focus on personal information such as your hometown, family, and hobbies.

At the end of an interview, you will usually be asked if you have any questions. The most effective response is No to avoid sounding too eager.

The purposes of sending an application or résumé follow-up message to an employer include jogging the memory of the hiring manager, showing your serious interest in the position, and

The most common format for hiring/placement interviews is the sequential interview.

Which of the following is an example of a situational question?

How you can you locate information about a company?

Following an interview you should send a(n) ____________________ note, e-mail, or letter to the individual(s) who interviewed you.

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

To demonstrate your humility, openly share at least one personal weakness with the interviewer.

A job interview is a two-street. The employer will be judging you, and you will be evaluating the employer.

If the interviewer begins a question with Tell me about a time when..., you should

Panel interviews are typically conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues. An important advantage of the panel interview is

Sending a thank-you note after an interview is a social nicety that distinguishes you from other candidates, but thank-you messages carry little weight in the hiring process.

To provide the best possible recommendation of you to a potential employer, your ____________________ need information about the company and position.

An appropriate statement to include in a thank-you message is Thank you for taking the time to interview me.

Many screening interviews occur on the telephone.

When completing a job application form, always leave any items blank that do not apply.

Which of the following is the best advice when answering interview questions?

To avoid coming across as tentative in an interview, always answer a question even if you don't understand it.

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Exam 14: Interviewing and Following up

If an interviewer says Tell me about yourself, what is the best way to respond?

When responding to the question Tell me about yourself, focus on personal information such as your hometown, family, and hobbies.

At the end of an interview, you will usually be asked if you have any questions. The most effective response is No to avoid sounding too eager.

The purposes of sending an application or résumé follow-up message to an employer include jogging the memory of the hiring manager, showing your serious interest in the position, and

The most common format for hiring/placement interviews is the sequential interview.

Which of the following is an example of a situational question?

How you can you locate information about a company?

Following an interview you should send a(n) ____________________ note, e-mail, or letter to the individual(s) who interviewed you.

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

To demonstrate your humility, openly share at least one personal weakness with the interviewer.

A job interview is a two-street. The employer will be judging you, and you will be evaluating the employer.

If the interviewer begins a question with Tell me about a time when..., you should

Panel interviews are typically conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues. An important advantage of the panel interview is

Sending a thank-you note after an interview is a social nicety that distinguishes you from other candidates, but thank-you messages carry little weight in the hiring process.

To provide the best possible recommendation of you to a potential employer, your ____________________ need information about the company and position.

An appropriate statement to include in a thank-you message is Thank you for taking the time to interview me.

Many screening interviews occur on the telephone.

When completing a job application form, always leave any items blank that do not apply.

Which of the following is the best advice when answering interview questions?

To avoid coming across as tentative in an interview, always answer a question even if you don't understand it.

Communicating in the Digital Age Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work: Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

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