Question 1

What is a common timeframe for the job search process from finding out about a position to receiving an offer of employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  three to six months 
B)  six months or longer 
C)  less than three months 
D)  thirty days 
E)  three to six weeks 
A)  three to six months 
B)  six months or longer 
C)  less than three months 
D)  thirty days 
E)  three to six weeks A

Question 2

Why do experts recommend starting a job search by letting your friends and family know the type of position you are seeking?

Accepted Answer

A)  The people you know might have contacts in the field of your choice. 
B)  It is important for people close to you to know what is going on in your life. 
C)  Your close associates can tell whether a job would be good for you or not. 
D)  Your friends and family can help cover expenses while you look for a job. 
E)  Talking to relatives and friends helps you visualize the job you are seeking. 
A)  The people you know might have contacts in the field of your choice. 
B)  It is important for people close to you to know what is going on in your life. 
C)  Your close associates can tell whether a job would be good for you or not. 
D)  Your friends and family can help cover expenses while you look for a job. 
E)  Talking to relatives and friends helps you visualize the job you are seeking. A

Question 3

A selection interview is one time when it is good to brag about your accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following activities can help you stand out from other qualified, well-prepared candidates being interviewed for a position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Send a brief thank-you note after the interview. 
B)  Wear a distinctive outfit to the interview. 
C)  Give long, detailed responses to questions. 
D)  Avoid contacting the interviewer until he or she makes a decision. 
E)  Have a prepared document listing desired salary and benefits. 
A)  Send a brief thank-you note after the interview. 
B)  Wear a distinctive outfit to the interview. 
C)  Give long, detailed responses to questions. 
D)  Avoid contacting the interviewer until he or she makes a decision. 
E)  Have a prepared document listing desired salary and benefits.

Question 5

In addition to hiring, selection interviews are used to choose the most appropriate person for an assignment, a promotion, or an award.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In an interview, what is the STAR method of response?

Accepted Answer

A)  a way to tell a success story in response to a question 
B)  a technique for ending each answer on a high note 
C)  a way to time responses so they will not be too long 
D)  a method of turning the question back on the interviewer 
E)  a strategy for turning a negative situation into a positive 
A)  a way to tell a success story in response to a question 
B)  a technique for ending each answer on a high note 
C)  a way to time responses so they will not be too long 
D)  a method of turning the question back on the interviewer 
E)  a strategy for turning a negative situation into a positive

Question 7

A problem-solving interview is used to familiarize buyers with a product or service they have purchased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The question "Do you have any disabilities?"

Accepted Answer

A)  is not allowed according to employment laws. 
B)  provides a way to talk about mental and physical issues. 
C)  can be used to reject a prospective employee. 
D)  is required by most group insurance policies. 
E)  is mandatory under the American Disabilities Act. 
A)  is not allowed according to employment laws. 
B)  provides a way to talk about mental and physical issues. 
C)  can be used to reject a prospective employee. 
D)  is required by most group insurance policies. 
E)  is mandatory under the American Disabilities Act.

Question 9

Analyzing the needs of potential employers before applying for a position is important because it allows you to match your abilities and attributes to those that they are seeking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss similarities and differences between in-person and web conference interviews.

Accepted Answer

Similarities between in-person and web c

Question 11

Experts recommend keeping responses in a selection interview to a length of two to four minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

"Why do you believe this job would be a good fit for you?" is a question asked in which type of interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  selection interview 
B)  counseling interview 
C)  appraisal interview 
D)  survey interview 
E)  exit interview 
A)  selection interview 
B)  counseling interview 
C)  appraisal interview 
D)  survey interview 
E)  exit interview

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a good way to make a positive first impression in an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dress in clean, well-pressed business clothes. 
B)  Dress casually to put others at ease. 
C)  Wear statement glasses or jewelry to be memorable. 
D)  State your salary requirements up front. 
E)  Arrive at least an hour early. 
A)  Dress in clean, well-pressed business clothes. 
B)  Dress casually to put others at ease. 
C)  Wear statement glasses or jewelry to be memorable. 
D)  State your salary requirements up front. 
E)  Arrive at least an hour early.

Question 14

Kari has a web conference interview this afternoon. Which of the following steps should she take in order to be prepared?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask her roommates not to interrupt her during the interview time. 
B)  Smile and make sure she looks directly at the interviewer's image. 
C)  Make sure her pets are nearby where she can keep an eye on them. 
D)  Get to the coffee shop early to choose where to sit for the interview. 
E)  Dress in her most comfortable outfit to put herself at ease. 
A)  Ask her roommates not to interrupt her during the interview time. 
B)  Smile and make sure she looks directly at the interviewer's image. 
C)  Make sure her pets are nearby where she can keep an eye on them. 
D)  Get to the coffee shop early to choose where to sit for the interview. 
E)  Dress in her most comfortable outfit to put herself at ease.

Question 15

Which of the following interview questions is an introductory question intended to help the interviewer get to know you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell me about yourself. 
B)  What trends do you see in this industry? 
C)  How did you get your team to work effectively? 
D)  How well do you work in teams? 
E)  Why do you want to work for our company? 
A)  Tell me about yourself. 
B)  What trends do you see in this industry? 
C)  How did you get your team to work effectively? 
D)  How well do you work in teams? 
E)  Why do you want to work for our company?

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended interview question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do you have a commercial driver's license? 
B)  Tell me about your accounting experience. 
C)  How would you calm an irate customer? 
D)  Describe your strengths and weaknesses as a supervisor. 
E)  What trends do you see shaping our industry? 
A)  Do you have a commercial driver's license? 
B)  Tell me about your accounting experience. 
C)  How would you calm an irate customer? 
D)  Describe your strengths and weaknesses as a supervisor. 
E)  What trends do you see shaping our industry?

Question 17

What purpose does a hypothetical question serve in a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your answer provides the interviewer with insight into how you would handle a situation. 
B)  It lengthens the interview when the interviewer is having a hard time assessing a candidate. 
C)  It requires you to provide specific information about your background or education. 
D)  Your response reveals the extent of your position-specific job knowledge and skills. 
E)  It relieves the tension and establishes a more casual tone for your conversation. 
A)  Your answer provides the interviewer with insight into how you would handle a situation. 
B)  It lengthens the interview when the interviewer is having a hard time assessing a candidate. 
C)  It requires you to provide specific information about your background or education. 
D)  Your response reveals the extent of your position-specific job knowledge and skills. 
E)  It relieves the tension and establishes a more casual tone for your conversation.

Question 18

Which of the following is recommended to create a positive connection between you and potential employers in a selection interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  telling success stories about yourself 
B)  asking questions about their families 
C)  showing pictures of your pets 
D)  dressing in casual clothing 
E)  following them on social media 
A)  telling success stories about yourself 
B)  asking questions about their families 
C)  showing pictures of your pets 
D)  dressing in casual clothing 
E)  following them on social media

Question 19

A job candidate should never ask about salary or benefits unless the interviewer has brought up those subjects or a job offer has been made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical interview question?

Accepted Answer

A)  What would you do if you disagreed with how your manager instructed you to handle a dispute with an important customer? 
B)  Tell me about a time you had to think outside the box to resolve a problem at work or school. 
C)  What were some of the other career options you considered pursuing with your education and experience? 
D)  Can you tell me about the different management information systems you have used in your previous positions? 
E)  What would you say is your leadership style when the pressure is really on to complete a project with a tight deadline? 
A)  What would you do if you disagreed with how your manager instructed you to handle a dispute with an important customer? 
B)  Tell me about a time you had to think outside the box to resolve a problem at work or school. 
C)  What were some of the other career options you considered pursuing with your education and experience? 
D)  Can you tell me about the different management information systems you have used in your previous positions? 
E)  What would you say is your leadership style when the pressure is really on to complete a project with a tight deadline?

What is a common timeframe for the job search process from finding out about a position to receiving an offer of employment?

Why do experts recommend starting a job search by letting your friends and family know the type of position you are seeking?

A selection interview is one time when it is good to brag about your accomplishments.

Which of the following activities can help you stand out from other qualified, well-prepared candidates being interviewed for a position?

In addition to hiring, selection interviews are used to choose the most appropriate person for an assignment, a promotion, or an award.

In an interview, what is the STAR method of response?

A problem-solving interview is used to familiarize buyers with a product or service they have purchased.

The question "Do you have any disabilities?"

Analyzing the needs of potential employers before applying for a position is important because it allows you to match your abilities and attributes to those that they are seeking.

Discuss similarities and differences between in-person and web conference interviews.

Experts recommend keeping responses in a selection interview to a length of two to four minutes.

"Why do you believe this job would be a good fit for you?" is a question asked in which type of interview?

Which of the following is considered a good way to make a positive first impression in an interview?

Kari has a web conference interview this afternoon. Which of the following steps should she take in order to be prepared?

Which of the following interview questions is an introductory question intended to help the interviewer get to know you?

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended interview question?

What purpose does a hypothetical question serve in a job interview?

Which of the following is recommended to create a positive connection between you and potential employers in a selection interview?

A job candidate should never ask about salary or benefits unless the interviewer has brought up those subjects or a job offer has been made.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical interview question?

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Exam 9: Interviewing Successfully

What is a common timeframe for the job search process from finding out about a position to receiving an offer of employment?

Why do experts recommend starting a job search by letting your friends and family know the type of position you are seeking?

A selection interview is one time when it is good to brag about your accomplishments.

Which of the following activities can help you stand out from other qualified, well-prepared candidates being interviewed for a position?

In addition to hiring, selection interviews are used to choose the most appropriate person for an assignment, a promotion, or an award.

In an interview, what is the STAR method of response?

A problem-solving interview is used to familiarize buyers with a product or service they have purchased.

The question "Do you have any disabilities?"

Analyzing the needs of potential employers before applying for a position is important because it allows you to match your abilities and attributes to those that they are seeking.

Discuss similarities and differences between in-person and web conference interviews.

Experts recommend keeping responses in a selection interview to a length of two to four minutes.

"Why do you believe this job would be a good fit for you?" is a question asked in which type of interview?

Which of the following is considered a good way to make a positive first impression in an interview?

Kari has a web conference interview this afternoon. Which of the following steps should she take in order to be prepared?

Which of the following interview questions is an introductory question intended to help the interviewer get to know you?

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended interview question?

What purpose does a hypothetical question serve in a job interview?

Which of the following is recommended to create a positive connection between you and potential employers in a selection interview?

A job candidate should never ask about salary or benefits unless the interviewer has brought up those subjects or a job offer has been made.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical interview question?

Communicating for Professional Success

Culture, Diversity, and Global Engagement

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Learning

Perspective Taking

Effective Team Communication

Effective Meetings

Career Communication

Writing Across Media

Major Goals for Presentations

Planning and Crafting Presentations

Finding Support for Your Presentation Goals

Rehearsing and Delivering Successful Presentations

Grammar and Spelling

Filters