Question 1

After the first job interview, make follow-up phone calls to reinforce positives from the first interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The follow-up letter should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Remind the reader of what he or she liked in you. 
B)  Be enthusiastic. 
C)  Refer to the next move in the process. 
D)  Flatter the reader. 
E)  The letter should do all of the above. 
A)  Remind the reader of what he or she liked in you. 
B)  Be enthusiastic. 
C)  Refer to the next move in the process. 
D)  Flatter the reader. 
E)  The letter should do all of the above. D

Question 3

Because busy businesspeople already receive too many messages a day, there's no reason to bother them with a follow-up letter after an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following should NOT be expected in a written job offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salary. 
B)  Fringe benefits. 
C)  Special provisions you've negotiated. 
D)  The date for your first raise. 
E)  All of the above are expected. 
A)  Salary. 
B)  Fringe benefits. 
C)  Special provisions you've negotiated. 
D)  The date for your first raise. 
E)  All of the above are expected.

Question 5

Explain what you should expect in a written job offer.

Accepted Answer

In a written job offer, you should expec

Question 6

If you expect to be reimbursed for costs associated for a job interview, you should put the request

Accepted Answer

A)  In the opening of the letter because money issues should be dealt with immediately. 
B)  In the middle of the letter because that takes attention away from it. 
C)  In the closing of the letter because the reader will be more likely to remember it. 
D)  In a P.S. 
E)  In a separate, itemized attachment. 
A)  In the opening of the letter because money issues should be dealt with immediately. 
B)  In the middle of the letter because that takes attention away from it. 
C)  In the closing of the letter because the reader will be more likely to remember it. 
D)  In a P.S. 
E)  In a separate, itemized attachment.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a quality of a follow-up letter after an office visit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thanking the reader for his or her hospitality. 
B)  Including any receipts for expenses to be reimbursed. 
C)  Using excellent spelling and grammar. 
D)  Showing enthusiasm. 
E)  Providing an updated copy of your résumé. 
A)  Thanking the reader for his or her hospitality. 
B)  Including any receipts for expenses to be reimbursed. 
C)  Using excellent spelling and grammar. 
D)  Showing enthusiasm. 
E)  Providing an updated copy of your résumé.

Question 8

Once you have accepted a job, it is unnecessary to call other employers to let them know you are no longer available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a method to show you are enthusiastic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smiling. 
B)  Leaning forward as you talk. 
C)  Maintaining a steady but friendly demeanor. 
D)  Letting your comments show your interest. 
E)  Participating fully in games designed to energize workers. 
A)  Smiling. 
B)  Leaning forward as you talk. 
C)  Maintaining a steady but friendly demeanor. 
D)  Letting your comments show your interest. 
E)  Participating fully in games designed to energize workers.

Question 10

It's routine for a candidate to be given two weeks to decide whether or not to take a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A well-written follow-up letter can be the deciding factor as to whether you get a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Employers may expect you to "go above and beyond"after a job interview to show why you should be hired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If you've been given time to consider a job offer, it's OK to telephone others you've interviewed with and find out where you stand with them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Make your acceptance of a job contingent upon a ________ ________ ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Make your acceptance of a job contingent...

Question 15

If you've already accepted a job offer, it's okay to tell other employers you're still in the market for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Enthusiasm in a follow-up letter is a problem because employers instead want to see how calm and professional you are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When writing a follow-up letter, it's OK to use industry jargon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If the employer sends you an e-mail query, answer it promptly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List Kate Wendleton's questions for follow-up phone-calls.

Accepted Answer

1. Can you provide any additional info

Question 20

Explain what a follow-up letter should do.

Accepted Answer

A follow-up letter should serve several

Exam 30: Follow-Up Letters and Calls and Job Offers

After the first job interview, make follow-up phone calls to reinforce positives from the first interview.

The follow-up letter should do all of the following EXCEPT

Because busy businesspeople already receive too many messages a day, there's no reason to bother them with a follow-up letter after an interview.

Which of the following should NOT be expected in a written job offer?

Explain what you should expect in a written job offer.

If you expect to be reimbursed for costs associated for a job interview, you should put the request

Which of the following is NOT a quality of a follow-up letter after an office visit?

Once you have accepted a job, it is unnecessary to call other employers to let them know you are no longer available.

Which of the following is NOT a method to show you are enthusiastic?

It's routine for a candidate to be given two weeks to decide whether or not to take a job.

A well-written follow-up letter can be the deciding factor as to whether you get a job.

Employers may expect you to "go above and beyond"after a job interview to show why you should be hired.

If you've been given time to consider a job offer, it's OK to telephone others you've interviewed with and find out where you stand with them.

Make your acceptance of a job contingent upon a ________ ________ ________.

If you've already accepted a job offer, it's okay to tell other employers you're still in the market for a job.

Enthusiasm in a follow-up letter is a problem because employers instead want to see how calm and professional you are.

When writing a follow-up letter, it's OK to use industry jargon.

If the employer sends you an e-mail query, answer it promptly.

List Kate Wendleton's questions for follow-up phone-calls.

Explain what a follow-up letter should do.

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Reader Benefits

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Make your acceptance of a job contingent upon a .