Exam 14: Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

In general,companies using video interviews agree that video interviews are excellent for screening applicants,while live interviews are appropriate for final interviews.

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Question 1

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Discuss the rationale of seeking a balance of "hard skills" and "soft skills" when selecting an employee.

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Hard skills refer to a person's specialty skills in his or her field (e,g.,accountant,manager,financial advisor)and involve subject matter knowledge and technical skills.Soft skills refer to the individual's ability to communicate,work with others,lead and create.Both types of skills are needed in the workplace.Regardless of a person's specialty skills,if he or she does not know how to communicate or work effectively with other people,his or her chances of success in the profession will be restricted.A person needs the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented workplace,which requires ability to motivate,encourage,and appraise performance.In an atmosphere of service economies,both hard and soft skills are equally regarded.

Hal listed his former supervisor,Jean,as a reference.Because Hal asked permission to list Jean,he has no legal recourse to negative comments Jean might make about him to a prospective employer.

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Although the team interview can certainly enhance the selection of the "right person" for the job,it can also create more stress for the interviewee.

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When a team conducts the interview process,

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Increasingly,companies are designing application forms to be tests of the applicant's written communication skills.

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Which of the following is an example of a desirable professional attitude during a job interview?

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When the interviewer follows a predetermined agenda such as a checklist or series of questions,he or she is conducting a structured interview,even though it may not seem structured to the applicant.

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Discuss appropriate ways to respond to illegal interview questions.

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Question 9

Taylor has an interview; which of the following items will she likely NOT need to take with her?

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Question 10

In a structured interview,the interview format evolves as interaction between the interviewer and the candidate takes place.

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Question 11

The purpose of a stress interview is to observe how an interviewee performs in an anxiety-producing situation.

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Question 12

At the time of her graduation,Julia obtained permission from several people who will serve as references for her.Two years later,she is interviewing for a new position and knows that some employers she has interviewed with will be performing background checks on her.In regard to her references,she should

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Question 13

Which of the following statements is true concerning an employer's disclosure of potentially damaging information in a requested employment reference?

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Question 14

During interviews,there is typically an exchange of information between the job candidate and interviewer.What should you be prepared to discuss during this part of the interview?

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The best time to find out general information about an organization is during the job interview.

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Practicing for a job interview is not generally recommended as it causes the candidate to sound rehearsed and insincere.

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An interviewer would likely presume that an applicant is truly interested in the job if the applicant

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Question 18

List four guidelines for an applicant to start a job interview off "on the right foot."

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Question 19

Since Pein has not received a response to his letter of application and résumé sent several weeks ago,it would be appropriate for him to send a follow-up message to the company.

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In general,companies using video interviews agree that video interviews are excellent for screening applicants,while live interviews are appropriate for final interviews.

Discuss the rationale of seeking a balance of "hard skills" and "soft skills" when selecting an employee.

Hal listed his former supervisor,Jean,as a reference.Because Hal asked permission to list Jean,he has no legal recourse to negative comments Jean might make about him to a prospective employer.

Although the team interview can certainly enhance the selection of the "right person" for the job,it can also create more stress for the interviewee.

When a team conducts the interview process,

Increasingly,companies are designing application forms to be tests of the applicant's written communication skills.

Which of the following is an example of a desirable professional attitude during a job interview?

When the interviewer follows a predetermined agenda such as a checklist or series of questions,he or she is conducting a structured interview,even though it may not seem structured to the applicant.

Discuss appropriate ways to respond to illegal interview questions.

Taylor has an interview; which of the following items will she likely NOT need to take with her?

In a structured interview,the interview format evolves as interaction between the interviewer and the candidate takes place.

The purpose of a stress interview is to observe how an interviewee performs in an anxiety-producing situation.

Which of the following statements is true concerning an employer's disclosure of potentially damaging information in a requested employment reference?

During interviews,there is typically an exchange of information between the job candidate and interviewer.What should you be prepared to discuss during this part of the interview?

The best time to find out general information about an organization is during the job interview.

Practicing for a job interview is not generally recommended as it causes the candidate to sound rehearsed and insincere.

An interviewer would likely presume that an applicant is truly interested in the job if the applicant

List four guidelines for an applicant to start a job interview off "on the right foot."

Since Pein has not received a response to his letter of application and résumé sent several weeks ago,it would be appropriate for him to send a follow-up message to the company.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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