Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of video interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) They make better use of a recruiter's valuable time. 
B) They screen out applicants who cannot work under pressure. 
C) They allow students who may have financial constraints to meet with large companies. 
D) They eliminate the need for face-to-face interviews. 
A) They make better use of a recruiter's valuable time. 
B) They screen out applicants who cannot work under pressure. 
C) They allow students who may have financial constraints to meet with large companies. 
D) They eliminate the need for face-to-face interviews.

Question 2

The STAR method refers to a

Accepted Answer

A) recommended format for writing a letter of recommendation: substantiation, thoughts, actions, and reasons. 
B) format to help the job applicant answer open-ended questions: situation or task, action, and result. 
C) reminder method for interview dressing: shined, tailored, accessorized, and ready. 
D) discovery process used in researching a position for which you will interview: salary, training, activities, and rewards. 
A) recommended format for writing a letter of recommendation: substantiation, thoughts, actions, and reasons. 
B) format to help the job applicant answer open-ended questions: situation or task, action, and result. 
C) reminder method for interview dressing: shined, tailored, accessorized, and ready. 
D) discovery process used in researching a position for which you will interview: salary, training, activities, and rewards.

Question 3

Companies may use brain teasers and riddles as part of the interview to determine the job applicant's ability to think quickly and creatively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following questions would be legal to ask of a job candidate?

Accepted Answer

A) "Are you married?" 
B) "Who will watch your children if you work for us?" 
C) "What are the names and relationships of the people with whom you live?" 
D) None of the above 
A) "Are you married?" 
B) "Who will watch your children if you work for us?" 
C) "What are the names and relationships of the people with whom you live?" 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Kyle has an interview with a Fortune 500 company.Which of the following is LEAST important for him to know prior to the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) The company's status in the industry. 
B) The products and services of the company. 
C) The company insurance and benefits. 
D) The names of the corporate officers. 
A) The company's status in the industry. 
B) The products and services of the company. 
C) The company insurance and benefits. 
D) The names of the corporate officers.

Question 6

It is generally acceptable to be a few minutes late to a job interview with a U.S.company,as long as you call and explain the reason for the delay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Since interviewers typically delay forming their impression about an applicant until well into the interview,the interviewee need not be concerned with nervousness or a slow warm up in the first few minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the handshake?

Accepted Answer

A) The initial handshake in an interview helps to form a favorable first impression. 
B) Candidates with an impressive handshake are viewed by interviewers as having stronger social skills. 
C) The handshake is more important for men than for women in making a positive impression in the interview. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) The initial handshake in an interview helps to form a favorable first impression. 
B) Candidates with an impressive handshake are viewed by interviewers as having stronger social skills. 
C) The handshake is more important for men than for women in making a positive impression in the interview. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 9

Which of the following messages should be written inductively?

Accepted Answer

A) Resignation 
B) Follow up 
C) Thank you 
D) Job acceptance 
A) Resignation 
B) Follow up 
C) Thank you 
D) Job acceptance

Question 10

The best advice concerning dress for a career interview is conservatism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List five types of employment interviews and describe when each would be used.

Accepted Answer

The types of employment interviews vary

Question 12

Gabrielle has an interview for a position in sales.Which of the following would most likely contribute to a favorable first impression in the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain eye contact and use body language to convey confidence. 
B) Use the interviewer's first name to convey friendliness. 
C) Gently shake hands so that the impression given is not overbearing. 
D) Sit back and relax to appear in control of the situation. 
A) Maintain eye contact and use body language to convey confidence. 
B) Use the interviewer's first name to convey friendliness. 
C) Gently shake hands so that the impression given is not overbearing. 
D) Sit back and relax to appear in control of the situation.

Question 13

Kendrick,a recent college graduate,wants to communicate that he can get along with others and is accepting of diversity.Which of the following statements should he avoid making?

Accepted Answer

A) I can work with others as well as independently. 
B) I was an officer in a service organization. 
C) I can work with most people. 
D) I participated in several organizations that had diverse memberships. 
A) I can work with others as well as independently. 
B) I was an officer in a service organization. 
C) I can work with most people. 
D) I participated in several organizations that had diverse memberships.

Question 14

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the benefits of the team interview process?

Accepted Answer

A) The team interview is a collective group of people who know the attributes of the job. 
B) The team interview members can review resumes individually and collaboratively to identify the ideal candidate. 
C) The team interview can be used to fairly assess all candidates' qualifications. 
D) The team interview results in a quicker hiring decision than does a traditional interview. 
A) The team interview is a collective group of people who know the attributes of the job. 
B) The team interview members can review resumes individually and collaboratively to identify the ideal candidate. 
C) The team interview can be used to fairly assess all candidates' qualifications. 
D) The team interview results in a quicker hiring decision than does a traditional interview.

Question 15

The goal of behavioral questions asked during an interview is to challenge you to provide real evidence of your skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

While being interviewed for a job you really hope to be offered,the interviewer asks you about your marital status.What is the most effective way for you to handle the question?

Accepted Answer

A) Refuse to answer because it is your legal right to do so. 
B) Attempt to answer the primary concern that motivated the question. 
C) Answer it to be polite and take your chances with the effects it may have. 
D) Let the interviewer know by changing the subject that you know the question is illegal and you do not intend to answer it. 
A) Refuse to answer because it is your legal right to do so. 
B) Attempt to answer the primary concern that motivated the question. 
C) Answer it to be polite and take your chances with the effects it may have. 
D) Let the interviewer know by changing the subject that you know the question is illegal and you do not intend to answer it.

Question 17

Research has shown that job applicants who participate in computer interviews

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely to respond dishonestly than when face to face. 
B) feel less need to give socially acceptable answers. 
C) prefer human interviews. 
D) are more likely to be asked illegal questions. 
A) are more likely to respond dishonestly than when face to face. 
B) feel less need to give socially acceptable answers. 
C) prefer human interviews. 
D) are more likely to be asked illegal questions.

Question 18

Like other messages that convey unpleasant news,job-refusal letters are written inductively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The interviewer typically forms an initial impression of the applicant

Accepted Answer

A) in the first few seconds of the interview. 
B) after several questions have been answered in the interview. 
C) near the close of the interview. 
D) while reflecting on the candidate following the interview. 
A) in the first few seconds of the interview. 
B) after several questions have been answered in the interview. 
C) near the close of the interview. 
D) while reflecting on the candidate following the interview.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true concerning video interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) They are especially useful for conducting a final interview after all applicants have been screened. 
B) A person who interviews well in person will do even better on video because much of the pressure is removed. 
C) Companies save time and money by using video interviewing. 
D) Preparing for a video interview is the same as preparing for a traditional one, except that the applicant only needs to look professional from the waist up. 
A) They are especially useful for conducting a final interview after all applicants have been screened. 
B) A person who interviews well in person will do even better on video because much of the pressure is removed. 
C) Companies save time and money by using video interviewing. 
D) Preparing for a video interview is the same as preparing for a traditional one, except that the applicant only needs to look professional from the waist up.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of video interviews?

The STAR method refers to a

Companies may use brain teasers and riddles as part of the interview to determine the job applicant's ability to think quickly and creatively.

Which of the following questions would be legal to ask of a job candidate?

Kyle has an interview with a Fortune 500 company.Which of the following is LEAST important for him to know prior to the interview?

It is generally acceptable to be a few minutes late to a job interview with a U.S.company,as long as you call and explain the reason for the delay.

Since interviewers typically delay forming their impression about an applicant until well into the interview,the interviewee need not be concerned with nervousness or a slow warm up in the first few minutes.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the handshake?

Which of the following messages should be written inductively?

The best advice concerning dress for a career interview is conservatism.

List five types of employment interviews and describe when each would be used.

Gabrielle has an interview for a position in sales.Which of the following would most likely contribute to a favorable first impression in the interview.

Kendrick,a recent college graduate,wants to communicate that he can get along with others and is accepting of diversity.Which of the following statements should he avoid making?

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the benefits of the team interview process?

The goal of behavioral questions asked during an interview is to challenge you to provide real evidence of your skills.

While being interviewed for a job you really hope to be offered,the interviewer asks you about your marital status.What is the most effective way for you to handle the question?

Research has shown that job applicants who participate in computer interviews

Like other messages that convey unpleasant news,job-refusal letters are written inductively.

The interviewer typically forms an initial impression of the applicant

Which of the following statements is true concerning video interviews?

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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Exam 14: Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of video interviews?

The STAR method refers to a

Companies may use brain teasers and riddles as part of the interview to determine the job applicant's ability to think quickly and creatively.

Which of the following questions would be legal to ask of a job candidate?

Kyle has an interview with a Fortune 500 company.Which of the following is LEAST important for him to know prior to the interview?

It is generally acceptable to be a few minutes late to a job interview with a U.S.company,as long as you call and explain the reason for the delay.

Since interviewers typically delay forming their impression about an applicant until well into the interview,the interviewee need not be concerned with nervousness or a slow warm up in the first few minutes.

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the handshake?

Which of the following messages should be written inductively?

The best advice concerning dress for a career interview is conservatism.

List five types of employment interviews and describe when each would be used.

Gabrielle has an interview for a position in sales.Which of the following would most likely contribute to a favorable first impression in the interview.

Kendrick,a recent college graduate,wants to communicate that he can get along with others and is accepting of diversity.Which of the following statements should he avoid making?

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the benefits of the team interview process?

The goal of behavioral questions asked during an interview is to challenge you to provide real evidence of your skills.

While being interviewed for a job you really hope to be offered,the interviewer asks you about your marital status.What is the most effective way for you to handle the question?

Research has shown that job applicants who participate in computer interviews

Like other messages that convey unpleasant news,job-refusal letters are written inductively.

The interviewer typically forms an initial impression of the applicant

Which of the following statements is true concerning video interviews?

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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