Question 1

An interviewer asks Where do you expect to be five years from now? Which would be the best response to this question?

Accepted Answer

A) I would like to be president of the company. This shows ambition and drive. 
B) In five years, I would like to have your job. This shows you admire the interviewer and respect his or her position within the company. 
C) I would like to contribute to the organization and advance to a management position. This shows you want to grow with the company. 
D) I would like to have my own business. This response shows leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, which are highly valued skills. 
A) I would like to be president of the company. This shows ambition and drive. 
B) In five years, I would like to have your job. This shows you admire the interviewer and respect his or her position within the company. 
C) I would like to contribute to the organization and advance to a management position. This shows you want to grow with the company. 
D) I would like to have my own business. This response shows leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, which are highly valued skills. C

Question 2

If you find out ahead of time that the company has a casual dress code, you should dress casually for the interview so that you'll be comfortable and look like you fit in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If an interviewer asks you about a weakness, what is the best way to answer the question?

Accepted Answer

A) Respond by saying that you don't have any significant weaknesses. 
B) Try to turn a particular weakness into a positive selling point. 
C) Explain why you have not managed to overcome a particular weakness. 
D) Be truthful and list all of your weaknesses. Then defend each of them. 
A) Respond by saying that you don't have any significant weaknesses. 
B) Try to turn a particular weakness into a positive selling point. 
C) Explain why you have not managed to overcome a particular weakness. 
D) Be truthful and list all of your weaknesses. Then defend each of them. B

Question 4

When asking _____________________ questions, interviewers will describe a hypothetical situation and ask how you would handle it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When asking _____________________ questions, interviewers will describe...

Question 5

Before an interview, you should prepare and practise "success stories" and find places to insert them during the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What does your textbook identify as the primary purpose of most screening interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) to give the interviewer/s a general sense of your personality 
B) to "weed out" candidates who won't proceed to the next phase of the interview process 
C) to make candidates more comfortable when they are interviewed in person 
D) to allow the interviewer/s to make a final hiring decision 
A) to give the interviewer/s a general sense of your personality 
B) to "weed out" candidates who won't proceed to the next phase of the interview process 
C) to make candidates more comfortable when they are interviewed in person 
D) to allow the interviewer/s to make a final hiring decision

Question 7

You have applied for several positions and are expecting a response from one or more of the potential employers. Which of the following is the best advice to follow?

Accepted Answer

A) Make sure that others who may answer the phone are aware of your job search and the importance of answering the telephone politely and taking accurate messages. 
B) Be sure to answer your cell phone immediately, no matter where you are, so that you won't miss a call. 
C) Always answer phone calls in person, since most employers dislike leaving voice mail messages. 
D) Make sure to check your e-mail messages several times during the day, since most employers choose to contact applicants by email. 
A) Make sure that others who may answer the phone are aware of your job search and the importance of answering the telephone politely and taking accurate messages. 
B) Be sure to answer your cell phone immediately, no matter where you are, so that you won't miss a call. 
C) Always answer phone calls in person, since most employers dislike leaving voice mail messages. 
D) Make sure to check your e-mail messages several times during the day, since most employers choose to contact applicants by email.

Question 8

It is never appropriate to ask current employees of a company to provide information before your interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During your interview, a member of the interview panel looks at your transcript and asks whether you feel that your grade point average accurately reflects what you are capable of. What is the interviewer's purpose for asking this question most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A) to discover how you respond to being challenged or made uncomfortable 
B) to explore your accomplishments 
C) to understand why you applied for this particular position 
D) to test your thought processes and logical thinking 
A) to discover how you respond to being challenged or made uncomfortable 
B) to explore your accomplishments 
C) to understand why you applied for this particular position 
D) to test your thought processes and logical thinking

Question 10

If you don't get the job and you think it would have been perfect for you, you should send a(n) __________________ follow-up letter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you don't get the job and...

Question 11

Which of the following is the most important advice for ending an interview positively?

Accepted Answer

A) Tell the interviewer you will call in three or four days to see if a decision has been made. 
B) Mention that you need to have a decision very quickly because you have several more interviews scheduled for very appealing jobs. 
C) Review your strengths, thank the interviewer, and ask what action will follow. 
D) Apologize for being nervous and admit that you didn't present yourself very well. 
A) Tell the interviewer you will call in three or four days to see if a decision has been made. 
B) Mention that you need to have a decision very quickly because you have several more interviews scheduled for very appealing jobs. 
C) Review your strengths, thank the interviewer, and ask what action will follow. 
D) Apologize for being nervous and admit that you didn't present yourself very well.

Question 12

When you submit employment applications, what kind of hiring/placement interview does your textbook say you are most likely to face?

Accepted Answer

A) stress interview 
B) panel interview 
C) one-on-one interview 
D) sequential interview 
A) stress interview 
B) panel interview 
C) one-on-one interview 
D) sequential interview

Question 13

In addition to what is on your résumé and what you say during an interview, ________________ messages also create powerful impressions on people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to what is on your...

Question 14

You can expect interviewers to ask questions about _________________ areas on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You can expect interviewers to ask questions...

Question 15

An interviewer asks you why you want to work for this company. Which of the following would be your best response to this question?

Accepted Answer

A) I've applied everywhere and really need this job. 
B) I am very impressed by the benefits package you offer employees. 
C) I am interested in using my skills and experience to obtain a career in the accounting field. 
D) During my research on your company, I was impressed with your outstanding customer service record. 
A) I've applied everywhere and really need this job. 
B) I am very impressed by the benefits package you offer employees. 
C) I am interested in using my skills and experience to obtain a career in the accounting field. 
D) During my research on your company, I was impressed with your outstanding customer service record.

Question 16

An interviewer asks you to tell her about a time when you worked successfully as part of a team. Which of the following would be your best response?

Accepted Answer

A) Respond with a story about how much fun you had when you travelled to Vancouver with your hockey team to play in a tournament. 
B) Tell the interviewer that you think teamwork is a very important skill and you are looking forward to meeting and working with new colleagues. 
C) Explain that you usually work best independently. 
D) Tell a story that you prepared using the STAR technique. 
A) Respond with a story about how much fun you had when you travelled to Vancouver with your hockey team to play in a tournament. 
B) Tell the interviewer that you think teamwork is a very important skill and you are looking forward to meeting and working with new colleagues. 
C) Explain that you usually work best independently. 
D) Tell a story that you prepared using the STAR technique.

Question 17

Interviewers will likely want to know why you want this particular position with this organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You don't need to worry about personal information or pictures posted to Facebook or other Internet sites because employers are much too busy to search online for information about you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If an interviewer asks for one or more letters of recommendation from your references, which of the following would probably be most effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Contact your references to ask them to write letters recommendation, but don't appear pushy by making any suggestions about the contents of the letter. 
B) Let your references know that they can write the recommendations at their convenience. 
C) Write a letter of recommendation yourself and send copies to your references that they simply have to sign. 
D) Send a message to your references with details of the position, its requirements, the deadline, and reminders of positive experiences and/or accomplishments. 
A) Contact your references to ask them to write letters recommendation, but don't appear pushy by making any suggestions about the contents of the letter. 
B) Let your references know that they can write the recommendations at their convenience. 
C) Write a letter of recommendation yourself and send copies to your references that they simply have to sign. 
D) Send a message to your references with details of the position, its requirements, the deadline, and reminders of positive experiences and/or accomplishments.

Question 20

Which of the following questions is an interviewer legally entitled to ask?

Accepted Answer

A) What is your maiden name? 
B) Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? 
C) If we offer you this job, can your husband transfer or find a new job in this city? 
D) Have you ever received worker's compensation? 
A) What is your maiden name? 
B) Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? 
C) If we offer you this job, can your husband transfer or find a new job in this city? 
D) Have you ever received worker's compensation?

An interviewer asks Where do you expect to be five years from now? Which would be the best response to this question?

If you find out ahead of time that the company has a casual dress code, you should dress casually for the interview so that you'll be comfortable and look like you fit in.

If an interviewer asks you about a weakness, what is the best way to answer the question?

When asking _____________________ questions, interviewers will describe a hypothetical situation and ask how you would handle it.

Before an interview, you should prepare and practise "success stories" and find places to insert them during the interview.

What does your textbook identify as the primary purpose of most screening interviews?

You have applied for several positions and are expecting a response from one or more of the potential employers. Which of the following is the best advice to follow?

It is never appropriate to ask current employees of a company to provide information before your interview.

During your interview, a member of the interview panel looks at your transcript and asks whether you feel that your grade point average accurately reflects what you are capable of. What is the interviewer's purpose for asking this question most likely to be?

If you don't get the job and you think it would have been perfect for you, you should send a(n) __________________ follow-up letter.

Which of the following is the most important advice for ending an interview positively?

When you submit employment applications, what kind of hiring/placement interview does your textbook say you are most likely to face?

In addition to what is on your résumé and what you say during an interview, ________________ messages also create powerful impressions on people.

You can expect interviewers to ask questions about _________________ areas on your résumé.

An interviewer asks you why you want to work for this company. Which of the following would be your best response to this question?

An interviewer asks you to tell her about a time when you worked successfully as part of a team. Which of the following would be your best response?

Interviewers will likely want to know why you want this particular position with this organization.

You don't need to worry about personal information or pictures posted to Facebook or other Internet sites because employers are much too busy to search online for information about you.

If an interviewer asks for one or more letters of recommendation from your references, which of the following would probably be most effective strategy?

Which of the following questions is an interviewer legally entitled to ask?

Career Success Begins With Communication Skills

Before You Write

Writing and Revising

E-Mails, Instant Messages, Memos

Letters

Persuasive Messages

Negative Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Communicating in Person: Professionalism, Etiquette, Teamwork and Meetings

Oral Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

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Exam 13: Interviews and Follow-Up

An interviewer asks Where do you expect to be five years from now? Which would be the best response to this question?

If you find out ahead of time that the company has a casual dress code, you should dress casually for the interview so that you'll be comfortable and look like you fit in.

If an interviewer asks you about a weakness, what is the best way to answer the question?

When asking _____________________ questions, interviewers will describe a hypothetical situation and ask how you would handle it.

Before an interview, you should prepare and practise "success stories" and find places to insert them during the interview.

What does your textbook identify as the primary purpose of most screening interviews?

You have applied for several positions and are expecting a response from one or more of the potential employers. Which of the following is the best advice to follow?

It is never appropriate to ask current employees of a company to provide information before your interview.

During your interview, a member of the interview panel looks at your transcript and asks whether you feel that your grade point average accurately reflects what you are capable of. What is the interviewer's purpose for asking this question most likely to be?

If you don't get the job and you think it would have been perfect for you, you should send a(n) __________________ follow-up letter.

Which of the following is the most important advice for ending an interview positively?

When you submit employment applications, what kind of hiring/placement interview does your textbook say you are most likely to face?

In addition to what is on your résumé and what you say during an interview, ________________ messages also create powerful impressions on people.

You can expect interviewers to ask questions about _________________ areas on your résumé.

An interviewer asks you why you want to work for this company. Which of the following would be your best response to this question?

An interviewer asks you to tell her about a time when you worked successfully as part of a team. Which of the following would be your best response?

Interviewers will likely want to know why you want this particular position with this organization.

You don't need to worry about personal information or pictures posted to Facebook or other Internet sites because employers are much too busy to search online for information about you.

If an interviewer asks for one or more letters of recommendation from your references, which of the following would probably be most effective strategy?

Which of the following questions is an interviewer legally entitled to ask?

Career Success Begins With Communication Skills

Before You Write

Writing and Revising

E-Mails, Instant Messages, Memos

Letters

Persuasive Messages

Negative Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Communicating in Person: Professionalism, Etiquette, Teamwork and Meetings

Oral Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Filters