Question 1

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Refuse to answer the question because it is your legal right to do so. 
B) If you find the question harmless and if you want the job, go ahead and answer it. 
C) Inform the interviewer that the question is illegal and threaten a lawsuit. 
D) Storm out of the room in anger; after all, you wouldn't want to work for a company with such low ethics. 
A) Refuse to answer the question because it is your legal right to do so. 
B) If you find the question harmless and if you want the job, go ahead and answer it. 
C) Inform the interviewer that the question is illegal and threaten a lawsuit. 
D) Storm out of the room in anger; after all, you wouldn't want to work for a company with such low ethics. B

Question 2

If an interviewer says Tell me about yourself, what is the best way to respond?

Accepted Answer

A) Give the interviewer a brief chronological history, beginning with when and where you were born. 
B) Briefly discuss educational, professional, or business-related strengths. 
C) Provide a few personal or humorous references to get the interview started positively. 
D) Tell several success stories, making sure to fill at least ten minutes of interview time. 
A) Give the interviewer a brief chronological history, beginning with when and where you were born. 
B) Briefly discuss educational, professional, or business-related strengths. 
C) Provide a few personal or humorous references to get the interview started positively. 
D) Tell several success stories, making sure to fill at least ten minutes of interview time. B

Question 3

For a job candidate, the job interview is an opportunity to

Accepted Answer

A) convince the employer of his or her potential and expand on information in his or her résumé. 
B) find out more about the job and whether it suits his or her career goals. 
C) learn more about the company to decide whether he or she would fit into the company culture. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) convince the employer of his or her potential and expand on information in his or her résumé. 
B) find out more about the job and whether it suits his or her career goals. 
C) learn more about the company to decide whether he or she would fit into the company culture. 
D) All of these choices. D

Question 4

Bank of America is hiring new tellers. Because tellers often find themselves in nerve-wracking situations when dealing with customers, what form of interview will Bank of America most likely use to interview for this position?

Accepted Answer

A) A one-on-one interview conducted by the bank manager 
B) A stress interview to test applicants' reactions during nerve-wracking situations 
C) An online interview to test the applicants' technical skills 
D) A sequential interview to ensure that managers and vice presidents at all levels approve of the candidates 
A) A one-on-one interview conducted by the bank manager 
B) A stress interview to test applicants' reactions during nerve-wracking situations 
C) An online interview to test the applicants' technical skills 
D) A sequential interview to ensure that managers and vice presidents at all levels approve of the candidates

Question 5

How should you respond if an interviewer asks Why should we hire you when other applicants have more experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Admit that you are less qualified to show that you're honest, but stress that you will work more cheaply than applicants with more experience or training. 
B) Show your confidence in your own ability by stressing strengths such as your openness to new ideas and your knowledge of the latest methods and equipment. 
C) Identify a major weakness and describe how you are correcting it; this will prove to the interviewer your strong work ethic and determination. 
D) Don't answer the question because it is clear that you're not going to get the job. 
A) Admit that you are less qualified to show that you're honest, but stress that you will work more cheaply than applicants with more experience or training. 
B) Show your confidence in your own ability by stressing strengths such as your openness to new ideas and your knowledge of the latest methods and equipment. 
C) Identify a major weakness and describe how you are correcting it; this will prove to the interviewer your strong work ethic and determination. 
D) Don't answer the question because it is clear that you're not going to get the job.

Question 6

If you didn't get the job and you think it was perfect for you, send a(n) ____________________ follow-up letter.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Initiating a handshake when you meet your interviewer exhibits professionalism and confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you feel extremely nervous about a job interview, bring a friend or relative along with you to help put you at ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the most common type of hiring/placement interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Online interviews 
B) Panel interviews 
C) One-on-one interviews 
D) Stress interviews 
A) Online interviews 
B) Panel interviews 
C) One-on-one interviews 
D) Stress interviews

Question 10

What is the most accurate statement about job interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) During a job interview, only the interviewee is being evaluated. 
B) Only those who are not qualified feel stress during a job interview. 
C) Preparation often determines who gets the job. 
D) Interviewing is life changing only when you are searching for your first job, not when you are already in the workforce and striving to change jobs. 
A) During a job interview, only the interviewee is being evaluated. 
B) Only those who are not qualified feel stress during a job interview. 
C) Preparation often determines who gets the job. 
D) Interviewing is life changing only when you are searching for your first job, not when you are already in the workforce and striving to change jobs.

Question 11

Job applicants face a number of kinds of interviews that have different purposes. List and describe three of these interviews.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but will inclu

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) If you were aware that a coworker was submitting false data, what would you do? 
B) What is your ideal work environment? 
C) What do you predict for the future of our industry? 
D) Tell me about a time that you dealt with confidential information. 
A) If you were aware that a coworker was submitting false data, what would you do? 
B) What is your ideal work environment? 
C) What do you predict for the future of our industry? 
D) Tell me about a time that you dealt with confidential information.

Question 13

What is the best advice for answering interview questions?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the interviewer's name and title every time you answer a question to show respect. 
B) To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
C) Don't be afraid to reveal weaknesses because doing so will make you look human. 
D) Clarify vague questions when necessary. 
A) Use the interviewer's name and title every time you answer a question to show respect. 
B) To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
C) Don't be afraid to reveal weaknesses because doing so will make you look human. 
D) Clarify vague questions when necessary.

Question 14

When using _____________ questions, interviewers describe a hypothetical situation and ask how you would handle it. These types of questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral 
B) illegal 
C) situational 
D) getting-acquainted 
A) behavioral 
B) illegal 
C) situational 
D) getting-acquainted

Question 15

Well-prepared candidates have rehearsed success stories that they can use to sell their strengths during an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ questions help employers test your thought...

Question 17

Which of the following does an employer try to do during the job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Decide whether you will fit into the organization. 
B) Find out who can be hired for the lowest possible starting salary. 
C) Frighten the job candidate. 
D) Become good friends with the job candidate. 
A) Decide whether you will fit into the organization. 
B) Find out who can be hired for the lowest possible starting salary. 
C) Frighten the job candidate. 
D) Become good friends with the job candidate.

Question 18

A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Do nothing. Your former supervisor will let you know if he or she is contacted. 
B) Send your former supervisor a check to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference. 
C) Write an e-mail message to your former supervisor to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer. 
D) Ask your former supervisor to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's. 
A) Do nothing. Your former supervisor will let you know if he or she is contacted. 
B) Send your former supervisor a check to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference. 
C) Write an e-mail message to your former supervisor to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer. 
D) Ask your former supervisor to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's.

Question 19

After you have accepted a position, it is a good idea to follow up with a job ____________________ letter to confirm the details and to formalize the acceptance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After you have accepted a position, it...

Question 20

Select the best statement to include in the interview thank-you message.

Accepted Answer

A) Thank you for taking the time to interview me. 
B) I enjoyed interviewing with your company for the available position. 
C) Talking with you on Tuesday, April 25, about the marketing associate position was both informative and interesting. 
D) I really hope that I hear from you soon. 
A) Thank you for taking the time to interview me. 
B) I enjoyed interviewing with your company for the available position. 
C) Talking with you on Tuesday, April 25, about the marketing associate position was both informative and interesting. 
D) I really hope that I hear from you soon.

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

If an interviewer says Tell me about yourself, what is the best way to respond?

For a job candidate, the job interview is an opportunity to

Bank of America is hiring new tellers. Because tellers often find themselves in nerve-wracking situations when dealing with customers, what form of interview will Bank of America most likely use to interview for this position?

How should you respond if an interviewer asks Why should we hire you when other applicants have more experience?

If you didn't get the job and you think it was perfect for you, send a(n) ____________________ follow-up letter.

Initiating a handshake when you meet your interviewer exhibits professionalism and confidence.

If you feel extremely nervous about a job interview, bring a friend or relative along with you to help put you at ease.

What is the most common type of hiring/placement interview?

What is the most accurate statement about job interviews?

Job applicants face a number of kinds of interviews that have different purposes. List and describe three of these interviews.

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

What is the best advice for answering interview questions?

When using _____________ questions, interviewers describe a hypothetical situation and ask how you would handle it. These types of questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking.

Well-prepared candidates have rehearsed success stories that they can use to sell their strengths during an interview.

____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

Which of the following does an employer try to do during the job interview?

A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview?

After you have accepted a position, it is a good idea to follow up with a job ____________________ letter to confirm the details and to formalize the acceptance.

Select the best statement to include in the interview thank-you message.

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Exam 16: Interviewing and Following up

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

If an interviewer says Tell me about yourself, what is the best way to respond?

For a job candidate, the job interview is an opportunity to

Bank of America is hiring new tellers. Because tellers often find themselves in nerve-wracking situations when dealing with customers, what form of interview will Bank of America most likely use to interview for this position?

How should you respond if an interviewer asks Why should we hire you when other applicants have more experience?

If you didn't get the job and you think it was perfect for you, send a(n) ____________________ follow-up letter.

Initiating a handshake when you meet your interviewer exhibits professionalism and confidence.

If you feel extremely nervous about a job interview, bring a friend or relative along with you to help put you at ease.

What is the most common type of hiring/placement interview?

What is the most accurate statement about job interviews?

Job applicants face a number of kinds of interviews that have different purposes. List and describe three of these interviews.

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

What is the best advice for answering interview questions?

When using _____________ questions, interviewers describe a hypothetical situation and ask how you would handle it. These types of questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking.

Well-prepared candidates have rehearsed success stories that they can use to sell their strengths during an interview.

____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

Which of the following does an employer try to do during the job interview?

A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview?

After you have accepted a position, it is a good idea to follow up with a job ____________________ letter to confirm the details and to formalize the acceptance.

Select the best statement to include in the interview thank-you message.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Filters