Question 1

The most common type of hiring/placement interview is the panel interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When writing a resignation letter to notify your employer of your intentions, you should

Accepted Answer

A) allow more than the standard two-week notice if you have a high or responsible position within the company. 
B) offer thanks and end with a forward-looking statement. 
C) remind the employer of your contributions. 
D) follow all of these tips. 
A) allow more than the standard two-week notice if you have a high or responsible position within the company. 
B) offer thanks and end with a forward-looking statement. 
C) remind the employer of your contributions. 
D) follow all of these tips.

Question 3

____________________ interviews occur when a company interviews several candidates for the same position at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ interviews occur when a company interviews...

Question 4

Thomas wants to act professionally during his job interview. Which of the following should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Use words such as like and basically to fill in any gaps because silence can be uncomfortable. 
B) Sound enthusiastic and interested, but sincere. 
C) Avoid acting confident because it might come across as cocky. 
D) Thomas should do all of these. 
A) Use words such as like and basically to fill in any gaps because silence can be uncomfortable. 
B) Sound enthusiastic and interested, but sincere. 
C) Avoid acting confident because it might come across as cocky. 
D) Thomas should do all of these.

Question 5

Carlene wants to conduct research on a company she'll be interviewing with next week. Where should she look for information?

Accepted Answer

A) The potential employer's website 
B) Social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn 
C) News sources, trade journals and industry directories 
D) Carlene should consult all these sources for information about the company. 
A) The potential employer's website 
B) Social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn 
C) News sources, trade journals and industry directories 
D) Carlene should consult all these sources for information about the company.

Question 6

After your interview you should alert your references that they may be contacted by the employer. You might also have to request a letter of ____________________ to be sent to the employer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After your interview you should alert your...

Question 7

Are you married? is an example of a(n) ____________________ (or illegal) question.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Are you married? is an example of...

Question 8

Travis will be returning an employer's call and wants to make sure that the first conversation is impressive. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Realize that this is just a telephone call, not an actual job interview, so he can relax. 
B) Before he hangs up, reconfirm the date and time of the interview. 
C) Wait until after the phone conversation is over to take notes so that he's not distracted. 
D) Travis should do all of these. 
A) Realize that this is just a telephone call, not an actual job interview, so he can relax. 
B) Before he hangs up, reconfirm the date and time of the interview. 
C) Wait until after the phone conversation is over to take notes so that he's not distracted. 
D) Travis should do all of these.

Question 9

Some employers require job candidates to fill out job ____________________ forms instead of, or in addition to, submitting résumés.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some employers require job candidates to fill...

Question 10

Mahmoud sent a thank-you e-mail message to his interviewer immediately after his interview. It's been more than five days now, and Mahmoud has still not heard from the employer. What action should Mahmoud take now?

Accepted Answer

A) Assume that no decision has been made yet and that a call could come soon. 
B) Assume that he didn't get the job and continue with his job search with other companies. 
C) Show his frustration and determination by calling the employer at least once or twice a day for the next two weeks. 
D) Call or send an e-mail message to check the status of the position. 
A) Assume that no decision has been made yet and that a call could come soon. 
B) Assume that he didn't get the job and continue with his job search with other companies. 
C) Show his frustration and determination by calling the employer at least once or twice a day for the next two weeks. 
D) Call or send an e-mail message to check the status of the position.

Question 11

A company has decided to interview several candidates for the same position at the same time to judge their leadership skills. This is an example of a group interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about illegal and inappropriate interview questions is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Inappropriate questions become illegal only when a court of law determines that the employer is asking them with the intent to discriminate. 
B) In addition to federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, many state and city laws prohibit employment discrimination based on factors such as sexual orientation. 
C) Most illegal interview questions are asked innocently by inexperienced interviewers. 
D) All these statements are accurate. 
A) Inappropriate questions become illegal only when a court of law determines that the employer is asking them with the intent to discriminate. 
B) In addition to federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, many state and city laws prohibit employment discrimination based on factors such as sexual orientation. 
C) Most illegal interview questions are asked innocently by inexperienced interviewers. 
D) All these statements are accurate.

Question 13

Lucas is preparing several success stories prior to his job interview for a marketing position. Which of the following scenarios would result in the best success story for this position?

Accepted Answer

A) A story about a lemonade stand that Lucas ran when he was a child 
B) A story about working as part of a team in college to prepare a classroom presentation about a company's history 
C) A story about volunteering for a local food bank over the holidays 
D) A story about developing a new sales technique that increased his customer sales by 30 percent over a six-month period 
A) A story about a lemonade stand that Lucas ran when he was a child 
B) A story about working as part of a team in college to prepare a classroom presentation about a company's history 
C) A story about volunteering for a local food bank over the holidays 
D) A story about developing a new sales technique that increased his customer sales by 30 percent over a six-month period

Question 14

Prepare for ____________________ questions, such as Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prepare for ____________________ questions, such as Tell...

Question 15

Natalie sent a follow-up e-mail message to her interviewer five days after the interview. Several weeks later, Natalie has still not heard from the employer. What action should Natalie take now?

Accepted Answer

A) Send the interviewer a rejection follow-up letter. 
B) Post nasty messages about the company on her Facebook timeline. 
C) Show up at the company to demand a meeting with the interviewer. 
D) Assume that she didn't get the job and continue her job search. 
A) Send the interviewer a rejection follow-up letter. 
B) Post nasty messages about the company on her Facebook timeline. 
C) Show up at the company to demand a meeting with the interviewer. 
D) Assume that she didn't get the job and continue her job search.

The most common type of hiring/placement interview is the panel interview.

When writing a resignation letter to notify your employer of your intentions, you should

____________________ interviews occur when a company interviews several candidates for the same position at the same time.

Thomas wants to act professionally during his job interview. Which of the following should he do?

Carlene wants to conduct research on a company she'll be interviewing with next week. Where should she look for information?

After your interview you should alert your references that they may be contacted by the employer. You might also have to request a letter of ____________________ to be sent to the employer.

Are you married? is an example of a(n) ____________________ (or illegal) question.

Travis will be returning an employer's call and wants to make sure that the first conversation is impressive. What should he do?

Some employers require job candidates to fill out job ____________________ forms instead of, or in addition to, submitting résumés.

Mahmoud sent a thank-you e-mail message to his interviewer immediately after his interview. It's been more than five days now, and Mahmoud has still not heard from the employer. What action should Mahmoud take now?

A company has decided to interview several candidates for the same position at the same time to judge their leadership skills. This is an example of a group interview.

Which of the following statements about illegal and inappropriate interview questions is accurate?

Lucas is preparing several success stories prior to his job interview for a marketing position. Which of the following scenarios would result in the best success story for this position?

Prepare for ____________________ questions, such as Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem.

Natalie sent a follow-up e-mail message to her interviewer five days after the interview. Several weeks later, Natalie has still not heard from the employer. What action should Natalie take now?

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

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Business Presentations

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Exam 16: Interviewing and Following up

The most common type of hiring/placement interview is the panel interview.

When writing a resignation letter to notify your employer of your intentions, you should

____________________ interviews occur when a company interviews several candidates for the same position at the same time.

Thomas wants to act professionally during his job interview. Which of the following should he do?

Carlene wants to conduct research on a company she'll be interviewing with next week. Where should she look for information?

After your interview you should alert your references that they may be contacted by the employer. You might also have to request a letter of ____________________ to be sent to the employer.

Are you married? is an example of a(n) ____________________ (or illegal) question.

Travis will be returning an employer's call and wants to make sure that the first conversation is impressive. What should he do?

Some employers require job candidates to fill out job ____________________ forms instead of, or in addition to, submitting résumés.

Mahmoud sent a thank-you e-mail message to his interviewer immediately after his interview. It's been more than five days now, and Mahmoud has still not heard from the employer. What action should Mahmoud take now?

A company has decided to interview several candidates for the same position at the same time to judge their leadership skills. This is an example of a group interview.

Which of the following statements about illegal and inappropriate interview questions is accurate?

Lucas is preparing several success stories prior to his job interview for a marketing position. Which of the following scenarios would result in the best success story for this position?

Prepare for ____________________ questions, such as Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem.

Natalie sent a follow-up e-mail message to her interviewer five days after the interview. Several weeks later, Natalie has still not heard from the employer. What action should Natalie take now?

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