Question 1

When sending a solicited application letter,what should be included in the opening paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A) Where you heard about the job opening 
B) A catchphrase opening that shows ingenuity and imagination 
C) Questions to demonstrate your understanding of the organization's needs 
D) A reference to activities, achievements or changes that have been publicized about the company 
E) A list of your strongest skills that will benefit the organization 
A) Where you heard about the job opening 
B) A catchphrase opening that shows ingenuity and imagination 
C) Questions to demonstrate your understanding of the organization's needs 
D) A reference to activities, achievements or changes that have been publicized about the company 
E) A list of your strongest skills that will benefit the organization A

Question 2

When asked to tell the interviewer something about you,the best response would be to talk about what?

Accepted Answer

A) Where you want to be five years from now 
B) What you liked and disliked about previous jobs or assignments 
C) The story of you 
D) Your strengths and weaknesses 
E) Your decision making process for this position 
A) Where you want to be five years from now 
B) What you liked and disliked about previous jobs or assignments 
C) The story of you 
D) Your strengths and weaknesses 
E) Your decision making process for this position C

Question 3

When you receive a job offer you want to accept,how soon should you reply?

Accepted Answer

A) Immediate 
B) By the close of business the day the offer was made 
C) Within 48 hours 
D) Within 3 days 
E) Within 5 days 
A) Immediate 
B) By the close of business the day the offer was made 
C) Within 48 hours 
D) Within 3 days 
E) Within 5 days E

Question 4

Which of the following would be the least effective question to ask when following up on the submission of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Has a hiring decision been made yet? 
B) Can I provide any additional information regarding my qualifications for the position? 
C) What is the company's timeframe for filling this position? 
D) Can you tell me what to expect next in terms for the hiring process? 
E) Can you tell me who has been hired and what their qualifications are? 
A) Has a hiring decision been made yet? 
B) Can I provide any additional information regarding my qualifications for the position? 
C) What is the company's timeframe for filling this position? 
D) Can you tell me what to expect next in terms for the hiring process? 
E) Can you tell me who has been hired and what their qualifications are?

Question 5

When a recruiter asks a question that is difficult to answer,what might the recruiter really be looking for?

Accepted Answer

A) The candidate's ability to construct a logical approach to problem solving 
B) The candidate's ability to evade uncomfortable situations 
C) The candidate's ability to discuss hard issues 
D) The candidate's ability to draw attention away from themselves and refocus on safer or easier topics 
E) The candidate's ability to deflect a question by countering with a question of their own 
A) The candidate's ability to construct a logical approach to problem solving 
B) The candidate's ability to evade uncomfortable situations 
C) The candidate's ability to discuss hard issues 
D) The candidate's ability to draw attention away from themselves and refocus on safer or easier topics 
E) The candidate's ability to deflect a question by countering with a question of their own

Question 6

Which of the following is the most important stage during the interview process?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Opening 
C) Warm-up 
D) Questions and answers 
E) Follow-up 
A) Planning 
B) Opening 
C) Warm-up 
D) Questions and answers 
E) Follow-up

Question 7

Employers will reconsider applicants who came close but didn't get the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which type of interview is designed to observe how candidates interact with each other?

Accepted Answer

A) Panel interviews 
B) Behavioral interviews 
C) Group interviews 
D) Stress interviews 
E) Working interviews 
A) Panel interviews 
B) Behavioral interviews 
C) Group interviews 
D) Stress interviews 
E) Working interviews

Question 9

When there is the potential for multiple interviews what can be done during the interview process to ensure jobs and companies are not being confused?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the interviewer to clarify what position is being considered. 
B) Keep a notebook or database with relevant information on each job. 
C) Treat each interview as a new, independent experience. 
D) Ask the interviewer what they know about you so you don't repeat information. 
E) Never refer to the interviewer or company by name so you don't accidently use the wrong name. 
A) Ask the interviewer to clarify what position is being considered. 
B) Keep a notebook or database with relevant information on each job. 
C) Treat each interview as a new, independent experience. 
D) Ask the interviewer what they know about you so you don't repeat information. 
E) Never refer to the interviewer or company by name so you don't accidently use the wrong name.

Question 10

During the interview,it would be appropriate to ask the interviewer about their experiences in the profession or industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The first stage of the interview process is called the selection stage,where candidates to be interviewed are selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most businesses today have a casual dress policy,therefore a pair of slacks and a button down shirt is appropriate for most interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An interview should be considered a two way conversation and the questions the candidate asks are as important as the answers they provide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employers often use a variety of interview media to cut interview expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How can you best prepare for potential questions that will be asked during the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Research the organization, industry and competitors and relate your personal experience to support what the organization does. 
B) Research the hiring manager and relate your personal experience to support what is most important to the hiring manager. 
C) Prepare a list of events from your life and use them to better explain what is important to you. 
D) Identify areas of interest in your life and use short, direct answers to support your personal areas of interest. 
E) Research the organization and hiring managers and develop answers they most likely want to hear. 
A) Research the organization, industry and competitors and relate your personal experience to support what the organization does. 
B) Research the hiring manager and relate your personal experience to support what is most important to the hiring manager. 
C) Prepare a list of events from your life and use them to better explain what is important to you. 
D) Identify areas of interest in your life and use short, direct answers to support your personal areas of interest. 
E) Research the organization and hiring managers and develop answers they most likely want to hear.

Question 16

Which of the following is generally not included in a letter of acceptance?

Accepted Answer

A) An acceptance of the position 
B) A reminder of why other firms were interested in you 
C) An expression of thanks 
D) An identification of the job being accepted 
E) Necessary details such as start date and salary 
A) An acceptance of the position 
B) A reminder of why other firms were interested in you 
C) An expression of thanks 
D) An identification of the job being accepted 
E) Necessary details such as start date and salary

Question 17

Explain the importance of following up with an organization after the interview.

Accepted Answer

Staying in contact with a prospective em

Question 18

Which of the following types of online interviews minimize the risk of employment discrimination lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

A) Open ended 
B) Job simulation 
C) Structured questionnaires 
D) Tests 
E) Video 
A) Open ended 
B) Job simulation 
C) Structured questionnaires 
D) Tests 
E) Video

Question 19

When asked a potentially illegal question,which of the following would be the best response?

Accepted Answer

A) Refuse to answer the question 
B) File a complaint with the EEOC 
C) End the interview 
D) Try to determine why the question was asked 
E) Politely explain to the employer that the question is illegal and should not be asked 
A) Refuse to answer the question 
B) File a complaint with the EEOC 
C) End the interview 
D) Try to determine why the question was asked 
E) Politely explain to the employer that the question is illegal and should not be asked

Question 20

Which interview format is the most common?

Accepted Answer

A) Structured interviews 
B) One-on-one interviews 
C) Panel interviews 
D) Group interviews 
E) Final interviews 
A) Structured interviews 
B) One-on-one interviews 
C) Panel interviews 
D) Group interviews 
E) Final interviews

When sending a solicited application letter,what should be included in the opening paragraph?

When asked to tell the interviewer something about you,the best response would be to talk about what?

When you receive a job offer you want to accept,how soon should you reply?

Which of the following would be the least effective question to ask when following up on the submission of a résumé?

When a recruiter asks a question that is difficult to answer,what might the recruiter really be looking for?

Which of the following is the most important stage during the interview process?

Employers will reconsider applicants who came close but didn't get the job.

Which type of interview is designed to observe how candidates interact with each other?

When there is the potential for multiple interviews what can be done during the interview process to ensure jobs and companies are not being confused?

During the interview,it would be appropriate to ask the interviewer about their experiences in the profession or industry.

The first stage of the interview process is called the selection stage,where candidates to be interviewed are selected.

Most businesses today have a casual dress policy,therefore a pair of slacks and a button down shirt is appropriate for most interviews.

An interview should be considered a two way conversation and the questions the candidate asks are as important as the answers they provide.

Employers often use a variety of interview media to cut interview expenses.

How can you best prepare for potential questions that will be asked during the interview?

Which of the following is generally not included in a letter of acceptance?

Explain the importance of following up with an organization after the interview.

Which of the following types of online interviews minimize the risk of employment discrimination lawsuits?

When asked a potentially illegal question,which of the following would be the best response?

Which interview format is the most common?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

Filters

Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

When sending a solicited application letter,what should be included in the opening paragraph?

When asked to tell the interviewer something about you,the best response would be to talk about what?

When you receive a job offer you want to accept,how soon should you reply?

Which of the following would be the least effective question to ask when following up on the submission of a résumé?

When a recruiter asks a question that is difficult to answer,what might the recruiter really be looking for?

Which of the following is the most important stage during the interview process?

Employers will reconsider applicants who came close but didn't get the job.

Which type of interview is designed to observe how candidates interact with each other?

When there is the potential for multiple interviews what can be done during the interview process to ensure jobs and companies are not being confused?

During the interview,it would be appropriate to ask the interviewer about their experiences in the profession or industry.

The first stage of the interview process is called the selection stage,where candidates to be interviewed are selected.

Most businesses today have a casual dress policy,therefore a pair of slacks and a button down shirt is appropriate for most interviews.

An interview should be considered a two way conversation and the questions the candidate asks are as important as the answers they provide.

Employers often use a variety of interview media to cut interview expenses.

How can you best prepare for potential questions that will be asked during the interview?

Which of the following is generally not included in a letter of acceptance?

Explain the importance of following up with an organization after the interview.

Which of the following types of online interviews minimize the risk of employment discrimination lawsuits?

When asked a potentially illegal question,which of the following would be the best response?

Which interview format is the most common?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

Filters