Question 1

Which type of interview has been found to better predict success on the job than the traditional interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Stress 
B) Open ended 
C) Panel 
D) Group 
E) Behavioral 
A) Stress 
B) Open ended 
C) Panel 
D) Group 
E) Behavioral

Question 2

To minimize the stress of the interview,what should a candidate focus on during the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) How to help the organization succeed 
B) How to minimize weaknesses 
C) Relaying information that presents the candidate in the best possible light 
D) Having well-rehearsed responses for "stock" questions 
E) What effect the candidate's answers will have on potential salary and benefits 
A) How to help the organization succeed 
B) How to minimize weaknesses 
C) Relaying information that presents the candidate in the best possible light 
D) Having well-rehearsed responses for "stock" questions 
E) What effect the candidate's answers will have on potential salary and benefits

Question 3

Which of the following should be emphasized during the close of the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Your potential start date 
B) Your salary requirements 
C) When a hiring decision will be made 
D) A critique of how well you did during the interview 
E) Your value to the organization 
A) Your potential start date 
B) Your salary requirements 
C) When a hiring decision will be made 
D) A critique of how well you did during the interview 
E) Your value to the organization

Question 4

Discuss the six types of post interview messages and key points to make each meaningful.

Accepted Answer

A thank you note should be sent within t

Question 5

What can a job candidate do to steer the discussion to areas that allow them to present qualifications to the best advantage?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask insightful and thoughtful questions 
B) Prepare a list of information and look for ways to present it when answering questions 
C) Begin the interview by explaining to the interviewer why you are right for the position 
D) Provide supplemental material to better explain your qualifications 
E) Limit your questions of the interviewer, showing that you have thoroughly researched the organization and are well prepared 
A) Ask insightful and thoughtful questions 
B) Prepare a list of information and look for ways to present it when answering questions 
C) Begin the interview by explaining to the interviewer why you are right for the position 
D) Provide supplemental material to better explain your qualifications 
E) Limit your questions of the interviewer, showing that you have thoroughly researched the organization and are well prepared

Question 6

When asked to relate specific incidents and experience from your past,what type of interview is taking place?

Accepted Answer

A) Situational 
B) Working 
C) Panel 
D) Behavioral 
E) Stress 
A) Situational 
B) Working 
C) Panel 
D) Behavioral 
E) Stress

Question 7

During the interview process,who is most likely to get the job?

Accepted Answer

A) The candidate with the best skills 
B) The lowest priced candidate 
C) The candidate with the most experience 
D) The candidate who is best prepared 
E) The candidate who is most flexible 
A) The candidate with the best skills 
B) The lowest priced candidate 
C) The candidate with the most experience 
D) The candidate who is best prepared 
E) The candidate who is most flexible

Question 8

A job offer is a legally binding contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What should be considered when following up after submitting a résumé?

Accepted Answer

Deciding if,when,and how to follow up af

Question 10

Which stage of the interview process helps the organization identify top candidates from all those who qualify?

Accepted Answer

A) Screening stage 
B) Selection stage 
C) Group interview stage 
D) Final evaluation stage 
E) Unstructured interview stage 
A) Screening stage 
B) Selection stage 
C) Group interview stage 
D) Final evaluation stage 
E) Unstructured interview stage

Question 11

To write an effective application letter,which of the following should be included?

Accepted Answer

A) Salary requirements 
B) Details about your work experience 
C) Fact-based data only 
D) An understanding of the company and its marketplace 
E) Relevant data from the résumé 
A) Salary requirements 
B) Details about your work experience 
C) Fact-based data only 
D) An understanding of the company and its marketplace 
E) Relevant data from the résumé

Question 12

How soon should a thank you note be sent to the interviewer after the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Within 24 hours 
B) Within 2 days 
C) Within 3 days 
D) Within one business week 
E) Thank you notes only need to be sent to the hiring manager. 
A) Within 24 hours 
B) Within 2 days 
C) Within 3 days 
D) Within one business week 
E) Thank you notes only need to be sent to the hiring manager.

Question 13

What is the job candidate's goal during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) To exchange information 
B) To verify information given on the résumé 
C) To fill a job opening 
D) To find the right match for the candidate's goals and capabilities 
E) To maximize salary potential 
A) To exchange information 
B) To verify information given on the résumé 
C) To fill a job opening 
D) To find the right match for the candidate's goals and capabilities 
E) To maximize salary potential

Question 14

According to some studies,how soon is the decision on whether or not to pursue a candidate made?

Accepted Answer

A) Within 1 hour of contact with the candidate 
B) Within 45 minutes of contact with the candidate 
C) Within 20 minutes of contact with the candidate 
D) Within 5 minutes of contact with the candidate 
E) Within 20 seconds of contact with the candidate 
A) Within 1 hour of contact with the candidate 
B) Within 45 minutes of contact with the candidate 
C) Within 20 minutes of contact with the candidate 
D) Within 5 minutes of contact with the candidate 
E) Within 20 seconds of contact with the candidate

Question 15

Which part of the interview consumes the greatest amount of time?

Accepted Answer

A) The warm up stage 
B) The opening stage 
C) The question and answer stage 
D) The closing stage 
E) The follow-up stage 
A) The warm up stage 
B) The opening stage 
C) The question and answer stage 
D) The closing stage 
E) The follow-up stage

Question 16

When is the best time to discuss salary requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) When setting up the interview 
B) When first arriving at the interview 
C) After the interview is over 
D) When asked if you have any additional questions 
E) When the job offer is made 
A) When setting up the interview 
B) When first arriving at the interview 
C) After the interview is over 
D) When asked if you have any additional questions 
E) When the job offer is made

Question 17

When sending a résumé to a potential employer,what should be included with the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) An application letter 
B) URL links 
C) A list of references 
D) Samples of your work 
E) A self-addressed stamped envelope for feedback 
A) An application letter 
B) URL links 
C) A list of references 
D) Samples of your work 
E) A self-addressed stamped envelope for feedback

Question 18

Discuss ways to polish your interview style and present a professional image during the interview.

Accepted Answer

Competence and confidence are the founda

Question 19

What should be included in the middle section of your application letter?

Accepted Answer

A) Where you heard about the job opening 
B) Your strongest selling points and their potential benefit to the organization 
C) A description of your understanding of the job requirements 
D) The name of a person known to and highly regarded by the reader 
E) Solutions to the organizations problems 
A) Where you heard about the job opening 
B) Your strongest selling points and their potential benefit to the organization 
C) A description of your understanding of the job requirements 
D) The name of a person known to and highly regarded by the reader 
E) Solutions to the organizations problems

Question 20

Verifying your education and conducting an online search of a candidate is part of what type of pre-employment test?

Accepted Answer

A) Integrity test 
B) Personality test 
C) Cognitive test 
D) Substance test 
E) Background check 
A) Integrity test 
B) Personality test 
C) Cognitive test 
D) Substance test 
E) Background check

Which type of interview has been found to better predict success on the job than the traditional interview?

To minimize the stress of the interview,what should a candidate focus on during the interview?

Which of the following should be emphasized during the close of the interview?

Discuss the six types of post interview messages and key points to make each meaningful.

What can a job candidate do to steer the discussion to areas that allow them to present qualifications to the best advantage?

When asked to relate specific incidents and experience from your past,what type of interview is taking place?

During the interview process,who is most likely to get the job?

A job offer is a legally binding contract.

What should be considered when following up after submitting a résumé?

Which stage of the interview process helps the organization identify top candidates from all those who qualify?

To write an effective application letter,which of the following should be included?

How soon should a thank you note be sent to the interviewer after the interview?

What is the job candidate's goal during an interview?

According to some studies,how soon is the decision on whether or not to pursue a candidate made?

Which part of the interview consumes the greatest amount of time?

When is the best time to discuss salary requirements?

When sending a résumé to a potential employer,what should be included with the résumé?

Discuss ways to polish your interview style and present a professional image during the interview.

What should be included in the middle section of your application letter?

Verifying your education and conducting an online search of a candidate is part of what type of pre-employment test?

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

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Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Which type of interview has been found to better predict success on the job than the traditional interview?

To minimize the stress of the interview,what should a candidate focus on during the interview?

Which of the following should be emphasized during the close of the interview?

Discuss the six types of post interview messages and key points to make each meaningful.

What can a job candidate do to steer the discussion to areas that allow them to present qualifications to the best advantage?

When asked to relate specific incidents and experience from your past,what type of interview is taking place?

During the interview process,who is most likely to get the job?

A job offer is a legally binding contract.

What should be considered when following up after submitting a résumé?

Which stage of the interview process helps the organization identify top candidates from all those who qualify?

To write an effective application letter,which of the following should be included?

How soon should a thank you note be sent to the interviewer after the interview?

What is the job candidate's goal during an interview?

According to some studies,how soon is the decision on whether or not to pursue a candidate made?

Which part of the interview consumes the greatest amount of time?

When is the best time to discuss salary requirements?

When sending a résumé to a potential employer,what should be included with the résumé?

Discuss ways to polish your interview style and present a professional image during the interview.

What should be included in the middle section of your application letter?

Verifying your education and conducting an online search of a candidate is part of what type of pre-employment test?

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