Question 1

In addition to being able to handle the responsibilities of the position,what else do employers look for?

Accepted Answer

A) A candidate who will be a good fit for the organization 
B) A candidate with a lower starting salary 
C) A candidate who has extensive experience in a similar position 
D) A candidate who can be easily trained 
E) A candidate who is flexible 
A) A candidate who will be a good fit for the organization 
B) A candidate with a lower starting salary 
C) A candidate who has extensive experience in a similar position 
D) A candidate who can be easily trained 
E) A candidate who is flexible

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common mistake made by candidates during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Not being dressed appropriately 
B) Not being prepared with questions to ask the employer 
C) Not being prepared to answer questions asked by the employer 
D) Being late for the interview 
E) Answering calls or texting during the interview 
A) Not being dressed appropriately 
B) Not being prepared with questions to ask the employer 
C) Not being prepared to answer questions asked by the employer 
D) Being late for the interview 
E) Answering calls or texting during the interview

Question 3

Which of the following is not a consideration during the salary negotiation process?

Accepted Answer

A) What competitors are paying 
B) Market demand for your skills 
C) The strength of the job market 
D) The company's financial health 
E) What benefits in addition to salary are included 
A) What competitors are paying 
B) Market demand for your skills 
C) The strength of the job market 
D) The company's financial health 
E) What benefits in addition to salary are included

Question 4

What is the employer's objective during an interview?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

When sending an unexpected résumé,what should be researched before sending the communication?

Accepted Answer

A) Hiring manager's field of expertise 
B) What the organization does 
C) Qualities the company would seek in the type of position you wish to apply for 
D) Correct address to send the résumé 
E) Whether the company prefers a traditional résumé or an emailed résumé 
A) Hiring manager's field of expertise 
B) What the organization does 
C) Qualities the company would seek in the type of position you wish to apply for 
D) Correct address to send the résumé 
E) Whether the company prefers a traditional résumé or an emailed résumé

Question 6

Which of the following is the least important information to track during the course of the job search?

Accepted Answer

A) Contact information for each interviewer 
B) Information about each company 
C) Salary range for each position 
D) Interviewers answers to your questions 
E) Status of follow-up communication 
A) Contact information for each interviewer 
B) Information about each company 
C) Salary range for each position 
D) Interviewers answers to your questions 
E) Status of follow-up communication

Question 7

An application letter should be used to repeat important information from the résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an indication that the interview is winding down,but not over?

Accepted Answer

A) The interviewer summarizes the discussion. 
B) The interviewer asks if you have questions. 
C) The interviewer explains the next step in the process. 
D) The interviewer looks at their watch or a clock. 
E) The interviewer tells you they are out of time. 
A) The interviewer summarizes the discussion. 
B) The interviewer asks if you have questions. 
C) The interviewer explains the next step in the process. 
D) The interviewer looks at their watch or a clock. 
E) The interviewer tells you they are out of time.

Question 9

In the action section of the AIDA plan,what should be included in an application letter?

Accepted Answer

A) Salary range 
B) References 
C) Personal characteristics that apply to the targeted position 
D) A request for an interview 
E) Date you will follow up for an interview 
A) Salary range 
B) References 
C) Personal characteristics that apply to the targeted position 
D) A request for an interview 
E) Date you will follow up for an interview

Question 10

Which of the following enhances the meaning of your responses and can help support the appearance of professionalism?

Accepted Answer

A) Your nonverbal behavior 
B) Your manner of dressing 
C) Your use of filler words such as "uh" and "um" 
D) Your time management skills 
E) Supplemental material brought to the interview 
A) Your nonverbal behavior 
B) Your manner of dressing 
C) Your use of filler words such as "uh" and "um" 
D) Your time management skills 
E) Supplemental material brought to the interview

Question 11

If an offer of employment is not made after a second or third interview,it is safe to assume an offer will not be made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the objective in the final stage of the interview process?

Accepted Answer

A) To eliminate unqualified candidates 
B) To determine which candidate is the best fit 
C) To sell the candidate on the advantages of the organization 
D) To allow the candidate to meet people they will be working with 
E) To discuss salary and benefit requirements 
A) To eliminate unqualified candidates 
B) To determine which candidate is the best fit 
C) To sell the candidate on the advantages of the organization 
D) To allow the candidate to meet people they will be working with 
E) To discuss salary and benefit requirements

Question 13

Discuss what employers look for during the interview process.

Accepted Answer

Interviews give employers the chance to

Question 14

Which of the following is a potentially illegal question from an employer?

Accepted Answer

A) Did you graduate from high school? 
B) Are you available to work weekends? 
C) Have you ever been arrested? 
D) Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? 
E) Are you over 18? 
A) Did you graduate from high school? 
B) Are you available to work weekends? 
C) Have you ever been arrested? 
D) Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? 
E) Are you over 18?

Question 15

What is the advantage of email and IM interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Email and IM interviews include nonverbal cues that support your message. 
B) Responses can be edited before being sent. 
C) You can have notes and other relevant data to pull support from. 
D) You don't have to wear interview clothes. 
E) Email and IM interviews are more casual and relaxed than other types of interviews. 
A) Email and IM interviews include nonverbal cues that support your message. 
B) Responses can be edited before being sent. 
C) You can have notes and other relevant data to pull support from. 
D) You don't have to wear interview clothes. 
E) Email and IM interviews are more casual and relaxed than other types of interviews.

Question 16

After receiving an offer of employment,how should the resignation at the current employer be handled?

Accepted Answer

A) Explain to the current employer why you are leaving. 
B) Tell the current employer what company made you an offer and how much they are paying you. 
C) Write a letter using the format for negative messages stating your decision to leave and your last day on the job. 
D) Wait until 3 days before the new job begins to give notice. 
E) Write a message using a positive format indicating what the company can do to better retain employees. 
A) Explain to the current employer why you are leaving. 
B) Tell the current employer what company made you an offer and how much they are paying you. 
C) Write a letter using the format for negative messages stating your decision to leave and your last day on the job. 
D) Wait until 3 days before the new job begins to give notice. 
E) Write a message using a positive format indicating what the company can do to better retain employees.

Question 17

After researching the organization,the industry and the market,what is the next step in preparing for the interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensuring the appropriate business attire is cleaned and pressed 
B) Thinking about and planning responses for potential questions you will be asked 
C) Thinking about additional information you need to know from the organization 
D) Practicing the interview 
E) Preparing to arrive at the interview 
A) Ensuring the appropriate business attire is cleaned and pressed 
B) Thinking about and planning responses for potential questions you will be asked 
C) Thinking about additional information you need to know from the organization 
D) Practicing the interview 
E) Preparing to arrive at the interview

Question 18

What is the purpose of an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) To exchange information 
B) To verify information given in the résumé 
C) To find the best talent to fill a job opening 
D) To find the right match for your goals and capabilities 
E) To maximize salary potential 
A) To exchange information 
B) To verify information given in the résumé 
C) To find the best talent to fill a job opening 
D) To find the right match for your goals and capabilities 
E) To maximize salary potential

Question 19

A candidate's ability to understand unspoken "rules" of a situation is best represented through what?

Accepted Answer

A) The candidate's thoroughness in researching the organization 
B) The candidate's display of personal characteristics like warmth and professionalism 
C) The candidate's presentation of a professional image 
D) The candidate's ability to ask meaningful and thoughtful questions 
E) The candidate's ability to make small talk with strangers at the workplace 
A) The candidate's thoroughness in researching the organization 
B) The candidate's display of personal characteristics like warmth and professionalism 
C) The candidate's presentation of a professional image 
D) The candidate's ability to ask meaningful and thoughtful questions 
E) The candidate's ability to make small talk with strangers at the workplace

Question 20

Which of the following should be included when sending a thank you note to a potential employer?

Accepted Answer

A) A small token of appreciation 
B) A review of how you plan to improve weaknesses 
C) Reasons why you are a good choice for the position 
D) Additional questions that may have arisen since the interview 
E) A list of references that can confirm your skills and abilities 
A) A small token of appreciation 
B) A review of how you plan to improve weaknesses 
C) Reasons why you are a good choice for the position 
D) Additional questions that may have arisen since the interview 
E) A list of references that can confirm your skills and abilities

In addition to being able to handle the responsibilities of the position,what else do employers look for?

Which of the following is the most common mistake made by candidates during an interview?

Which of the following is not a consideration during the salary negotiation process?

What is the employer's objective during an interview?

When sending an unexpected résumé,what should be researched before sending the communication?

Which of the following is the least important information to track during the course of the job search?

An application letter should be used to repeat important information from the résumé.

Which of the following is an indication that the interview is winding down,but not over?

In the action section of the AIDA plan,what should be included in an application letter?

Which of the following enhances the meaning of your responses and can help support the appearance of professionalism?

If an offer of employment is not made after a second or third interview,it is safe to assume an offer will not be made.

What is the objective in the final stage of the interview process?

Discuss what employers look for during the interview process.

Which of the following is a potentially illegal question from an employer?

What is the advantage of email and IM interviews?

After receiving an offer of employment,how should the resignation at the current employer be handled?

After researching the organization,the industry and the market,what is the next step in preparing for the interview?

What is the purpose of an interview?

A candidate's ability to understand unspoken "rules" of a situation is best represented through what?

Which of the following should be included when sending a thank you note to a potential employer?

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

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Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

In addition to being able to handle the responsibilities of the position,what else do employers look for?

Which of the following is the most common mistake made by candidates during an interview?

Which of the following is not a consideration during the salary negotiation process?

What is the employer's objective during an interview?

When sending an unexpected résumé,what should be researched before sending the communication?

Which of the following is the least important information to track during the course of the job search?

An application letter should be used to repeat important information from the résumé.

Which of the following is an indication that the interview is winding down,but not over?

In the action section of the AIDA plan,what should be included in an application letter?

Which of the following enhances the meaning of your responses and can help support the appearance of professionalism?

If an offer of employment is not made after a second or third interview,it is safe to assume an offer will not be made.

What is the objective in the final stage of the interview process?

Discuss what employers look for during the interview process.

Which of the following is a potentially illegal question from an employer?

What is the advantage of email and IM interviews?

After receiving an offer of employment,how should the resignation at the current employer be handled?

After researching the organization,the industry and the market,what is the next step in preparing for the interview?

What is the purpose of an interview?

A candidate's ability to understand unspoken "rules" of a situation is best represented through what?

Which of the following should be included when sending a thank you note to a potential employer?

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