Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

When and how should you follow up after submitting your résumé? How is following up after an interview different from following up after submitting a résumé?

Shopmart has advertised for a store manager position in their South Oak,Iowa center.You want to apply for this position since you have assisted your store manager and have thorough knowledge of the skills required for the job.When writing an application letter to Shopmart you should ________.

In an interview,the close is just as important as the warm-up,leaving a lasting impression on the interviewer's mind.This is also the stage when the salary is discussed.If the interviewer brings up this subject,you can discuss it.If the interviewer does not bring up this subject,how would you tackle the situation?

Michael needs to hire two computer programmers for his team.For the interviews,his best approach would be to ________.

During an interview in Innova Co.for a team manager position,the applicant was asked to lead a brainstorming session.This kind of interview would be classified as a(n)________.

Jenny has applied for the position of an office assistant at a leading corporation.What should she do if her application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month?

An open-ended interview is an informal meeting,with a conversational tone.

In the selection round of interviews,your best approach is to ________.

If your interview does not end with a job offer you should ________.

In order to find out if your applicant has committed a felony ________.

When applying for job,a ________ lets the readers know what you're sending,why you're sending it,and how they can benefit from reading it.

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job,you should still send a thank-you message within two days following the interview.

Competence and confidence are the foundation of your interviewing style,and you can enhance them by ________.

In the middle section of an application letter,you should point out your "selling points" and other potential benefits to your employer.

When writing solicited application letters ________.

You received an offer from Reliable Resources (R R)and you mailed your letter of acceptance to them within 2 days while you were still employed at another organization. Upon receiving your resignation, your manager has a discussion with you and convinces you to continue at your current organization. Since your acceptance to RR constitutes a legally binding contract, would you mail them a resignation letter or a letter declining the job offer, and why?

While practicing for interviews ________.

In a solicited application letter it is not necessary to discuss each requirement specified in the job ad.

Which among these is the crux of your job search package?

When the employer asks you about what you didn't like about your previous job,you should ________.