Question 1

Evaluating your performance after an interview can better prepare you for your next interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve simulated project meetings, scenario or case discussions, or opportunities to solve real problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  telephone interview 
B)  action interview 
C)  panel interview 
D)  virtual interview 
E)  one-on-one interview 
A)  telephone interview 
B)  action interview 
C)  panel interview 
D)  virtual interview 
E)  one-on-one interview B

Question 3

The interviews conducted by telephone or by computer and webcam are known as virtual interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Your goal at an interview is not to express your personality through clothing and accessories but to dress in a way that allows people to focus on what you say.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Employers often administer employability tests to measure an applicant's personality style, leadership qualities, and specific content knowledge related to the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Some of the items you should bring to an interview include a pad of paper and a pen, copies of your résumé printed on good paper, and a list of questions you plan to ask the interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When asked about your greatest weakness, you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  never offer a real weakness 
B)  frame a strength to sound like a weakness 
C)  suggest that you work too hard or that you're a perfectionist 
D)  mention a real weakness and how you are trying to improve it 
E)  decline answering the question 
A)  never offer a real weakness 
B)  frame a strength to sound like a weakness 
C)  suggest that you work too hard or that you're a perfectionist 
D)  mention a real weakness and how you are trying to improve it 
E)  decline answering the question

Question 8

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

Accepted Answer

A)  group interview 
B)  telephone interview 
C)  panel interview 
D)  one-on-one interview 
E)  action interview 
A)  group interview 
B)  telephone interview 
C)  panel interview 
D)  one-on-one interview 
E)  action interview

Question 9

When going to an interview, you should dress for the position above the one you're applying for.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When you follow up after a career fair, you can attach your résumé as a PDF to the thank-you email you send to recruiters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why shouldn't you speak negatively about your current job in an interview?

Accepted Answer

Complaining about an employer is one of

Question 12

When accepting a job offer, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  if you accept the offer by telephone, you don't have to deal with any paperwork 
B)  you may need to sign the bottom of the offer letter to indicate acceptance 
C)  you always need to write your own formal acceptance letter, no matter which medium you have used to indicate your acceptance 
D)  you don't need to put anything in writing unless you want to negotiate the offer 
E)  companies never expect you to initiate a response 
A)  if you accept the offer by telephone, you don't have to deal with any paperwork 
B)  you may need to sign the bottom of the offer letter to indicate acceptance 
C)  you always need to write your own formal acceptance letter, no matter which medium you have used to indicate your acceptance 
D)  you don't need to put anything in writing unless you want to negotiate the offer 
E)  companies never expect you to initiate a response

Question 13

A ________ interview brings together several job candidates who are interviewed at the same time. This type of interview can use the standard Q&A format, or they can be project-based action interviews.

Accepted Answer

A)  group 
B)  telephone 
C)  panel 
D)  one-on-one 
E)  career fair 
A)  group 
B)  telephone 
C)  panel 
D)  one-on-one 
E)  career fair

Question 14

David has flown from California to New York for an interview. He arrives at the company's headquarters and meets his interviewer, who tells David they'll be going out for lunch.
-The interviewer says that two colleagues will be joining them for lunch and they get ready to depart. David should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  refrain from conversation on the way to the restaurant 
B)  be prepared to engage in discussions about politics and religion 
C)  avoid small talk as this is a professional business lunch 
D)  not participate in conversations about current events in the news and business world 
E)  ask about New York and try to learn about volunteer opportunities and professional networks available in New York 
A)  refrain from conversation on the way to the restaurant 
B)  be prepared to engage in discussions about politics and religion 
C)  avoid small talk as this is a professional business lunch 
D)  not participate in conversations about current events in the news and business world 
E)  ask about New York and try to learn about volunteer opportunities and professional networks available in New York

Question 15

Employers cite dressing inappropriately as one of the biggest mistake job applicants make in interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Simon is at an interview for an entry-level position at a large company. 
-If Simon is asked to describe his ideal job, which of the following is most likely to be the best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The position that I'm here to interview for." 
B)  "My ideal job would be one that puts me in a good position to start my own company in five years." 
C)  "Ideally, I'd work for a company that understands that there is more to life than work, and allows me time to pursue my personal interests." 
D)  "My perfect job would let me collaborate with others to reach a common goal, creating interesting and useful products." 
E)  "I'd love a job where my talents, contributions, and accomplishments are acknowledged and appreciated." 
A)  "The position that I'm here to interview for." 
B)  "My ideal job would be one that puts me in a good position to start my own company in five years." 
C)  "Ideally, I'd work for a company that understands that there is more to life than work, and allows me time to pursue my personal interests." 
D)  "My perfect job would let me collaborate with others to reach a common goal, creating interesting and useful products." 
E)  "I'd love a job where my talents, contributions, and accomplishments are acknowledged and appreciated."

Question 17

While dressing for an interview, make sure that your shoes are as dark or darker than your suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Dan Schawbel, an authority on personal and professional branding, recommends doing a people search instead of a job search. Discuss what he means and whether or not you agree with this idea.

Accepted Answer

Schawbel recommends using social media t

Question 19

A group interview involves several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following must be avoided on an interview day?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should present yourself in the reception area a minute or two after your appointment time, so as not to appear too eager. 
B)  If time permits, you should use the restroom prior to your interview. 
C)  It's a good idea to determine in advance how long it will take you to get to the interview location, so you can plan an appropriate departure time. 
D)  If you arrive more than 10 minutes early, you should wait outside the reception area, so you don't make the interviewer feel obligated to meet with you ahead of schedule. 
E)  You should enter the reception area about 10 minutes before your scheduled interview appointment. 
A)  You should present yourself in the reception area a minute or two after your appointment time, so as not to appear too eager. 
B)  If time permits, you should use the restroom prior to your interview. 
C)  It's a good idea to determine in advance how long it will take you to get to the interview location, so you can plan an appropriate departure time. 
D)  If you arrive more than 10 minutes early, you should wait outside the reception area, so you don't make the interviewer feel obligated to meet with you ahead of schedule. 
E)  You should enter the reception area about 10 minutes before your scheduled interview appointment.

Evaluating your performance after an interview can better prepare you for your next interview.

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve simulated project meetings, scenario or case discussions, or opportunities to solve real problems?

The interviews conducted by telephone or by computer and webcam are known as virtual interviews.

Your goal at an interview is not to express your personality through clothing and accessories but to dress in a way that allows people to focus on what you say.

Employers often administer employability tests to measure an applicant's personality style, leadership qualities, and specific content knowledge related to the position.

Some of the items you should bring to an interview include a pad of paper and a pen, copies of your résumé printed on good paper, and a list of questions you plan to ask the interviewer.

When asked about your greatest weakness, you should ________.

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

When going to an interview, you should dress for the position above the one you're applying for.

When you follow up after a career fair, you can attach your résumé as a PDF to the thank-you email you send to recruiters.

Why shouldn't you speak negatively about your current job in an interview?

When accepting a job offer, ________.

A ________ interview brings together several job candidates who are interviewed at the same time. This type of interview can use the standard Q&A format, or they can be project-based action interviews.

Employers cite dressing inappropriately as one of the biggest mistake job applicants make in interviews.

Simon is at an interview for an entry-level position at a large company. -If Simon is asked to describe his ideal job, which of the following is most likely to be the best response?

While dressing for an interview, make sure that your shoes are as dark or darker than your suit.

Dan Schawbel, an authority on personal and professional branding, recommends doing a people search instead of a job search. Discuss what he means and whether or not you agree with this idea.

A group interview involves several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position.

Which of the following must be avoided on an interview day?

Becoming a Successful Business Communicator

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Finding and Evaluating Business Information

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés,

Filters

Exam 12: Getting the Job Interviewing and Following up

Evaluating your performance after an interview can better prepare you for your next interview.

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve simulated project meetings, scenario or case discussions, or opportunities to solve real problems?

The interviews conducted by telephone or by computer and webcam are known as virtual interviews.

Your goal at an interview is not to express your personality through clothing and accessories but to dress in a way that allows people to focus on what you say.

Employers often administer employability tests to measure an applicant's personality style, leadership qualities, and specific content knowledge related to the position.

Some of the items you should bring to an interview include a pad of paper and a pen, copies of your résumé printed on good paper, and a list of questions you plan to ask the interviewer.

When asked about your greatest weakness, you should ________.

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

When going to an interview, you should dress for the position above the one you're applying for.

When you follow up after a career fair, you can attach your résumé as a PDF to the thank-you email you send to recruiters.

Why shouldn't you speak negatively about your current job in an interview?

When accepting a job offer, ________.

A ________ interview brings together several job candidates who are interviewed at the same time. This type of interview can use the standard Q&A format, or they can be project-based action interviews.

Employers cite dressing inappropriately as one of the biggest mistake job applicants make in interviews.

Simon is at an interview for an entry-level position at a large company. -If Simon is asked to describe his ideal job, which of the following is most likely to be the best response?

While dressing for an interview, make sure that your shoes are as dark or darker than your suit.

Dan Schawbel, an authority on personal and professional branding, recommends doing a people search instead of a job search. Discuss what he means and whether or not you agree with this idea.

A group interview involves several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position.

Which of the following must be avoided on an interview day?

Becoming a Successful Business Communicator

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Finding and Evaluating Business Information

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés,

Filters