Question 1

When writing a letter accepting a job,keep in mind that __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  it begins with a buffer. 
B)  it constitutes a legally binding contract between you and the employer. 
C)  it is written within two weeks of receiving the job offer. 
D)  all of the above are true. 
A)  it begins with a buffer. 
B)  it constitutes a legally binding contract between you and the employer. 
C)  it is written within two weeks of receiving the job offer. 
D)  all of the above are true. B

Question 2

Planning for a successful job interview includes ___________________

Accepted Answer

A)  sticking to neutral topics such as the weather. 
B)  learning about the organization. 
C)  bringing a companion to the interview with you for support. 
D)  completing a few pre-employment tests and bringing the results with you. 
A)  sticking to neutral topics such as the weather. 
B)  learning about the organization. 
C)  bringing a companion to the interview with you for support. 
D)  completing a few pre-employment tests and bringing the results with you. B

Question 3

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B)  wear only dark colours. 
C)  dress as you expect your interviewer to be dressed. 
D)  dress conservatively. 
A)  pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B)  wear only dark colours. 
C)  dress as you expect your interviewer to be dressed. 
D)  dress conservatively. D

Question 4

Job applicants don't ask questions during an interview; they are there to answer questions,not to ask them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As you ask questions during a job interview,keep a notepad handy so that you can record the interviewer's answers exactly and make full notes about other information you want to remember.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In situational interviews,various on-the-job scenarios are described,and candidates are asked how they would respond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You'll impress prospective employers with your application letter if you __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  use a gimmicky layout. 
B)  show that you know something about the organization. 
C)  use a personal, "chummy" tone. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  use a gimmicky layout. 
B)  show that you know something about the organization. 
C)  use a personal, "chummy" tone. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 8

When writing a letter declining a job offer,you begin with __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  an apology. 
B)  a buffer. 
C)  a statement of the bad news. 
D)  a cheery greeting. 
A)  an apology. 
B)  a buffer. 
C)  a statement of the bad news. 
D)  a cheery greeting.

Question 9

During a stress interview,you might be asked pointed questions designed to anger or unsettle you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When resigning from your current job,it is vital to give your employer at least __________ __________ notice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When resigning from your current job,it is...

Question 11

List at least five things that you might want to find out during a job interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)Are these my kind of people? (2)Can I

Question 12

Because a job interview is a serious situation,you try to smile as little as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a letter of resignation,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  follow the direct plan. 
B)  air your gripes with the organization. 
C)  state your intention to leave and the termination date. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  follow the direct plan. 
B)  air your gripes with the organization. 
C)  state your intention to leave and the termination date. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a warm-up question you might ask a job interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What departments here at your company usually hire new graduates?" 
B)  "What kind of salary are you offering?" 
C)  "Does your company have a pension plan?" 
D)  "How soon would the job start?" 
A)  "What departments here at your company usually hire new graduates?" 
B)  "What kind of salary are you offering?" 
C)  "Does your company have a pension plan?" 
D)  "How soon would the job start?"

Question 16

During a screening interview,your best approach is to __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  ask as many questions as possible. 
B)  follow the interviewer's lead. 
C)  expand on your answers as much as possible so that the interviewer knows you are at ease. 
D)  keep as low a profile as you can; this is not the time to try to differentiate yourself from other candidates. 
A)  ask as many questions as possible. 
B)  follow the interviewer's lead. 
C)  expand on your answers as much as possible so that the interviewer knows you are at ease. 
D)  keep as low a profile as you can; this is not the time to try to differentiate yourself from other candidates.

Question 17

In the final paragraph of your application letter,you should forcefully demand an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  within the first minute. 
B)  during the question-and-answer stage. 
C)  during the final minutes of the interview. 
D)  after the candidate has left. 
A)  within the first minute. 
B)  during the question-and-answer stage. 
C)  during the final minutes of the interview. 
D)  after the candidate has left.

Question 19

It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview,as well as a list of questions to ask and any past correspondence about the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a(n)__________ interview,the interviewer poses broad questions and encourages the applicant to talk freely.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)__________ interview,the interviewer poses broad questions...

When writing a letter accepting a job,keep in mind that __________________

Planning for a successful job interview includes ___________________

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to __________________

Job applicants don't ask questions during an interview; they are there to answer questions,not to ask them.

As you ask questions during a job interview,keep a notepad handy so that you can record the interviewer's answers exactly and make full notes about other information you want to remember.

In situational interviews,various on-the-job scenarios are described,and candidates are asked how they would respond.

You'll impress prospective employers with your application letter if you __________________

When writing a letter declining a job offer,you begin with __________________

During a stress interview,you might be asked pointed questions designed to anger or unsettle you.

When resigning from your current job,it is vital to give your employer at least notice.

List at least five things that you might want to find out during a job interview.

Because a job interview is a serious situation,you try to smile as little as possible.

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

In a letter of resignation,you __________________

Which of the following is an example of a warm-up question you might ask a job interviewer?

During a screening interview,your best approach is to __________________

In the final paragraph of your application letter,you should forcefully demand an interview.

Most interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant __________________

It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview,as well as a list of questions to ask and any past correspondence about the position.

In a(n)__________ interview,the interviewer poses broad questions and encourages the applicant to talk freely.

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When writing a letter accepting a job,keep in mind that __________________

Planning for a successful job interview includes ___________________

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to __________________

Job applicants don't ask questions during an interview; they are there to answer questions,not to ask them.

As you ask questions during a job interview,keep a notepad handy so that you can record the interviewer's answers exactly and make full notes about other information you want to remember.

In situational interviews,various on-the-job scenarios are described,and candidates are asked how they would respond.

You'll impress prospective employers with your application letter if you __________________

When writing a letter declining a job offer,you begin with __________________

During a stress interview,you might be asked pointed questions designed to anger or unsettle you.

When resigning from your current job,it is vital to give your employer at least __________ __________ notice.

List at least five things that you might want to find out during a job interview.

Because a job interview is a serious situation,you try to smile as little as possible.

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

In a letter of resignation,you __________________

Which of the following is an example of a warm-up question you might ask a job interviewer?

During a screening interview,your best approach is to __________________

In the final paragraph of your application letter,you should forcefully demand an interview.

Most interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant __________________

It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview,as well as a list of questions to ask and any past correspondence about the position.

In a(n)__________ interview,the interviewer poses broad questions and encourages the applicant to talk freely.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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When resigning from your current job,it is vital to give your employer at least notice.