Question 1

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital status,and so on are considered to be __________ interview questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital...

Question 2

A screening interview is usually used to gauge a job candidate's personality and personal qualities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a(n)__________ interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously to see how they interact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)__________ interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously...

Question 4

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month or so,you can assume that the company is not interested and cross it off your list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An application letter should not volunteer salary information unless an employer asks for it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List at least five items you should take to every interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)Small n

Question 7

To accompany your résumé,you can prepare an individualized __________ letter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To accompany your résumé,you can prepare an...

Question 8

When going in for a job interview,it's best to take __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  a list of questions to ask the interviewer. 
B)  some kind of object to occupy your hands, such as a pen or a key ring. 
C)  a tape recorder. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a list of questions to ask the interviewer. 
B)  some kind of object to occupy your hands, such as a pen or a key ring. 
C)  a tape recorder. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month or so,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  call to find out why you haven't heard from the prospective employer. 
B)  write a follow-up letter. 
C)  cross this particular job possibility off your list. 
D)  send another copy of your application letter and résumé. 
A)  call to find out why you haven't heard from the prospective employer. 
B)  write a follow-up letter. 
C)  cross this particular job possibility off your list. 
D)  send another copy of your application letter and résumé.

Question 10

During a screening interview,it's best to emphasize the "theme" you used in your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The main difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is in __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  the length. 
B)  the way qualifications are presented. 
C)  the way the letter begins. 
D)  the way the letter closes. 
A)  the length. 
B)  the way qualifications are presented. 
C)  the way the letter begins. 
D)  the way the letter closes.

Question 12

Why do employers use pre-employment tests? What do these tests measure? How do they help employers?

Accepted Answer

These tests attempt to assess such facto

Question 13

In a(n)__________ interview,candidates are asked how they would handle real-life work problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)__________ interview,candidates are asked how they...

Question 14

Which of the following letters would follow the bad-news plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Letter accepting a job offer 
B)  Letter of resignation 
C)  Letter requesting a time extension 
D)  All the above 
A)  Letter accepting a job offer 
B)  Letter of resignation 
C)  Letter requesting a time extension 
D)  All the above

Question 15

It is illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation,your marital status,or how many children you have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When you discuss salary requirements with a job recruiter,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  let the interviewer raise the topic first. 
B)  say that you expect to receive the standard salary for the job. 
C)  try to negotiate a higher salary if you are not satisfied with the offer and are in a good bargaining position. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  let the interviewer raise the topic first. 
B)  say that you expect to receive the standard salary for the job. 
C)  try to negotiate a higher salary if you are not satisfied with the offer and are in a good bargaining position. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 18

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  try to prolong the interview, since the more the interviewer interacts with you, the better impression you'll make. 
B)  leave as quickly as possible. 
C)  prepare to leave but try to determine what will happen next. 
D)  ask how you did. 
A)  try to prolong the interview, since the more the interviewer interacts with you, the better impression you'll make. 
B)  leave as quickly as possible. 
C)  prepare to leave but try to determine what will happen next. 
D)  ask how you did.

Question 19

The longest phase of a job interview is __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  the warm-up. 
B)  the question-and-answer stage. 
C)  the close. 
D)  none; all are about the same length. 
A)  the warm-up. 
B)  the question-and-answer stage. 
C)  the close. 
D)  none; all are about the same length.

Question 20

In a letter of __________ from a job you use the bad-news plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a letter of __________ from a...

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital status,and so on are considered to be __________ interview questions.

A screening interview is usually used to gauge a job candidate's personality and personal qualities.

In a(n)__________ interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously to see how they interact.

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month or so,you can assume that the company is not interested and cross it off your list.

An application letter should not volunteer salary information unless an employer asks for it.

List at least five items you should take to every interview.

To accompany your résumé,you can prepare an individualized __________ letter.

When going in for a job interview,it's best to take __________________

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month or so,you __________________

During a screening interview,it's best to emphasize the "theme" you used in your résumé.

The main difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is in __________________

Why do employers use pre-employment tests? What do these tests measure? How do they help employers?

In a(n)__________ interview,candidates are asked how they would handle real-life work problems.

Which of the following letters would follow the bad-news plan?

It is illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation,your marital status,or how many children you have.

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

When you discuss salary requirements with a job recruiter,you __________________

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you __________________

The longest phase of a job interview is __________________

In a letter of __________ from a job you use the bad-news plan.

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital status,and so on are considered to be __________ interview questions.

A screening interview is usually used to gauge a job candidate's personality and personal qualities.

In a(n)__________ interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously to see how they interact.

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month or so,you can assume that the company is not interested and cross it off your list.

An application letter should not volunteer salary information unless an employer asks for it.

List at least five items you should take to every interview.

To accompany your résumé,you can prepare an individualized __________ letter.

When going in for a job interview,it's best to take __________________

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month or so,you __________________

During a screening interview,it's best to emphasize the "theme" you used in your résumé.

The main difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is in __________________

Why do employers use pre-employment tests? What do these tests measure? How do they help employers?

In a(n)__________ interview,candidates are asked how they would handle real-life work problems.

Which of the following letters would follow the bad-news plan?

It is illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation,your marital status,or how many children you have.

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

When you discuss salary requirements with a job recruiter,you __________________

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you __________________

The longest phase of a job interview is __________________

In a letter of __________ from a job you use the bad-news plan.

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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