Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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A(n)solicited application letter is sent in response to an announced opening,whereas a(n)unsolicited application letter is sent to an organization that has not announced an opening.

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Question 81

Unsolicited application letters are those sent in response to want ads for job openings.

(True/False)

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Question 82

It is risky to ask an employer for a time extension to consider a job offer because most employers want an immediate answer.

(True/False)

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Question 83

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative and businesslike,such as a dark blue suit.

(True/False)

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Question 84

Describe six types of interviews.

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Question 85

A letter accepting a job offer follows the __________ plan.

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Question 86

Of the three stages of a job interview,the close is the most important.

(True/False)

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Question 87

In the closing paragraph of your application letter,you __________________

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 88

In general,the following topics should not be directly or indirectly introduced by an interviewer: __________________

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 89

At the close of an interview,you can impress the interviewer with your assertiveness by pressing for an immediate decision.

(True/False)

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Question 90

Staging mock interviews can help you identify self-defeating nonverbal behaviours and speech mannerisms.

(True/False)

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Question 91

Describe each of the three stages in a typical sequence of interviews.

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Question 92

When inquiring about a hiring decision as a follow-up to a job interview,you use the general plan for a direct request.

(True/False)

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Question 93

Letters asking for time to consider other job offers follow the format for __________________

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Question 94

Which of the following would be the most effective opening for an unsolicited application letter?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 95

Part of your preparation for job interviews is an evaluation of your voice tone and speaking habits.

(True/False)

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Question 96

The opening paragraph of an unsolicited application letter needs to grab the reader's attention and interest.

(True/False)

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Question 97

A solicited letter written in response to a job advertisement begins __________________

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 98

You can prepare for a job interview by anticipating the questions that will be asked and rehearsing answers to each one.

(True/False)

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Question 99

If you haven't heard from an employer within two weeks after an interview,send a letter of __________.

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A(n)solicited application letter is sent in response to an announced opening,whereas a(n)unsolicited application letter is sent to an organization that has not announced an opening.

Unsolicited application letters are those sent in response to want ads for job openings.

It is risky to ask an employer for a time extension to consider a job offer because most employers want an immediate answer.

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative and businesslike,such as a dark blue suit.

Describe six types of interviews.

A letter accepting a job offer follows the __________ plan.

Of the three stages of a job interview,the close is the most important.

In the closing paragraph of your application letter,you __________________

In general,the following topics should not be directly or indirectly introduced by an interviewer: __________________

At the close of an interview,you can impress the interviewer with your assertiveness by pressing for an immediate decision.

Staging mock interviews can help you identify self-defeating nonverbal behaviours and speech mannerisms.

Describe each of the three stages in a typical sequence of interviews.

When inquiring about a hiring decision as a follow-up to a job interview,you use the general plan for a direct request.

Letters asking for time to consider other job offers follow the format for __________________

Which of the following would be the most effective opening for an unsolicited application letter?

Part of your preparation for job interviews is an evaluation of your voice tone and speaking habits.

The opening paragraph of an unsolicited application letter needs to grab the reader's attention and interest.

A solicited letter written in response to a job advertisement begins __________________

You can prepare for a job interview by anticipating the questions that will be asked and rehearsing answers to each one.

If you haven't heard from an employer within two weeks after an interview,send a letter of __________.

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