Question 1

When declining a job offer or resigning,your letter follows the direct plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An open-ended interview tends to be formal and highly structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

Accepted Answer

(1)Learn about the o

Question 4

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)Thank-You Message: Send this type of

Question 5

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer means _______________________

Accepted Answer

A)  that you'll need to do some research to identify the requirements the position is likely to have. 
B)  you are likely to irritate the personnel office staff. 
C)  that your letter will not get read. 
D)  that you have a better chance of getting hired because you are demonstrating your desire for the position. 
A)  that you'll need to do some research to identify the requirements the position is likely to have. 
B)  you are likely to irritate the personnel office staff. 
C)  that your letter will not get read. 
D)  that you have a better chance of getting hired because you are demonstrating your desire for the position.

Question 6

Following a job interview,send a(n)__________ note even if you feel you have little chance of landing the job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following a job interview,send a(n)__________ note even...

Question 7

Discuss four ways that you can "talk yourself right out of a job" during a job interview.

Accepted Answer

Being defensive, failing to ask question

Question 8

Which of the following letters would not follow the direct plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inquiry 
B)  Request for time extension 
C)  Letter of acceptance 
D)  Letter declining a job offer 
A)  Inquiry 
B)  Request for time extension 
C)  Letter of acceptance 
D)  Letter declining a job offer

Question 9

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview,try to keep your answers short; usually just a yes or no will do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ behavior has a significant effect on the interviewer's opinion of you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ behavior has a significant effect on...

Question 11

Dress __________ and be well groomed for every interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dress __________ and be well groomed for...

Question 12

An interview in which a job candidate is criticized or provoked is a type of __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  stress interview. 
B)  structured interview. 
C)  screening interview. 
D)  situational interview. 
A)  stress interview. 
B)  structured interview. 
C)  screening interview. 
D)  situational interview.

Question 13

In the middle section of a job application letter,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  summarize your qualifications that are directly related to the job and provide specific evidence of job-related qualities. 
B)  give your entire work history, in case the employer doesn't read your résumé. 
C)  mention any ways in which you do not meet the job qualifications but point out that you are willing to learn. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  summarize your qualifications that are directly related to the job and provide specific evidence of job-related qualities. 
B)  give your entire work history, in case the employer doesn't read your résumé. 
C)  mention any ways in which you do not meet the job qualifications but point out that you are willing to learn. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 14

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)The warm-up: This is the most importa

Question 15

It's only natural to be self-conscious in interviews,since interviewers will be hyperaware of your weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A job interviewer will expect you to be the one who raises the issue of salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Negotiating benefits may be one way to get more value from an employment package.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In general,employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle a specific job and __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  excellent references. 
B)  high employment test scores. 
C)  evidence that the person will fit in with the organization. 
D)  long-term commitment to the organization. 
A)  excellent references. 
B)  high employment test scores. 
C)  evidence that the person will fit in with the organization. 
D)  long-term commitment to the organization.

When declining a job offer or resigning,your letter follows the direct plan.

An open-ended interview tends to be formal and highly structured.

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer means _______________________

Following a job interview,send a(n)__________ note even if you feel you have little chance of landing the job.

Discuss four ways that you can "talk yourself right out of a job" during a job interview.

Which of the following letters would not follow the direct plan?

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview,try to keep your answers short; usually just a yes or no will do.

__________ behavior has a significant effect on the interviewer's opinion of you.

Dress __________ and be well groomed for every interview.

An interview in which a job candidate is criticized or provoked is a type of __________________

In the middle section of a job application letter,you __________________

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

It's only natural to be self-conscious in interviews,since interviewers will be hyperaware of your weaknesses.

A job interviewer will expect you to be the one who raises the issue of salary.

Negotiating benefits may be one way to get more value from an employment package.

In general,employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle a specific job and __________________

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

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

When declining a job offer or resigning,your letter follows the direct plan.

An open-ended interview tends to be formal and highly structured.

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer means _______________________

Following a job interview,send a(n)__________ note even if you feel you have little chance of landing the job.

Discuss four ways that you can "talk yourself right out of a job" during a job interview.

Which of the following letters would not follow the direct plan?

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview,try to keep your answers short; usually just a yes or no will do.

__________ behavior has a significant effect on the interviewer's opinion of you.

Dress __________ and be well groomed for every interview.

An interview in which a job candidate is criticized or provoked is a type of __________________

In the middle section of a job application letter,you __________________

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

It's only natural to be self-conscious in interviews,since interviewers will be hyperaware of your weaknesses.

A job interviewer will expect you to be the one who raises the issue of salary.

Negotiating benefits may be one way to get more value from an employment package.

In general,employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle a specific job and __________________

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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