Question 1

In application letters it is acceptable to mention that you will follow up with a phone call in a few days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The opening paragraph of an application letter states the reason for writing and gives the recipient a reason to keep reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How do panel interviews differ from group interviews?

Accepted Answer

In a panel interview,the candidate meets with several interviewers at once.In a group interview,two or more candidates meet with one or more interviewers at once.
Explanation: During panel interviews,it is important to make a connection with each of the members of the interview panel.In a group interview,how you interact with the other candidates may be just as important as your interactions with the interviewer.

Question 4

In the second stage of interviews,your best approach is to

Accepted Answer

A)  stick to brief yes and no answers to the interview questions. 
B)  relate your training and experience to the organization's needs. 
C)  inquire about salary and benefits. 
D)  press for an immediate decision on whether or not to hire you. 
E)  do all the above. 
A)  stick to brief yes and no answers to the interview questions. 
B)  relate your training and experience to the organization's needs. 
C)  inquire about salary and benefits. 
D)  press for an immediate decision on whether or not to hire you. 
E)  do all the above.

Question 5

For most interviews,asking your own questions is

Accepted Answer

A)  necessary only if you are interviewing for a management position. 
B)  risky and a bad idea unless you are certain the interview is going well. 
C)  just as important as answering the employer's questions effectively. 
D)  usually viewed as a sign of arrogance-after all, the employer is in charge. 
E)  helpful only when you are interviewing for a job at a large organization. 
A)  necessary only if you are interviewing for a management position. 
B)  risky and a bad idea unless you are certain the interview is going well. 
C)  just as important as answering the employer's questions effectively. 
D)  usually viewed as a sign of arrogance-after all, the employer is in charge. 
E)  helpful only when you are interviewing for a job at a large organization.

Question 6

It is potentially illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation or marital status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which type of interview would be likely to include a question such as,"You seem wholly unqualified for this job,and your answers so far have been terrible.Why should we continue with this?"

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  structured 
C)  screening 
D)  situational 
E)  panel 
A)  stress 
B)  structured 
C)  screening 
D)  situational 
E)  panel

Question 8

Your goal in the initial screening interview is to

Accepted Answer

A)  explain your greatest strengths in depth. 
B)  distinguish yourself from other candidates. 
C)  clinch the deal. 
D)  provide as much detail as possible about positions you've held in the past. 
E)  convince the interviewer that you need a decision right away. 
A)  explain your greatest strengths in depth. 
B)  distinguish yourself from other candidates. 
C)  clinch the deal. 
D)  provide as much detail as possible about positions you've held in the past. 
E)  convince the interviewer that you need a decision right away.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  present your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the organization. 
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)  state your minimum salary requirements, even if the employer has not requested them. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  present your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the organization. 
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)  state your minimum salary requirements, even if the employer has not requested them. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 10

Why is it advantageous for candidates to stay in contact with prospective employers after an interview? Provide at least three reasons.

Accepted Answer

Staying in contact with a prospective em

Question 11

The employer should not ask you questions about

Accepted Answer

A)  your marital status. 
B)  your ethnicity. 
C)  your religion. 
D)  the composition of your family. 
E)  any of the above. 
A)  your marital status. 
B)  your ethnicity. 
C)  your religion. 
D)  the composition of your family. 
E)  any of the above.

Question 12

Interviews in which the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers you give and any questions you ask are known as ________ interviews.

Accepted Answer

A)  free-flowing 
B)  creative 
C)  screening 
D)  unhindered 
E)  open-ended 
A)  free-flowing 
B)  creative 
C)  screening 
D)  unhindered 
E)  open-ended

Question 13

After sending your application letter and résumé in response to a job posting that lists a close date,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  always call the employer prior to that date to see if your materials have been reviewed. 
B)  email the employer on the morning of the close date to reiterate your interest in the job. 
C)  avoid following up with the employer before that date. 
D)  wait until the day after the close date and then call the employer to see where you stand. 
E)  call the employer and do all you can to set up an interview prior to that date. 
A)  always call the employer prior to that date to see if your materials have been reviewed. 
B)  email the employer on the morning of the close date to reiterate your interest in the job. 
C)  avoid following up with the employer before that date. 
D)  wait until the day after the close date and then call the employer to see where you stand. 
E)  call the employer and do all you can to set up an interview prior to that date.

Question 14

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 company and its marketplace. 
C)  use a personal, "chummy" tone. 
D)  state up front that no other applicants could possibly compare to you. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  use a gimmicky layout. 
B)  show that you know something about the company and its marketplace. 
C)  use a personal, "chummy" tone. 
D)  state up front that no other applicants could possibly compare to you. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 15

In the final paragraph of your application letter you should

Accepted Answer

A)  show the reader you mean business and demand an interview. 
B)  say something philosophical. 
C)  request an interview and provide contact information. 
D)  cover your bases by saying something like, "If I've left anything important out, I'm sorry." 
E)  thank the reader in advance for interviewing you and making a job offer. 
A)  show the reader you mean business and demand an interview. 
B)  say something philosophical. 
C)  request an interview and provide contact information. 
D)  cover your bases by saying something like, "If I've left anything important out, I'm sorry." 
E)  thank the reader in advance for interviewing you and making a job offer.

Question 16

The best salutation for an application letter is

Accepted Answer

A)  "Dear Hiring Manager." 
B)  "To Whom It May Concern." 
C)  one that addresses a specific individual by name. 
D)  "Dear Sir or Madam." 
E)  one that is very informal, such as, "Hi." 
A)  "Dear Hiring Manager." 
B)  "To Whom It May Concern." 
C)  one that addresses a specific individual by name. 
D)  "Dear Sir or Madam." 
E)  one that is very informal, such as, "Hi."

Question 17

You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List three guidelines to follow when deciding what to wear for an employment interview.

Accepted Answer

Not Answer
Explanation: Your clothing an

Question 19

Within two days after an employment interview,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  have a friend call to see whether you got the job. 
B)  write a follow-up letter (using the format for persuasive messages) and include another copy of your résumé. 
C)  write a short note of thanks in which you sound positive but not overconfident. 
D)  assume that you didn't get the job if you haven't heard anything. 
E)  call the employer and say you have received some other job offers (even if you have not). 
A)  have a friend call to see whether you got the job. 
B)  write a follow-up letter (using the format for persuasive messages) and include another copy of your résumé. 
C)  write a short note of thanks in which you sound positive but not overconfident. 
D)  assume that you didn't get the job if you haven't heard anything. 
E)  call the employer and say you have received some other job offers (even if you have not).

Question 20

In a behavioral interview,you are asked to describe how you would handle various hypothetical situations on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In application letters it is acceptable to mention that you will follow up with a phone call in a few days.

The opening paragraph of an application letter states the reason for writing and gives the recipient a reason to keep reading.

How do panel interviews differ from group interviews?

In the second stage of interviews,your best approach is to

For most interviews,asking your own questions is

It is potentially illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation or marital status.

Which type of interview would be likely to include a question such as,"You seem wholly unqualified for this job,and your answers so far have been terrible.Why should we continue with this?"

Your goal in the initial screening interview is to

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

Why is it advantageous for candidates to stay in contact with prospective employers after an interview? Provide at least three reasons.

The employer should not ask you questions about

Interviews in which the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers you give and any questions you ask are known as ________ interviews.

After sending your application letter and résumé in response to a job posting that lists a close date,you should

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

In the final paragraph of your application letter you should

The best salutation for an application letter is

You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

List three guidelines to follow when deciding what to wear for an employment interview.

Within two days after an employment interview,you should

In a behavioral interview,you are asked to describe how you would handle various hypothetical situations on the job.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

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

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

In application letters it is acceptable to mention that you will follow up with a phone call in a few days.

The opening paragraph of an application letter states the reason for writing and gives the recipient a reason to keep reading.

How do panel interviews differ from group interviews?

In the second stage of interviews,your best approach is to

For most interviews,asking your own questions is

It is potentially illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation or marital status.

Which type of interview would be likely to include a question such as,"You seem wholly unqualified for this job,and your answers so far have been terrible.Why should we continue with this?"

Your goal in the initial screening interview is to

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

Why is it advantageous for candidates to stay in contact with prospective employers after an interview? Provide at least three reasons.

The employer should not ask you questions about

Interviews in which the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers you give and any questions you ask are known as ________ interviews.

After sending your application letter and résumé in response to a job posting that lists a close date,you should

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

In the final paragraph of your application letter you should

The best salutation for an application letter is

You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

List three guidelines to follow when deciding what to wear for an employment interview.

Within two days after an employment interview,you should

In a behavioral interview,you are asked to describe how you would handle various hypothetical situations on the job.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

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

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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