Question 1

The second stage of interviews (following screening)is the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-depth 
B)  narrowing 
C)  exploration 
D)  elimination 
E)  selection 
A)  in-depth 
B)  narrowing 
C)  exploration 
D)  elimination 
E)  selection

Question 2

Searching LinkedIn to learn about the managers you will meet with in an upcoming interview

Accepted Answer

A)  is unethical, since LinkedIn profiles are private. 
B)  is acceptable as long as you never reveal that you have done it. 
C)  requires that you ask their permission beforehand. 
D)  can make it easier for you to build rapport with your interviewers. 
E)  hinders your chances of success by making you seem desperate for employment. 
A)  is unethical, since LinkedIn profiles are private. 
B)  is acceptable as long as you never reveal that you have done it. 
C)  requires that you ask their permission beforehand. 
D)  can make it easier for you to build rapport with your interviewers. 
E)  hinders your chances of success by making you seem desperate for employment.

Question 3

In the Interest and Desire sections of a solicited application letter,discussing each requirement specified in the job ad

Accepted Answer

A)  will reduce your chances of getting an interview. 
B)  is unnecessary as long as you refer to the ad in some specific way. 
C)  is helpful as long as you clearly identify those that you do not meet. 
D)  is harmful if the position requires creativity or innovation. 
E)  helps demonstrate your understanding of the employer's needs. 
A)  will reduce your chances of getting an interview. 
B)  is unnecessary as long as you refer to the ad in some specific way. 
C)  is helpful as long as you clearly identify those that you do not meet. 
D)  is harmful if the position requires creativity or innovation. 
E)  helps demonstrate your understanding of the employer's needs.

Question 4

________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how the candidates interact with potential peers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Panel 
B)  Group 
C)  Team 
D)  Collaborative 
E)  Inclusive 
A)  Panel 
B)  Group 
C)  Team 
D)  Collaborative 
E)  Inclusive

Question 5

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 6

When going to a job interview

Accepted Answer

A)  take along samples of your work; recruiters are impressed by tangible evidence of job-related accomplishments. 
B)  there is no need for you to bring copies of your résumé; you can assume the interviewer already has one. 
C)  try not to be more than five or ten minutes late. 
D)  it is important to say nothing to the receptionist until after the interview is complete. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  take along samples of your work; recruiters are impressed by tangible evidence of job-related accomplishments. 
B)  there is no need for you to bring copies of your résumé; you can assume the interviewer already has one. 
C)  try not to be more than five or ten minutes late. 
D)  it is important to say nothing to the receptionist until after the interview is complete. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 7

If your interviewer asks you a potentially unlawful question,

Accepted Answer

A)  you are required by law to end the interview and report it to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  it is often a sign that the interview is going well. 
C)  you have several options, including trying to answer "the question behind the question." 
D)  you should ignore it unless it happens more than once. 
E)  you should demand an immediate job offer and threaten to sue if you do not receive it. 
A)  you are required by law to end the interview and report it to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  it is often a sign that the interview is going well. 
C)  you have several options, including trying to answer "the question behind the question." 
D)  you should ignore it unless it happens more than once. 
E)  you should demand an immediate job offer and threaten to sue if you do not receive it.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

(1)Learn about the organization and your

Question 9

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One challenge in a screening interview is to keep your answers short while distinguishing yourself from other candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Compared to writing a solicited application letter,composing an unsolicited application letter is

Accepted Answer

A)  much easier. 
B)  much more difficult. 
C)  equally challenging. 
D)  most effective when you use passive verbs entirely. 
E)  most effective when you use only complex sentences. 
A)  much easier. 
B)  much more difficult. 
C)  equally challenging. 
D)  most effective when you use passive verbs entirely. 
E)  most effective when you use only complex sentences.

Question 12

If you are a smoker and are going to a job interview,

Accepted Answer

A)  ask the interviewer politely if you can smoke. 
B)  smoke only if the interviewer smokes. 
C)  refrain from smoking before and during the interview. 
D)  smoke just prior to the interview to calm yourself. 
E)  call ahead and ask about whether or not smoking is allowed in the building. 
A)  ask the interviewer politely if you can smoke. 
B)  smoke only if the interviewer smokes. 
C)  refrain from smoking before and during the interview. 
D)  smoke just prior to the interview to calm yourself. 
E)  call ahead and ask about whether or not smoking is allowed in the building.

Question 13

When responding to questions during a job interview,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  stick to neutral topics such as the weather. 
B)  look for opportunities to frame your answers as brief stories rather than simple declarative answers. 
C)  limit yourself to yes or no answers only. 
D)  not be afraid to ask, "Could we move on?" if the employer asks a question you don't like. 
E)  do none of the above. 
A)  stick to neutral topics such as the weather. 
B)  look for opportunities to frame your answers as brief stories rather than simple declarative answers. 
C)  limit yourself to yes or no answers only. 
D)  not be afraid to ask, "Could we move on?" if the employer asks a question you don't like. 
E)  do none of the above.

Question 14

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

Accepted Answer

The organization is trying to find the b

Question 15

Preliminary screening interviews are often conducted via telephone or Skype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe at least five types of employment interviews.

Accepted Answer

(1)Structured interviews-Generally used

Question 17

A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that

Accepted Answer

A)  most employers understand that candidates may need to answer their mobile phones during the interview, and that doing so has no effect on the outcome. 
B)  candidates who answer mobile phone calls during interviews are more likely to get the job because they are perceived as busy and important. 
C)  answering mobile phone calls or texting in the middle of an interview is the most common mistake candidates make during their interviews. 
D)  candidates who warn the interviewer ahead of time that they might have to answer a call during the interview have a better chance of getting the job than those who do not. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  most employers understand that candidates may need to answer their mobile phones during the interview, and that doing so has no effect on the outcome. 
B)  candidates who answer mobile phone calls during interviews are more likely to get the job because they are perceived as busy and important. 
C)  answering mobile phone calls or texting in the middle of an interview is the most common mistake candidates make during their interviews. 
D)  candidates who warn the interviewer ahead of time that they might have to answer a call during the interview have a better chance of getting the job than those who do not. 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

Accepted Answer

A)  within the first 20 seconds of the interview. 
B)  during the question-and-answer stage. 
C)  during the final minutes of the interview. 
D)  after the candidate has left. 
E)  only after receiving a note of appreciation. 
A)  within the first 20 seconds of the interview. 
B)  during the question-and-answer stage. 
C)  during the final minutes of the interview. 
D)  after the candidate has left. 
E)  only after receiving a note of appreciation.

Question 19

When it comes to length,an application letter should

Accepted Answer

A)  be at least two pages long, since it shows the prospective employer that you write well and are serious. 
B)  be no more than a single paragraph. 
C)  contain one paragraph for every 5 years of full-time employment. 
D)  be short-no more than three paragraphs. 
E)  be long enough to cover everything that appears on your résumé. 
A)  be at least two pages long, since it shows the prospective employer that you write well and are serious. 
B)  be no more than a single paragraph. 
C)  contain one paragraph for every 5 years of full-time employment. 
D)  be short-no more than three paragraphs. 
E)  be long enough to cover everything that appears on your résumé.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The second stage of interviews (following screening)is the ________ stage.

Searching LinkedIn to learn about the managers you will meet with in an upcoming interview

In the Interest and Desire sections of a solicited application letter,discussing each requirement specified in the job ad

________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how the candidates interact with potential peers.

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

When going to a job interview

If your interviewer asks you a potentially unlawful question,

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

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

One challenge in a screening interview is to keep your answers short while distinguishing yourself from other candidates.

Compared to writing a solicited application letter,composing an unsolicited application letter is

If you are a smoker and are going to a job interview,

When responding to questions during a job interview,you should

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

Preliminary screening interviews are often conducted via telephone or Skype.

Describe at least five types of employment interviews.

A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

When it comes to length,an application letter should

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

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

The second stage of interviews (following screening)is the ________ stage.

Searching LinkedIn to learn about the managers you will meet with in an upcoming interview

In the Interest and Desire sections of a solicited application letter,discussing each requirement specified in the job ad

________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how the candidates interact with potential peers.

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

When going to a job interview

If your interviewer asks you a potentially unlawful question,

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

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

One challenge in a screening interview is to keep your answers short while distinguishing yourself from other candidates.

Compared to writing a solicited application letter,composing an unsolicited application letter is

If you are a smoker and are going to a job interview,

When responding to questions during a job interview,you should

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

Preliminary screening interviews are often conducted via telephone or Skype.

Describe at least five types of employment interviews.

A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

When it comes to length,an application letter should

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

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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