Question 1

If a job candidate receives a job offer while other interviews are still pending,how should he or she ask the employer for a time extension?

Accepted Answer

A message requesting a time extension sh

Question 2

When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  let the interviewer raise the topic first. 
B)  say that your requirements are negotiable or that you expect to receive a competitive compensation package. 
C)  try to negotiate a higher salary if you are not satisfied with the offer and are in a good bargaining position. 
D)  focus on the unique value you can bring to the job. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  let the interviewer raise the topic first. 
B)  say that your requirements are negotiable or that you expect to receive a competitive compensation package. 
C)  try to negotiate a higher salary if you are not satisfied with the offer and are in a good bargaining position. 
D)  focus on the unique value you can bring to the job. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 3

Explain what you should strive to achieve during a selection interview.

Accepted Answer

You should show keen interest in the job

Question 4

In the opening paragraph of an application letter,it is vital to

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate that you are desperate to find a job. 
B)  let the employer know that you have other options. 
C)  give the recipient a reason to keep reading. 
D)  let the employer know that he or she can skip the rest and go straight to your résumé. 
E)  make sure the employer understands that you need a response within 24 hours. 
A)  demonstrate that you are desperate to find a job. 
B)  let the employer know that you have other options. 
C)  give the recipient a reason to keep reading. 
D)  let the employer know that he or she can skip the rest and go straight to your résumé. 
E)  make sure the employer understands that you need a response within 24 hours.

Question 5

Because application letters are ________ messages,the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  persuasive 
D)  routine 
E)  personal 
A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  persuasive 
D)  routine 
E)  personal

Question 6

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B)  wear only dark colors. 
C)  dress as comfortably as possible. 
D)  dress conservatively. 
E)  dress in a way that expresses your individuality. 
A)  pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. 
B)  wear only dark colors. 
C)  dress as comfortably as possible. 
D)  dress conservatively. 
E)  dress in a way that expresses your individuality.

Question 7

In a working interview,

Accepted Answer

A)  the candidate meets with an interviewer as the interviewer performs normal duties. 
B)  no questions are asked-the candidate simply shows up and begins working so that those involved with the hiring decision can evaluate him or her. 
C)  interviewers avoid asking about anything other than work: hobbies and other personal matters are not addressed. 
D)  the candidate "shadows" several employees, and is asked to explain which job seems best and why. 
E)  the candidate actually performs a job-related activity during the interview. 
A)  the candidate meets with an interviewer as the interviewer performs normal duties. 
B)  no questions are asked-the candidate simply shows up and begins working so that those involved with the hiring decision can evaluate him or her. 
C)  interviewers avoid asking about anything other than work: hobbies and other personal matters are not addressed. 
D)  the candidate "shadows" several employees, and is asked to explain which job seems best and why. 
E)  the candidate actually performs a job-related activity during the interview.

Question 8

Briefly explain what job candidates should expect in behavioral interviews and situational interviews.

Accepted Answer

In a behavioral interview,candidates are

Question 9

If you get off to a bad start in a job interview,you can usually turn things around with an impressive close.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that will be asked and rehearsing answers to each one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Online interviews

Accepted Answer

A)  never involve anything more than a simple set of structured questions. 
B)  are utilized only in highly technical fields. 
C)  involve only sophisticated job simulations. 
D)  severely limit what interviewers can learn about the candidates they interview. 
E)  are not very useful, since they never allow for nonverbal communication. 
A)  never involve anything more than a simple set of structured questions. 
B)  are utilized only in highly technical fields. 
C)  involve only sophisticated job simulations. 
D)  severely limit what interviewers can learn about the candidates they interview. 
E)  are not very useful, since they never allow for nonverbal communication.

Question 15

If you are asked back for a final job interview,you should expect the interviewer to focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  your previous job experience. 
B)  selling you on the advantages of joining the organization. 
C)  your educational background. 
D)  checking your references. 
E)  concerns with whether or not you will truly be a good fit for the organization. 
A)  your previous job experience. 
B)  selling you on the advantages of joining the organization. 
C)  your educational background. 
D)  checking your references. 
E)  concerns with whether or not you will truly be a good fit for the organization.

Question 16

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Accepted Answer

This paragraph is designed to (1)ask the

Question 17

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

Accepted Answer

A)  require more research than solicited letters. 
B)  irritate the personnel office staff. 
C)  are never read. 
D)  almost never result in a job offer. 
E)  are none of the above. 
A)  require more research than solicited letters. 
B)  irritate the personnel office staff. 
C)  are never read. 
D)  almost never result in a job offer. 
E)  are none of the above.

Question 18

Preparing for a video interview is generally

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as preparing for a face-to-face interview. 
B)  not necessary. 
C)  similar to preparing for a face-to-face interview, but requires familiarizing yourself with the equipment and process. 
D)  virtually impossible to do effectively. 
E)  unnecessary, since you never know what the interviewers will ask. 
A)  the same as preparing for a face-to-face interview. 
B)  not necessary. 
C)  similar to preparing for a face-to-face interview, but requires familiarizing yourself with the equipment and process. 
D)  virtually impossible to do effectively. 
E)  unnecessary, since you never know what the interviewers will ask.

Question 19

On your second or third visit to an organization,if you haven't been told by the end of an interview whether you got the job,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  not bring up the topic. 
B)  say that you have another job offer (even if you really don't) and need to give the other company an answer by a specific date. 
C)  ask tactfully when you can expect to learn of the decision. 
D)  ask whether you did anything wrong during the interview. 
E)  politely explain that you need to know right away whether or not they plan to hire you. 
A)  not bring up the topic. 
B)  say that you have another job offer (even if you really don't) and need to give the other company an answer by a specific date. 
C)  ask tactfully when you can expect to learn of the decision. 
D)  ask whether you did anything wrong during the interview. 
E)  politely explain that you need to know right away whether or not they plan to hire you.

Question 20

The difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is similar to the difference between solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If a job candidate receives a job offer while other interviews are still pending,how should he or she ask the employer for a time extension?

When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

Explain what you should strive to achieve during a selection interview.

In the opening paragraph of an application letter,it is vital to

Because application letters are ________ messages,the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to

In a working interview,

Briefly explain what job candidates should expect in behavioral interviews and situational interviews.

If you get off to a bad start in a job interview,you can usually turn things around with an impressive close.

It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview.

Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that will be asked and rehearsing answers to each one.

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

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

Online interviews

If you are asked back for a final job interview,you should expect the interviewer to focus on

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

Preparing for a video interview is generally

On your second or third visit to an organization,if you haven't been told by the end of an interview whether you got the job,you should

The difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is similar to the difference between solicited and unsolicited proposals.

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Writing Persuasive Messages

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

If a job candidate receives a job offer while other interviews are still pending,how should he or she ask the employer for a time extension?

When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

Explain what you should strive to achieve during a selection interview.

In the opening paragraph of an application letter,it is vital to

Because application letters are ________ messages,the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to

In a working interview,

Briefly explain what job candidates should expect in behavioral interviews and situational interviews.

If you get off to a bad start in a job interview,you can usually turn things around with an impressive close.

It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview.

Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that will be asked and rehearsing answers to each one.

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

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

Online interviews

If you are asked back for a final job interview,you should expect the interviewer to focus on

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

Preparing for a video interview is generally

On your second or third visit to an organization,if you haven't been told by the end of an interview whether you got the job,you should

The difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is similar to the difference between solicited and unsolicited proposals.

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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