Question 1

In a structured interview, the interview format evolves as interaction between the interviewer and the candidate takes place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sending a thank-you message following an interview is a professional courtesy, but unnecessary if you thank the interviewer before departing from the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List five types of employment interviews and describe when each would be used.

Accepted Answer

The types of employment interviews vary

Question 4

Phillip has prepared the following list of questions to ask the interviewer during his initial job interview. Which question should he avoid asking the interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A)  What types of training are offered? 
B)  How many people have held this job in the past five years? 
C)  What salary are you planning to offer? 
D)  When do you expect to make your hiring decision about this position? 
A)  What types of training are offered? 
B)  How many people have held this job in the past five years? 
C)  What salary are you planning to offer? 
D)  When do you expect to make your hiring decision about this position?

Question 5

The interviewer typically forms an initial impression of the applicant

Accepted Answer

A)  in the first few seconds of the interview. 
B)  after several questions have been answered in the interview. 
C)  near the close of the interview. 
D)  while reflecting on the candidate following the interview. 
A)  in the first few seconds of the interview. 
B)  after several questions have been answered in the interview. 
C)  near the close of the interview. 
D)  while reflecting on the candidate following the interview.

Question 6

When an interviewer deliberately creates anxiety to assess your ability to perform under stress, the interviewer is conducting an unstructured interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Since Pein has not received a response to his letter of application and résumé sent several weeks ago, it would be appropriate for him to send a follow-up message to the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List four guidelines for an applicant to start a job interview off "on the right foot."

Accepted Answer

Any four of the following would apply:
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Question 9

During interviews, there is typically an exchange of information between the job candidate and interviewer. What should you be prepared to discuss during this part of the interview?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared to list five or six key poin

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a desirable professional attitude during a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on the benefits you will receive from a company. 
B)  Provide suggestions that may help turn the company around. 
C)  Show that you are strongly interested in the company. 
D)  Honestly admit that you are just taking interviewing for practice. 
A)  Focus on the benefits you will receive from a company. 
B)  Provide suggestions that may help turn the company around. 
C)  Show that you are strongly interested in the company. 
D)  Honestly admit that you are just taking interviewing for practice.

Question 11

Like other messages that convey unpleasant news, job-refusal letters are written inductively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You have just returned from an interview with a company and are considering the appropriateness of a thank-you letter or note. The thank-you message is

Accepted Answer

A)  not necessary if you thanked the interviewer in person before leaving the appointment. 
B)  appropriate and should be written immediately. 
C)  appropriate and should be written about two weeks from now if you haven't received a response from the company. 
D)  not appropriate because it can be perceived as "pushy." 
A)  not necessary if you thanked the interviewer in person before leaving the appointment. 
B)  appropriate and should be written immediately. 
C)  appropriate and should be written about two weeks from now if you haven't received a response from the company. 
D)  not appropriate because it can be perceived as "pushy."

In a structured interview, the interview format evolves as interaction between the interviewer and the candidate takes place.

Sending a thank-you message following an interview is a professional courtesy, but unnecessary if you thank the interviewer before departing from the interview.

List five types of employment interviews and describe when each would be used.

Phillip has prepared the following list of questions to ask the interviewer during his initial job interview. Which question should he avoid asking the interviewer?

The interviewer typically forms an initial impression of the applicant

When an interviewer deliberately creates anxiety to assess your ability to perform under stress, the interviewer is conducting an unstructured interview.

Since Pein has not received a response to his letter of application and résumé sent several weeks ago, it would be appropriate for him to send a follow-up message to the company.

List four guidelines for an applicant to start a job interview off "on the right foot."

During interviews, there is typically an exchange of information between the job candidate and interviewer. What should you be prepared to discuss during this part of the interview?

Which of the following is an example of a desirable professional attitude during a job interview?

Like other messages that convey unpleasant news, job-refusal letters are written inductively.

You have just returned from an interview with a company and are considering the appropriateness of a thank-you letter or note. The thank-you message is

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

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Exam 14: Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

In a structured interview, the interview format evolves as interaction between the interviewer and the candidate takes place.

Sending a thank-you message following an interview is a professional courtesy, but unnecessary if you thank the interviewer before departing from the interview.

List five types of employment interviews and describe when each would be used.

Phillip has prepared the following list of questions to ask the interviewer during his initial job interview. Which question should he avoid asking the interviewer?

The interviewer typically forms an initial impression of the applicant

When an interviewer deliberately creates anxiety to assess your ability to perform under stress, the interviewer is conducting an unstructured interview.

Since Pein has not received a response to his letter of application and résumé sent several weeks ago, it would be appropriate for him to send a follow-up message to the company.

List four guidelines for an applicant to start a job interview off "on the right foot."

During interviews, there is typically an exchange of information between the job candidate and interviewer. What should you be prepared to discuss during this part of the interview?

Which of the following is an example of a desirable professional attitude during a job interview?

Like other messages that convey unpleasant news, job-refusal letters are written inductively.

You have just returned from an interview with a company and are considering the appropriateness of a thank-you letter or note. The thank-you message is

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

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