Question 1

Always aim your answers at the key characteristics interviewers seek, including expertise, motivation, and interpersonal skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some employers require job candidates to fill out job ____________________ forms instead of, or in addition to, submitting résumés.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some employers require job candidates to fill...

Question 3

What should you do after the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a thank-you letter immediately. 
B)  Wait a few days to see if you hear from the employer; if not, write a thank-you letter. 
C)  Call the interviewer to thank him or her. 
D)  Send the interviewer flowers. 
A)  Write a thank-you letter immediately. 
B)  Wait a few days to see if you hear from the employer; if not, write a thank-you letter. 
C)  Call the interviewer to thank him or her. 
D)  Send the interviewer flowers.

Question 4

Yasmin knows that nonverbal messages can create powerful impressions on people during a job interview.What should she do to ensure that her nonverbal behavior impresses her interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chew gum because doing so will make her look casual and relaxed. 
B)  Avoid direct eye contact to show respect to the interviewer. 
C)  Turn off her cell phone before the interview. 
D)  Smile the entire time to demonstrate her friendliness and enthusiasm. 
A)  Chew gum because doing so will make her look casual and relaxed. 
B)  Avoid direct eye contact to show respect to the interviewer. 
C)  Turn off her cell phone before the interview. 
D)  Smile the entire time to demonstrate her friendliness and enthusiasm.

Question 5

What is your native language? is an example of an inappropriate question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Interview thank-you messages can be sent by e-mail or regular mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When asked about your salary expectations, be sure to give a specific dollar-per-hour amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Tell me about a time when you showed initiative and took the lead is an example of a behavioral interview question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lucas is preparing several success stories prior to his job interview for a marketing position.Which of the following scenarios would result in the best success story for this position?

Accepted Answer

A)  A story about a lemonade stand that Lucas ran when he was a child 
B)  A story about working as part of a team in college to prepare a classroom presentation about a company's history 
C)  A story about volunteering for a local food bank over the holidays 
D)  A story about developing a new sales technique that increased his customer sales by 30 percent over a six-month period 
A)  A story about a lemonade stand that Lucas ran when he was a child 
B)  A story about working as part of a team in college to prepare a classroom presentation about a company's history 
C)  A story about volunteering for a local food bank over the holidays 
D)  A story about developing a new sales technique that increased his customer sales by 30 percent over a six-month period

Question 10

What is the best advice for answering interview questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the interviewer's name and title every time you answer a question to show respect. 
B)  To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
C)  To make yourself look human, reveal weaknesses in some of your answers. 
D)  Clarify vague questions when necessary. 
A)  Use the interviewer's name and title every time you answer a question to show respect. 
B)  To be concise, answer questions with a simple yes or no whenever possible. 
C)  To make yourself look human, reveal weaknesses in some of your answers. 
D)  Clarify vague questions when necessary.

Question 11

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refuse to answer the question because it is your legal right to do so. 
B)  If you find the question harmless and if you want the job, go ahead and answer it. 
C)  Inform the interviewer that the question is illegal and threaten a lawsuit. 
D)  Storm out of the room in anger; after all, you wouldn't want to work for a company with such low ethics. 
A)  Refuse to answer the question because it is your legal right to do so. 
B)  If you find the question harmless and if you want the job, go ahead and answer it. 
C)  Inform the interviewer that the question is illegal and threaten a lawsuit. 
D)  Storm out of the room in anger; after all, you wouldn't want to work for a company with such low ethics.

Question 12

When the interviewer asks whether you have any questions at the end of the first interview, be sure to bring up salary and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sungmin has been asked to interview for an associate position with a law firm.Because he will interact frequently with clients, the interview will take place over a meal.What is the best advice you can give him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Order a glass of wine to show that he is mature. 
B)  Insist on paying the check. 
C)  Order food that is easy to eat. 
D)  Sungmin should do all of these. 
A)  Order a glass of wine to show that he is mature. 
B)  Insist on paying the check. 
C)  Order food that is easy to eat. 
D)  Sungmin should do all of these.

Question 14

The day of his important job interview has finally arrived, and Shingo wants to make sure that everything goes smoothly.What would you tell Shingo to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  If something unexpected happens that will cause you to be late, don't waste more time by calling the employer; just get to the interview as quickly as possible. 
B)  Use a lot of cologne to cover up any possible offensive odors. 
C)  Worry only about how you appears to the interviewer; after all, the interviewer will be making the hiring decision, not anyone else in the office. 
D)  Initiate a handshake with the interviewer. 
A)  If something unexpected happens that will cause you to be late, don't waste more time by calling the employer; just get to the interview as quickly as possible. 
B)  Use a lot of cologne to cover up any possible offensive odors. 
C)  Worry only about how you appears to the interviewer; after all, the interviewer will be making the hiring decision, not anyone else in the office. 
D)  Initiate a handshake with the interviewer.

Question 15

If you are asked an inappropriate question during an interview, it is best to refuse to answer it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an inappropriate, and potentially illegal, interview question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are you a U.S. citizen? 
B)  Are you available to work on weekends and holidays? 
C)  Do you have adequate child-care arrangements? 
D)  All of these questions are inappropriate and potentially illegal. 
A)  Are you a U.S. citizen? 
B)  Are you available to work on weekends and holidays? 
C)  Do you have adequate child-care arrangements? 
D)  All of these questions are inappropriate and potentially illegal.

Question 17

When filling out a job application, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look over all questions before starting. 
B)  Leave any unrelated questions blank. 
C)  Fill out the application in pencil so that you can erase any mistakes you might make. 
D)  To keep your options open, write Anything or Open when asked what position you desire. 
A)  Look over all questions before starting. 
B)  Leave any unrelated questions blank. 
C)  Fill out the application in pencil so that you can erase any mistakes you might make. 
D)  To keep your options open, write Anything or Open when asked what position you desire.

Question 18

Well-prepared candidates have rehearsed success stories that they can use to sell their strengths during an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you put your cell phone number on your résumé, answer your cell phone every time it rings to make sure you don't miss an employer's call.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety during a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remember that the interviewer is always in charge of the interview situation. 
B)  Prepare thoroughly by researching the company and preparing success stories. 
C)  Dress the way that company employees dress so that you will feel as if you fit in. 
D)  Have a good, stiff drink right before the interview begins. 
A)  Remember that the interviewer is always in charge of the interview situation. 
B)  Prepare thoroughly by researching the company and preparing success stories. 
C)  Dress the way that company employees dress so that you will feel as if you fit in. 
D)  Have a good, stiff drink right before the interview begins.

Always aim your answers at the key characteristics interviewers seek, including expertise, motivation, and interpersonal skills.

Some employers require job candidates to fill out job ____________________ forms instead of, or in addition to, submitting résumés.

What should you do after the interview?

Yasmin knows that nonverbal messages can create powerful impressions on people during a job interview.What should she do to ensure that her nonverbal behavior impresses her interviewer?

What is your native language? is an example of an inappropriate question.

Interview thank-you messages can be sent by e-mail or regular mail.

When asked about your salary expectations, be sure to give a specific dollar-per-hour amount.

Tell me about a time when you showed initiative and took the lead is an example of a behavioral interview question.

Lucas is preparing several success stories prior to his job interview for a marketing position.Which of the following scenarios would result in the best success story for this position?

What is the best advice for answering interview questions?

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

When the interviewer asks whether you have any questions at the end of the first interview, be sure to bring up salary and benefits.

Sungmin has been asked to interview for an associate position with a law firm.Because he will interact frequently with clients, the interview will take place over a meal.What is the best advice you can give him?

The day of his important job interview has finally arrived, and Shingo wants to make sure that everything goes smoothly.What would you tell Shingo to do?

If you are asked an inappropriate question during an interview, it is best to refuse to answer it.

Which of the following is an example of an inappropriate, and potentially illegal, interview question?

When filling out a job application, what should you do?

Well-prepared candidates have rehearsed success stories that they can use to sell their strengths during an interview.

If you put your cell phone number on your résumé, answer your cell phone every time it rings to make sure you don't miss an employer's call.

Which of the following is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety during a job interview?

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

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Exam 16: Interviewing and Following Up

Always aim your answers at the key characteristics interviewers seek, including expertise, motivation, and interpersonal skills.

Some employers require job candidates to fill out job ____________________ forms instead of, or in addition to, submitting résumés.

What should you do after the interview?

Yasmin knows that nonverbal messages can create powerful impressions on people during a job interview.What should she do to ensure that her nonverbal behavior impresses her interviewer?

What is your native language? is an example of an inappropriate question.

Interview thank-you messages can be sent by e-mail or regular mail.

When asked about your salary expectations, be sure to give a specific dollar-per-hour amount.

Tell me about a time when you showed initiative and took the lead is an example of a behavioral interview question.

Lucas is preparing several success stories prior to his job interview for a marketing position.Which of the following scenarios would result in the best success story for this position?

What is the best advice for answering interview questions?

What is the most effective way to handle an illegal or inappropriate question during an interview?

When the interviewer asks whether you have any questions at the end of the first interview, be sure to bring up salary and benefits.

Sungmin has been asked to interview for an associate position with a law firm.Because he will interact frequently with clients, the interview will take place over a meal.What is the best advice you can give him?

The day of his important job interview has finally arrived, and Shingo wants to make sure that everything goes smoothly.What would you tell Shingo to do?

If you are asked an inappropriate question during an interview, it is best to refuse to answer it.

Which of the following is an example of an inappropriate, and potentially illegal, interview question?

When filling out a job application, what should you do?

Well-prepared candidates have rehearsed success stories that they can use to sell their strengths during an interview.

If you put your cell phone number on your résumé, answer your cell phone every time it rings to make sure you don't miss an employer's call.

Which of the following is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety during a job interview?

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Filters