Question 1

After a job interview, you should always send a(n)____________________ message, also called a follow-up message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a job interview, you should always...

Question 2

What is the most accurate statement about job interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  During a job interview, only the interviewee is being evaluated. 
B)  Only those who are not qualified feel stress during a job interview. 
C)  Preparation often determines who gets the job. 
D)  Interviewing is much more significant when you are searching for your first job than when you are already in the workforce and striving to change jobs. 
A)  During a job interview, only the interviewee is being evaluated. 
B)  Only those who are not qualified feel stress during a job interview. 
C)  Preparation often determines who gets the job. 
D)  Interviewing is much more significant when you are searching for your first job than when you are already in the workforce and striving to change jobs.

Question 3

After an interview you should always wait for the interviewer to contact you first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet with two or more interviewers on a one-on-one basis over the course of several hours or days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet...

Question 5

The interviewer says Describe a time when you worked successfully as a member of a team.Which of the following is the best way to respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reply that you have worked successfully as a team member so many times that no particular instance stands out. 
B)  Say that you enjoy teamwork such as group problem solving, but that you also work well independently. 
C)  Tell a success story about a group project, describing your contributions and the results. 
D)  List the names of the work teams on which you have been a member, and stress that all of these teams have been successful. 
A)  Reply that you have worked successfully as a team member so many times that no particular instance stands out. 
B)  Say that you enjoy teamwork such as group problem solving, but that you also work well independently. 
C)  Tell a success story about a group project, describing your contributions and the results. 
D)  List the names of the work teams on which you have been a member, and stress that all of these teams have been successful.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about screening interviews is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remember that a screening interview is not as important as a face-to-face interview, so you can relax during it. 
B)  Employers use screening interviews to determine whether a job applicant should move on to the next step in the interview process. 
C)  To be effective, screening interviews must take place in person. 
D)  Screening interviews are not widely used because they are time-consuming and costly. 
A)  Remember that a screening interview is not as important as a face-to-face interview, so you can relax during it. 
B)  Employers use screening interviews to determine whether a job applicant should move on to the next step in the interview process. 
C)  To be effective, screening interviews must take place in person. 
D)  Screening interviews are not widely used because they are time-consuming and costly.

Question 7

Initiating a handshake when you meet your interviewer exhibits professionalism and confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Online webcam interviews are less formal than face-to-face interviews; therefore, you don't have to take them as seriously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During ____________________ interviews companies save time and money by eliminating less-qualified candidates before scheduling face-to-face interviews.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During ____________________ interviews companies save time and...

Question 10

Assume that a friend has an important job interview next week and has come to you for advice.List and explain five tips you would give your friend to prepare for the job interview.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but will inclu

Question 11

Don't worry about what information is available about you online because this information is irrelevant to the job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ged was interviewed by a team of five people for a management position.What type of hiring/placement interview is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Panel interview 
B)  Group interview 
C)  Stress interview 
D)  Sequential interview 
A)  Panel interview 
B)  Group interview 
C)  Stress interview 
D)  Sequential interview

Question 13

What is the most accurate statement about employers using Google and social networking sites to screen job candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers rarely use Google or social networking sites to screen job candidates because these tools are not effective. 
B)  Employers use Google and social networking sites exclusively to weed out candidates they don't want to hire. 
C)  A top reason cited for not hiring an applicant after an online search is that the candidate talked negatively about current or previous employers, colleagues, or clients. 
D)  It is illegal for employers to use Google and social networking sites to screen job candidates. 
A)  Employers rarely use Google or social networking sites to screen job candidates because these tools are not effective. 
B)  Employers use Google and social networking sites exclusively to weed out candidates they don't want to hire. 
C)  A top reason cited for not hiring an applicant after an online search is that the candidate talked negatively about current or previous employers, colleagues, or clients. 
D)  It is illegal for employers to use Google and social networking sites to screen job candidates.

Question 14

Are you married? is an example of a(n)____________________ (or illegal)question.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Are you married? is an example of...

Question 15

A colleague has already agreed to be one of your references.What should you do after a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing. Your colleague will let you know if he or she is contacted. 
B)  Send your colleague a check to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference. 
C)  Write an e-mail message to your colleague to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer. 
D)  Ask your colleague to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's. 
A)  Nothing. Your colleague will let you know if he or she is contacted. 
B)  Send your colleague a check to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference. 
C)  Write an e-mail message to your colleague to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer. 
D)  Ask your colleague to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's.

Question 16

During salary negotiations let the employer know exactly how much money you need each month to cover your personal expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How should you close an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Briefly review your strengths, thank the interviewer, and ask what the next step will be. 
B)  Be confident and say, This job sounds great! When do I start work? 
C)  Ask about salary and benefits. 
D)  Invite the interviewer to lunch to show your appreciation. 
A)  Briefly review your strengths, thank the interviewer, and ask what the next step will be. 
B)  Be confident and say, This job sounds great! When do I start work? 
C)  Ask about salary and benefits. 
D)  Invite the interviewer to lunch to show your appreciation.

Question 18

When asking a reference to provide a recommendation letter, give the recommender a copy of your résumé, as well as details about the position, its requirements, and the recommendation deadline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you feel extremely nervous about a job interview, bring a friend or relative along with you to help put you at ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If you are turned down for a position, employment specialists recommend writing a rejection follow-up letter to the potential employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

After a job interview, you should always send a(n)____________________ message, also called a follow-up message.

What is the most accurate statement about job interviews?

After an interview you should always wait for the interviewer to contact you first.

____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet with two or more interviewers on a one-on-one basis over the course of several hours or days.

The interviewer says Describe a time when you worked successfully as a member of a team.Which of the following is the best way to respond?

Which of the following statements about screening interviews is most accurate?

Initiating a handshake when you meet your interviewer exhibits professionalism and confidence.

Online webcam interviews are less formal than face-to-face interviews; therefore, you don't have to take them as seriously.

During ____________________ interviews companies save time and money by eliminating less-qualified candidates before scheduling face-to-face interviews.

Assume that a friend has an important job interview next week and has come to you for advice.List and explain five tips you would give your friend to prepare for the job interview.

Don't worry about what information is available about you online because this information is irrelevant to the job search.

Ged was interviewed by a team of five people for a management position.What type of hiring/placement interview is this?

What is the most accurate statement about employers using Google and social networking sites to screen job candidates?

Are you married? is an example of a(n)____________________ (or illegal)question.

A colleague has already agreed to be one of your references.What should you do after a job interview?

During salary negotiations let the employer know exactly how much money you need each month to cover your personal expenses.

How should you close an interview?

When asking a reference to provide a recommendation letter, give the recommender a copy of your résumé, as well as details about the position, its requirements, and the recommendation deadline.

If you feel extremely nervous about a job interview, bring a friend or relative along with you to help put you at ease.

If you are turned down for a position, employment specialists recommend writing a rejection follow-up letter to the potential employer.

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

After a job interview, you should always send a(n)____________________ message, also called a follow-up message.

What is the most accurate statement about job interviews?

After an interview you should always wait for the interviewer to contact you first.

____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet with two or more interviewers on a one-on-one basis over the course of several hours or days.

The interviewer says Describe a time when you worked successfully as a member of a team.Which of the following is the best way to respond?

Which of the following statements about screening interviews is most accurate?

Initiating a handshake when you meet your interviewer exhibits professionalism and confidence.

Online webcam interviews are less formal than face-to-face interviews; therefore, you don't have to take them as seriously.

During ____________________ interviews companies save time and money by eliminating less-qualified candidates before scheduling face-to-face interviews.

Assume that a friend has an important job interview next week and has come to you for advice.List and explain five tips you would give your friend to prepare for the job interview.

Don't worry about what information is available about you online because this information is irrelevant to the job search.

Ged was interviewed by a team of five people for a management position.What type of hiring/placement interview is this?

What is the most accurate statement about employers using Google and social networking sites to screen job candidates?

Are you married? is an example of a(n)____________________ (or illegal)question.

A colleague has already agreed to be one of your references.What should you do after a job interview?

During salary negotiations let the employer know exactly how much money you need each month to cover your personal expenses.

How should you close an interview?

When asking a reference to provide a recommendation letter, give the recommender a copy of your résumé, as well as details about the position, its requirements, and the recommendation deadline.

If you feel extremely nervous about a job interview, bring a friend or relative along with you to help put you at ease.

If you are turned down for a position, employment specialists recommend writing a rejection follow-up letter to the potential employer.

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