Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a question you might ask a job interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A) "What qualities do you want in the person who fills this position?" 
B) "What kind of salary are you offering?" 
C) "Does your company have a pension plan?" 
D) "How soon would the job start?" 
A) "What qualities do you want in the person who fills this position?" 
B) "What kind of salary are you offering?" 
C) "Does your company have a pension plan?" 
D) "How soon would the job start?" A

Question 2

Employers use pre-employment testing and background checks to __________________

Accepted Answer

A) find out as much as possible about each job candidate. 
B) give employment tests. 
C) improve the predictability of the selection process. 
D) offer jobs to the best candidates. 
A) find out as much as possible about each job candidate. 
B) give employment tests. 
C) improve the predictability of the selection process. 
D) offer jobs to the best candidates. C

Question 3

Which of the following letters would follow the bad-news plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Letter accepting a job offer 
B) Letter of resignation 
C) Letter requesting a time extension 
D) All the above 
A) Letter accepting a job offer 
B) Letter of resignation 
C) Letter requesting a time extension 
D) All the above B

Question 4

Interviews give employers a chance to answer two essential questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In general,employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle a specific job and __________________

Accepted Answer

A) excellent references. 
B) high employment test scores. 
C) evidence that the person will fit in with the organization. 
D) long-term commitment to the organization. 
A) excellent references. 
B) high employment test scores. 
C) evidence that the person will fit in with the organization. 
D) long-term commitment to the organization.

Question 6

It's a good idea to take two copies of your résumé with you to an interview,as well as a list of questions to ask and any past correspondence about the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you are asked an unlawful question during a job interview,you can refuse to answer or try to answer the "question behind the question."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You can tell that the interview is coming to a close when the interviewer __________________

Accepted Answer

A) tries to prolong the interview,since the more the interviewer interacts with you,the better impression you'll make. 
B) leaves as quickly as possible. 
C) asks if you have any more questions. 
D) asks how you did. 
A) tries to prolong the interview,since the more the interviewer interacts with you,the better impression you'll make. 
B) leaves as quickly as possible. 
C) asks if you have any more questions. 
D) asks how you did.

Question 9

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response you __________________

Accepted Answer

A) call to find out why you haven't heard even if they say "no calls." 
B) follow-up by e-mail or telephone. 
C) cross this particular job possibility off your list. 
D) send another copy of your application letter and résumé before the closing date. 
A) call to find out why you haven't heard even if they say "no calls." 
B) follow-up by e-mail or telephone. 
C) cross this particular job possibility off your list. 
D) send another copy of your application letter and résumé before the closing date.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n)solicited application letter is sent in response to an announced opening,whereas a(n)unsolicited application letter is sent to an organization that has not announced an opening.

Accepted Answer

solicited

Question 12

Employers often use integrity tests and background checks before interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A screening interview is usually used to filter out applicants who are unqualified or not a good fit for the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the middle part of an application letter,reference your resume and discuss skills and qualifications related to the job posting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

Accepted Answer

The organization is trying to

Question 16

In a letter of resignation,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A) follow the direct plan. 
B) air your gripes with the organization. 
C) state your intention to leave and your last day on the job. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) follow the direct plan. 
B) air your gripes with the organization. 
C) state your intention to leave and your last day on the job. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 17

Within two days of an interview,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A) have a friend call to see whether you got the job. 
B) write a follow-up letter (using the format for persuasive messages)and include another copy of your résumé. 
C) write a short note of thanks (using the format for routine messages). 
D) assume that you didn't get the job if you haven't heard anything. 
A) have a friend call to see whether you got the job. 
B) write a follow-up letter (using the format for persuasive messages)and include another copy of your résumé. 
C) write a short note of thanks (using the format for routine messages). 
D) assume that you didn't get the job if you haven't heard anything.

Question 18

Negotiating benefits may be one way to get more value from an employment package.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe six types of interviews.

Accepted Answer

(1)Structured interviews:Generally used

Question 20

An interview in which job candidates are asked how they would handle hypothetical situations is called a ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) stress interview. 
B) structured interview. 
C) screening interview. 
D) situational interview. 
A) stress interview. 
B) structured interview. 
C) screening interview. 
D) situational interview.

Which of the following is an example of a question you might ask a job interviewer?

Employers use pre-employment testing and background checks to __________________

Which of the following letters would follow the bad-news plan?

Interviews give employers a chance to answer two essential questions.

In general,employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle a specific job and __________________

It's a good idea to take two copies of your résumé with you to an interview,as well as a list of questions to ask and any past correspondence about the position.

If you are asked an unlawful question during a job interview,you can refuse to answer or try to answer the "question behind the question."

You can tell that the interview is coming to a close when the interviewer __________________

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response you __________________

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

A(n)solicited application letter is sent in response to an announced opening,whereas a(n)unsolicited application letter is sent to an organization that has not announced an opening.

Employers often use integrity tests and background checks before interviews.

A screening interview is usually used to filter out applicants who are unqualified or not a good fit for the position.

In the middle part of an application letter,reference your resume and discuss skills and qualifications related to the job posting.

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

In a letter of resignation,you __________________

Within two days of an interview,you __________________

Negotiating benefits may be one way to get more value from an employment package.

Describe six types of interviews.

An interview in which job candidates are asked how they would handle hypothetical situations is called a ________________.

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Which of the following is an example of a question you might ask a job interviewer?

Employers use pre-employment testing and background checks to __________________

Which of the following letters would follow the bad-news plan?

Interviews give employers a chance to answer two essential questions.

In general,employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle a specific job and __________________

It's a good idea to take two copies of your résumé with you to an interview,as well as a list of questions to ask and any past correspondence about the position.

If you are asked an unlawful question during a job interview,you can refuse to answer or try to answer the "question behind the question."

You can tell that the interview is coming to a close when the interviewer __________________

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response you __________________

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

A(n)solicited application letter is sent in response to an announced opening,whereas a(n)unsolicited application letter is sent to an organization that has not announced an opening.

Employers often use integrity tests and background checks before interviews.

A screening interview is usually used to filter out applicants who are unqualified or not a good fit for the position.

In the middle part of an application letter,reference your resume and discuss skills and qualifications related to the job posting.

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

In a letter of resignation,you __________________

Within two days of an interview,you __________________

Negotiating benefits may be one way to get more value from an employment package.

Describe six types of interviews.

An interview in which job candidates are asked how they would handle hypothetical situations is called a ________________.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

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

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