Question 1

Whether you can negotiate on salary depends on only one factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the closing paragraph of your application letter,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A) thank the reader for taking the time to read your résumé. 
B) apologize for your lack of experience. 
C) ask for an interview and emphasize a job skill. 
D) introduce the subject of salary. 
A) thank the reader for taking the time to read your résumé. 
B) apologize for your lack of experience. 
C) ask for an interview and emphasize a job skill. 
D) introduce the subject of salary.

Question 3

When resigning from your current job,it is a courtesy to give two weeks notice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When resigning from your current job,it is...

Question 4

Solicited and unsolicited application letters are similar in ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) length. 
B) the way qualifications are presented. 
C) the use of the AIDA model. 
D) the way the letter closes. 
A) length. 
B) the way qualifications are presented. 
C) the use of the AIDA model. 
D) the way the letter closes.

Question 5

Why do employers use pre-employment testing and background checks? What do these tests measure? How do they help employers?

Accepted Answer

These tests attempt to assess such facto

Question 6

The longest phase of a job interview is __________________

Accepted Answer

A) the warm-up. 
B) the question-and-answer stage. 
C) the close. 
D) none;all are about the same length. 
A) the warm-up. 
B) the question-and-answer stage. 
C) the close. 
D) none;all are about the same length.

Question 7

In the middle section of a job application letter,you __________________

Accepted Answer

A) summarize your skills that are directly related to the job and research about the company. 
B) give your entire work history,in case the employer doesn't read your résumé. 
C) mention any ways in which you do not meet the job qualifications but point out that you are willing to learn. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) summarize your skills that are directly related to the job and research about the company. 
B) give your entire work history,in case the employer doesn't read your résumé. 
C) mention any ways in which you do not meet the job qualifications but point out that you are willing to learn. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 8

An application letter should follow the AIDA model and highlight qualifications while mentioning the posted job requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During a screening interview,your best approach is to __________________

Accepted Answer

A) ask as many questions as possible. 
B) provide key points that differentiate you from other candidates. 
C) expand on your answers as much as possible so that the interviewer knows you are at ease. 
D) keep as low a profile as you can;this is not the time to try to differentiate yourself from other candidates. 
A) ask as many questions as possible. 
B) provide key points that differentiate you from other candidates. 
C) expand on your answers as much as possible so that the interviewer knows you are at ease. 
D) keep as low a profile as you can;this is not the time to try to differentiate yourself from other candidates.

Question 10

In general,the following topics should not be directly or indirectly addressed by an interviewer: __________________

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) a prior criminal record. 
C) child-care arrangements. 
D) all of the above 
A) age. 
B) a prior criminal record. 
C) child-care arrangements. 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Participating in mock interviews can help you identify self-defeating nonverbal behaviours and speech mannerisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Unsolicited application letters are challenging and you need to do research to find the position you hope to obtain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Briefly explain the difference between a structured interview and an open-ended interview.

Accepted Answer

In structured interviews,the employer as

Question 14

If you are a smoker it's best to __________________

Accepted Answer

A) ask the interviewer politely if you can smoke. 
B) smoke only if the interviewer smokes. 
C) refrain from smoking before the interview. 
D) smoke just prior to the interview to calm yourself. 
A) ask the interviewer politely if you can smoke. 
B) smoke only if the interviewer smokes. 
C) refrain from smoking before the interview. 
D) smoke just prior to the interview to calm yourself.

Question 15

If you receive a job offer before you have finished interviewing for other positions there is no need to give a specific date when you will respond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Job simulations and working interviews give candidates an idea of what the job will be like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There's no need to follow up after submitting your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Part of your preparation for job interviews is knowing about the organization including its operations,markets and challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When declining a job offer or resigning,your letter should include criticism of your employer and colleagues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During a situational interview,you might be asked pointed questions designed to get candidates to use their own experiences to craft answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Whether you can negotiate on salary depends on only one factor.

In the closing paragraph of your application letter,you __________________

When resigning from your current job,it is a courtesy to give two weeks notice.

Solicited and unsolicited application letters are similar in ________________.

Why do employers use pre-employment testing and background checks? What do these tests measure? How do they help employers?

The longest phase of a job interview is __________________

In the middle section of a job application letter,you __________________

An application letter should follow the AIDA model and highlight qualifications while mentioning the posted job requirements.

During a screening interview,your best approach is to __________________

In general,the following topics should not be directly or indirectly addressed by an interviewer: __________________

Participating in mock interviews can help you identify self-defeating nonverbal behaviours and speech mannerisms.

Unsolicited application letters are challenging and you need to do research to find the position you hope to obtain.

Briefly explain the difference between a structured interview and an open-ended interview.

If you are a smoker it's best to __________________

If you receive a job offer before you have finished interviewing for other positions there is no need to give a specific date when you will respond.

Job simulations and working interviews give candidates an idea of what the job will be like.

There's no need to follow up after submitting your résumé.

Part of your preparation for job interviews is knowing about the organization including its operations,markets and challenges.

When declining a job offer or resigning,your letter should include criticism of your employer and colleagues.

During a situational interview,you might be asked pointed questions designed to get candidates to use their own experiences to craft answers.

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Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

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Completing Reports and Proposals

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Whether you can negotiate on salary depends on only one factor.

In the closing paragraph of your application letter,you __________________

When resigning from your current job,it is a courtesy to give two weeks notice.

Solicited and unsolicited application letters are similar in ________________.

Why do employers use pre-employment testing and background checks? What do these tests measure? How do they help employers?

The longest phase of a job interview is __________________

In the middle section of a job application letter,you __________________

An application letter should follow the AIDA model and highlight qualifications while mentioning the posted job requirements.

During a screening interview,your best approach is to __________________

In general,the following topics should not be directly or indirectly addressed by an interviewer: __________________

Participating in mock interviews can help you identify self-defeating nonverbal behaviours and speech mannerisms.

Unsolicited application letters are challenging and you need to do research to find the position you hope to obtain.

Briefly explain the difference between a structured interview and an open-ended interview.

If you are a smoker it's best to __________________

If you receive a job offer before you have finished interviewing for other positions there is no need to give a specific date when you will respond.

Job simulations and working interviews give candidates an idea of what the job will be like.

There's no need to follow up after submitting your résumé.

Part of your preparation for job interviews is knowing about the organization including its operations,markets and challenges.

When declining a job offer or resigning,your letter should include criticism of your employer and colleagues.

During a situational interview,you might be asked pointed questions designed to get candidates to use their own experiences to craft answers.

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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