Question 1

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Accepted Answer

This paragraph is de

Question 2

Dress conservatively and be well groomed for every interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dress conservatively and be well groomed for...

Question 3

You are likely to impress an interviewer by being _______________________

Accepted Answer

A) full of initiative,curiosity,and willingness to learn. 
B) boastful,intelligent,and courteous. 
C) clean,speaking clearly and slowly,and smiling. 
D) honest,well educated,and good looking. 
A) full of initiative,curiosity,and willingness to learn. 
B) boastful,intelligent,and courteous. 
C) clean,speaking clearly and slowly,and smiling. 
D) honest,well educated,and good looking.

Question 4

Employers like Google asks candidates in-depth questions to see how they
"think about complicated things."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When writing a letter accepting a job,keep in mind that __________________

Accepted Answer

A) it begins with a buffer. 
B) it can be considered a legally binding contract. 
C) it is written within two weeks of receiving the job offer. 
D) all of the above are true. 
A) it begins with a buffer. 
B) it can be considered a legally binding contract. 
C) it is written within two weeks of receiving the job offer. 
D) all of the above are true.

Question 6

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)The warm-up:This is the most importan

Question 7

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job,you should still send a thank-you message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a letter of resignation from a job you be gracious and professional.

Accepted Answer

gracious a

Question 9

Nonverbal behavior has a significant effect on the interviewer's opinion of you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nonverbal behavior has a significant effect on...

Question 10

In a (n)structured interview,the interviewer controls the situation by asking a series of prepared questions in a set order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a (n)structured interview,the interviewer controls the...

Question 11

Poorly trained interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant __________________

Accepted Answer

A) within the first 20 seconds. 
B) during the question-and-answer stage. 
C) during the final minutes of the interview. 
D) after the candidate has left. 
A) within the first 20 seconds. 
B) during the question-and-answer stage. 
C) during the final minutes of the interview. 
D) after the candidate has left.

Question 12

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

Accepted Answer

(1)Learn about the organizatio

Question 13

In a(n)group interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously to see how they interact with potential peers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)group interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously...

Question 14

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital status,and so on are considered to be discriminatory interview questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital...

Question 15

When writing a letter declining a job offer,you begin with __________________

Accepted Answer

A) an apology. 
B) a buffer. 
C) a statement of the bad news. 
D) a cheery greeting. 
A) an apology. 
B) a buffer. 
C) a statement of the bad news. 
D) a cheery greeting.

Question 16

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Accepted Answer

(1)Thank-You Message:Send this type of m

Question 17

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer means _______________________

Accepted Answer

A) that you'll need to do some research to identify the requirements of the position you would like to get. 
B) That you are likely to irritate the personnel office staff. 
C) that your letter will not get read. 
D) that you have a better chance of getting hired because you are demonstrating your desire for the position. 
A) that you'll need to do some research to identify the requirements of the position you would like to get. 
B) That you are likely to irritate the personnel office staff. 
C) that your letter will not get read. 
D) that you have a better chance of getting hired because you are demonstrating your desire for the position.

Question 18

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

Accepted Answer

(1)Getting Attention:The opening paragra

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Dress conservatively and be well groomed for every interview.

You are likely to impress an interviewer by being _______________________

Employers like Google asks candidates in-depth questions to see how they "think about complicated things."

When writing a letter accepting a job,keep in mind that __________________

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job,you should still send a thank-you message.

In a letter of resignation from a job you be gracious and professional.

Nonverbal behavior has a significant effect on the interviewer's opinion of you.

In a (n)structured interview,the interviewer controls the situation by asking a series of prepared questions in a set order.

Poorly trained interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant __________________

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

In a(n)group interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously to see how they interact with potential peers.

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital status,and so on are considered to be discriminatory interview questions.

When writing a letter declining a job offer,you begin with __________________

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer means _______________________

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

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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

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Dress conservatively and be well groomed for every interview.

You are likely to impress an interviewer by being _______________________

Employers like Google asks candidates in-depth questions to see how they "think about complicated things."

When writing a letter accepting a job,keep in mind that __________________

Describe each of the three stages of a successful employment interview.

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job,you should still send a thank-you message.

In a letter of resignation from a job you be gracious and professional.

Nonverbal behavior has a significant effect on the interviewer's opinion of you.

In a (n)structured interview,the interviewer controls the situation by asking a series of prepared questions in a set order.

Poorly trained interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant __________________

What six tasks do you need to complete to prepare for a successful job interview?

In a(n)group interview,several candidates are interviewed simultaneously to see how they interact with potential peers.

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation,national origin,marital status,and so on are considered to be discriminatory interview questions.

When writing a letter declining a job offer,you begin with __________________

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer means _______________________

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

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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