Question 1

Successful interviewees give short answers of ten words or less and avoid elaborating on their answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Martin Ortiz is an engineering student at The Hamilton University and needs to attend a campus interview in the next week.Which of the following should he do to ensure his attire for the interview is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow the dress code of the campus career center while deciding his attire 
B)  Deviate from the standard dress code and wear something which stands out 
C)  Use a good after shave cologne which shows good personal hygiene 
D)  Wear comfortable sandals because he may have to walk to the campus center 
E)  Wear a light brown business suit which will be the most conservative choice 
A)  Follow the dress code of the campus career center while deciding his attire 
B)  Deviate from the standard dress code and wear something which stands out 
C)  Use a good after shave cologne which shows good personal hygiene 
D)  Wear comfortable sandals because he may have to walk to the campus center 
E)  Wear a light brown business suit which will be the most conservative choice

Question 3

_____ emphasizes on one desired aspect of a candidate's career.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reference interview 
B)  Topgrading interview 
C)  Focused interview 
D)  Stress interview 
E)  Behavioral interview 
A)  Reference interview 
B)  Topgrading interview 
C)  Focused interview 
D)  Stress interview 
E)  Behavioral interview

Question 4

Which of the following guidelines should be followed during site visits that involve meals and semisocial occasions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat a good, heavy lunch to avoid being hungry later 
B)  To be polite, accept alcohol offered even if one does not drink 
C)  Let one's guard down by drinking alcohol as much as being offered 
D)  Be aware of table manners while eating a meal 
E)  Keeping arms crossed constantly to demonstrate positive body language 
A)  Eat a good, heavy lunch to avoid being hungry later 
B)  To be polite, accept alcohol offered even if one does not drink 
C)  Let one's guard down by drinking alcohol as much as being offered 
D)  Be aware of table manners while eating a meal 
E)  Keeping arms crossed constantly to demonstrate positive body language

Question 5

Which of the following is the most conservative choice for attire in an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional dark business suit 
B)  A dark grey or black shirt 
C)  Clean sandals 
D)  Black socks or patterned hose 
E)  Open-toed pumps 
A)  Traditional dark business suit 
B)  A dark grey or black shirt 
C)  Clean sandals 
D)  Black socks or patterned hose 
E)  Open-toed pumps

Question 6

Focused interviews emphasize on one desired aspect of a candidate's career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are some ways of researching about a company one is going to be interviewed by?

Accepted Answer

It is important to research about the co

Question 8

If a candidate is asked why there is a gap in his/her work history,it is important to answer elaborately and apologize for whatever family decisions one has made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are some guidelines that one needs to follow in a phone interview?

Accepted Answer

In a phone interview,one should focus on

Question 10

Hazel Boyd recently attended an interview for which she was asked to arrive at 0900 hours at the office.However,she was made to wait an hour before she was called in for the interview.When she entered the room,the interviewer did not acknowledge her presence and silently took notes.Boyd later came to know that this was a part of the interview and helped them judge whether she was right for the position.Which of the following interviews did Boyd most likely undergo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral interview 
B)  Group interview 
C)  Stress interview 
D)  Topgrading interview 
E)  Reference interview 
A)  Behavioral interview 
B)  Group interview 
C)  Stress interview 
D)  Topgrading interview 
E)  Reference interview

Question 11

After an interview,it is important to call the company several times to show enthusiasm for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Alice Morales has been informed by an interviewer that they will conduct a phone interview for her tomorrow.If she performs well in this round,she will have a face-to-face round with the director of the organization in the next week.She is very keen about the job and has prepared well for the interview.Which of the following should Morales do in the phone interview which will help her fare well in it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take ample notes during the interview which will help her keep track of the entire conversation 
B)  Copiously browse online information while answering questions during the interview 
C)  Elaborate on seven main points which she wants the interviewer to remember about her 
D)  Put on music in the background to calm her mind and get rid of nervousness and anxiety 
E)  Smile and lean forward while talking because it will help her add warmth to her words 
A)  Take ample notes during the interview which will help her keep track of the entire conversation 
B)  Copiously browse online information while answering questions during the interview 
C)  Elaborate on seven main points which she wants the interviewer to remember about her 
D)  Put on music in the background to calm her mind and get rid of nervousness and anxiety 
E)  Smile and lean forward while talking because it will help her add warmth to her words

Question 13

One should prepare for interviews by saying answers out loud because saying answers out loud is much more difficult than saying them in one's mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a candidate is asked a question which is improper or illegal,he/she has the right to refuse answering the question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During an interview,it is important to listen to every question and include key points about one's strengths and accomplishments in one's answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Successful interviewees give short answers of ten words or less and avoid elaborating on their answers.

Martin Ortiz is an engineering student at The Hamilton University and needs to attend a campus interview in the next week.Which of the following should he do to ensure his attire for the interview is appropriate?

_____ emphasizes on one desired aspect of a candidate's career.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed during site visits that involve meals and semisocial occasions?

Which of the following is the most conservative choice for attire in an interview?

Focused interviews emphasize on one desired aspect of a candidate's career.

What are some ways of researching about a company one is going to be interviewed by?

If a candidate is asked why there is a gap in his/her work history,it is important to answer elaborately and apologize for whatever family decisions one has made.

What are some guidelines that one needs to follow in a phone interview?

After an interview,it is important to call the company several times to show enthusiasm for the job.

One should prepare for interviews by saying answers out loud because saying answers out loud is much more difficult than saying them in one's mind.

If a candidate is asked a question which is improper or illegal,he/she has the right to refuse answering the question.

During an interview,it is important to listen to every question and include key points about one's strengths and accomplishments in one's answer.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 14: Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Successful interviewees give short answers of ten words or less and avoid elaborating on their answers.

Martin Ortiz is an engineering student at The Hamilton University and needs to attend a campus interview in the next week.Which of the following should he do to ensure his attire for the interview is appropriate?

_____ emphasizes on one desired aspect of a candidate's career.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed during site visits that involve meals and semisocial occasions?

Which of the following is the most conservative choice for attire in an interview?

Focused interviews emphasize on one desired aspect of a candidate's career.

What are some ways of researching about a company one is going to be interviewed by?

If a candidate is asked why there is a gap in his/her work history,it is important to answer elaborately and apologize for whatever family decisions one has made.

What are some guidelines that one needs to follow in a phone interview?

After an interview,it is important to call the company several times to show enthusiasm for the job.

One should prepare for interviews by saying answers out loud because saying answers out loud is much more difficult than saying them in one's mind.

If a candidate is asked a question which is improper or illegal,he/she has the right to refuse answering the question.

During an interview,it is important to listen to every question and include key points about one's strengths and accomplishments in one's answer.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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