Question 1

How soon after the interview should you call the potential employer to see if a decision has been made?

Accepted Answer

A)  never 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 days 
A)  never 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 days A

Question 2

When is the proper time to inquire about salary?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the end of an interview when the interviewer asks if you have any questions 
B)  before you accept the interview 
C)  after you are hired 
D)  after you are offered a job 
A)  at the end of an interview when the interviewer asks if you have any questions 
B)  before you accept the interview 
C)  after you are hired 
D)  after you are offered a job D

Question 3

Experience outside of a job that you have gained through internships, class projects, volunteering, or student organizations is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  relevant experience. 
B)  applicable experience. 
C)  school experience. 
D)  extracurricular experience. 
A)  relevant experience. 
B)  applicable experience. 
C)  school experience. 
D)  extracurricular experience. A

Question 4

Which is the most appropriate attire for a female interviewee?

Accepted Answer

A)  black skirt, colorful blouse, and matching jewelry 
B)  black pants and light colored blouse 
C)  black, dark grey, or dark blue suit with a skirt, light colored blouse, and minimal jewelry and makeup 
D)  there is no difference between acceptable attire for males and females in the modern day 
A)  black skirt, colorful blouse, and matching jewelry 
B)  black pants and light colored blouse 
C)  black, dark grey, or dark blue suit with a skirt, light colored blouse, and minimal jewelry and makeup 
D)  there is no difference between acceptable attire for males and females in the modern day

Question 5

Jared has just arrived to his job interview and finds himself in a room with two other candidates and three interviewers. Jared is taking part in what kind of interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  group 
B)  discussion 
C)  panel 
D)  live 
A)  group 
B)  discussion 
C)  panel 
D)  live

Question 6

Joining the local, regional, or national chapter of a(n) ___________ will greater enhance your ability to network with professionals that may be looking to hire.

Accepted Answer

A)  professional association 
B)  Internet provider 
C)  private employment agency 
D)  word of mouth campaign 
A)  professional association 
B)  Internet provider 
C)  private employment agency 
D)  word of mouth campaign

Question 7

Which of the following is not important to your overall "value" to an employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  experience 
C)  management responsibility 
D)  previous employment 
A)  education 
B)  experience 
C)  management responsibility 
D)  previous employment

Question 8

What important document would you use to introduce you as a potential employee, highlight your résumé, and demonstrate your writing skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation letter 
B)  interview letter 
C)  cover letter 
D)  introduction letter 
A)  orientation letter 
B)  interview letter 
C)  cover letter 
D)  introduction letter

Question 9

Which of the following is an illegal question to ask during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  total length of time at previous positions or total years of experience 
B)  what country the interviewee was born in 
C)  salary requirements 
D)  how soon can the applicant start 
A)  total length of time at previous positions or total years of experience 
B)  what country the interviewee was born in 
C)  salary requirements 
D)  how soon can the applicant start

Question 10

Which of the following should be included on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  contact information 
C)  experience 
D)  all of the above 
A)  education 
B)  contact information 
C)  experience 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

When job seekers go through the __________ process, they consider opportunities that match with their personal priorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  career exploration 
B)  salary negotiation 
C)  priority exploration 
D)  contract negotiation 
A)  career exploration 
B)  salary negotiation 
C)  priority exploration 
D)  contract negotiation

Question 12

Summarize the major ways by which you should engage in career exploration.

Accepted Answer

Engaging in career exploration can be do

Question 13

Based on what you've read, identify at least four different ways in which you should seek out potential job opportunities.

Accepted Answer

1. Networking: Utilize your professional

Question 14

You should include a hobbies and interests section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Summarize the proper attire for a job interview.

Accepted Answer

The proper attire for a job interview ty

Question 16

Cover letters and résumés should not exceed one page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the general rule about including your GPA on your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  If your GPA is 2.0 or higher, include it. 
B)  If your GPA is 3.0 or higher, include it. 
C)  Unless you have a 4.0, don't include it. 
D)  Never include your GPA. 
A)  If your GPA is 2.0 or higher, include it. 
B)  If your GPA is 3.0 or higher, include it. 
C)  Unless you have a 4.0, don't include it. 
D)  Never include your GPA.

Question 18

Alice is having difficulty finding a job out of college, so she goes to an organization that finds potential employers for her for a nominal fee. This organization is known as a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  career planning center. 
B)  state employment service. 
C)  professional association. 
D)  private employment agency. 
A)  career planning center. 
B)  state employment service. 
C)  professional association. 
D)  private employment agency.

Question 19

Telephone and videoconference interviews are becoming more popular as early screening phases of the interview process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following accomplishments would be the most beneficial to highlight on a résumé for someone applying for a leadership position?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.0 GPA 
B)  member of a chorus line 
C)  member of a basketball team 
D)  completion of a team-based project for a class 
A)  3.0 GPA 
B)  member of a chorus line 
C)  member of a basketball team 
D)  completion of a team-based project for a class

How soon after the interview should you call the potential employer to see if a decision has been made?

When is the proper time to inquire about salary?

Experience outside of a job that you have gained through internships, class projects, volunteering, or student organizations is known as

Which is the most appropriate attire for a female interviewee?

Jared has just arrived to his job interview and finds himself in a room with two other candidates and three interviewers. Jared is taking part in what kind of interview?

Joining the local, regional, or national chapter of a(n) ___________ will greater enhance your ability to network with professionals that may be looking to hire.

Which of the following is not important to your overall "value" to an employer?

What important document would you use to introduce you as a potential employee, highlight your résumé, and demonstrate your writing skills?

Which of the following is an illegal question to ask during an interview?

Which of the following should be included on a résumé?

When job seekers go through the __________ process, they consider opportunities that match with their personal priorities.

Summarize the major ways by which you should engage in career exploration.

Based on what you've read, identify at least four different ways in which you should seek out potential job opportunities.

You should include a hobbies and interests section of your résumé.

Summarize the proper attire for a job interview.

Cover letters and résumés should not exceed one page.

What is the general rule about including your GPA on your résumé?

Alice is having difficulty finding a job out of college, so she goes to an organization that finds potential employers for her for a nominal fee. This organization is known as a/an

Telephone and videoconference interviews are becoming more popular as early screening phases of the interview process.

Which of the following accomplishments would be the most beneficial to highlight on a résumé for someone applying for a leadership position?

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Informing and Persuading

Speech Design

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

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Exam 4: Résumés, Interviews, and Negotiations

How soon after the interview should you call the potential employer to see if a decision has been made?

When is the proper time to inquire about salary?

Experience outside of a job that you have gained through internships, class projects, volunteering, or student organizations is known as

Which is the most appropriate attire for a female interviewee?

Jared has just arrived to his job interview and finds himself in a room with two other candidates and three interviewers. Jared is taking part in what kind of interview?

Joining the local, regional, or national chapter of a(n) ___________ will greater enhance your ability to network with professionals that may be looking to hire.

Which of the following is not important to your overall "value" to an employer?

What important document would you use to introduce you as a potential employee, highlight your résumé, and demonstrate your writing skills?

Which of the following is an illegal question to ask during an interview?

Which of the following should be included on a résumé?

When job seekers go through the __________ process, they consider opportunities that match with their personal priorities.

Summarize the major ways by which you should engage in career exploration.

Based on what you've read, identify at least four different ways in which you should seek out potential job opportunities.

You should include a hobbies and interests section of your résumé.

Summarize the proper attire for a job interview.

Cover letters and résumés should not exceed one page.

What is the general rule about including your GPA on your résumé?

Alice is having difficulty finding a job out of college, so she goes to an organization that finds potential employers for her for a nominal fee. This organization is known as a/an

Telephone and videoconference interviews are becoming more popular as early screening phases of the interview process.

Which of the following accomplishments would be the most beneficial to highlight on a résumé for someone applying for a leadership position?

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Informing and Persuading

Speech Design

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

Filters