Question 1

Employers use structured questionnaires,tests,and sophisticated job simulations during interviews because these tools

Accepted Answer

A) guarantee that every candidate,regardless of position applying for,has been interviewed in the exact same way as every other candidate. 
B) can be administered during job fairs and other external recruiting events. 
C) reduce the risk of favoritism. 
D) can closely mimic actual job skills. 
E) are less expensive than other hiring practices. 
A) guarantee that every candidate,regardless of position applying for,has been interviewed in the exact same way as every other candidate. 
B) can be administered during job fairs and other external recruiting events. 
C) reduce the risk of favoritism. 
D) can closely mimic actual job skills. 
E) are less expensive than other hiring practices. D

Question 2

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you should

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A) prolong the interview in order to ingratiate yourself with the interviewer. 
B) say your good-byes and stand up to leave. 
C) prepare to leave but (if possible)try to pin down what will happen next. 
D) ask the interviewer to analyze your performance. 
E) explain that you really need a job offer before you depart. 
A) prolong the interview in order to ingratiate yourself with the interviewer. 
B) say your good-byes and stand up to leave. 
C) prepare to leave but (if possible)try to pin down what will happen next. 
D) ask the interviewer to analyze your performance. 
E) explain that you really need a job offer before you depart. C

Question 3

Interviews in which the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers you give and any questions you ask are known as ________ interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) free-flowing 
B) creative 
C) screening 
D) unhindered 
E) open-ended 
A) free-flowing 
B) creative 
C) screening 
D) unhindered 
E) open-ended E

Question 4

When you're participating in a video interview with a prospective employer,

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A) make eye contact with the camera. 
B) concentrate on your computer screen. 
C) read from a carefully prepared script. 
D) dim the lights in the room to minimize glare. 
E) remember to dress for an interview from the waist up. 
A) make eye contact with the camera. 
B) concentrate on your computer screen. 
C) read from a carefully prepared script. 
D) dim the lights in the room to minimize glare. 
E) remember to dress for an interview from the waist up.

Question 5

Your goal during the interview process should be

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A) to get an offer. 
B) to find the right match for your goals and capabilities. 
C) to find the position that pays the most. 
D) to fill an available job opening. 
E) to look first to the largest companies for job openings,then consider smaller companies if those don't work out. 
A) to get an offer. 
B) to find the right match for your goals and capabilities. 
C) to find the position that pays the most. 
D) to fill an available job opening. 
E) to look first to the largest companies for job openings,then consider smaller companies if those don't work out.

Question 6

When you're preparing an application letter,remember that ________ must clearly state your reason for writing and give the recipient a compelling reason to keep reading.

Accepted Answer

A) the subject line 
B) the opening paragraph 
C) the closing paragraph 
D) the second paragraph 
E) the salutation 
A) the subject line 
B) the opening paragraph 
C) the closing paragraph 
D) the second paragraph 
E) the salutation

Question 7

Accompany your résumé with a ________ when you're responding to an advertised job opening.

Accepted Answer

A) message of inquiry 
B) follow-up message 
C) message of intent 
D) solicited application message 
E) prospective application message 
A) message of inquiry 
B) follow-up message 
C) message of intent 
D) solicited application message 
E) prospective application message

Question 8

When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

Accepted Answer

A) let the interviewer raise the topic first. 
B) say that your requirements are not negotiable,based on salary surveys. 
C) try to negotiate a higher salary regardless of the offer because you are in a good bargaining position. 
D) focus on other issues such as benefits and signing bonuses. 
E) ask what kind of salary you can expect after three years,and use that as the basis for negotiations. 
A) let the interviewer raise the topic first. 
B) say that your requirements are not negotiable,based on salary surveys. 
C) try to negotiate a higher salary regardless of the offer because you are in a good bargaining position. 
D) focus on other issues such as benefits and signing bonuses. 
E) ask what kind of salary you can expect after three years,and use that as the basis for negotiations.

Question 9

When you're staging mock interviews to polish your interview style,pay attention to

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A) incorporating humor. 
B) how to take the lead during the discussion of your skills and abilities. 
C) keeping your answers short and to the point. 
D) keeping answers general enough to be sure they can be appropriate to almost any type of question. 
E) poise,manners and good judgement. 
A) incorporating humor. 
B) how to take the lead during the discussion of your skills and abilities. 
C) keeping your answers short and to the point. 
D) keeping answers general enough to be sure they can be appropriate to almost any type of question. 
E) poise,manners and good judgement.

Question 10

In a working interview,

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A) the candidate meets with an interviewer as the interviewer performs normal duties. 
B) no questions are asked-the candidate simply shows up and begins working so that those involved with the hiring decision can evaluate him or her. 
C) interviewers avoid asking about anything other than work: hobbies and other personal matters are not addressed. 
D) the candidate "shadows" several employees,and is asked to explain which job seems best and why. 
E) the candidate actually performs a job-related activity during the interview. 
A) the candidate meets with an interviewer as the interviewer performs normal duties. 
B) no questions are asked-the candidate simply shows up and begins working so that those involved with the hiring decision can evaluate him or her. 
C) interviewers avoid asking about anything other than work: hobbies and other personal matters are not addressed. 
D) the candidate "shadows" several employees,and is asked to explain which job seems best and why. 
E) the candidate actually performs a job-related activity during the interview.

Question 11

Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that an interviewer will ask and rehearsing answers to each one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When terminating the job with a current employer,your letter of resignation

Accepted Answer

A) should include at least two weeks' notice. 
B) does not have to be in writing. 
C) should indicate what led you to look for a new position. 
D) should include ways to help the company do better in the future. 
E) should indicate where your new job is,what the responsibilities are,and what salary you were offered. 
A) should include at least two weeks' notice. 
B) does not have to be in writing. 
C) should indicate what led you to look for a new position. 
D) should include ways to help the company do better in the future. 
E) should indicate where your new job is,what the responsibilities are,and what salary you were offered.

Question 13

After sending your application letter and résumé in response to a job posting that lists a close date,you should

Accepted Answer

A) always call the employer prior to that date to see if your materials have been reviewed. 
B) email the employer on the morning of the close date to reiterate your interest in the job. 
C) avoid following up with the employer before that date. 
D) wait until the day after the close date and then call the employer to see where you stand. 
E) call the employer and do all you can to set up an interview prior to that date. 
A) always call the employer prior to that date to see if your materials have been reviewed. 
B) email the employer on the morning of the close date to reiterate your interest in the job. 
C) avoid following up with the employer before that date. 
D) wait until the day after the close date and then call the employer to see where you stand. 
E) call the employer and do all you can to set up an interview prior to that date.

Question 14

For most interviews,asking your own questions is

Accepted Answer

A) necessary only if you are interviewing for a management position. 
B) risky and a bad idea unless you are certain the interview is going well. 
C) just as important as answering the employer's questions effectively. 
D) usually viewed as a sign of arrogance-after all,the employer is in charge. 
E) helpful only when you are interviewing for a job at a large organization. 
A) necessary only if you are interviewing for a management position. 
B) risky and a bad idea unless you are certain the interview is going well. 
C) just as important as answering the employer's questions effectively. 
D) usually viewed as a sign of arrogance-after all,the employer is in charge. 
E) helpful only when you are interviewing for a job at a large organization.

Question 15

An unsolicited job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

On your second or third visit to an organization,if you haven't been offered the job,you should

Accepted Answer

A) ask whether you did anything wrong during the interview. 
B) ask how many more interviews will take place. 
C) ask tactfully when you can expect to learn of the decision. 
D) ask if repeated interviews are standard policy and try to find out why. 
E) pretend that you have another job offer and push for an immediate decision. 
A) ask whether you did anything wrong during the interview. 
B) ask how many more interviews will take place. 
C) ask tactfully when you can expect to learn of the decision. 
D) ask if repeated interviews are standard policy and try to find out why. 
E) pretend that you have another job offer and push for an immediate decision.

Question 17

Interviews in which job candidates are asked how they would respond to various hypothetical situations on the job are known as ________ interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) stress 
B) structured 
C) behavioral 
D) situational 
E) working 
A) stress 
B) structured 
C) behavioral 
D) situational 
E) working

Question 18

Why is it advantageous for candidates to stay in contact with prospective employers after an interview? Provide at least three reasons.

Accepted Answer

Staying in contact with a prospective em

Question 19

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative,such as a dark blue suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One challenge in a screening interview is to keep your answers short while distinguishing yourself from other candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Employers use structured questionnaires,tests,and sophisticated job simulations during interviews because these tools

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you should

Interviews in which the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers you give and any questions you ask are known as ________ interviews.

When you're participating in a video interview with a prospective employer,

Your goal during the interview process should be

When you're preparing an application letter,remember that ________ must clearly state your reason for writing and give the recipient a compelling reason to keep reading.

Accompany your résumé with a ________ when you're responding to an advertised job opening.

When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

When you're staging mock interviews to polish your interview style,pay attention to

In a working interview,

Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that an interviewer will ask and rehearsing answers to each one.

When terminating the job with a current employer,your letter of resignation

After sending your application letter and résumé in response to a job posting that lists a close date,you should

For most interviews,asking your own questions is

An unsolicited job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

On your second or third visit to an organization,if you haven't been offered the job,you should

Interviews in which job candidates are asked how they would respond to various hypothetical situations on the job are known as ________ interviews.

Why is it advantageous for candidates to stay in contact with prospective employers after an interview? Provide at least three reasons.

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative,such as a dark blue suit.

One challenge in a screening interview is to keep your answers short while distinguishing yourself from other candidates.

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Employers use structured questionnaires,tests,and sophisticated job simulations during interviews because these tools

When a job interviewer indicates the interview is coming to a close,you should

Interviews in which the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers you give and any questions you ask are known as ________ interviews.

When you're participating in a video interview with a prospective employer,

Your goal during the interview process should be

When you're preparing an application letter,remember that ________ must clearly state your reason for writing and give the recipient a compelling reason to keep reading.

Accompany your résumé with a ________ when you're responding to an advertised job opening.

When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

When you're staging mock interviews to polish your interview style,pay attention to

In a working interview,

Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that an interviewer will ask and rehearsing answers to each one.

When terminating the job with a current employer,your letter of resignation

After sending your application letter and résumé in response to a job posting that lists a close date,you should

For most interviews,asking your own questions is

An unsolicited job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

On your second or third visit to an organization,if you haven't been offered the job,you should

Interviews in which job candidates are asked how they would respond to various hypothetical situations on the job are known as ________ interviews.

Why is it advantageous for candidates to stay in contact with prospective employers after an interview? Provide at least three reasons.

The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative,such as a dark blue suit.

One challenge in a screening interview is to keep your answers short while distinguishing yourself from other candidates.

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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