Deck 13: Handling Rejection

Question 1

Changing the appearance of your resume can help it stand out from the competition.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

If you are not getting interviews, reduce the number of sources you are using to find leads and concentrate on using Monster and Craigslist.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

If an interviewer is willing to give you feedback about an unsuccessful interview

A) listen carefully and take notes.
B) explain why the criticism in not valid.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

If it is obvious that an interview is not going well suggest to the interviewer that you end the interview and go your separate ways.

Question 5

To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.

Question 6

The only applicants who bother to follow up rejection notices with telephone calls of inquiry are those who have trouble getting interviews.

Question 7

An interviewer will be impressed with your potential loyalty to the organization if you say negative things about your current employer.

Question 8

After an unsuccessful interview, it is acceptable  to

A) ask the interviewer to evaluate your interview performance.
B) ask the interviewer for a referral to another department or organization.
C) apply for other jobs in the organization.
D) b and c
E) all of the above

Question 9

If you ask an interviewer for advice on how to improve your interview performance after you have received a rejection notice, you will be considered weak and lacking self-confidence.

Question 10

Employers rarely hire anyone from a backup list of candidates who interviewed for positions they did not get.

Question 11

if you get a rejection notice after an interview

A) call the human resources departments and demand an explanation.
B) call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interview skills.

Question 12

How can you respond effectively to an interviewer who is willing to evaluate your interview performance?

Question 13

What steps can you take if you are not getting interview offers?

A) Use more resources so you can find more jobs to apply for
B) Review the job listings to see if you are applying for jobs you are not qualified for
C) Spend more time customizing your resume and cover letter for each job listing
D) Meet with a career counselor to get advice about your job search strategy and your resume and cover letter
E) all of the above

Question 14

After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to

A) warn other job-seekers about the organization's bad hiring practices.
B) write a positive status update about your interview experience.

Question 15

How can you counter negative feelings and renew your job search efforts after a job rejection?