Deck 9: Know the Interview Essentials

Question 1

Most interviewers will pay much more attention to what you say than to your body language.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which communication form or feature has the most effect during your interview?

A)Nonverbal
B)Verbal
C)Voice quality
D)None of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Taking another job while you are waiting for a position to become available can give you valuable work experience, even if it is not similar to your target job.

Question 5

Make yourself stand out in interviews by dressing in a manner that draws as much attention as possible.

Question 6

Often, a less experienced applicant with more enthusiasm for a job is hired over competitors who are more qualified but less enthusiastic.

Question 7

Describe three ways you can communicate positive assertiveness with body language.

Question 8

Using words like only and just is a useful way to indicate that you do not like to brag about your accomplishments.

Question 9

An interviewer can form a strong opinion of you within the first 30 seconds of meeting you.

Question 10

The gatekeeper is an administrative support person, receptionist, or human resources staff person who screens calls and visitors for the person who makes hiring decisions.

Question 11

The hidden job market refers to:

A)jobs that have been posted only on the Internet.
B)jobs obtained through networking sources.
C)jobs that are unadvertised or that must be "created" by the applicant, who then must make an employer aware of a need the applicant could fill.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 12

When employers are not advertising or hiring for positions, applicants are often more successful in obtaining interviews by using an indirect, rather than a direct, strategy.

Question 13

When making an interview request by phone, avoid reading directly from prepared scripts or notes.

Question 14

Describe why you will pay special attention to the gatekeeper and list two things you might do to build rapport with that person.

Question 15

An interview begins in the waiting area with the receptionist, and perhaps in the parking lot.

Question 16

When making a request for an interview by phone, relax and smile.

Question 17

To uncover the hidden job market and obtain an interview, you must:

A)learn about an employer's history and products.
B)practice describing how your skills could benefit the company.
C)describe how you could provide a useful service for the company.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above ​

Question 18

To show that you would fit in at a very informal company, dress for your interview the way employees dress.

Question 19

When making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview.

Question 20

Which of the following is an indirect method of connecting with employers?

A)Personal visit requesting a job application
B)Phone call requesting an interview
C)Request for assistance with career planning
D)None of the above