Question 1

During an interview,small talk is not as important as structured questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nicole has cleared seven rounds of interviews in three days and she still hasn't been offered the job.In her previous organization,she cleared two rounds of interviews and she got the job.Nicole should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be worried because she may not be offered this job 
B)  commend herself on getting this far and persevere through the rest of the rounds 
C)  express her concern to the organization 
D)  insist that further rounds be conducted on the telephone to save her the trouble of commuting

Question 3

"A single instance of poor etiquette can undo all your hard work in a job search;" therefore,it is advisable to maintain your professional behaviour every step of the way.Narrate a scenario where a seemingly minor lapse of judgment by the applicant resulted in losing out on a job offer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "A single instance of poor etiquette can...

Question 4

A job interview is sometimes viewed as a test to guess the right answers,or as an interrogation where you have to defend your background and skills.However,an interview should be thought of as an opportunity to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  say the right thing 
B)  share information 
C)  sell yourself 
D)  showcase your skills

Question 5

Most employers are looking for the following appearance traits in a prospective employee during the interview: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A nice perfume or cologne because scent says a lot about you 
B)  A trendy haircut or colour to show you are current 
C)  Neat fingernails and polished shoes to show attention to detail 
D)  Neutral colours with no patterns to show you are conservative

Question 6

You should refer the reader to your ________ by citing a specific fact or general point covered there.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should refer the reader to your...

Question 7

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job,you should still send a ________ message within two days following the interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even if you feel that you have...

Question 8

As interviewees,we are generally advised to handle interviews with proper preparation and a "never budge under pressure" attitude.If the applicant is asked a difficult question during an interview,which of these actions is the most appropriate to tackle that question?

Accepted Answer

A)  The applicant acknowledges the difficulty of the question and humbly refrains from answering it. 
B)  To maintain spontaneity, the applicant starts off with a witty retort and vaguely builds an answer. 
C)  At the cost of delaying the response, the applicant first considers the implications of the question and only then answers. 
D)  The applicant skillfully reverts the question back to the employer and asks her opinion on the issue.

Question 9

If you receive a job offer while other interviews are still pending,you can ask the employer for a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you receive a job offer while...

Question 10

Beth and Ruby need to know which of their short-listed candidates are good with problem solving while working as a team.Which of these interview formats would you suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Panel interview 
B)  Group interview 
C)  Behavioural interview 
D)  Stress interview

Question 11

Although the warm-up stage is brief it does ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  take precedence over the other stages 
B)  not involve substantial questions 
C)  focus only on body language 
D)  feel easy because the interview gets tougher after this

Question 12

One way of getting the reader's attention in an unsolicited application letter is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inquire about the organization's needs 
B)  ask which skills will benefit the organization 
C)  identify where you discovered the job opening 
D)  refer to the company's publicized achievements and new changes

Question 13

Oliver is in charge of recruiting soup chefs for his restaurant De Lait.The candidates need to have a healthy appetite for creativity and should be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.He is aware that the law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race,ethnicity,gender,age,marital status,and religion.Which of these questions asked by Oliver would violate the law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are you over 18? 
B)  When did you graduate from high school? 
C)  Did you graduate from high school? 
D)  Do you have the legal right to work in Canada?

Question 14

You are more likely to succeed in a job interview if you ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  carry a know-it-all attitude 
B)  maintain eye contact with the interviewer 
C)  avoid using hand gestures 
D)  critique yourself

Question 15

When an employer asks you to tell him something about yourself,you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  email him the link to your blog to show that you are tech-savvy 
B)  only speak about your relevant qualifications 
C)  quickly summarize where you have been and where you are headed-in a way that aligns your interests with the company's 
D)  give him references for a background check

Question 16

Briefly explain the difference between solicited application letters and unsolicited application letters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain the difference between solicited application...

Question 17

Jenny has applied for the position of an office assistant.What should she do,if her application letter and resumé fail to bring a response within a month?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should call to find out why she hasn't heard from the prospective employer. 
B)  She should send a follow-up letter or email. 
C)  She should cross this particular job possibility off her list and apply somewhere else. 
D)  She should mail them another copy of her application letter and resumé.

Question 18

Today's employers expect serious candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the company's operations,its markets,and tactical challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the middle section of an application letter,you should point out your "selling points" and other potential benefits to your employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe at least 10 behaviours or characteristics that employers do not like to see in job applicants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe at least 10 behaviours or characteristics...

Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

During an interview,small talk is not as important as structured questions.

Nicole has cleared seven rounds of interviews in three days and she still hasn't been offered the job.In her previous organization,she cleared two rounds of interviews and she got the job.Nicole should ________.

"A single instance of poor etiquette can undo all your hard work in a job search;" therefore,it is advisable to maintain your professional behaviour every step of the way.Narrate a scenario where a seemingly minor lapse of judgment by the applicant resulted in losing out on a job offer.

A job interview is sometimes viewed as a test to guess the right answers,or as an interrogation where you have to defend your background and skills.However,an interview should be thought of as an opportunity to ________.

Most employers are looking for the following appearance traits in a prospective employee during the interview: ________.

You should refer the reader to your ________ by citing a specific fact or general point covered there.

Even if you feel that you have little chance for the job,you should still send a ________ message within two days following the interview.

As interviewees,we are generally advised to handle interviews with proper preparation and a "never budge under pressure" attitude.If the applicant is asked a difficult question during an interview,which of these actions is the most appropriate to tackle that question?

If you receive a job offer while other interviews are still pending,you can ask the employer for a ________.

Beth and Ruby need to know which of their short-listed candidates are good with problem solving while working as a team.Which of these interview formats would you suggest?

Although the warm-up stage is brief it does ________.

One way of getting the reader's attention in an unsolicited application letter is to ________.

You are more likely to succeed in a job interview if you ________.

When an employer asks you to tell him something about yourself,you should ________.

Briefly explain the difference between solicited application letters and unsolicited application letters.

Jenny has applied for the position of an office assistant.What should she do,if her application letter and resumé fail to bring a response within a month?

Today's employers expect serious candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the company's operations,its markets,and tactical challenges.

In the middle section of an application letter,you should point out your "selling points" and other potential benefits to your employer.

Describe at least 10 behaviours or characteristics that employers do not like to see in job applicants.