Question 1

Some employers will want to know what you see as your greatest weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The question-answer stage of the interview usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is about answering and asking questions 
B)  is about listening to the interviewer 
C)  is about handling discriminatory questions 
D)  consumes the greatest part of the interview

Question 3

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 4

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the function of each phase of...

Question 5

Dressing ________ for your interview is preferable to dressing to express your individuality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dressing ________ for your interview is preferable...

Question 6

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 7

In the final paragraph of your application letter, you should demand to meet the recipient immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Compatibility with an organization and a position is judged on the basis of attitudes, style, and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal background 
B)  academic goals 
C)  work experience 
D)  employment tests

Question 9

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 10

Cover letters accompanying the résumés should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be detail oriented 
B)  repeat the information from the résumé 
C)  be descriptive 
D)  be given as much care as the résumé

Question 11

Your dream job is to be a Food Analyst at Fast Foods Inc., a company that prides itself as being the "King of Fries." They also promote themselves as a company that respects their employees' right to privacy. When you applied to this job, you were asked to take a few tests. Which of these tests could be perceived as an invasion of your privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrity tests 
B)  Personality tests 
C)  Cognitive tests 
D)  Drug tests

Question 12

Aaron has passed the screening interview and the job skills test. Following which, the interviewer asks Aaron if he has any questions. In this case, Aaron should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ask questions about neutral topics such as the weather 
B)  ask questions which would emphasize his qualifications 
C)  ask questions that elicit simple yes or no answers 
D)  ask questions which will put the interviewer at ease

Question 13

Indus Tec is hiring market analysts for the automobile industry. You have applied for this position and have been asked to appear for a screening interview. During the screening interview, you would ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ask as many questions as possible, interviews are about knowing the organization too 
B)  keep your answers short while focusing on your strongest attributes 
C)  give elaborate and descriptive answers so that the interviewer is aware of your attention to detail 
D)  keep a low profile because the time to differentiate yourself from other candidates is yet to come

Question 14

In a job interview, look for ways to frame your responses as brief ________ rather than as dry facts or statements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a job interview, look for ways...

Question 15

To encourage candidates to use their own experiences and attributes to craft answers, many employers now rely heavily on ________ interviews in making hiring decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  video 
B)  virtual 
C)  behavioural 
D)  screening

Question 16

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...

Question 17

During a phone interview, still dress for success by wearing business attire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

If your interview does NOT end with a job offer, you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not bring up the topic 
B)  mention that you have another job offer and need to give the other company an answer by a specific date 
C)  tactfully ask when you can expect to know the decision 
D)  ask whether you did anything wrong during the interview

Question 20

Most companies conduct some sort of ________, including reviewing your credit record, checking to see whether you have a criminal history, and verifying your education.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most companies conduct some sort of ________,...

Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Some employers will want to know what you see as your greatest weaknesses.

The question-answer stage of the interview usually ________.

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 ________.

Explain the function of each phase of an application letter written in the AIDA format.

Dressing ________ for your interview is preferable to dressing to express your individuality.

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 ________.

In the final paragraph of your application letter, you should demand to meet the recipient immediately.

Compatibility with an organization and a position is judged on the basis of attitudes, style, and ________.

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

Cover letters accompanying the résumés should ________.

Aaron has passed the screening interview and the job skills test. Following which, the interviewer asks Aaron if he has any questions. In this case, Aaron should ________.

Indus Tec is hiring market analysts for the automobile industry. You have applied for this position and have been asked to appear for a screening interview. During the screening interview, you would ________.

In a job interview, look for ways to frame your responses as brief ________ rather than as dry facts or statements.

To encourage candidates to use their own experiences and attributes to craft answers, many employers now rely heavily on ________ interviews in making hiring decisions.

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

During a phone interview, still dress for success by wearing business attire.

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

If your interview does NOT end with a job offer, you should ________.

Most companies conduct some sort of ________, including reviewing your credit record, checking to see whether you have a criminal history, and verifying your education.