Question 1

Although much is said about pre-employment drug screening, it is still uncommon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

To respect the interviewer's time, do not use any items from your Career Portfolio in a dress rehearsal interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Toward the close of the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to learn of a hiring decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

If a member of your support network is influential with a prospective employer, you should ask him or her to make a follow-up phone call to the interviewer or send a letter of recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the appropriate action to take if you do not receive notice of the hiring decision by the date indicated by the interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Follow up with a phone call, but do not pressure the interviewer.
B)   Keep following up even if the interviewer seems annoyed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease!
C)   Show initiative and interest by stopping by the interviewer's office to ask about the job.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 6

It would be unethical to accept an offer of employment extended during a practice interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You should write a longer, more complete interview follow-up letter

Accepted Answer

A)   when the interviewer prefers that you follow up in writing rather than by a phone call.
B)   if you need to supply or clarify information omitted during your interview.
C)   if you think your interview performance was weak in any area.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 8

You should prepare a written script that you can use for an interview follow-up telephone call.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you have interviewed for a position on Tuesday afternoon, the best day and time to make a follow-up telephone call would be on

Accepted Answer

A)   Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.
B)   Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
C)   Friday at 4:30 p.m.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the aboveF)  (Mondays/Fridays and before lunch/closing are not the best times to call.)

Question 10

The best timeframe to send a follow-up thank-you letter for a practice interview is

Accepted Answer

A)   the same business day of the interview.
B)   within two days of the interview.
C)   within one week of the interview.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 11

Which question(s) is it appropriate to ask an employer before taking a pre-employment test?

Accepted Answer

A)   How much time is allotted for the test?
B)   Are the questions weighted, and if so, how are they weighted?
C)   Are points deducted for unanswered questions.
D)   all of the above
E)   It is not appropriate to ask any questions.

Question 12

During a dress rehearsal practice interview arranged with an employer, is it appropriate to make a direct request for a job? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a dress rehearsal practice interview arranged...

Question 13

Do not schedule more than __________ interview(s) on the same day.

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four

Question 14

Why should you summarize and evaluate every interview in writing? When should you do the evaluation? List at least five things you should try to remember about the interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why should you summarize and evaluate every...

Question 15

What are at least three topics that should be included in a follow-up call or letter?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are at least three topics that...

Question 16

Employment testing is usually just a formality and does not factor in to an employer's hiring decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During the closing of the interview, you should try to direct the conversation toward

Accepted Answer

A)   compensation (salary and benefits) .
B)   research you have done on the company.
C)   a summary of the abilities needed for the position and your related skills.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 18

Employers use pre-employment tests to save the time and money it costs to correct a bad hiring decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these items should you take into the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Notepad and pen
B)   Appointment calendar
C)   Portfolio with work samples
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 20

Technically, there are no wrong answers in personality tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Interview Like a Pro

Although much is said about pre-employment drug screening, it is still uncommon.

To respect the interviewer's time, do not use any items from your Career Portfolio in a dress rehearsal interview.

Toward the close of the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to learn of a hiring decision.

If a member of your support network is influential with a prospective employer, you should ask him or her to make a follow-up phone call to the interviewer or send a letter of recommendation.

What is the appropriate action to take if you do not receive notice of the hiring decision by the date indicated by the interviewer?

It would be unethical to accept an offer of employment extended during a practice interview.

You should write a longer, more complete interview follow-up letter

You should prepare a written script that you can use for an interview follow-up telephone call.

If you have interviewed for a position on Tuesday afternoon, the best day and time to make a follow-up telephone call would be on

The best timeframe to send a follow-up thank-you letter for a practice interview is

Which question(s) is it appropriate to ask an employer before taking a pre-employment test?

During a dress rehearsal practice interview arranged with an employer, is it appropriate to make a direct request for a job? Why or why not?

Do not schedule more than __________ interview(s) on the same day.

Why should you summarize and evaluate every interview in writing? When should you do the evaluation? List at least five things you should try to remember about the interview.

What are at least three topics that should be included in a follow-up call or letter?

Employment testing is usually just a formality and does not factor in to an employer's hiring decision.

During the closing of the interview, you should try to direct the conversation toward

Employers use pre-employment tests to save the time and money it costs to correct a bad hiring decision.

Which of these items should you take into the interview?

Technically, there are no wrong answers in personality tests.