Question 1

During a job interview, which of the following is most effective when you don't know the answer to a question?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bluff your way through the question.
B)   Act like the question is stupid.
C)   Provide an answer that demonstrates quick thinking and creativity.
D)   Don't answer the question. C

Question 2

Describe a situational job interview.

Accepted Answer

A situational interview is a job interviewing technique in which applicants are asked to describe how they would deal with a hypothetical situation.

Question 3

What advice would you give a friend preparing for behavioural interview questions?

Accepted Answer

I would advise my friend to review the job posting to identify core competencies required for the job and to think of examples that demonstrate possession of these core job competencies.

Question 4

In a job interview, what does the following question reveal about you? Why do you think you would be successful in this position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Your weaknesses
B)   Your communication skills
C)   Your strengths
D)   Past behaviour that predicts future behaviour

Question 5

In a job interview, which of the following is the most effective approach to handling a question about a time when you experienced teamwork problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Recall a situation in which you successfully handled teamwork conflict; describe the situation, your task, what you did, and the result of your actions.
B)   Confirm that you have never experienced any teamwork problems.
C)   Dodge the question. Say that you can't think of any situation at the moment.
D)   Recall a situation in which a teamwork conflict ended badly; describe the situation, your task, what you did, and the result of your actions.

Question 6

Interview follow-up emails are a sign of desperation and weakness; never send follow-up emails to any of your interviewers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a job interview, specific examples of achievements or qualifications can prompt further questions, so job candidates should avoid giving examples of their capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During networking events, you should only focus on speaking about yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What does effective preparation for a job interview involve?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

You are not sure how to approach behavioural interview questions. Samir, a student taking a Business Communications class, advises you to use the STAR technique in your responses. What does STAR stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Situation, task, action, results
B)   Subject, trouble, accomplishment, reward
C)   Setback, tool, achievement, repercussion
D)   Struggle, trial, attainment, responsibility

Question 11

An elevator pitch is about you; therefore, you do not need to adapt it to a particular company or post.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following do most interviewers focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ability to do the job, motivation, and cultural fit
B)   Ability to dodge tough questions, motivation, and adaptability
C)   Ability to express ideas, self-awareness, and motivation
D)   Ability to express ideas, confidence, and motivation

Question 13

When recruiters ask you about what your previous employers would say you should work to improve, they are asking about your weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

At your university's career fair you get the opportunity to speak with a representative from the company you want to work for. What should you do at the end of the conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask for a job offer.
B)   Ask for a business card.
C)   Don't ask for anything. If the company is interested in your skills, it will get in touch with you.
D)   Thank the representative for his or her time.

Question 15

What is the difference between a behavioural interview and a situational interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavioural interviews ask you to describe a time when you demonstrated a particular skill required for the job, while situational interviews ask you to respond to a hypothetical situation.
B)   Behavioural interviews evaluate your personal behaviour, while situational interviews evaluate your skills based on your experiences in specific situations.
C)   Behavioural interviews evaluate your ability to respond to hypothetical challenges, while situational interviews evaluate your skills based on your experiences.
D)   There is no difference between them. They both evaluate your ability to perform a job based on your college and work experience.

Question 16

In what way can interviewers and job candidates demonstrate high standards of ethics?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Why should interviewees ask questions at the end of job interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)   To look smart
B)   So as not to waste time researching the organization
C)   To avoid further questions from the interviewer
D)   To demonstrate cultural fit, knowledge of job requirements, and interest in the job and organization

Question 18

In an interview follow-up message, which of the following should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thanking the interviewers for their time
B)   Indicating the job you interviewed for and the interview date
C)   Summarizing your key skills and confirming interest in the organization
D)   Summarizing your résumé and confirming interest in the organization

Question 19

At the end of a job interview at Facebook, the interviewer asks you if you have any questions. Which of the answers below will impress the interviewer the most?

Accepted Answer

A)   No, thanks. I don't have any questions. I have already done a lot of research on Facebook.
B)   Yes. What kind of training do you provide?
C)   Yes. Is this portrayed fun work environment at Facebook for real, or is it just a tactic to attract employees?
D)   My research on Facebook shows that the company helped launch Cause, a company dedicated to helping non-profit organizations fundraise. As you can see from my résumé, I have coordinated many fundraising activities for social causes in my city. I was wondering if I would have the opportunity to work on projects related to Cause or on fundraising for social causes in general.

Question 20

What does your choice of cover letter formatting reveal about you?

Accepted Answer

A)   My creative and innovative nature
B)   My unique writing style
C)   My familiarity with professional writing standards
D)   My unique character

Exam 2: Networking, Job Interviews, and Follow-Up

During a job interview, which of the following is most effective when you don't know the answer to a question?

Describe a situational job interview.

What advice would you give a friend preparing for behavioural interview questions?

In a job interview, what does the following question reveal about you? Why do you think you would be successful in this position?

In a job interview, which of the following is the most effective approach to handling a question about a time when you experienced teamwork problems?

Interview follow-up emails are a sign of desperation and weakness; never send follow-up emails to any of your interviewers.

In a job interview, specific examples of achievements or qualifications can prompt further questions, so job candidates should avoid giving examples of their capabilities.

During networking events, you should only focus on speaking about yourself.

What does effective preparation for a job interview involve?

You are not sure how to approach behavioural interview questions. Samir, a student taking a Business Communications class, advises you to use the STAR technique in your responses. What does STAR stand for?

An elevator pitch is about you; therefore, you do not need to adapt it to a particular company or post.

Which of the following do most interviewers focus on?

When recruiters ask you about what your previous employers would say you should work to improve, they are asking about your weaknesses.

At your university's career fair you get the opportunity to speak with a representative from the company you want to work for. What should you do at the end of the conversation?

What is the difference between a behavioural interview and a situational interview?

In what way can interviewers and job candidates demonstrate high standards of ethics?

Why should interviewees ask questions at the end of job interviews?

In an interview follow-up message, which of the following should you avoid?

At the end of a job interview at Facebook, the interviewer asks you if you have any questions. Which of the answers below will impress the interviewer the most?

What does your choice of cover letter formatting reveal about you?