Question 1

Which of the following is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety during a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Remember that the interviewer is always in charge of the interview situation. 
B) Prepare thoroughly by researching the company and preparing success stories. 
C) Dress the way that company employees dress so that you will feel as if you fit in. 
D) Have a good, stiff drink right before the interview begins.

Question 2

When asking a reference to provide a recommendation letter, give the recommender copies of your résumé and college transcript, as well as details about the position, its requirements, and the recommendation deadline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When asked about your plans for the future, discuss both personal and professional goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One benefit of researching a company before an interview is that you may uncover information that convinces you that you would not want to work for the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To be polite, always wait for the interviewer to ask you for questions before asking any.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Sit erect, leaning forward slightly, to show interest and confidence. 
B) Change positions often and gesture frequently to show high energy. 
C) Lean forward and rest your arms on the desk or table to indicate control. 
D) Relax back into your chair, slouching slightly, to demonstrate self-assurance.

Question 7

The only person you need to impress during the interview process is the interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To show your interviewer how successful you are, leave your smartphone on during the job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you didn't get a position that you really wanted, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A) Send a rejection follow-up letter that says you're disappointed but still interested. 
B) Make a negative posting about the company on Facebook or Twitter to show how upset you are. 
C) Do nothing because contacting the employer again will make you look desperate. 
D) Call the employer at least once or twice a week for the next two months to see whether a position is available.

Question 10

Hannah has been offered a retail management position and will now be negotiating for her salary. What advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A) Say that you currently earn more than you do to try to get a higher salary offer. 
B) Consider the entire compensation package when negotiating salary. 
C) Make the first salary offer to show the employer that you've done your research. 
D) Accept the first salary offer because it might be decreased if you try to negotiate.

Question 11

Before an interview rehearse ____________________ stories, which are specific examples of your educational and work-related experiences that demonstrate your qualifications and achievements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before an interview rehearse ____________________ stories, which...

Question 12

Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field. The interviewer is using situational and behavioral questions to test your thought processes and logical thinking and to find out how you have reacted in specific situations. How would you answer the following situational and behavioral interview questions? Be sure to write your answer exactly as you would say it during a job interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assume that you are in a job...

Question 13

During ____________________ negotiations don't inflate your current earnings just to get a higher offer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During ____________________ negotiations don't inflate your current...

Question 14

What is the most accurate statement about online, video, and virtual interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Online, video, and virtual interviews are rare. 
B) Virtual interviews save job applicants money but are very costly for companies. 
C) The same rules apply whether you are interviewing face-to-face or taking part in an online or virtual interview. 
D) All of these statements are accurate.

Question 15

Which of these responses is the best answer to the question Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Accepted Answer

A) I see myself in your job is the best because this response shows a good sense of humor. 
B) I see myself as the president of this company is the best because this response shows ambition. 
C) I hope to be running my own business is the best because this response shows self-motivation. 
D) As a member of your team, I will have grown and learned enough to advance to a position in management is the best because this response shows that you want to grow with the organization.

Question 16

If you've been interviewed by more than one person, send one thank-you message for the group to the organization's human resources department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If an interviewer asks Why do you want to work for us?, you should

Accepted Answer

A) briefly summarize problems at your current job that require you to change employers. 
B) show that you understand the company and its culture. 
C) explain that as a recent graduate you want to work for any company that needs a person with your skills and background. 
D) simply tell the truth about your reason for seeking this job; for example, you are unemployed, you just graduated, you need better benefits, or you have bills to pay.

Question 18

____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet with two or more interviewers on a one-on-one basis over the course of several hours or days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet...

Question 19

Don't worry about what information is available about you online because this information is irrelevant to the job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hiring managers tend to ask more specific and job-related questions during one-on-one interviews than do representatives from human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Interviewing and Following up

Which of the following is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety during a job interview?

When asking a reference to provide a recommendation letter, give the recommender copies of your résumé and college transcript, as well as details about the position, its requirements, and the recommendation deadline.

When asked about your plans for the future, discuss both personal and professional goals.

One benefit of researching a company before an interview is that you may uncover information that convinces you that you would not want to work for the company.

To be polite, always wait for the interviewer to ask you for questions before asking any.

Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

The only person you need to impress during the interview process is the interviewer.

To show your interviewer how successful you are, leave your smartphone on during the job interview.

If you didn't get a position that you really wanted, what should you do?

Hannah has been offered a retail management position and will now be negotiating for her salary. What advice would you give her?

Before an interview rehearse ____________________ stories, which are specific examples of your educational and work-related experiences that demonstrate your qualifications and achievements.

During ____________________ negotiations don't inflate your current earnings just to get a higher offer.

What is the most accurate statement about online, video, and virtual interviews?

Which of these responses is the best answer to the question Where do you see yourself five years from now?

If you've been interviewed by more than one person, send one thank-you message for the group to the organization's human resources department.

If an interviewer asks Why do you want to work for us?, you should

____________________ interviews allow a candidate to meet with two or more interviewers on a one-on-one basis over the course of several hours or days.

Don't worry about what information is available about you online because this information is irrelevant to the job search.

Hiring managers tend to ask more specific and job-related questions during one-on-one interviews than do representatives from human resources.