Question 1

Land-Air Global Transport has an immediate opening for a supply chain pricing analyst.You are interested in this job offer and wish to apply for it.In order to make a good impression on Land-Air Global Transport with your application letter,you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) use an embellished layout 
B) show that you understand the company and the position 
C) extensively use personal pronouns and humor for a confident tone 
D) only email your cover letter 
E) give descriptive details of your accomplishments in the cover letter

Question 2

One of the ways in which a job applicant's managerial potential,commitment,and motivation is evaluated,is by conducting a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) personality test 
B) cognitive test 
C) integrity test 
D) substance test 
E) background check

Question 3

In ________ interviews you are asked to relate specific incidents and experiences from your past.

Accepted Answer

A) working 
B) stress 
C) behavioral 
D) screening 
E) structured

Question 4

Alicia was told by Mark about a vacancy at his organization and that the organization is accepting applications for the next two weeks.Alicia applies within a week.What should she do next?

Accepted Answer

A) She should call as soon as she submits the application. 
B) She should email after three days. 
C) She should wait for their call. 
D) She should call after a week or two. 
E) She should ask Mark to contact them.

Question 5

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) offer a short summary of what colleagues or customers think about you 
D) give him references for a background check 
E) avoid sharing something business relevant because the interviewer would like a glimpse of your personal side

Question 6

You have been assigned the duty of recruiting candidates for your team,by conducting open-ended interviews.During the interview,which of these strategies would you apply?

Accepted Answer

A) The candidates would be asked a series of questions in a predetermined order. 
B) The candidates would only be given written tests. 
C) You would make sure that the candidates do not ask any questions, so that more applicants can be interviewed. 
D) You would initiate questions but base further questions on the candidate's reply. 
E) You would avoid upsetting the candidates.

Question 7

It is best to dress casually for an interview to portray your individuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Staging mock interviews can help you identify self-defeating nonverbal behaviors and speech mannerisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ tests measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring,processing,analyzing,using,and remembering information.

Accepted Answer

A) Integrity 
B) Personality 
C) Cognitive 
D) Language proficiency 
E) Substance

Question 10

Kelly has scheduled her screening interview for tomorrow and she has requested the interviewer to conduct it over the phone.Since the interview is via telephone Kelly should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) dress formally because it is still a formal meeting 
B) work on her verbal and non-verbal skills 
C) make sure that her answers are elaborate and detailed 
D) schedule it for a time when she can be focused and free from interruptions 
E) not bother to have her résumé with her, because the interviewer will not ask for it over the phone

Question 11

During interviews,the objective of the ________ is to sell you on the advantages of joining the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) introduction stage 
B) selection stage 
C) ice breaker stage 
D) final stage 
E) screening stage

Question 12

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) not follow a conversation style 
E) allow for relaxed behavior

Question 13

You have been asked to hire 10 consultants for H.Q.Services,but the company insists that you need not conduct preliminary screening interviews,because they believe that it may lengthen the hiring process.Which of these arguments could help convince them about the benefits of preliminary screening interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Screening interviews help companies to thoroughly investigate their applicants. 
B) They can give multiple tests at the screening round. 
C) It will help them in restricting the number of applications they would receive. 
D) They can narrow the field of applicants. 
E) They can hire more candidates, as a reserve.

Question 14

Mentioning your strengths in an application letter ________.

Accepted Answer

A) can be a strong selling point, when backed up with relevant experience 
B) takes a lesser priority compared to stressing about experience 
C) is usually overlooked by applicants 
D) can be repetitive as it is already mentioned in the résumé 
E) is required only in solicited letters

Question 15

An interview where the job candidate is criticized or provoked is a type of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stress interview 
B) structured interview 
C) screening interview 
D) situational interview 
E) guided interview

Question 16

If your application letter and résumé fail to illicit a response,you may contact them a week after the close date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Eucalygen Technologies (E.T.)is recruiting young,creative and talented individuals to fill their vacancies.As an applicant for this job your objective should be to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) mirror company objectives 
B) answer elaborately to confirm your fit for the position 
C) conduct research on their customer base 
D) find out if the job is a right match for your goals and capabilities 
E) be boastful and sell yourself

Question 18

In a(n)________ interview,the interviewer (or a computer program)asks a series of questions in a predetermined order.

Accepted Answer

A) open-ended 
B) structured 
C) unguided 
D) panel 
E) group

Question 19

As part of background checks,employers can check whether you have a criminal history and review your credit card record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe six of the common types of interviews.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Land-Air Global Transport has an immediate opening for a supply chain pricing analyst.You are interested in this job offer and wish to apply for it.In order to make a good impression on Land-Air Global Transport with your application letter,you should ________.

One of the ways in which a job applicant's managerial potential,commitment,and motivation is evaluated,is by conducting a(n) ________.

In ________ interviews you are asked to relate specific incidents and experiences from your past.

Alicia was told by Mark about a vacancy at his organization and that the organization is accepting applications for the next two weeks.Alicia applies within a week.What should she do next?

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

You have been assigned the duty of recruiting candidates for your team,by conducting open-ended interviews.During the interview,which of these strategies would you apply?

It is best to dress casually for an interview to portray your individuality.

Staging mock interviews can help you identify self-defeating nonverbal behaviors and speech mannerisms.

________ tests measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring,processing,analyzing,using,and remembering information.

Kelly has scheduled her screening interview for tomorrow and she has requested the interviewer to conduct it over the phone.Since the interview is via telephone Kelly should ________.

During interviews,the objective of the ________ is to sell you on the advantages of joining the organization.

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

Mentioning your strengths in an application letter ________.

An interview where the job candidate is criticized or provoked is a type of ________.

If your application letter and résumé fail to illicit a response,you may contact them a week after the close date.

Eucalygen Technologies (E.T.) is recruiting young,creative and talented individuals to fill their vacancies.As an applicant for this job your objective should be to ________.

In a(n) ________ interview,the interviewer (or a computer program) asks a series of questions in a predetermined order.

As part of background checks,employers can check whether you have a criminal history and review your credit card record.

Describe six of the common types of interviews.