Question 1

When responding to questions during a job interview,you should

Accepted Answer

A) respond in a way that lets you talk about your strengths only. 
B) look for opportunities to frame your answers as brief stories rather than simple declarative answers. 
C) limit yourself to yes or no answers only. 
D) respond with declarative statements. 
E) ask the interviewer to clarify what type of response they are really looking for.

Question 2

In a(n)________,the candidate meets with several interviewers at once.

Accepted Answer

A) panel interview 
B) open-ended interview 
C) team interview 
D) collaborative interview 
E) behavioral interview

Question 3

Searching LinkedIn to learn about the managers you will meet with in an upcoming interview

Accepted Answer

A) is unethical,since LinkedIn profiles are private. 
B) is acceptable as long as you never reveal that you have done it. 
C) requires that you ask their permission beforehand. 
D) can make it easier for you to build rapport with your interviewers. 
E) hinders your chances of success by making you seem desperate for employment.

Question 4

Which of the following would be the best opening sentence for a solicited application letter?

Accepted Answer

A) "I am clearly the best person for the job you've advertised." 
B) "I'm sure you get these letters all the time,but I hope you'll read mine carefully." 
C) "I want a job,and you've got one that I could do." 
D) "Based on your company's remarkable growth over the past three years,I can appreciate your need for highly qualified and experienced sales personnel." 
E) "My entire life I have dreamed about working in a job such as this."

Question 5

Which type of interview would be likely to include a question such as,"You seem wholly unqualified for this job,and your answers have been terrible so far.Why should we continue with this?"

Accepted Answer

A) Stress 
B) Structured 
C) Screening 
D) Situational 
E) Panel

Question 6

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

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Question 7

The longest phase of a job interview is usually

Accepted Answer

A) the warm-up. 
B) the question-and-answer stage. 
C) the close. 
D) the interchange. 
E) the reference checks.

Question 8

Briefly explain the primary differences between solicited application letters and unsolicited application letters.

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Question 9

In the final paragraph of your application letter you should

Accepted Answer

A) show the reader that you're a contender and demand an interview. 
B) close with a quote from your favorite philosopher or poet. 
C) request an interview and provide contact information. 
D) include information about extracurricular activities to show how well-rounded you are. 
E) thank the reader in advance for interviewing you.

Question 10

Because application letters are ________ messages,the AIDA approach is ideally suited for them.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) negative 
C) persuasive 
D) routine 
E) personal

Question 11

Questions such as,"What is one job-related achievement that best illustrates your work ethic?" are likely to be asked during a ________ interview.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Staying in contact with a prospective employer after an interview

Accepted Answer

A) can be seen as troublesome by the employer. 
B) is not necessary for at least 4 weeks. 
C) should only be done by phone. 
D) might be construed as nagging. 
E) shows that you really want the job.

Question 13

An employment interview is

Accepted Answer

A) an unstructured dialogue with a representative from a potential employer. 
B) an easy way for you to learn about the company's operations and markets. 
C) a formal meeting during which you and the interviewer ask questions and exchange information. 
D) a session in which the interviewer talks and you listen. 
E) a well-rehearsed exchange of information between peers.

Question 14

Briefly explain the difference between a structured interview and an open-ended interview.

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Question 15

One advantage to maintaining interview notes is

Accepted Answer

A) to ensure answers are consistent between the hiring manager and Human Resources. 
B) to look prepared and professional. 
C) to have something to do with your hands during the interview,especially when you are nervous. 
D) to have you decide which company is the right fit for you when you are considering various job offers. 
E) to track key information,including potentially illegal questions.

Question 16

In the Interest and Desire sections of a solicited application letter,discussing each requirement specified in the job ad

Accepted Answer

A) will reduce your chances of getting an interview. 
B) is unnecessary as long as you refer to the ad in some specific way. 
C) is helpful as long as you clearly identify those that you do not meet. 
D) is harmful if the position requires creativity or innovation. 
E) helps demonstrate your understanding of the employer's needs.

Question 17

Job offers and the acceptance of the offer

Accepted Answer

A) can be done over the phone. 
B) should be done via Skype. 
C) are legally binding contracts. 
D) can be backed out of if a better candidate or job comes along. 
E) are legally binding for the employer,but not the candidate.

Question 18

During the interview,a candidate should ask questions about

Accepted Answer

A) salary. 
B) when they can expect to be given an offer. 
C) what the company is looking for in a new employee. 
D) the major competition of the company. 
E) critical weaknesses of the company and how the company plans to address them.

Question 19

Which of the following would best support your ability to negotiate a starting salary?

Accepted Answer

A) wearing business attire during the negotiation meeting 
B) understanding all your strengths and weaknesses 
C) market demand for your skill set 
D) dollar amounts of offers you have turned down 
E) your ability to call in a personal favor with those you know in the organization

Question 20

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

Accepted Answer

A) within the first 20 seconds of the interview. 
B) during the question-and-answer stage. 
C) during the final minutes of the interview. 
D) after the candidate has left. 
E) while checking references.

Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment