Deck 11: Interview Like a Pro

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

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 5

To conduct a practice interview with your support team, you should

A) ask someone else to observe the interview.
B) dress as if the interview were real.
C) send a thank-you letter to everyone who helps you.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 6

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.

Question 7

If, after interviewing, you are sure a job is not for you, it is not necessary to send a thank-you note.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Which of these items should you take into the interview?

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

Question 10

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

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 11

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 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 above
F) (Mondays/Fridays and before lunch/closing are not the best times to call.)

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

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 16

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

Question 17

Technically, there are no wrong answers in personality tests.

Question 18

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

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 19

Which type of pre-employment test can't be studied or practiced for ahead of time?

A) Technical test
B) Skills test
C) Personality test
D) You can't study or practice for any pre-employment tests head of time.

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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.

Question 23

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?