Deck 13: Dealing With Disappointment

Question 1

After interviewing a list of candidates and offering the job to one or more of them, employers delete the list of candidates. If a new position opens up, it's easier to repost the job than use the list of candidates previously interviewed.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to

A)warn other jobseekers about the organization's bad hiring practices.
B)write a positive status update about your interview experience.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

If you ask an interviewer for advice on how to improve your interview performance after you have received a rejection notice, you will be considered weak and to be lacking self-confidence.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.

Question 5

If your friend is not getting interviews, what two things would you advise them to do?

Question 6

If your friend is getting interviews but not getting job offers, what two things would you advise them to do?

Question 7

If you aren't getting interviews, it might be time to ask your Career Network contacts to give you feedback on your resume.

Question 8

Only applicants who have trouble getting interviews should take time to follow up on rejection notices with a phone call.

Question 9

If you are not getting interviews, reduce the number of sources you are using to find leads and concentrate on using Monster and Craigslist.

Question 10

If an interviewer is willing to give you feedback about an unsuccessful interview:

A)listen carefully and take notes.
B)explain why the criticism in not valid.

Question 11

After an unsuccessful interview, it is acceptable  to

A)ask the interviewer to evaluate your interview performance.
B)ask the interviewer for a referral to another department or organization.
C)apply for other jobs in the same organization.
D)b and c
E)all of the above

Question 12

if you get a rejection notice after an interview

A)call the human resources departments and demand an explanation.
B)call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interview skills.

Question 13

What steps can you take if you are not getting interviews?

A)Use more sources so that you can find more jobs to apply for.
B)Review the job listings to see if you are applying for jobs that match your qualifications.
C)Apply for fewer jobs and customize your resume and cover letter for those jobs you do apply for.
D)Meet with a career counselor to get advice about your job search strategy and your resume and cover letter.
E)All of the above

Question 14

Interviewers believe that when a candidate says negative things about their current employer, it shows the candidate is emotionally ready to switch to a new company.

Question 15

How can you counter negative feelings and renew your job search efforts after a job rejection?