Deck 15: After the Interview

Question 1

Why are 401(k) retirement plans often better than saving money in a bank account?

A) You don't pay taxes on the money you contribute or interest you earn until you draw the money out after age .
B) Employers have to match the amount you contribute each year.
C) The money you put into the plan earns more interest than what banks pay.
D) All of the above.

Answer 1

You don't pay taxes on the money you contribute or interest you earn until you draw the money out after age .

Question 2

Which of the following represents the highest salary?

A) $26,000.00 annually
B) $2300.00 monthly
C) $1000.00 bimonthly (every 2 weeks)
D) $500.00 weekly

Answer 2

$2300.00 monthly

Question 3

If you are not offered a job for which you interviewed and believed yourself to be qualified, the best thing to do is

A) report the employer to the career services staff at your school.
B) take a break for a few weeks and then try going to more interviews.
C) conduct a self-evaluation and think about what took place in the interview.
D) assume the interviewer didn't like you and continue your job search.

Answer 3

conduct a self-evaluation and think about what took place in the interview.

Question 4

A common reason that recent graduates are not offered a job following an interview is

A) they don't sell themselves to the employer.
B) they are under-qualified.
C) they don't have previous work experience in the field.
D) their grades are too low.

Question 5

How long should you wait following an interview before calling the employer to see if a hiring decision has been made?

A) The day after the interview
B) Two or three days after the interview
C) One or two days following the date the employer indicated as the hiring decision day
D) It is not appropriate to call the employer

Question 6

You attended an interview this morning and it seemed to go very well. You are interested in the job. What should you do next?

A) Call the employer to ask if a hiring decision has been made
B) Do a postinterview self-evaluation
C) Nothing. Wait until you hear from the employer
D) Cancel the other job interviews you have scheduled because you'll probably get this job

Question 7

At the beginning of her interview with Dr. Crown's office manager, Carla asked about the benefits, sick day policy, and holidays. What impression did Carla most likely give the manager?

A) She is a practical person who wants information to make an informed decision about the job.
B) She is more interested in herself than the needs of Dr. Crown and his patients.
C) She is a considerate person who doesn't want to waste the office manager's time interviewing if the conditions don't meet her needs.
D) She demonstrated good communication skills by asking direct questions.

Question 8

You are interviewing for a job for which you have the qualifications. If you decide before the interview is over that the job doesn't sound interesting, what should you do?

A) Let the employer know so you won't waste his or her time.
B) Finish the interview, then send a letter saying you are not interested.
C) Finish the interview and send a simple thank-you note.
D) Finish the interview, then tell the employer you are not interested in the job.

Question 9

If you accept a job offer with a telephone call, you should confirm your acceptance by writing a letter to the employer.

Question 10

What is the best advice for a recent graduate who has attended many interviews but received no job offers?

A) Review her postinterview evaluations and seek advice from career services at school.
B) Keep attending interviews.
C) Assume there are too many other job seekers.
D) Look for a job in a different field.

Question 11

If you are offered a job you decide not to accept, what is the best action to take?

A) Call or write a note declining the offer but thanking the employer for their time and the offer.
B) Call or write to explain to the employer why you are turning down the offer.
C) Ask the employer if he or she knows of any other job openings.
D) None. If you don't respond, the employer will know you're not interested.

Question 12

You are seeking your first health care job. Which of the following is likely to contribute the most to your future career success?

A) Finding a job that is exactly what you want
B) Making as much money as possible
C) Having many opportunities to learn new skills
D) Working with a friendly staff

Question 13

You attended an interview yesterday and decided today you are not interested in the job. How should you follow up?

A) No follow-up is necessary.
B) Call the employer to let him or her know that you are not interested in the job.
C) Send a note stating that you are not interested in the job.
D) Send a note thanking the interviewer for his or her time.

Question 14

Which of the following is inappropriate to disclose when discussing with a classmate how a job interview went?

A) The job didn't sound like what you expected.
B) The facility is located too far from your home.
C) You thought the interviewer was an idiot.
D) The job required skills that aren't your strengths.

Question 15

The main purpose of a postinterview self-evaluation is to

A) identify what you did wrong.
B) help you decide whether to accept the job if it is offered.
C) rate the health care facility.
D) help you improve your interview skills.

Question 16

Sarah needs to work to support her family, which includes a disabled child whom she must take for 1 day of medical treatment every 3 months. It would be best for her to

A) not say anything about it to an employer until after she has been hired.
B) discuss her situation with the employer after she receives a job offer.
C) get someone else to take her child to treatment because she really needs the job.
D) not say anything about it and just request a sick day when she needs to be out.

Question 17

Which of the following questions is most appropriate to ask yourself when deciding whether to accept a job offer?

A) What is the salary?
B) Can I make a positive contribution?
C) Who would my supervisor be?
D) What are the benefits?

Question 18

If the facility where you interviewed seems disorganized, it would be helpful to the employer if you mentioned this as your reason for turning down a job offer.

Question 19

One of the most important things you can do following an interview to increase your chances of being hired is to

A) write a letter in which you try to persuade the employer to hire you for the job.
B) call the employer and tell him or her how much you want the job.
C) ask your references to call the employer and give you a good recommendation.
D) send a thank-you note in which you include any new ideas that support your qualifications.

Question 20

Which of the following benefits is most likely to positively affect your current financial situation?

A) Retirement plan such as a 401(k)
B) State-sponsored retirement plan
C) Disability insurance
D) Health insurance

Question 21

It is not necessary to write a follow-up note to an employer with whom you interviewed but who does not offer you a job.

Question 22

Salary should not be the most important consideration when deciding whether to accept a job.

Question 23

Once you are hired, it is legal for the employer to request documentation of your age.