Question 1

Part of your preparation for job interviews is an evaluation of your vocal tone and speaking habits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following should be in the middle section of an application letter that follows the AIDA plan to build interest in you?

Accepted Answer

A) Your strongest selling points that will benefit the organization 
B) Information about your academic performance 
C) Areas of business that you are passionate about 
D) Which specific skills the employer is asking for and how you can meet those skills 
E) Information on salary history and availability 
A) Your strongest selling points that will benefit the organization 
B) Information about your academic performance 
C) Areas of business that you are passionate about 
D) Which specific skills the employer is asking for and how you can meet those skills 
E) Information on salary history and availability

Question 3

Which of the following might be asked by an interviewer to see if you have thought about your long-term goals?

Accepted Answer

A) What is your greatest weakness? 
B) Tell me something about yourself. 
C) How do you spend your free time? 
D) What didn't you like about previous jobs you've held? 
E) Where do you want to be five years from now? 
A) What is your greatest weakness? 
B) Tell me something about yourself. 
C) How do you spend your free time? 
D) What didn't you like about previous jobs you've held? 
E) Where do you want to be five years from now?

Question 4

Which type of interview requires the candidate to relate specific incidents and experiences from their past?

Accepted Answer

A) Unstructured 
B) Working 
C) Open-ended 
D) Situational 
E) Behavioral 
A) Unstructured 
B) Working 
C) Open-ended 
D) Situational 
E) Behavioral

Question 5

Within two days after a job interview,send a ________,even if you think you won't get the job.

Accepted Answer

A) list of references 
B) follow-up message 
C) link to your Facebook page 
D) list of your accomplishments 
E) new,updated résumé 
A) list of references 
B) follow-up message 
C) link to your Facebook page 
D) list of your accomplishments 
E) new,updated résumé

Question 6

Why is it vital to have a positive,alert tone when being interviewed over the phone?

Accepted Answer

A) You don't want to sound like you are reading prepared notes 
B) Reception is often poor or there is a delay 
C) You won't know if the interviewer has a copy of your résumé 
D) You won't have nonverbal cues to help create a good impression 
E) You don't want to sound overly interested 
A) You don't want to sound like you are reading prepared notes 
B) Reception is often poor or there is a delay 
C) You won't know if the interviewer has a copy of your résumé 
D) You won't have nonverbal cues to help create a good impression 
E) You don't want to sound overly interested

Question 7

How should you structure a message of inquiry after an interview has taken place?

Accepted Answer

If you're not advised of the interviewer

Question 8

During the question-and-answer stage of an interview

Accepted Answer

A) control the conversation and stress your achievements. 
B) let the interviewer lead the conversation. 
C) respond to all questions without hesitation. 
D) don't ask any questions of your own. 
E) continuously nod your head to show agreement and understanding. 
A) control the conversation and stress your achievements. 
B) let the interviewer lead the conversation. 
C) respond to all questions without hesitation. 
D) don't ask any questions of your own. 
E) continuously nod your head to show agreement and understanding.

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of researching an organization's operations,market,and challenges?

Accepted Answer

A) You might find the company is unstable and you don't want to work there 
B) You will learn a brief history of the organization 
C) You can demonstrate your interest in the company and be identified as a professional who understands analysis 
D) You can learn more about travel and relocation opportunities 
E) You can better define potential career paths 
A) You might find the company is unstable and you don't want to work there 
B) You will learn a brief history of the organization 
C) You can demonstrate your interest in the company and be identified as a professional who understands analysis 
D) You can learn more about travel and relocation opportunities 
E) You can better define potential career paths

Question 10

An employment interview is

Accepted Answer

A) an unplanned dialogue with a representative from a potential employer. 
B) a monologue about your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
C) a formal meeting during which you and the interviewer ask questions and exchange information. 
D) a one-way communication pipeline in which the interviewer asks questions and you answer them. 
A) an unplanned dialogue with a representative from a potential employer. 
B) a monologue about your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
C) a formal meeting during which you and the interviewer ask questions and exchange information. 
D) a one-way communication pipeline in which the interviewer asks questions and you answer them.

Question 11

A prospecting job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview,keep your answers short and to the point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During the selection stage of the interview process,you should

Accepted Answer

A) ask the interviewer when you can start the job. 
B) differentiate yourself from the other candidates. 
C) use short answers to respond to the interviewer's questions. 
D) relate your knowledge,skills,and experience to the organizations' needs. 
E) ask how you compare to other candidates. 
A) ask the interviewer when you can start the job. 
B) differentiate yourself from the other candidates. 
C) use short answers to respond to the interviewer's questions. 
D) relate your knowledge,skills,and experience to the organizations' needs. 
E) ask how you compare to other candidates.

Question 14

Which type of interview has been found to be the most effective predictor of success on the job?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral 
B) Traditional 
C) Extemporaneous 
D) Long-distance 
E) Stress 
A) Behavioral 
B) Traditional 
C) Extemporaneous 
D) Long-distance 
E) Stress

Question 15

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

Accepted Answer

The organization is trying to

Question 16

In the final paragraph of your application letter,you should

Accepted Answer

A) show the reader you mean business and demand an interview. 
B) say something philosophical. 
C) request an interview and provide contact information. 
D) cover your bases by saying something like,"If I've left anything important out,I'm sorry." 
E) let the reader know they are making a mistake if they don't call immediately. 
A) show the reader you mean business and demand an interview. 
B) say something philosophical. 
C) request an interview and provide contact information. 
D) cover your bases by saying something like,"If I've left anything important out,I'm sorry." 
E) let the reader know they are making a mistake if they don't call immediately.

Question 17

Behavioral interviews require candidates to ________ when they answer questions.

Accepted Answer

A) respond to situations that are intended to unsettle them 
B) create hypothetical responses to theoretical scenarios 
C) limit themselves to "yes" or "no" responses 
D) use their own experiences and attributes 
E) work through job-related problems 
A) respond to situations that are intended to unsettle them 
B) create hypothetical responses to theoretical scenarios 
C) limit themselves to "yes" or "no" responses 
D) use their own experiences and attributes 
E) work through job-related problems

Question 18

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When writing an application letter in response to a job posting what should be included in the letter?

Accepted Answer

A) The types of research done on the organization 
B) Areas where the organization excels in the industry 
C) What excites you about working for the organization 
D) The specific qualification you have that were identified in the posting 
E) An explanation of what you understand the company to be looking for 
A) The types of research done on the organization 
B) Areas where the organization excels in the industry 
C) What excites you about working for the organization 
D) The specific qualification you have that were identified in the posting 
E) An explanation of what you understand the company to be looking for

Question 20

Explain how you can complete a telephone interview successfully.

Accepted Answer

To succeed at a telephone interview,trea

Part of your preparation for job interviews is an evaluation of your vocal tone and speaking habits.

Which of the following should be in the middle section of an application letter that follows the AIDA plan to build interest in you?

Which of the following might be asked by an interviewer to see if you have thought about your long-term goals?

Which type of interview requires the candidate to relate specific incidents and experiences from their past?

Within two days after a job interview,send a ________,even if you think you won't get the job.

Why is it vital to have a positive,alert tone when being interviewed over the phone?

How should you structure a message of inquiry after an interview has taken place?

During the question-and-answer stage of an interview

Which of the following is an advantage of researching an organization's operations,market,and challenges?

An employment interview is

A prospecting job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview,keep your answers short and to the point.

During the selection stage of the interview process,you should

Which type of interview has been found to be the most effective predictor of success on the job?

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

In the final paragraph of your application letter,you should

Behavioral interviews require candidates to ________ when they answer questions.

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

When writing an application letter in response to a job posting what should be included in the letter?

Explain how you can complete a telephone interview successfully.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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Exam 19: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Part of your preparation for job interviews is an evaluation of your vocal tone and speaking habits.

Which of the following should be in the middle section of an application letter that follows the AIDA plan to build interest in you?

Which of the following might be asked by an interviewer to see if you have thought about your long-term goals?

Which type of interview requires the candidate to relate specific incidents and experiences from their past?

Within two days after a job interview,send a ________,even if you think you won't get the job.

Why is it vital to have a positive,alert tone when being interviewed over the phone?

How should you structure a message of inquiry after an interview has taken place?

During the question-and-answer stage of an interview

Which of the following is an advantage of researching an organization's operations,market,and challenges?

An employment interview is

A prospecting job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.

During the question-and-answer phase of an interview,keep your answers short and to the point.

During the selection stage of the interview process,you should

Which type of interview has been found to be the most effective predictor of success on the job?

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

In the final paragraph of your application letter,you should

Behavioral interviews require candidates to ________ when they answer questions.

Body language is particularly important during the warm-up phase of a job interview.

When writing an application letter in response to a job posting what should be included in the letter?

Explain how you can complete a telephone interview successfully.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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