Question 1

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Accepted Answer

This paragraph is designed to

Question 2

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Preparing for a video interview is generally

Accepted Answer

A)  not necessary. 
B)  virtually impossible to do effectively. 
C)  the same as preparing for a face-to-face interview. 
D)  similar to preparing for a face-to-face interview, but requires familiarizing yourself with the equipment and process. 
A)  not necessary. 
B)  virtually impossible to do effectively. 
C)  the same as preparing for a face-to-face interview. 
D)  similar to preparing for a face-to-face interview, but requires familiarizing yourself with the equipment and process.

Question 4

When going to a job interview for a graphic artist job, you may choose

Accepted Answer

A)  not to bring copies of your résumé; you can assume the interviewer already has one. 
B)  to take along samples of your work. 
C)  not to be more than five or ten minutes late. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  not to bring copies of your résumé; you can assume the interviewer already has one. 
B)  to take along samples of your work. 
C)  not to be more than five or ten minutes late. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 5

In ________ interviews, several candidates are interviewed simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________ interviews, several candidates are interviewed...

Question 6

You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Preliminary screening interviews are often conducted via telephone or Skype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When applying for jobs, you should assume that every interested employer will conduct a general online search on you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Accepted Answer

(1) Thank-you letter: Send this type of

Question 11

Job applicants should not ask questions during an interview; they are there to answer questions, not to ask them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If you receive a job offer but are waiting to hear from other possible employers, request a time ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you receive a job offer but...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm sure you get these letters all the time, but I hope you'll read mine carefully." 
B)  "I need a job, and I am very hard worker, so in my opinion you can't go wrong in hiring me for any number of different positions." 
C)  "Based on my extensive training in forensic accounting, I think I may be of help to your rapidly expanding forensic department." 
D)  "I am clearly the best person for the job you've advertised." 
A)  "I'm sure you get these letters all the time, but I hope you'll read mine carefully." 
B)  "I need a job, and I am very hard worker, so in my opinion you can't go wrong in hiring me for any number of different positions." 
C)  "Based on my extensive training in forensic accounting, I think I may be of help to your rapidly expanding forensic department." 
D)  "I am clearly the best person for the job you've advertised."

Question 14

Most employers interview an applicant ________ before deciding to make a job offer.

Accepted Answer

A)  via email 
B)  anonymously 
C)  once 
D)  multiple times 
A)  via email 
B)  anonymously 
C)  once 
D)  multiple times

Question 15

An application letter can follow the AIDA format for persuasive messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When you receive a job offer that you want to accept, you should reply within ________ days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you receive a job offer that...

Question 17

It is potentially illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation or marital status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the middle part of an application letter, you should spell out your "selling points" and other potential benefits to your employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a behavioral interview, you are asked to describe how you would handle various hypothetical situations on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation, national origin, marital status, and so on are considered to be potentially ________ interview questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation, national...

Exam 19: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

Many interviewers begin making a decision about the applicant

Preparing for a video interview is generally

When going to a job interview for a graphic artist job, you may choose

In ________ interviews, several candidates are interviewed simultaneously.

You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

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

Preliminary screening interviews are often conducted via telephone or Skype.

When applying for jobs, you should assume that every interested employer will conduct a general online search on you.

Describe at least three common employment messages that follow an interview.

Job applicants should not ask questions during an interview; they are there to answer questions, not to ask them.

If you receive a job offer but are waiting to hear from other possible employers, request a time ________.

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

Most employers interview an applicant ________ before deciding to make a job offer.

An application letter can follow the AIDA format for persuasive messages.

When you receive a job offer that you want to accept, you should reply within ________ days.

It is potentially illegal for an interviewer to ask about your religious affiliation or marital status.

In the middle part of an application letter, you should spell out your "selling points" and other potential benefits to your employer.

In a behavioral interview, you are asked to describe how you would handle various hypothetical situations on the job.

Inquiries about an applicant's religious affiliation, national origin, marital status, and so on are considered to be potentially ________ interview questions.

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