Question 1

________ of the Civil Rights Act was created to protect the rights of employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Title V 
B)  The Job Titles 
C)  Title VII 
D)  Title IV 
A)  Title V 
B)  The Job Titles 
C)  Title VII 
D)  Title IV C

Question 2

Conduct a dry-run prior to your job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Doing company specific research does not put you at a greater advantage over other candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The interview portfolio is a small folder containing relevant information, such as copies of documents, which are taken to an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a job interview, employers can ask for which of the following regarding citizenship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copies of an alien card prior to employment 
B)  Birthplace of applicant's relatives 
C)  Birthplace of applicant 
D)  Verification of an applicant's legal right to work in the United States 
A)  Copies of an alien card prior to employment 
B)  Birthplace of applicant's relatives 
C)  Birthplace of applicant 
D)  Verification of an applicant's legal right to work in the United States

Question 6

If you are anticipating a phone interview, prepare by changing your voice mail to a professional answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When asked about salary requirements:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct research on comparable salaries 
B)  Sell your skills 
C)  Start a few thousand dollars higher than your desired starting salary 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Conduct research on comparable salaries 
B)  Sell your skills 
C)  Start a few thousand dollars higher than your desired starting salary 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

On the day of the interview:

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice introducing yourself in front of a mirror 
B)  Make sure your clothes fit properly 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Practice introducing yourself in front of a mirror 
B)  Make sure your clothes fit properly 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The appropriate time to begin a targeted job search is:

Accepted Answer

A)  While you are writing your résumé 
B)  After you are aware of a specific job opening 
C)  After writing your résumé and are ready to search for a job 
D)  Before writing your résumé 
A)  While you are writing your résumé 
B)  After you are aware of a specific job opening 
C)  After writing your résumé and are ready to search for a job 
D)  Before writing your résumé

Question 10

Post-interview, but prior to leaving the company property:

Accepted Answer

A)  Visit the human resources department 
B)  Jot down notes about specific information you learned in the interview 
C)  Visit the company break room 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Visit the human resources department 
B)  Jot down notes about specific information you learned in the interview 
C)  Visit the company break room 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

When asked about a previous job from which you were fired:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be factual 
B)  Be honest in placing blame 
C)  Defend yourself and bad-mouth your former company 
D)  Lie and state that you were not fired 
A)  Be factual 
B)  Be honest in placing blame 
C)  Defend yourself and bad-mouth your former company 
D)  Lie and state that you were not fired

Question 12

The most common pre-employment screening includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Marital status 
B)  Education verification 
C)  Birth certificate 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Marital status 
B)  Education verification 
C)  Birth certificate 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

An interview question regarding whether you rent or own a home is:

Accepted Answer

A)  An illegal interview question 
B)  Legal only if you are asked if you rent your home 
C)  Legal only if you are asked if you own your home 
D)  A legal interview question 
A)  An illegal interview question 
B)  Legal only if you are asked if you rent your home 
C)  Legal only if you are asked if you own your home 
D)  A legal interview question

Question 14

A targeted job search identifies:

Accepted Answer

A)  Who you want to work for 
B)  What position you want 
C)  Where you want to work 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Who you want to work for 
B)  What position you want 
C)  Where you want to work 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

At the close of an interview, ask a question about:

Accepted Answer

A)  Salary and benefits 
B)  The interviewer's personal life 
C)  A current company event 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Salary and benefits 
B)  The interviewer's personal life 
C)  A current company event 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

You must answer all interview questions, even if the questions are illegal and/or discriminatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Employers can ask which of the following interview question regarding age?

Accepted Answer

A)  What is your age? 
B)  Are you over 40 years of age? 
C)  What is your birth date? 
D)  Are you able to meet legal age requirements? 
A)  What is your age? 
B)  Are you over 40 years of age? 
C)  What is your birth date? 
D)  Are you able to meet legal age requirements?

Question 18

A ________ leads your through the process of identifying open positions for which you are qualified.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ leads your through the process...

Question 19

At the end of the interview, if given the chance, restate your personal interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Under the Civil Rights Act, employers have a legal obligation to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Not hire the most qualified candidate 
B)  Provide every qualified candidate equal opportunity to interview 
C)  Hire you if you are a minority 
D)  Provide only those with disabilities the opportunity to interview 
A)  Not hire the most qualified candidate 
B)  Provide every qualified candidate equal opportunity to interview 
C)  Hire you if you are a minority 
D)  Provide only those with disabilities the opportunity to interview

________ of the Civil Rights Act was created to protect the rights of employees.

Conduct a dry-run prior to your job interview.

Doing company specific research does not put you at a greater advantage over other candidates.

The interview portfolio is a small folder containing relevant information, such as copies of documents, which are taken to an interview.

In a job interview, employers can ask for which of the following regarding citizenship?

If you are anticipating a phone interview, prepare by changing your voice mail to a professional answer.

When asked about salary requirements:

On the day of the interview:

The appropriate time to begin a targeted job search is:

Post-interview, but prior to leaving the company property:

When asked about a previous job from which you were fired:

The most common pre-employment screening includes:

An interview question regarding whether you rent or own a home is:

A targeted job search identifies:

At the close of an interview, ask a question about:

You must answer all interview questions, even if the questions are illegal and/or discriminatory.

Employers can ask which of the following interview question regarding age?

A ________ leads your through the process of identifying open positions for which you are qualified.

At the end of the interview, if given the chance, restate your personal interview.

Under the Civil Rights Act, employers have a legal obligation to:

Your Attitude and Personality

Goal Setting and Life Management

Personal Financial Management

Time and Stress Managementorganizational Skills

Ethics, Politics, and Diversity

Etiquettedress

Customer Servicequality

Human Resource Management

Communication

Accountability and Workplace Relationships

Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Job Search Skills

Resume Package

Career and Life Changes

Filters

Exam 15: Interview Techniques

________ of the Civil Rights Act was created to protect the rights of employees.

Conduct a dry-run prior to your job interview.

Doing company specific research does not put you at a greater advantage over other candidates.

The interview portfolio is a small folder containing relevant information, such as copies of documents, which are taken to an interview.

In a job interview, employers can ask for which of the following regarding citizenship?

If you are anticipating a phone interview, prepare by changing your voice mail to a professional answer.

When asked about salary requirements:

On the day of the interview:

The appropriate time to begin a targeted job search is:

Post-interview, but prior to leaving the company property:

When asked about a previous job from which you were fired:

The most common pre-employment screening includes:

An interview question regarding whether you rent or own a home is:

A targeted job search identifies:

At the close of an interview, ask a question about:

You must answer all interview questions, even if the questions are illegal and/or discriminatory.

Employers can ask which of the following interview question regarding age?

A ________ leads your through the process of identifying open positions for which you are qualified.

At the end of the interview, if given the chance, restate your personal interview.

Under the Civil Rights Act, employers have a legal obligation to:

Your Attitude and Personality

Goal Setting and Life Management

Personal Financial Management

Time and Stress Managementorganizational Skills

Ethics, Politics, and Diversity

Etiquettedress

Customer Servicequality

Human Resource Management

Communication

Accountability and Workplace Relationships

Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Job Search Skills

Resume Package

Career and Life Changes

Filters