Question 1

What should you focus on when you (and your interview partner)are evaluating your performance in mock interviews?

Accepted Answer

Critique the quality and length of your

Question 2

Briefly explain what job candidates should expect in behavioral interviews and situational interviews.

Accepted Answer

In a behavioral interview,candidates are

Question 3

When going to a job interview

Accepted Answer

A) take along samples of your work; recruiters are impressed by tangible evidence of job-related accomplishments. 
B) the interviewer will already have a copy of your résumé. 
C) being more than 10 minutes late is unacceptable. 
D) do not engage in conversation with others until the interview is complete. 
E) use your smartphone or tablet to take notes during the actual interview. 
A) take along samples of your work; recruiters are impressed by tangible evidence of job-related accomplishments. 
B) the interviewer will already have a copy of your résumé. 
C) being more than 10 minutes late is unacceptable. 
D) do not engage in conversation with others until the interview is complete. 
E) use your smartphone or tablet to take notes during the actual interview.

Question 4

During the selection stage of the interview processes,you should

Accepted Answer

A) ask the interviewer when you can start the job. 
B) differentiate yourself from the other candidates. 
C) allow the interviewer to ask all of the questions. 
D) monopolize the conversation by telling your favorite stories. 
E) relate your skills and experience to the organization's needs. 
A) ask the interviewer when you can start the job. 
B) differentiate yourself from the other candidates. 
C) allow the interviewer to ask all of the questions. 
D) monopolize the conversation by telling your favorite stories. 
E) relate your skills and experience to the organization's needs.

Question 5

In the opening paragraph of an application letter,it is vital to

Accepted Answer

A) indicate what you are looking for in a dream job,and how the open position matches your goals. 
B) identify the position you are applying for and your salary range. 
C) explain how you can help the company meets its needs. 
D) let the employer know highlights from your résumé. 
E) make sure the employer understands that you need a response within 24 hours. 
A) indicate what you are looking for in a dream job,and how the open position matches your goals. 
B) identify the position you are applying for and your salary range. 
C) explain how you can help the company meets its needs. 
D) let the employer know highlights from your résumé. 
E) make sure the employer understands that you need a response within 24 hours.

Question 6

When you're applying for jobs,assume that potential employers will search online to learn more about you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the typical employment-interview sequence? What is the purpose of each type of interview?

Accepted Answer

Typical employment interviews include th

Question 8

When you're writing an application letter to accompany your résumé,

Accepted Answer

A) use text-messaging jargon and emoticons to show that you're tech-savvy. 
B) remember that most employers won't bother to read it. 
C) use it as a free-form way to convey your career aspirations. 
D) treat it with same care that you took with your résumé. 
E) outline the job,benefits and salary range you are seeking. 
A) use text-messaging jargon and emoticons to show that you're tech-savvy. 
B) remember that most employers won't bother to read it. 
C) use it as a free-form way to convey your career aspirations. 
D) treat it with same care that you took with your résumé. 
E) outline the job,benefits and salary range you are seeking.

Question 9

If a job candidate receives a job offer while other interviews are still pending,how should he or she ask the employer for a time extension?

Accepted Answer

A message requesting a time extension sh

Question 10

________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how the candidates interact with potential peers.

Accepted Answer

A) Panel 
B) Group 
C) Team 
D) Collaborative 
E) Stress 
A) Panel 
B) Group 
C) Team 
D) Collaborative 
E) Stress

Question 11

You've just finished a job interview,and you know that you're not going to get the job.So,don't worry about following up with a "thank-you" message to the interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The second stage of interviews (following screening)is the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) in-depth 
B) narrowing 
C) exploration 
D) elimination 
E) selection 
A) in-depth 
B) narrowing 
C) exploration 
D) elimination 
E) selection

Question 13

Researching an organization before an interview

Accepted Answer

A) will save time during the interview,as the employer won't have to ask as many questions. 
B) is a bad idea,as it will limit the organizations opportunity to sell the organization. 
C) will show you understand the importance of investigation and analysis. 
D) allows you to tell the interviewer how much you know that they may not. 
E) leads to fewer questions about you,and more questions about the goals of the organization. 
A) will save time during the interview,as the employer won't have to ask as many questions. 
B) is a bad idea,as it will limit the organizations opportunity to sell the organization. 
C) will show you understand the importance of investigation and analysis. 
D) allows you to tell the interviewer how much you know that they may not. 
E) leads to fewer questions about you,and more questions about the goals of the organization.

Question 14

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process,remember that

Accepted Answer

A) only government agencies can require those tests. 
B) a majority of companies require them of all applicants. 
C) what you do in your free time will not affect your on-the-job performance. 
D) the Supreme Court has determined that they violate workplace privacy laws. 
E) companies with fewer than 500 employees cannot legally perform them. 
A) only government agencies can require those tests. 
B) a majority of companies require them of all applicants. 
C) what you do in your free time will not affect your on-the-job performance. 
D) the Supreme Court has determined that they violate workplace privacy laws. 
E) companies with fewer than 500 employees cannot legally perform them.

Question 15

During which phase of the interview process are you most likely to be asked specific questions about how you handled particular situations in previous jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) the warm up 
B) the question-and-answer stage 
C) the initial screening 
D) when references are being checked 
E) the close 
A) the warm up 
B) the question-and-answer stage 
C) the initial screening 
D) when references are being checked 
E) the close

Question 16

The employer's goal in the initial screening interview is to

Accepted Answer

A) find your greatest strengths in depth. 
B) filter out applicants who are not a good fit for the position. 
C) make offers to the best candidates. 
D) learn as much detail as possible about candidates. 
E) determine how interested candidates really are in the position. 
A) find your greatest strengths in depth. 
B) filter out applicants who are not a good fit for the position. 
C) make offers to the best candidates. 
D) learn as much detail as possible about candidates. 
E) determine how interested candidates really are in the position.

Question 17

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a week or so after the position close date,

Accepted Answer

A) let the CEO of the company know that you're being mistreated. 
B) follow up by email or telephone. 
C) cross this particular job possibility off your list. 
D) send another copy of your application letter and résumé. 
E) assume that the employer has offered the job to someone else. 
A) let the CEO of the company know that you're being mistreated. 
B) follow up by email or telephone. 
C) cross this particular job possibility off your list. 
D) send another copy of your application letter and résumé. 
E) assume that the employer has offered the job to someone else.

Question 18

Employers use ________ tests to measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring,processing,analyzing,using,and remembering information.

Accepted Answer

A) integrity 
B) personality 
C) job skills 
D) mental capacity 
E) cognitive 
A) integrity 
B) personality 
C) job skills 
D) mental capacity 
E) cognitive

Question 19

What should a job candidate strive to achieve during a selection interview?

Accepted Answer

Show keen interest in the job,relate you

Question 20

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

Accepted Answer

A) require more research than solicited letters. 
B) allow a clear target to focus on. 
C) should repeat key pieces of information from the résumé. 
D) identify what the organization is doing wrong and how you can contribute to its success. 
E) need to be more gimmicky than solicited application letters. 
A) require more research than solicited letters. 
B) allow a clear target to focus on. 
C) should repeat key pieces of information from the résumé. 
D) identify what the organization is doing wrong and how you can contribute to its success. 
E) need to be more gimmicky than solicited application letters.

What should you focus on when you (and your interview partner)are evaluating your performance in mock interviews?

Briefly explain what job candidates should expect in behavioral interviews and situational interviews.

When going to a job interview

During the selection stage of the interview processes,you should

In the opening paragraph of an application letter,it is vital to

When you're applying for jobs,assume that potential employers will search online to learn more about you.

What is the typical employment-interview sequence? What is the purpose of each type of interview?

When you're writing an application letter to accompany your résumé,

If a job candidate receives a job offer while other interviews are still pending,how should he or she ask the employer for a time extension?

________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how the candidates interact with potential peers.

You've just finished a job interview,and you know that you're not going to get the job.So,don't worry about following up with a "thank-you" message to the interviewer.

The second stage of interviews (following screening)is the ________ stage.

Researching an organization before an interview

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process,remember that

During which phase of the interview process are you most likely to be asked specific questions about how you handled particular situations in previous jobs?

The employer's goal in the initial screening interview is to

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a week or so after the position close date,

Employers use ________ tests to measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring,processing,analyzing,using,and remembering information.

What should a job candidate strive to achieve during a selection interview?

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

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Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

What should you focus on when you (and your interview partner)are evaluating your performance in mock interviews?

Briefly explain what job candidates should expect in behavioral interviews and situational interviews.

When going to a job interview

During the selection stage of the interview processes,you should

In the opening paragraph of an application letter,it is vital to

When you're applying for jobs,assume that potential employers will search online to learn more about you.

What is the typical employment-interview sequence? What is the purpose of each type of interview?

When you're writing an application letter to accompany your résumé,

If a job candidate receives a job offer while other interviews are still pending,how should he or she ask the employer for a time extension?

________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how the candidates interact with potential peers.

You've just finished a job interview,and you know that you're not going to get the job.So,don't worry about following up with a "thank-you" message to the interviewer.

The second stage of interviews (following screening)is the ________ stage.

Researching an organization before an interview

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process,remember that

During which phase of the interview process are you most likely to be asked specific questions about how you handled particular situations in previous jobs?

The employer's goal in the initial screening interview is to

If your application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a week or so after the position close date,

Employers use ________ tests to measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring,processing,analyzing,using,and remembering information.

What should a job candidate strive to achieve during a selection interview?

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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