Question 1

Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

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A)   require more research than solicited letters.
B)   irritate the personnel office staff.
C)   are never read.
D)   almost never result in a job offer.
E)   are none of the above.

Question 2

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

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In a behavioral interview,candidates are...

Question 3

When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview,the best policy is to

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A)   pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd.
B)   wear only dark colors.
C)   dress as comfortably as possible.
D)   dress conservatively.
E)   dress in a way that expresses your individuality.

Question 4

Preparing for a video interview is generally

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A)   the same as preparing for a face-to-face interview.
B)   not necessary.
C)   similar to preparing for a face-to-face interview, but requires familiarizing yourself with the equipment and process.
D)   virtually impossible to do effectively.
E)   unnecessary, since you never know what the interviewers will ask.

Question 5

It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A screening interview is usually used to gauge a job candidate's personality and personal qualities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you get off to a bad start in a job interview,you can usually turn things around with an impressive close.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

At the close of an interview,you should impress the interviewer with your assertiveness by pressing for an immediate decision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Explain what you should strive to achieve during a selection interview.

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You should show keen interest in the job...

Question 11

On your second or third visit to an organization,if you haven't been told by the end of an interview whether you got the job,you should

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A)   not bring up the topic.
B)   say that you have another job offer (even if you really don't)  and need to give the other company an answer by a specific date.
C)   ask tactfully when you can expect to learn of the decision.
D)   ask whether you did anything wrong during the interview.
E)   politely explain that you need to know right away whether or not they plan to hire you.

Question 12

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

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This paragraph is designed to (1)ask the...

Question 13

Online interviews

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A)   never involve anything more than a simple set of structured questions.
B)   are utilized only in highly technical fields.
C)   involve only sophisticated job simulations.
D)   severely limit what interviewers can learn about the candidates they interview.
E)   are not very useful, since they never allow for nonverbal communication.

Question 14

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

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A)   demonstrate that you are desperate to find a job.
B)   let the employer know that you have other options.
C)   give the recipient a reason to keep reading.
D)   let the employer know that he or she can skip the rest and go straight to your résumé.
E)   make sure the employer understands that you need a response within 24 hours.

Question 15

The difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is similar to the difference between solicited and unsolicited proposals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

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A)   let the interviewer raise the topic first.
B)   say that your requirements are negotiable or that you expect to receive a competitive compensation package.
C)   try to negotiate a higher salary if you are not satisfied with the offer and are in a good bargaining position.
D)   focus on the unique value you can bring to the job.
E)   do all of the above.

Question 17

Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that will be asked and rehearsing answers to each one.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a working interview,

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A)   the candidate meets with an interviewer as the interviewer performs normal duties.
B)   no questions are asked-the candidate simply shows up and begins working so that those involved with the hiring decision can evaluate him or her.
C)   interviewers avoid asking about anything other than work: hobbies and other personal matters are not addressed.
D)   the candidate "shadows" several employees, and is asked to explain which job seems best and why.
E)   the candidate actually performs a job-related activity during the interview.

Question 19

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?

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A message requesting a time extension sh...

Question 20

If you are asked back for a final job interview,you should expect the interviewer to focus on

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A)   your previous job experience.
B)   selling you on the advantages of joining the organization.
C)   your educational background.
D)   checking your references.
E)   concerns with whether or not you will truly be a good fit for the organization.

Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Preparing for a video interview is generally

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At the close of an interview,you should impress the interviewer with your assertiveness by pressing for an immediate decision.

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When you discuss salary requirements with a prospective employer,you should

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The difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is similar to the difference between solicited and unsolicited proposals.

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

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Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers

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A screening interview is usually used to gauge a job candidate's personality and personal qualities.

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Online interviews

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

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

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Explain what you should strive to achieve during a selection interview.

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It's a good idea to take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview.

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

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In a working interview,

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