Question 1

Leon is being interviewed by a panel of three interviewers.When answering questions, he should maintain contact only with the person who asks the question.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field.The interviewer is using situational and behavioral questions to test your thought processes and logical thinking and to find out how you have reacted in specific situations.How would you answer the following situational and behavioral interview questions? Be sure to write your answer exactly as you would say it during a job interview.

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a.Your superv...

Question 3

You are trying to decide what to wear to a job interview.What should you do?

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A)   Buy the most expensive suit you can afford so that you can impress your interviewer
B)   Call the company to find out how employees dress, and dress the same to look as if you fit in
C)   Dress professionally, regardless of how company employees dress
D)   Don't worry about what you wear; it is what you say during the interview that countsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

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A)   Sit erect, leaning forward slightly, to show interest and confidence.
B)   Change positions often and gesture frequently to show high energy.
C)   Lean forward and rest your arms on the desk or table to indicate control.
D)   Relax back into your chair, slouching slightly, to demonstrate self-assurance.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Effective interview preparation techniques include practicing answers to possible questions, preparing to explain problem areas on your résumé, deciding what to wear, and

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A)   informing your current employer of your plans.
B)   preparing success stories.
C)   writing a resignation letter to your current supervisor.
D)   purchasing a gift for the interviewer.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a situational interview question?

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A)   If you were aware that a coworker was submitting false data, what would you do?
B)   What is your ideal work environment?
C)   What do you predict for the future of our industry?
D)   Tell me about a time that you dealt with confidential information.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

____________________ interviews, where interviewers take turns asking questions, are usually conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues.

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Question 8

Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field.How would you answer the following typical interview questions? Be sure to write your answer exactly as you would say it during a job interview.

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a.Why should ...

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral interview question?

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A)   Who in your life has most inspired you and why?
B)   An irate customer is demanding her money back. How would you handle the situation?
C)   Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem.
D)   Describe your ideal work environment.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

You are asked on a job application why you left your previous position.What is the best response to this question?

Accepted Answer

A)   Confidential
B)   To accept a position with more responsibility
C)   For personal reasons
D)   Didn't get along with coworkersE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following does an employer try to do during the job interview?

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A)   Decide whether you will fit into the organization
B)   Find out who can be hired for the lowest possible starting salary
C)   Frighten the job candidate
D)   Become good friends with the job candidateE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

During the job interview, you are asked What is your greatest weakness? What is the best way for you to respond?

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A)   Tell the interviewer that you are a perfectionist because all employers want employees who are perfectionists.
B)   Be completely honest with the interviewer and talk about several employment weaknesses that you have to prove your integrity.
C)   Mention a previous weakness and demonstrate how you have corrected it or have learned from it.
D)   Say that you don't think you have one, but a picky supervisor once noted that you were sometimes a couple minutes late to work.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Because all interviews are different, it is impossible to anticipate questions and prepare answers effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Avoid smiling during an interview because doing so may make you look immature and unprofessional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During a job interview it is important to send positive nonverbal messages.List and describe five suggestions for sending the right nonverbal messages during interviews.

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Question 16

One benefit of researching a company before an interview is that you may uncover information that convinces you that you would not want to work for the company.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

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The answer of ____________________ questions help employers test your thought...

Question 18

When writing a resignation letter to notify your employer of your intentions, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   allow more than the standard two-week notice if you have a high or responsible position within the company.
B)   offer thanks and end with a forward-looking statement.
C)   remind the employer of your contributions.
D)   All of these choices.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

To show your interviewer how successful you are, leave your cell phone on during the job interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After you have accepted a position, it is a good idea to follow up with a job ____________________ letter to confirm the details.

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Exam 16: Interviewing and Following Up

After you have accepted a position, it is a good idea to follow up with a job ____________________ letter to confirm the details.

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Because all interviews are different, it is impossible to anticipate questions and prepare answers effectively.

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Which of the following is an example of a situational interview question?

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Leon is being interviewed by a panel of three interviewers.When answering questions, he should maintain contact only with the person who asks the question.

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One benefit of researching a company before an interview is that you may uncover information that convinces you that you would not want to work for the company.

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When writing a resignation letter to notify your employer of your intentions, you should

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Which of the following does an employer try to do during the job interview?

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Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

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Effective interview preparation techniques include practicing answers to possible questions, preparing to explain problem areas on your résumé, deciding what to wear, and

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You are trying to decide what to wear to a job interview.What should you do?

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Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field.How would you answer the following typical interview questions? Be sure to write your answer exactly as you would say it during a job interview.

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To show your interviewer how successful you are, leave your cell phone on during the job interview.

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Avoid smiling during an interview because doing so may make you look immature and unprofessional.

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During the job interview, you are asked What is your greatest weakness? What is the best way for you to respond?

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____________________ interviews, where interviewers take turns asking questions, are usually conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues.

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You are asked on a job application why you left your previous position.What is the best response to this question?

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Which of the following is an example of a behavioral interview question?

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____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

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After you have accepted a position, it is a good idea to follow up with a job ____________________ letter to confirm the details.

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During a job interview it is important to send positive nonverbal messages.List and describe five suggestions for sending the right nonverbal messages during interviews.

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Because all interviews are different, it is impossible to anticipate questions and prepare answers effectively.

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Which of the following is an example of a situational interview question?

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Leon is being interviewed by a panel of three interviewers.When answering questions, he should maintain contact only with the person who asks the question.

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One benefit of researching a company before an interview is that you may uncover information that convinces you that you would not want to work for the company.

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When writing a resignation letter to notify your employer of your intentions, you should

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Which of the following does an employer try to do during the job interview?

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Which of the following statements about nonverbal messages during an interview is most accurate?

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Effective interview preparation techniques include practicing answers to possible questions, preparing to explain problem areas on your résumé, deciding what to wear, and

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You are trying to decide what to wear to a job interview.What should you do?

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Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field.How would you answer the following typical interview questions? Be sure to write your answer exactly as you would say it during a job interview.

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To show your interviewer how successful you are, leave your cell phone on during the job interview.

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Avoid smiling during an interview because doing so may make you look immature and unprofessional.

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During the job interview, you are asked What is your greatest weakness? What is the best way for you to respond?

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____________________ interviews, where interviewers take turns asking questions, are usually conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues.

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You are asked on a job application why you left your previous position.What is the best response to this question?

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Which of the following is an example of a behavioral interview question?

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____________________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario and asking how you would handle it.

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