Career Exploration Final
If you don't understand all of the conditions of the job before you decide whether to accept the offer, you can get the final details on your first day at in-processing.
False
If you find yourself in an interview that is going badly, you should suggest to the interviewer that you end the meeting and each go your separate ways.
False
In order to get the attention of the interviewer, it is appropriate to use underlining, colored text, and graphics.
False
It is in your best interest to take at least one day to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the job offer.
False
Once you are rejected by an employer, you should request that you be removed from the active files and scratch the organization's name off your list of prospects.
False
Questions that focus on age, gender, race, marital status, language, children, criminal record, national origin, religion, or disability are appropriate in a job interview.
False
Questions that probe a candidate's specific past performance and behaviors are called stress questions.
False
Since you can't know what the next steps are in the process, there is no need for planning your follow-up schedule.
False
Stress questions are asked to make you nervous and upset.
False
When considering a method of delivery of your cover letter and resume, use a method that will help you stand out.
False
When you are in the interview and speaking about technical issues, it is best to speak in a monotone voice.
False
When you are writing your cover letter, you are encouraged to use wording that will slightly exaggerate your positive qualities to give the impression of competence.
False
You should concentrate on your strengths not your weakness when going through evaluation notes.
False
Even if you are rejected by an employer, you should consider writing positive comments about your interview experience on a social networking site.
True
In customizing your resume, emphasize how you can meet the employer's needs.
True
Interview follow-up can increase your chances of getting the job.
True
Interviews in which all the candidates are asked the same or similar questions is called a structured interview.
True
It is important to customize your 30-second commercials to the job and employer with you are interviewing.
True
Job sites make it easy for applicants to respond to job listings, which means that employers usually get many more applications than they need to consider.
True
Many employers keep applications on file for an extended period of time, so it is OK for applicants to check in with the interviewer from time to time.
True
Many interviewers are reluctant to evaluate an applicant's interviewing skills because doing so could lead to lawsuits over unfair hiring practices.
True
Often it is easier to negotiate additional benefits than it is to negotiate wage offered.
True
One way your attitude is projected is by the way you dress.
True
People remember best what they hear first and last.
True
Revising your resume—even if you only change the fonts and format—can help it stand out among those of your competitors.
True
Select an outfit that fits well, is clean and pressed, and is appropriate for the interview and weather.
True
The busiest days of the week for business days can be Mondays and Fridays.
True
The way you behave in an interview will give you prospective employer clues to how you will treat clients and customers.
True
The way you write will tell the reader about you.
True
Using job sites such as Monster and Craigslist can be an effective way to find a job.
True
When evaluating a job offer, you should consider whether the salary matches your education and abilities.
True
When meeting an interviewer make sure you give a firm handshake and make eye contact.
True
When you are in an interview, you should watch for signals the interviewer wants to end the interview.
True
When you use a conversational tone and tell a cohesive story, you are using your personal brand story.
True
Whenever possible, let the interviewer bring up the topic of salary and benefits.
True
You can gain an edge through research by demonstrating your knowledge of the company or industry.
True
You must always pay attention to the gatekeeper.
True
You should always find out who to talk to for an interview.
True
You should always search for the company in the news prior to an interview.
True
You should always start right by greeting the interviewer by name.
True
You should ask the question, Can you tell me about the people I would work with?
True
You should avoid the question, "What does this company do?"
True
You should be proactive and professional by influencing how the interview ends.
True
Your body language speaks louder than your words.
True
Your jewelry and clothing can be a roadblock to a job offer.
True
Your normal "cure" for a headache or an upset stomach should be brought to the interview.
True
All of the following are considered general interview questions, except:
What is your religious preference?
Which of the following would be a roadblock to a job offer?
You explained problems you had with your previous employer.
The interview based on the premise that past performance is the best predictor of future behavior is called:
a behavioral interview
When an interviewer asks the question "How would you describe yourself?" it is called:
a character question
A follow-up call by a network member is an alternative to:
a letter of recommendation
Your cover letter should state that you are asking for:
a meeting or interview
The interview that is considered a cost-effective screening technique is called:
a phone interview
The interview that uses two-way video to conduct the interview over the Internet is called:
a video interview
According to the text, when you are addressing the cover letter, you should:
address it to the hiring authority for the position
There are two types of cover letters:
application and prospecting
All of the following are methods for using an indirect strategy in getting an interview, except:
ask for a job
When the interview is coming to an end, use the following techniques to close an interview, except:
ask the interviewer if you can meet for drinks after work to discuss the interview in a less formal setting
The first 30 seconds can make or break an interview, and studies show that this attribute makes up to 40 percent of the impact on the interview:
attitude
According to the text, all the following are pre-employment tests, except:
background test
To be ready for a job offer, you should do all the following, except:
be ready to walk out and "burn your bridges"
Which of the following should you not do when making a dress rehearsal interview?
be relaxed and dress in short or workout gear to create a less stressful atmosphere
According to the text, when you are preparing for the interview you should not wear:
business casual tennis shoes
When planning a follow-up strategy, you should do all the following, except:
call on a Monday or Friday
According to the text, all the following are ways you can exhibit a good attitude, except:
demonstrate self-interest and self-knowledge during the interview
If a job applicant does not receive a job offer after an interview, it could be because he
did not send the interviewer a thank-you letter.
According to the text, you should consider all the following when not to negotiate the base wage offered, except:
do not negotiate if you have rejected the job off
According to the text, you should give yourself all the following gifts, except:
dynamic stress
When you are taking employment tests, you should follow these guidelines, except:
eat fast food for a quick charge
According to the text, your final decision about accepting a particular job may well be influenced by:
economics—the need to earn a living
If your target employer has a strict policy requiring all applicants are to be processed through the human resources department you should:
follow the procedure
According to the text, when preparing for an interview, you should:
have examples that demonstrate your organizational skills
To stay connected to prospective employers, you should do all the following, except:
ignore social media networking
The most successful method for requesting an interview is:
in person
According to the text, if you accept the job verbally follow up immediately:
in writing
A cover letter:
introduces you to a prospective employer
According to the text, when you sign your cover letter you should use the salutation:
kind regards
When you are customizing the content of your cover letter, you should do all the following, except:
let the company know you are related to one of the managers
Interviewers will evaluate you during the interview, keeping this in mind you should do the following, except:
let the interview flow naturally
These are the types of interviews you may face and should prepare for, except:
mail interview
You need strong verbal communication skills so you can:
make a strong case for yourself
According to the text, all the following are ways to be convincing in your 30-second commercial, except:
make sure you give general answers
According to the text, a sales pitch refers to communication you use to:
market yourself
When requesting an interview it is best to:
meet face-to-face or over the phone
You show you are interested in the company by doing all the following, except:
mention the most recent negative reviews you have read on the Internet
To prepare for a background, you should do all the following, except:
not report any arrests
It is a mistake to rely on your portfolio items to convince an interviewer of your:
qualifications
According to the text, all of the following would be considered indirect strategies for getting interviews, except:
reach out to the CEO of the company
When you are requesting an interview over the phone, you should do all the following, except:
read the script during the call
When you are typing your cover letter, you should somewhere in the letter:
refer to the job description of something specific you know about the company
According to the text, which one thing should you do to be physically prepared for the interview?
review the interview preparation checklist
When you are preparing to interview, you should do all the following, except:
send a copy of the video interview to the company
There are two common styles of interviews that you should be prepared for:
structured and unstructured
All of the following are good examples for answers to behavioral questions, except:
summarize how you will control future situation that may arise
According to the text, all of the following are elements of a comprehensive compensation package, except:
take home car
When preparing for any interview, you should do all the following, except:
thoroughly explain all your answers, factual or not
The text lists three methods of delivery for your job application package. These include all of the following, except:
use a messenger service to deliver to the HR manager
When you want your prospective employer to read your cover letter, you should do all the following, except:
use bright colored paper to get the readers attention
According to the text, when you want to make a first good impression, your voice quality should be all the following, except:
use industry slang so your interviewer knows you know the business
If the interviewer asks what salary you want, a good response is:
what figure or range is the company planning to pay?
All of these would be considered last-minute preparations, except:
what is your religious preference?
According to the text, before you leave the interview you should clarify all the following, except
when you should contact the human resources department to begin inprocessing
When you attend a practice interview, you should do all the following, except:
while a thank-you note would be appropriate during areal interview, it is not necessary during a practice interview
When you are evaluating a job offer, consider all the following, except:
who your customers will be
Questions asked by interviewers generally fall into all these categories, except:
written questions
Sometimes you are rejected for a job for reasons out of your control. These include all of the following, except:
you did not sell your qualifications
This will immediately notify an employer if you are overly tense:
your body language
All of the following are roadblocks to a job offer, except:
your physical appearance was professional
According to the text, you should be able to talk about the following in the interview:
your previous job experience
Before employers can get your consumer report they must have:
your written consent
If you are asked a question for which you are totally unprepared for, you should give a roundabout answer to get to where you want to be.
False
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who use one or two solid resources for finding job leads find jobs faster than people who use many resources.
False
Don't be late. Being late sends too many negative messages.
True
Don't burn your bridges before you accept a job offer is a good rule to follow.
True
After an unsuccessful interview, you should take the opportunity to vent by writing about your disappointment on a social networking site.
False
As the interview is coming to a close, using a strong item toward the end will distract from your interview message.
False
Because there are so many ways for employers to advertise job openings, most job listings yield only a miniscule number of qualified applicants.
False
Before you go in for the interview, put you phone on quiet ring mode.
False
The way to strengthen your interview performance is to:
A and B are both correct
When negotiating a salary package, consider the people and use your emotional intelligence to help you get a better compensation package by:
A and B are both correct
The gatekeeper can help or hinder your getting an interview, you should:
A and B are correct
To be an effective listener, you should:
A and B are correct
According to the text, which of the following send an assertive message with your body language?
A firm handshake and eye contact
Which of the following strategies would not be effective in dealing with rejection?
Abandon your current job search and consider a new target career.
When emailing a job application package, you should do all of the following, except:
Add extra attachments from your Master Career Portfolio
When writing a cover letter, you should:
All answers are correct
Your cover letter should include:
All answers are correct
If your network does not have the name of the person to whom you would address your cover letter, you would
All of the answers are correct
If you do not get job interviews, it may be because of which of the following?
All of these
Which of the following should you do if you receive a rejection notice?
Call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interviewing skills.
A letter that asks about a possible job opening when none have been advertised is called an application cover letter.
False
An applicant is rejected for a job but calls the employer to ask if she is more qualified to fill another position with the company. This demonstrates which of the following?
Initiative
According to the text, this question would confirm you have received an official offer and indicate your interest in negotiating the full compensation package, not just salary or wages.
Is this negotiable?
"Explain what problems you have encountered. How did you overcome them?" is an example of behavioral question.
True
A good way to advance your job search journey is to get closer to people in your career field.
True
A letter of inquiry or introduction that introduces you to a prospective employer is called a cover letter.
True
A panel interview is also called a board interview.
True
A screening interview is used to screen out unqualified applicants.
True
A way to exhibit a good attitude is by concentrating on being likable.
True
An opening explains why you are interested in the company or this type of job.
True
Ask for a meeting, phone call, or an interview—not a job.
True
Attitude is the No. 1 factor that influences an employer to hire.
True
Before an employer can get your consumer report, they must have your written consent.
True
By doing your homework before every interview, you will have a competitive advantage and be more confident during the interview.
True
Character questions are asked to learn about your personal attributes, such as integrity, personality, attitudes, and motivation.
True
