Chapter 9 Quiz

Make yourself stand out in interviews by dressing in a manner that draws as much attention as possible.

False

Which communication form or feature has the most effect during your interview?

Nonverbal

Which of the following is an indirect method of connecting with employers?

Request for assistance with career planning

Describe three ways you can communicate positive assertiveness with body language.

Stand tall when meeting your interviewer or gate keeper. Shakes their hand in politeness and thankfulness in interviewing you. Your posture is also a big factor while you are being interviewed

An interview begins in the waiting area with the receptionist, and perhaps in the parking lot.

True

The hidden job market refers to:

jobs that are unadvertised or that must be "created" by the applicant, who then must make an employer aware of a need the applicant could fill.

To uncover the hidden job market and obtain an interview, you must:

•learn about an employer's history and products. •practice describing how your skills could benefit the company. •describe how you could provide a useful service for the company. all of the above

Describe why you will pay special attention to the gatekeeper and list two things you might do to build rapport with that person.

The gatekeeper is the person standing between you and the employer or interview. This person screens calls and can help or hinder your chance at a job with this company. To build a relationship with this person, use diplomacy, express respect for the employer, find common ground to establish rapport, get to know their name, and thank the person by name.

An interviewer can form a strong opinion of you within the first 30 seconds of meeting you.

True

Often, a less experienced applicant with more enthusiasm for a job is hired over competitors who are more qualified but less enthusiastic.

True

Some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments.

True

Taking another job while you are waiting for a position to become available can give you valuable work experience, even if it is not similar to your target job.

True

The gatekeeper is an administrative support person, receptionist, or human resources staff person who screens calls and visitors for the person who makes hiring decisions.

True

When employers are not advertising or hiring for positions, applicants are often more successful in obtaining interviews by using an indirect, rather than a direct, strategy.

True

When making a request for an interview by phone, relax and smile.

True

When making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview.

True

Most interviewers will pay much more attention to what you say than to your body language.

False

To show that you would fit in at a very informal company, dress for your interview the way employees dress.

False

Using words like only and just is a useful way to indicate that you do not like to brag about your accomplishments.

False

When making an interview request by phone, avoid reading directly from prepared scripts or notes.

False