Unit 9-14
if the topic of salary is brought up by the interviewer before you have had a chance to explain your qualifications, you should: (change the subject to talk more about your qualifications; move into the discussion with confidence because you are being consider for the job; demonstrate your research by asking questions about compensation package; all of the above; none of the above)
change the subject to talk more about your qualifications
if you accept a job but have not heard back from other interviews you should: (do nothing. there is no expectation that you would keep them informed; wait until the company contacts you so that you will know if you could have had the offer; contact the other companies and tell them you accepted a job; tell your career network contacts about your new job and let the news spread via word of mouth)
contact the other companies and tell them you accepted a job
which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the interviewer? (will you explain what your company does; do you have any job openings; do you need any more information about my qualifications; all of the above; none of the above)
do you need any more information about my qualifications
if an interviewer says, "tell me about yourself," you should talk about your: (education, experience, and qualifications related to the job; hobbies and personal interests; short and long term personal goals; all of the above; none of the above)
education, experience, and qualifications related to the job
"doing your homework" before every interview means getting your school work done in advance so that you can focus on giving a good interview on the day of the interview (true/false)
false
asking an interviewer about sick leave and vacation time shows your focus on planning and time management (true/false)
false
employers typically provide all the equipment needed to do the job on the day that on arrive (true or false)
false
enthusiastically accepting a position without first discussing compensation is a good strategy because you emphasize how much you care about the position and what you can offer the company (true or false)
false
if during your first few weeks on the job you see a faster way to do your work you should implement change immediately. a portfolio career is a career made up of a variety of jobs and activities that capitalize your strengths and let you earn an income (true or false)
false
if you already do what your immediate manager asks of you there is no need to learn you managers personal work style preferences (true or false)
false
if you don't understand something don't let your manager know instead you can impress her or him by trying to figure out everything on your own (true or false)
false
if you get an offer from one company in your email inbox but really want to work for another company, it's best to ignore the first offer for just a few days to give the second company time to get back to you (true or false)
false
if your interview went well there is no need to follow up with the company. the interviewer will contact you first. (true or false)
false
it is best to hang out with people at work who are similar age race and gender so that you can avoid diversity issues on the job (true or false)
false
it is more important to focus on learning the job than to spend time getting to know the people in the workplace (true or false)
false
make yourself stand out in interviews by dressing in a manner that draws as much attention as possible (true/false)
false
many employers deliver annual performance evaluations you can find out about performance evaluations wen its time for your manager to give you yours (true or false)
false
most interviewers will pay much more attention to what you say then to your body language (true/false)
false
most job roles require the same skills today as will .needed in 10 years so there is no need to update your skills and knowledge through additional education or training (true or false)
false
the base wage or salary is the most critical thing to negotiate (true or false)
false
the employer may request your permission in writing to run a background check on you. you should not agree because this is an invasion of your privacy. (true or false)
false
to avoid interrupting the interviewer, ask all of your questions at the end of the interview (true/false)
false
to avoid offending your mentor never ask more than one person to mentor you (true or false)
false
to show that you would fit in at a very informal company, dress for your interview the way employees dress (true/false)
false
using words like only and just is a useful way to indicate that you do not like to brag about your accomplishments (true/false)
false
when an interviewer asks about the rewards you expect from your career, you should talk about the pay or salary you want to earn (true/false)
false
when making an interview request by phone, avoid reading directly from prepared scripts or notes (true/false)
false
your employer expects you to have the basic knowledge and skills to do the job so you will not need additional training (true or false)
false
what is the appropriate action to take if you did not receive notice of the hiring decision by the date indicated by the interviewer (follow up with a phone call but do not pressure the interviewer; keep following up even if the interviewer seems annoyed; show initiative and interest by stopping by the interviewers office to ask about the job; all of the above; none of the above)
follow up with a phone call but do not pressure the interviewer
a good response to the question "why do you want this job" is to discuss how: (the pay and benefits are what you are looking for; you view this position as simply a good place to start; the company is so great and it is the only company you will consider working for; all of the above; none of the above)
none of the above
which communication form or feature has the most effect during your interview? (nonverbal; verbal; voice quality; none of the above)
nonverbal
in what type of interview would you talk with more than one person at a time (campus interview, panel or board interview, video interview, al of the above, or none of the above)
panel or board interview
when asked an interview question you are not prepared for, you should: (not hesitate, begin to speak, and the answer . will come to you; say, thats a good question please give me a minute to think about it; explain that you do not know how to respond; all of the above; none of the above)
say, thats a good question please give me a minute to think about it
in a __________ all candidates are asked similar questions so that the employer can compare candidates more easily (structured or unstructured interview)
structured interview
if you have interviewed for a position on a Tuesday afternoon the best day and time to make a follow-up telephone call would be on: (Wednesday at 12: oo pm; Thursday at 10: 30 am; Friday at 4:30 on; all of the above; none of the above)
thursday at 10:30 am
it is best to send a follow up thank you letter within two days of an interview: (to each of the people who interviews you, not just your primary contact; even for a practice interview; only if you are interested in the job, so as not to mislead the interviewer; all of the above; only a and b)
to each of the people who interviews you, not just your primary contact; even for a practice interview
a mentor is someone inside or outside your organization who can advise and coach you (true or false)
true
an interview begins in the waiting area with the receptionist, and perhaps in the parking lot (true/false)
true
an interviewer can form a strong opinion of you within the first 30 seconds of meeting you (true/false)
true
because interviewers are dynamic exchanges between two (or more) people, there will never be a list of "Interview Do's and Dont's" that works for every situation (true/false)
true
character questions are used to determine a candidate's attitudes and motivations (true/false)
true
during an interview, focus not only on your qualifications but also on why you are interesting in working for this employer (true/false)
true
during compensation negotiations you should not discuss your concerns about your personal expenses (true or false)
true
evaluating your interview includes listing commitments you may have made during the interview and planning a follow up strategy (true or false)
true
even though you are just starting on the job it is never too early to put money into an IRA or tax plan especially i it can reduce your income taxes (true or false)
true
even with the normal anxiety caused by starting a new job, you can adjust successfully by maintaining your enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, and positive attitude (true or false)
true
if a member of your support network is influential with a prospective employer you should ask him or her to make follow up phone call to the interviewer or send a letter of recommendation (true or false)
true
if you accept the job and sign the contract ask about next steps so that you can prepare for your first day on the job (true or false)
true
if you have to take a job that is not your first choice focus on doing your best on the job you accept (true or false)
true
it is a good idea to search the internet for the company name before going to the interview (true/false)
true
many employers require applicants to complete screening tests before an interview is considered (true/false)
true
often, a less experienced applicant with more enthusiasm for a job is hired over competitors who are more qualified but less enthusiastic (true/false)
true
some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments (true/false)
true
to grow in your career sometimes it is good to take a lateral more rather than always taking higher positions (true or false)
true
to save time and money, some employers conduct screening interviews by telephone (true/false)
true
toward the close of the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to learn of a hiring decision (true/false)
true
when given a task at work it is good to ask for a description of what high quality results look like (true or false)
true
when making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview (true/false)
true
you learned about the company's mission goals and values before interviewing now that you are on the job you should take time to understand how your job aligns with these (true or false)
true
you should take at least one day to consider an offer of employment after first asking employer exactly when your decision is needed (true or false)
true
your inner confidence on the job is reflected in your verbal and nonverbal communication (true or false)
true
do not schedule more than ___________ interviews on the same day (one; two; three; four)
two
you could learn about your interviewer to help you build rapport by: (using social media to read about them even if you don't ask to be friends or connect; scouting out their office in advance by arranging a workplace tour through a career network contact; using the internet to look for their credit score or criminal record; all of the above; none of the above)
using social media to read about them even if you don't ask to be friends or connect
if the job is not right for you the professional way to turn down the offer is (immediately or as soon as possible so as to to waste anyones time; by contacting the employer by phone then following up in writing and thank them for the offer; by simply sending a brief email saying thank you but you are not interested at this time)
by contacting the employer by phone then following up in writing and thank them for the offer
the interview preparation checklist is: (a list of things to do just one time before you ever begin any interviews; a list that you prepare in advance and take with you to the interview; a list of things to do to help you prepare for each and every interview)
a list of things to do to help you prepare for each and every interview
during the closing of the interview you should try to direct the conversation toward: (compensation; research you have done on the company; a summary of how your abilities and skills match those needed for the position; all of the above; none of the above)
a summary of how your abilities and skills match those needed for the position
an interview survival pack: (is one way to help you feel more in control in interviewing situations; might contain toothbrush and toothpaste a brush or tissues; includes maps and directions to the workplace and meeting area; all of the above; only a and c)
all of the above
during a stress interview, the interviewer may: (ask questions rapidly, not giving the candidate adequate time to answer; criticize remarks made by the candidate; ask irritating questions designed to place the candidate on the defensive; all of the above; none of the above)
all of the above
to prepare for the interview, read the job description again and do which of the following (learn the definition for all the words; list what qualifications you are missing and decide how to address this during the interview; prepare example stories to demonstrate you have each qualification listed in the job description; all of the above; only a and b)
all of the above
an interviewer is most likely to say, "give me an example of a time you used your time management skills," in a ___________ interview (behavioral; stress; team; none of the above)
behavioral
