BCOM 16
How can potentially discriminatory questions be handled during the question-and-answer stage of the interview?
By trying to answer "the question behind the question"
Which stage of the interview process consumes the greatest part of the interview
Question-and-answer session
Which of the following is a question to ask the interviewer
"How does this position support the company's goals?
Within what timeframe should you write a thank-you letter to those who interviewed you for a job?
2 days
What is the typical amount of time that many interviewers take to make up their minds about candidates?
20 seconds
Within what timeframe should you respond to a job offer you want to accept?
5 days
Daniel is a recent grad that is searching for his first full-time job. He has been working with a career counselor, Debbie, at his university, and they found a few positions that have been posted on an online job search engine that he qualifies for. Debbie suggested that he draft a letter to send to each of the organizations. She told him to be sure to echo the attributes listed in the online job posting for each organization. What is the letter called that Daniel is drafting?
A solicited application letter
Which of the following best describes a group interview?
An interview where one or more interviewers meet with several candidates simultaneously
Where should you look to find typical salary ranges for a specific job?
BLS
Sue is being interviewed and has agreed to allow her potential employer to review her credit record. The employer may be performing which of the following types of evaluations?
Background check
In which type of interview is the applicant asked to relate specific instances and experiences from his or her past?
Behavioral interview
Which of the following statements is an example of a strong introduction for an unsolicited application letter?
Can your fast-growing public relations division use a presenter with two years of field experience, a B.A. in public relations, and a real desire to succeed? If so, please consider me for the position.
If you are asked to take a test to measure your attributes involved in remembering information, the employer may be performing which type of assessment?
Cognitive test
Which of the following is true about the use of media in interviews?
Employers trying to cut travel costs and the demands on staff time interview candidates via telephone.
How do you answer the following question in an interview: What is the hardest decision you ever had to make at your previous workplace?
Explain what the decision was and why it was difficult.
Which of the following controls the types of questions that can be asked at interviews?
Federal, state, and local law
Which type of interview is designed to observe how the job candidates interact with each other?
Group interview
Jose is being interviewed for an accounting position and is being asked to prepare a financial statement. The employer is performing which of the following types of tests?
Job skills test
If you are asked to take a reading or writing test, the employer may be performing which type of assessment?
Language proficiency test
Jim is being interviewed, and it seems more like a conversation rather than an interview. What type of interview is this?
Open-ended interview
If you are asked to take a test to gauge your attitude toward work, the employer may be performing which type of assessment?
Personality test
Which of the following tests does research suggest is NOT a reliable predictor of job success?
Personality test
Which of the following should be learned about the organization while preparing for an interview?
Products and services
What are the three stages of the interview process?
Screening, selection, and final stage
In which type of interview are the questions focused on how the candidate would handle various hypothetical situations on the job?
Situational interview
is one good way to hone an interview style.
Staging mock interviews with a friend
Which type of interview can be the most unnerving for the job candidate?
Stress interview
Jan is being asked a series of questions in a predetermined order. What type of interview is this?
Structured interview
Which of the following is true of follow-up messages?
The follow-up message can be used to reinforce the reasons why the candidate is a good choice for the position.
Which of the following is an indicator that the interviewer is trying to conclude the session?
The interviewer summarizes the discussion.
In an application letter, you should get the recruiter's attention and stand out from all the other candidates; however, in an interview, you should avoid standing out and follow traditional and standard rules. How can these seemingly contrasting approaches be reconciled?
The standout features in an interview should be in the content.
Which of the following is a factor to be considered while negotiating salary in the interview
The strength of the job market should be considered
At the most selective companies, how many interviews can a potential candidate expect?
Twelve or more
Which of the following is an example of a background check?
Verifying the candidate's education
Which stage of the interview process is considered to be the MOST important?
Warm-up
Which one of the following is NOT a common question that an applicant may ask of an interviewer?
What is the starting salary?
Which is the MOST realistic type of interview?
Working interview
Which of the following is NOT appropriate to bring to an interview?
Your phone, in case you get calls
is a message that accompanies a résumé to let readers know what you are sending, why you are sending it, and how they can benefit from reading it
application letter
You should __________ when dressing for interviews.
choose business formal attire
A(n) __________ is a meeting during which both the applicant and the prospective employer ask questions and exchange information.
employment interview
In a __________ interview, the candidate might be subjected to long periods of silence, criticism, interruptions, or even hostile reactions by the interviewer.
stress
In a(n) __________ interview, the interviewer or a computer program asks a series of questions in a predetermined order
structured
In a letter of resignation, the employer should be given at least __________ notice
two weeks
