Chapter 11 Quiz

Do not schedule more than __________ interview(s) on the same day.

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.

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

To conduct a practice interview with your support team, you should

•ask someone else to observe the interview. •dress as if the interview were real. •send a thank-you letter to everyone who helps you. all of the above

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

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 a & b

"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.

False

Any nervousness that you feel about an upcoming job interview is an appropriate response to a situation that will test your interpersonal, social, professional, and verbal and nonverbal skills. There is nothing you can do about your nervousness.

False

If your phone fails, a good backup plan is to rely on memory for directions, interviewer name(s), and example stories that you plan to use in the interview.

False

It is a good idea to bring all marketing materials and portfolio items to the interview so that you can use them like a slide show and fully display proof of your skills.

False

What is the value of summarizing and evaluating each of your interviews in writing? List at least five things you should try to remember about the interview.

Name and title of each person you interviewed with; your most important qualifications for this job that can be referenced in follow-up letters; list of questions you could have answered better (and write out a better answer for next time); list of important information about your qualifications that you forgot to mention (but might add in a follow-up note); questions you didn't ask but would like to, given an opportunity; list of what you did well and where you could improve; what you learned about the interviewers that could be helpful in building rapport (e.g., hobbies); list of points of possible confusion that may need clarification for the employer; date and time for any follow-up meetings, interviews, or tests; list of follow-up actions requested by the interviewer (e.g., send a transcript); preference noted by interviewer on how to communicate (e.g., email, phone, text); date when the hiring decision is expected to be made.

During a dress rehearsal practice interview arranged with an employer, is it appropriate to make a direct request for a job? Why or why not?

No, it is not appropriate. It contradicts your stated purposes for the dress rehearsal: to practice interviewing and fulfill a course objective.

Toward the close of the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to learn of a hiring decision.

True

Why, in your opinion, is it just as important to be physically prepared as mentally and emotionally prepared for an interview? List three things you can do to get physically prepared for your interviews.

This shows that you are prepared mental abilities and that shows that you can service what the company prepare for you natural and mentally. breath in exercise pratie interviews with other research the company

Because interviews are dynamic exchanges between two (or more) people, there will never be a list of "Interview Do's and Don'ts" that works for every situation.

True

It is a good idea to search the Internet for the company name before going to the interview.

True

Part of physical preparation for an interview is to put select Career Builder Files in a binder or business portfolio.

True

What can you gain from doing your homework before every interview? List two things that are part of doing your homework for an interview.

You will be ready, this shows that you are interested you could also research the more about the company

The Interview Preparation Checklist is:

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:

a summary of how your abilities and skills match those needed for the position.