AG Job Interview Part B (101-200)
The interviewer has just asked Craig why he left his previous job. Which answer is most likely to help Craig get hired?
"Because I felt it was time to move into a more challenging and responsible position."
How many hours a week do you find it necessary to work in order to get your job done?
"Mr. Employer, I've worked jobs that have required unlimited time commitments on an ongoing basis, and I've worked for companies that looked down on anyone who worked beyond normal business hours. I'm capable of excelling in either type of environment. Which style do you envision for this job?"
It is perfectly acceptable to ask to consider a job offer over a ________ period.
48-hour
You can predict and prepare for _____% or more of the questions the interviewer will ask you.
80
Which of the following is an example of a legal question asked during an interview?
Are you able to perform the duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation?
Which of the following should not be considered before you write your cover letter?
How much money do I want to earn?
If an interviewer asks your age, the best answer is to say
I am over 18, and I have a work permit and a valid driver's license
If you wanted to communicate that you were very interested in what someone is saying, you would
Lean in if you are seated
________ interviews are the most common type experienced by interviewees.
One-to-one, face-to-face
________ interviews occur infrequently, and you are interviewed by several people at the same time.
Panel
_________ is the key to successful interviewing.
Preparation
What is the most honest part of the body?
The feet
If a person has both arms and legs crossed, it would typically mean
They are defensive
When mailing your cover letter, you should mail it so that it arrives on
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Which of these is a good question to ask during your initial job interview?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
Be careful how and what you eat and drink during your interview. Your ________ is being continuously observed.
behavior
If you have extensive experience and are seeking a position outside your industry, which resume form is recommended?
functional or skills
Which resume would you use if you were changing careers?
functional or skills
How well you interview will influence your present and future salaries as well as your ________ relationship with the employer.
future
The purpose of an unsolicited cover letter is to
gain the attention of the employers to contact you for an interview
If you find yourself being interviewed along with several other applicants, you are in a ________ interview.
group
The first block of information shown in your resume is
heading section
The main difference between a cover letter and a resume is a cover letter
highlights the particular aspects of your skills and accomplishments that best suit a prospective employer's needs
Closed questions on an interview are
highly structured
Unlike an employment application, a resume
is not signed by the applicant
Of the following, the one that is NOT a type of opening for a cover letter is to
make a specific request for action
Which of the following should usually be omitted from your resume?
marital status
A resume serves as a(n)
marketing tool
Avoid ________ by presenting yourself in as positive a light as possible.
negatives
Effective job interviews take place after conducting several other job search steps - identifying skills, stating a job objective, writing resumes and letters, conducting job research and _________.
networking.
During his job interview, Raul spoke clearly and listened attentively. He was thinking about his
none of the answers listed
The purpose of a resume is to
obtain an interview
Because you will be evaluated on your understanding of the position for which you are applying, ask questions in an interview specific to
opportunities for growth
Stress interviews are conducted to see how an applicant
performs under pressure
A resume should not include a section entitled
personal
Interviews held at career/placement centers are often used to interview students; these interviews are called
preliminary interviews
Which of the following are positive verbal behaviors for a telephone interview?
project your voice
Successful job interview outcomes include both job offers and ________.
rejections
In the closing of your cover letter, you should make it easy for an interviewer to grant you an interview by
requesting an interview
The first step to take in preparing for an interview is to
review your strengths and areas for improvement
Keep the ________ question open until the very last.
salary
How you converse may be just as important as what you ________.
say
You never have a chance to make a ________.
second first impression
What are the three steps in preparing your resume?
select, organize, and format info appropriate parts
With ________ interviews, the series has been set up from the time the interview was scheduled and no decision will be made until all interviews have been completed.
serial
A thank-you letter following a job interview
should be sent even if you have decided the position was not right for you
When an interviewer says "Anything else?" he or she allows the applicant to
show how his or her skills/experience will fit the position
People are most comfortable in general conversation when
standing to the side of another
You will encounter several types of interviews which require different types of responses - informational, electronic screening, selection/hiring, telephone, one-on-one, sequential, serial, panel, group and/or _________.
stress
Most employers issue invitations to interview by ________.
telephone
"Steepling," or bringing finger tips together means
confidence
What was your least favorite position? What role did your boss play in your career at that point?
"My least favorite boss was probably Denise Spaulding because she was so cynical. She provided our team of first-line supervisors with little structure and direction in our day. Her door was closed most of the time, and she was openly uncomfortable hearing about our problem issues and concerns. That made relying on her as a resource fairly impractical. Worst of all, she spoke poorly about the firm often and was renowned for causing an overactive grapevine."
The specific goal of writing a resume and letters and networking is to get ________.
a job interview
A cover letter should close with
a request-for-action ending
A resume can best be described as
a summary of your background
Interviewing is a ________ skill you can successfully learn and apply.
communication
Avoid choosing words like assisted and participated; use effective action words or phrases such as
accomplished and coordinated
Distracting mannerisms during a videoconference job interview may include:
all of the answers listed
During a lunchtime job interview, in addition to table manners, you try to avoid _________.
all of the answers listed
How do you competitively rank among other account executives in terms of your production?
all of the answers listed
Sources for locating jobs include ________.
all of the answers listed
What makes you stand out among your peers?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following are examples of good listening behaviors?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following is a guideline(s) that will provide you with some direction when completing application forms?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following is a step to job search success?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following is a type of interview?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following is an interviewer's goal?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following is an item(s) which include common reasons interviewers give for not being able to place applicants in a job?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following item(s) do you need to know about a potential job and the company?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following questions are considered illegal?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following should you do to prepare for your interview?
all of the answers listed
Which of the following websites are well worth exploring for assistance with a job interview?
all of the answers listed
You just got your first job interview, or maybe you just bombed two job interviews and you have a chance at another one. What should you NOT do?
all of the answers listed
You just got your first job interview, or maybe you just bombed two job interviews and you have a chance at another one. What should you do?
all of the answers listed
The main objective of an interview is to
allow the interviewer to assess your qualifications and skills beyond the information on your resume
Another purpose of the interview is to
allow you the opportunity to assess the organization and the position which is open
In your preparation for an interview, you will research the organization thoroughly. What is a good source of information about the corporation and its structure?
annual reports
You should arrive to your interview ________.
at least 10-15 minutes early
The most traditional resume form is the
chronological
Which resume form may be inappropriate for someone making a career change?
chronological
The ________ resume format generally is a longer resume format
combination
The purpose of an inventory is to
determine what assets you have to offer an employer
One should not expect to talk into an interview and "just be yourself"; one must prepare to meet and exceed the expectations of what constitutes a "good interview" in the eyes of ________.
employers
If a students legs and feet are twitching and bouncing, this may mean
they are bored
If a person is standing and one foot has the toe pointed upward, this would typically mean
they are happy
If a person you are speaking to places a part of their eye glasses to their mouth, this would typically mean
they are stalling
If a person is rubbing their chin, this would typically mean
they are thinking
Devising canned answers designed to impress the interviewer, rather than communicate about the candidate, borders on ________ job search practices.
unethical
Establish your ________ in the eyes of the employer rather than accept a salary figure for the job.
value
"Pillowing" means
wearing a large shirt
In terms of clothing for an interview, buy the best ________.
you can afford