WPC 348

Cora is interviewing for a job as a Help Desk technician. Her first interview is a videoconference.What strategy should Cora use to most effectively prepare for her interview?

Cora should answer interview questions while a friend films her.

Read Ben's Twitter profile. BEN CALDO@BenCaldo Photographer of kids in dead-end job, love nature photography, looking for a new job shooting wildlife, and always looking for new photo experiences. Link to: caldonaturephotos.com - (21 photos). How should Ben improve his Twitter profile?

He should only include positive information.

Which question is appropriate for an informational interview?

How did you decide to choose this career?

Which tips provide good advice to help a career searcher plan an informational interview? I. Prepare questions in advance.II. Be respectful of people's time.III. Dress casually to set the right tone.IV. Avoid taking notes during the interview.V. Avoid questions that can be answered with research.

I, II, V

Why is it important to ask the interviewer questions during the interview?

It shows an interest in the position.

Read the scenario and answer the question that follows. SCENARIOLonnie has waited two weeks since his interview. He felt the interview went well and the interviewer told him he would hear by now. Which step should Lonnie take next?

Lonnie should call Human Resources to ask if a decision has been made.

Lois is a premed major. She conducts an informational interview with her mentor who is a pediatrician. After the interview, what should Lois do?

Send the mentor a thank you note.

What does it mean to promote one's personal brand when networking?

Tell contacts about one's unique skills, traits, and value.

Why is it inappropriate to ask for a job during an informational interview?

The question does not align with the purpose of the interview.

Which question is appropriate to ask an interviewer?

When will positions be offered?

Why is it important to speak respectfully about previous employers in an interview?

Your previous boss might know the interviewer.

Alison is an economics major. She wants to develop a career-oriented online presence. Which strategies would most help Alison reach her goal?

creating a LinkedIn account and building a website describing her skills and goals

Mariana discovers that her interview will be a panel interview. What extra step should Mariana practice?

engaging multiple people

Trevor gets a haircut before his interview. He wears his best suit to the interview. Walking into the room, he says hello, looks at his hands, gives the interviewer a strong handshake, and smiles widely. What should Trevor improve for his next interview?

his eye contact

Which option is most likely to be the primary purpose of a screening interview?

narrowing the pool of applicants to invite to a face-to-face interview

Which nonverbal cue conveys a positive signal in a job interview?

nodding at the interviewer

Aysha has an interview for a position as a bookkeeper in a grocery store. What should Aysha do to prepare for her interview?

read the company's website

Which steps help prepare a person most for an interview?

research the career field, learn about the business of organization, and practice answering questions

Which type of interview is specifically designed to narrow the pool of applicants?

screening interviews

Angeline is a senior and will soon be ready to find a job in the communications field. Which career search strategy would be best to help Angeline build a professional network?

taking an internship in her field

Which strategy is good preparation for a behavioral interview?

thinking about situations in previous job settings that relate to the job

What is the primary purpose of joining a professional group, such as the Public Relations Professionals of Colorado?

to expand one's network

Calvin is an education major. He wants to create new professional contacts in his network. Which strategy will help Calvin build his network?

volunteer with an after-school program

Sloan walks out of her first job interview feeling confident. What should Sloan do in the next 24 hours?

write a thank-you note