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Which of the following is an example of a stress question?a.What type of work do you enjoy the most?b.What is your greatest weakness?c.How would you describe yourself?d.Why are you interested in this position?

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral question?a.Why do you want to leave your current job?b.Have you ever been fired from a job?c.Describe an experience when you dealt with an angry customer.d.How would you describe yourself?

Communication may account for as much as _____ of a hiring decision. a. 25% b. 40% c. 65% d. 80% Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What information should be included in the opening paragraph of a thank-you letter?a.Mention skills that were omitted during the interviewb.Reinforce any points perceived as weaknessesc.Mention looking forward to a responsed.Reinforce interest and fit for the position

A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicanta.background checkb.gatekeeperc.interviewd.personality test

Which of the following is a characteristic of a structured interview? a. Conducted by an owner or manager b. Has a planned set of questions c. Informal and conversational d. Brings out interviewee's personality Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The purpose of sending a thank-you letter after an interview is to _____. a.increase name recognitionb.demonstrate good mannersc.reiterate interest in a positiond.reinforce qualificationse.all of the above

Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?a.Using facial expressionsb.Talking on the telephonec.Making eye contactd.Making hand gestures

If you are offered a job at an interview, you should _____.a.ask for at least one day to think it overb.say yes immediately so the employer won't offer the job to someone elsec.ask for the company's press kit or annual reportd.accept immediately, but only if they are willing to negotiate a higher salary

An interviewer can form a strong opinion of you within the first 30 seconds of meeting you.

One of the first things to do to prepare for a job interview is to _____.a.ask for a formal offer letterb.plan how to spend your first paycheckc.research the companyd.send a follow-up letter

The purpose of this category of interview questions is to learn about the interviewee’s personal attributes.a.General information questionsb.Behavioral questions c.Character questions d.Stress questions

The purpose of this category of interview questions is to explore the applicant’s past performance and behaviors.a.General information questionsb.Behavioral questionsc.Character questions d.Stress questions

If you decide a job is not right for you, it is not necessary to tell the employer.

If an interviewee asks questions at the end of an interview they are:a.wasting the interviewers timeb.taking unnecessary stepsc.showing interest in the jobd.all of the above

It is always the interviewee’s fault if an interview is bad.

To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.

A _____ is useful when performing large applicant screenings, because employers can use scores to quickly identify the best applicants to interview. a.personality testb.computerized pre-employment testc.skills testd.technical test

You can learn everything you need to know about a company during an interview.

How can you prepare for a background check? a.Maintain good creditb.Be truthful on resumes and applicationsc.Obtain and verify credit reports and personnel recordsd.All of the above