Answers26-27 SAS Ignite Career Planning and Development - EL4222Lesson 2.10 Portfolio Activity: Writing a Thank-you Letter

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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

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The process of sending and receiving messages without using any spoken words defines _____. a.verbal communicationb.nonverbal communicationc.open communicationd.empty communication

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an unstructured interview?a.Conducted by a professional interviewerb.Focuses on factual informationc.Common in small businessesd.Limited information on the interviewee's personality

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To dress for success you should wear heavy perfume or cologne and use lots of hairspray.

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A _____ is a document that thanks an interviewer and restates an applicant's interest in the job.a.thank-you letterb.letter of acceptancec.rejection letterd.cover letter

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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

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What information should be included in the closing paragraph of a thank-you letter?a.Mention skills that were omitted during the interview b.Reinforce any points perceived as weaknesses c.Mention looking forward to a response d.Reinforce interest and fit for the position

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A job applicant should not ask questions during an interview.

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The purpose of this category of interview questions is to determine how an applicant performs under pressure. a.General information questionsb.Behavioral questionsc.Character questionsd.Stress questions

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The process of sending and receiving messages with words defines _____. a.verbal communicationb.nonverbal communicationc.open communicationd.empty communication

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List a minimum of 5 questions you should ask yourself after an interview to assist in the documentation and evaluation processes.

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What positive impressions did I make? What negative impressions did I make? Was there anything I should have said but didn’t? What other questions should I have asked? What questions would I have answered differently? Why? How did I feel immediately after the interview? How do I feel now?

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Write a response to the following behavioral question using the behavioral question response model. Remember, if you do not have work experience, consider other group or school situations. Tell me about a time where you were forced to make an unpopular decision.

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Student responses will vary, but should follow the behavioral question response model. 1. Describe the situation 2. Explain the actions taken 3. Describe the outcomes 4. Summarize what was learned from the experience.

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List four sources for finding information about occupations, employers, or specific jobs.

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-People resources -Career fairs -Libraries -Professional or Trade Associations

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Some interview questions are designed to rattle you to see how you deal with stress.

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The interview process ends when you walk out the door of the employer’s office.

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