Succeeding in the Interview — Unit test Answers

A job applicant should not ask questions 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be prepared for any interviewing emergencies by bringing an interview survival pack.

When should a thank-you letter be sent?a.3 days after the interviewb.1 week after the interviewc.24 hours after the interviewd.Never, they are old-fashioned

Feedback should be accepted with an open mind.

List the four steps in the response model for answering behavioral interview questions.

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.

When researching a specific job, what information should you be looking for?

List the steps you should take to properly prepare for a background check.