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
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
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 job applicant should not ask questions during an interview.
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
List the steps you should take to properly prepare for a background check.
-Be truthful on employment forms -Prepare your references -Acquire copies of personnel files from former employers -Obtain a copy of your credit report
Describe the process of following up a job interview.
Evaluate your performance and make notes to help you for next time; send a thank-you note to the interviewer(s); handle acceptance or rejection gracefully.
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
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.
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.
Which characteristic is part of a structured job interview?
One of the advantages of phone interviews is that you can have a successful call from any location like your home or a busy coffee shop. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
What is a characteristic of a personality test for a job search?
When researching a specific employer, what information should you be looking for?
-Company history -Company culture -Company mission -Reputation -Products -Location -Predicted growth -Number of employees -Competitors -Customers
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