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A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant

A
background check
B
gatekeeper
C
interview
D
personality test
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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?
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Which example represents a group job interview?

A
A human resources manager holds screening interviews with a dozen applicants in a day.
B
A job applicant has an interview with the owner of a company at a café instead of in an office.
C
A candidate meets with a panel of executives at a corporation to answer a variety of questions.
D
A candidate sits in a waiting area with other applicants who meet with a manager one at a time.
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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?
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The purpose of sending a thank-you letter after an interview is to _____.

A
increase name recognition
B
demonstrate good manners
C
reiterate interest in a position
D
reinforce qualifications
E
all of the above
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What information should be included in the opening 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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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
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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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In an interview, a tough question _____.

A
may show the interviewer how you think under pressure
B
may be designed to rattle you
C
may have no right answer
D
all of the above
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Conducting research about an occupation, company, or job can increase your employability.

A
T
B
F
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What is the primary purpose of a face-to-face interview?

A
to initially filter out any unqualified applicants
B
to help save costs for long-distance applicants
C
to hold a short conversation, typically on the phone
D
to determine if a specific candidate is right for a job
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When conducting a mock interview, it is not necessary to dress in interview clothing.

A
T
B
F
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Which action is an example of making a direct request for an interview?

A
contacting an employment agency
B
calling a company’s human resources department
C
asking for a meeting to learn more about the industry
D
emailing an employer for an appointment to discuss a job opening
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If an interviewee asks questions at the end of an interview they are:

A
wasting the interviewers time
B
taking unnecessary steps
C
showing interest in the job
D
all of the above
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Which type of employment test cannot be studied for or practiced for in advance?

A
A technical test
B
A skills test
C
A personality test
D
A human resources test
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What is a benefit of an indirect request for an interview?

A
It is a simple route to apply for a job opening.
B
It is the most effective way to get an interview.
C
It is an alternate route to gain access to a company.
D
It is the easiest way for a candidate to gain attention.
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A(n) _____ is a consumer report that employers use to screen potential employees and check their credit, history, and legal status.

A
background check
B
computerized pre-employment test
C
gatekeeper
D
screening interview
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Why is it important to carefully document an interview?

A
You can learn from the problems and successes during the interview
B
It can help you determine if the company is the right fit for you
C
Documenting the information can help you prepare for a second interview
D
All of the above
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Which of the following would be a good question for an interviewee to ask during an interview?

A
What does this company do?
B
How much time do you give for breaks?
C
Do you have a training program for this position?
D
How long do I have to work before I get a raise?
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You can ready yourself for an interview by:

A
Conducting a practice interview
B
Preparing answers to typical questions
C
Researching the company
D
All of the above

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