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
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
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?
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 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
A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicanta.background checkb.gatekeeperc.interviewd.personality test
Conducting research about an occupation, company, or job can increase your employability.
Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately.
_____ is an important part of the interview process. It allows you to consider how you did in the interview, examining your strong and weak points. a.Active listeningb.Self-evaluationc.Networkingd.Empathizing
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
You can ready yourself for an interview by: a.Conducting a practice interviewb.Preparing answers to typical questionsc.Researching the companyd.All of the above
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
To dress for success you should wear heavy perfume or cologne and use lots of hairspray.
An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check.
You should always arrive to an interview _____. a.late, to create an impressionb.on timec.with friends for supportd.none of the above
Which of the following do you NOT need to do upon the completion of an interview? a.Draft a formal offer letterb.Evaluate your performancec.Deal with acceptance or rejectiond.Sent a follow-up letter
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 job applicant should not ask questions during an interview.
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