Deck 9: Ask For--And Get--The Interview

Question 1

The gatekeeper is an administrative support person, receptionist, or human resources staff person who screens calls and visitors for the person who makes hiring decisions.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The hidden job market refers to

A) jobs that have been posted only on the Internet.
B) jobs obtained through networking sources.
C) jobs that are unadvertised or that must be "created" by the applicant, who then must make an employer aware of a need the applicant could fill.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

When making a request for an interview by telephone, relax and smile.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When employers are not advertising or hiring for positions, applicants are often more successful in obtaining interviews by using an indirect, rather than a direct, strategy.

Question 5

When making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview.

Question 6

If you do not receive a response after sending a cover letter and resume, make a telephone call or a personal visit to request an interview.

Question 7

Give at least three tips for achieving verbal effectiveness when requesting an interview.

Question 8

It is not appropriate to ask the gatekeeper about the company or the person(s) who interview and hire at that company.

Question 9

Which of the following is an indirect method of contacting employers for an interview?

A) Personal visit
B) Telephone call
C) Request for assistance with career planning
D) none of the above

Question 10

Some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments.

Question 11

To uncover the hidden job market and obtain an interview, you must

A) learn about an employer's history and products.
B) practice describing how your skills could benefit the company.
C) describe how you could provide a useful service for the company.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 12

Give at least four guidelines for effectively organizing and making job search telephone calls.

Question 13

While making a telephone request for an interview, if you sense that it is not a good time to talk with the person whom you have called, you should

A) be persistent because employers admire this trait.
B) suggest that the employer call you back at a more convenient time.
C) suggest that you call the employer back at a more convenient time.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 14

Taking another job while you are waiting for a position to become available can give you valuable work experience, even if it is not similar to your target job.

Question 15

When making an interview request by telephone, avoid using prepared scripts or notes.

Question 16

The focus of an effective interview request should be

A) your research of the company.
B) your preparation for the interview.
C) how your abilities can benefit the employer.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 17

When asking for an interview, you should give attention to

A) speaking at a moderate speed.
B) using grammar correctly.
C) projecting confidence.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above