Question 1

When the employer asks you about what you didn't like about your previous job,you should ________.
A)let him know about the negatives, so you could avoid the same situation
B)highlight the similarities between your previous and prospective employer
C)brush off the question with humor
D)avoid answering the question and ask the interviewer a question instead
E)make sure that you don't give the impression that you are a difficult employee

Accepted Answer

E)By asking this question, the interviewer is trying to predict whether you'll be an unhappy or difficult employee. Describe something that you didn't like in a way that puts you in a positive light.

Question 2

Leading the conversation yourself and answering a question before the interviewer has finished asking it ________.
A)is being proactive, a quality appreciated by most employers
B)keeps the interview short, which is crucial when there are multiple applicants
C)is a rude interruption
D)helps you alter your response
E)gives you more time to plan your answer

Accepted Answer

C)Let the interviewer lead the conversation and never answer a question before he or she has finished asking it.

Question 3

Simone has been invited by Ivy Selections Corp.to be interviewed by Mr.Yang.How should Simone conduct herself during the warm-up phase of the interview?
A)She should make sure that she uses humor and start by asking the interviewer a question to break the ice.
B)She should avoid small talk, in order to maintain professionalism.
C)When she meets Mr. Yang, she should greet him by saying "It is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Yang" and respond with a firm hand-shake.
D)She should maintain unflinching eye-contact and not fidget.
E)She should avoid talking about herself, because that would be unprofessional.

Accepted Answer

C)During the warm-up phase of the interview don't let your guard down if it appears that the interviewer wants to engage in what feels like small talk; these exchanges are every bit as important as structured questions. Body language is crucial at this point. Stand or sit up straight, maintain regular but natural eye contact, and don't fidget. When the interviewer extends a hand, respond with a firm but not overpowering handshake. Repeat the interviewer's name when you're introduced.

Question 4

________ tests measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring,processing,analyzing,using,and remembering information.
A)Integrity
B)Personality
C)Cognitive
D)Language proficiency
E)Substance

Accepted Answer

C)Cognitive tests measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring, processing, analyzing, using, and remembering information. Typical tests involve reading comprehension, mathematics, problem solving, and decision making.

Question 5

When choosing what to wear for an interview,the best policy is to ________.
A)pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd
B)choose conservative business wear
C)buy an expensive suit to project prosperity
D)wear whatever makes you most comfortable
E)maximize jewelry and accessories

Accepted Answer

B)It is important to dress in a conservative business suit, use subtle make-up, minimal jewelry and maintain hygiene for a job interview.

Question 6

Your dream job is to be a Food Analyst at Fast Foods Inc.,a company which prides itself as being the "King of Fries." They also promote themselves as a company which respects their employees' right to privacy.When you applied to this job,you were asked to take a few tests.Which of these tests could be perceived as an invasion of your privacy?
A)integrity tests
B)personality tests
C)cognitive tests
D)drug tests
E)online search

Accepted Answer

D)Testing the valid skills and knowledge required for the job at hand helps employers improve the predictability of the selection process. Substance tests are thought to maintain workplace safety even though drug testing can be viewed as an invasion of privacy.

Question 7

Barney has been invited for an interview at McLloyd Brokerage.Before his interview,he wants to try and learn all he can about the organization.The most effective strategy for this would be to ________.
A)download podcasts of any news related to the company
B)contact the employees on LinkedIn and get their opinions about the organization
C)refer to business books and directories
D)email management with questions
E)go deeper than just basic research by learning everything you can about the organization and your position

Accepted Answer

E)When preparing for an interview, investigate the organization and your position. It helps to know about their name, location, brief history, products and services and key financial points. Regarding your position, research the functions and responsibilities, possible career paths, salary range and travel expectations. Apart from this, it helps to gather information from industry-related websites and blogs to conduct an objective analysis of their competitors, work-force, strategy and criticisms.

Question 8

When an employer asks you to tell him something about yourself,you should ________.
A)email him the link to your blog to show that you are tech-savvy
B)only speak about your relevant qualifications
C)offer a short summary of what colleagues or customers think about you
D)give him references for a background check
E)avoid sharing something business relevant because the interviewer would like a glimpse of your personal side

Accepted Answer

C)When you are faced with this question, quickly summarize where you have been and where you would like to go-in a way that aligns your interests with the company's. Focus on a specific skill that you know is valuable to the company, share something business relevant that you are passionate about, or offer a short summary of what colleagues or customers think about you.

Question 9

Oliver is in charge of recruiting soup chefs for his restaurant De Lait.The candidates need to have a healthy appetite for creativity and should be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.He is aware that the law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race,ethnicity,gender,age,marital status,and religion.Which of these questions asked by Oliver would violate the law?
A)Are you over 18?
B)When did you graduate from high school?
C)Did you graduate from high school?
D)Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
E)Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Accepted Answer

B)This question indirectly addresses the candidate's age, which is not a concern for this job, as long as the candidate is over 18. The other questions are legal and valid during the interview.

Question 10

As interviewees,we are generally advised to handle interviews with proper preparation and a "never budge under pressure" attitude.During an interview,if the applicant is asked a difficult question,which of these actions is the most appropriate to tackle that question?
A)The applicant acknowledges the difficulty of the question and humbly refrains from answering it.
B)To maintain spontaneity, the applicant starts off with a witty retort and vaguely builds an answer.
C)At the cost of delaying the response, the applicant first considers the implications of the question and only then answers.
D)The applicant skillfully reverts the question back to the employer and asks his opinion on the issue.
E)The applicant pauses to reflect and quickly diverts the discussion to topics which are his/her strength.

Accepted Answer

C)In an interview, generally the interviewer is not looking for a correct answer to difficult questions, rather the question is posed to observe how the applicant responds under pressure. So instead of evading the question (A, B, D, E), pausing to reflect on the implications and giving a well thought out response (C)would certainly be the most appropriate action.

Question 11

You are more likely to succeed in a job interview if you ________.
A)carry a know-it-all attitude
B)maintain eye contact with the interviewer
C)avoid using hand gestures
D)use an impersonal communication style
E)be laid-back to project confidence

Accepted Answer

B)In addition to reviewing your answers, evaluate your nonverbal behavior, including your posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and hand gestures and movements.

Question 12

Although the warm-up stage is brief it does ________.
A)take precedence over the other stages
B)not involve substantial questions
C)focus only on body language
D)not follow a conversation style
E)allow for relaxed behavior

Accepted Answer

A)Of the three stages, the warm-up is the most important, even though it may account for only a small fraction of the time you spend in the interview.

Question 13

Competence and confidence are the foundation of your interviewing style,and you can enhance them by ________.
A)avoiding questions that make you uncomfortable
B)being boastful to project confidence
C)using humor and colorful adjectives and adverbs to highlight competence
D)giving the interviewer an impression of poise, good manners, and good judgment
E)practice speaking in monotone, while making eye-contact

Accepted Answer

D)Competence and confidence are the foundation of your interviewing style, and you can enhance them by giving the interviewer an impression of poise, good manners, and good judgment.

Question 14

The best way to counteract the stress during a job interview is to ________.
A)remind yourself that you have value to offer
B)use humor to mask these feelings
C)act overly confident to counteract these feelings
D)rely on your appearance alone
E)avoid face-to-face interviews

Accepted Answer

A)Interviewing is stressful for everyone, so some nervousness is natural. However, you can take steps to feel more confident. Start by reminding yourself that you have value to offer the employer, and the employer already thinks highly enough of you to invite you to an interview.

Question 15

When going in for a job interview,it's best to take ________.
A)a list of questions to ask the interviewer
B)gum or candy to help reduce stress during the interview
C)a palmtop computer, to avoid fumbling with papers
D)a branded briefcase, to showcase good taste
E)your mobile phone

Accepted Answer

A)When you go to your interview, bring a small notebook, a pen, a list of the questions you want to ask, several copies of your résumé (protected in a folder), an outline of what you have learned about the organization, and any past correspondence about the position.

Question 16

Which of the following questions would you ask the interviewer to check if you're jumping into a problematic situation?
A)How tough is the job?
B)What is the first problem that needs the attention of the person you hire?
C)How would you define your organization's managerial philosophy?
D)What makes your organization different from others in the industry?
E)Can you tell me something about yourself?

Accepted Answer

B)Asking this question will not only help you prepare, but it can signal whether you're about to jump into a problematic situation.

Question 17

If you realize that your future employer has been reviewing your credit record,you should ________.
A)sue them, because it is an invasion of your privacy
B)reconsider joining that organization
C)inform the authorities
D)ask your employer for an apology
E)consider it part of the background check process

Accepted Answer

E)In addition to testing, most companies conduct some sort of background check, including reviewing your credit record, checking to see whether you have a criminal history, and verifying your education.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about the question-and-answer stage of an interview?
A)It is the final opportunity to emphasize your value to the organization.
B)It is usually the perfect time to thank the interviewer for the offer.
C)During this stage, employers filter out unqualified applicants and identify promising candidates.
D)During this stage, take the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening that is right for you.
E)The interviewer will discuss some points of the résumé.

Accepted Answer

E)Questions and answers usually consume the greatest part of the interview. Depending on the type of interview, the interviewer will likely ask about your qualifications, discuss some of the points mentioned in your résumé, and ask about how you have handled particular situations in the past or would handle them in the future. You'll also be asking questions of your own.

Question 19

One of the ways in which a job applicant's managerial potential,commitment,and motivation is evaluated,is by conducting a(n)________.
A)personality test
B)cognitive test
C)integrity test
D)substance test
E)background check

Accepted Answer

A)Personality tests are designed to gauge such aspects as attitudes toward work, interests, managerial potential, dependability, commitment, and motivation.

Question 20

While practicing for interviews ________.
A)evaluate the quality of your voice
B)elaborate all answers and include anecdotes
C)avoid using hand gestures
D)use filler words
E)practice speaking in monotone, while making eye-contact

Accepted Answer

A)While practicing for interviews, evaluate the length and clarity of your answers, your nonverbal behavior, and the quality of your voice.

Quiz 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

When the employer asks you about what you didn't like about your previous job,you should ________.

Leading the conversation yourself and answering a question before the interviewer has finished asking it ________.

Simone has been invited by Ivy Selections Corp.to be interviewed by Mr.Yang.How should Simone conduct herself during the warm-up phase of the interview?

________ tests measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring,processing,analyzing,using,and remembering information.

When choosing what to wear for an interview,the best policy is to ________.

Barney has been invited for an interview at McLloyd Brokerage.Before his interview,he wants to try and learn all he can about the organization.The most effective strategy for this would be to ________.

When an employer asks you to tell him something about yourself,you should ________.

As interviewees,we are generally advised to handle interviews with proper preparation and a "never budge under pressure" attitude.During an interview,if the applicant is asked a difficult question,which of these actions is the most appropriate to tackle that question?

You are more likely to succeed in a job interview if you ________.

Although the warm-up stage is brief it does ________.

Competence and confidence are the foundation of your interviewing style,and you can enhance them by ________.

The best way to counteract the stress during a job interview is to ________.

When going in for a job interview,it's best to take ________.

Which of the following questions would you ask the interviewer to check if you're jumping into a problematic situation?

If you realize that your future employer has been reviewing your credit record,you should ________.

Which of the following is true about the question-and-answer stage of an interview?

One of the ways in which a job applicant's managerial potential,commitment,and motivation is evaluated,is by conducting a(n) ________.

While practicing for interviews ________.