Question 1

Why are 401(k) retirement plans often better than saving money in a bank account?

Accepted Answer

The principal advantage of a 401(k) plan is deferred taxes.

Question 2

Which of the following represents the highest salary?

Accepted Answer

It is important to know how to convert various salary payment schedules. $2300/month is equivalent to $27,600 per year. The other answers represent $26,000 per year.

Question 3

If you are not offered a job for which you interviewed and believed yourself to be qualified, the best thing to do is

Accepted Answer

Reviewing what happened at an interview will help you improve your interviewing skills. At the same time, it is possible you interviewed well but someone more qualified also applied for the job.

Question 4

A common reason that recent graduates are not offered a job following an interview is

Accepted Answer

Selling oneself to an employer is one of the main purposes of an interview.

Question 5

How long should you wait following an interview before calling the employer to see if a hiring decision has been made?

Accepted Answer

It is appropriate to call an employer within a couple of days after the date you were told a hiring decision would be made.

Question 6

You attended an interview this morning and it seemed to go very well. You are interested in the job. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

It is a good idea to conduct a self-evaluation after every interview.

Question 7

At the beginning of her interview with Dr. Crown's office manager, Carla asked about the benefits, sick day policy, and holidays. What impression did Carla most likely give the manager?

Accepted Answer

Asking questions that give a "What's in it for me?" impression are usually negatively received.

Question 8

You are interviewing for a job for which you have the qualifications. If you decide before the interview is over that the job doesn't sound interesting, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Even if a job does not sound interesting, it is courteous and possibly informative to stay to the end of the interview.

Question 9

If you accept a job offer with a telephone call, you should confirm your acceptance by writing a letter to the employer.

Accepted Answer

It is a good idea to accept an offer in writing.

Question 10

What is the best advice for a recent graduate who has attended many interviews but received no job offers?

Accepted Answer

Graduates who are repeatedly turned down for jobs should conduct a self-evaluation and seek advice from their schools' career services staff.

Question 11

If you are offered a job you decide not to accept, what is the best action to take?

Accepted Answer

Job applicants should be polite to all potential employers whether or not they accept a job offer.

Question 12

You are seeking your first health care job. Which of the following is likely to contribute the most to your future career success?

Accepted Answer

Academic training is only the beginning of your learning. Having a job that enables you to learn more can prove very valuable.

Question 13

You attended an interview yesterday and decided today you are not interested in the job. How should you follow up?

Accepted Answer

Interviewers should be thanked for their time whether you are interested in the job or not.

Question 14

Which of the following is inappropriate to disclose when discussing with a classmate how a job interview went?

Accepted Answer

It is never a good idea to make negative remarks about an interviewer or employer.

Question 15

The main purpose of a postinterview self-evaluation is to

Accepted Answer

Completing a postinterview evaluation gives you a chance to review and, if necessary, identify ways to improve your interviewing skills.

Question 16

Sarah needs to work to support her family, which includes a disabled child whom she must take for 1 day of medical treatment every 3 months. It would be best for her to

Accepted Answer

It is best to discuss special situations with employers after an interview but before being hired.

Question 17

Which of the following questions is most appropriate to ask yourself when deciding whether to accept a job offer?

Accepted Answer

For most people, job satisfaction is more important than salary and other benefits.

Question 18

If the facility where you interviewed seems disorganized, it would be helpful to the employer if you mentioned this as your reason for turning down a job offer.

Accepted Answer

It is not appropriate to criticize an employer during your job search.

Question 19

One of the most important things you can do following an interview to increase your chances of being hired is to

Accepted Answer

Writing notes to thank interviewers is a very effective, but often overlooked, courtesy that increases your chances of being hired.

Question 20

Which of the following benefits is most likely to positively affect your current financial situation?

Accepted Answer

Health insurance is generally quite expensive, so having it provided as a benefit can assist you financially.

Quiz 15: After the Interview