Question 1

Which of the following activities is NOT identified in your text as a recommendation for conducting background research prior to an employment interview?

Accepted Answer

Conducting background research prior to an employment interview involves activities such as brainstorming a list of jobs you might find interesting, compiling a list of people who can tell you more about your chosen field, and doing Internet research.

Question 2

During his employment interview,Chen was asked several times to describe challenges he had encountered on his last job and to explain how he handled them.Chen was experiencing a(n)________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A behavioral interview asks you to explain a how you have performed in prior jobs.

Question 3

Which of the following should NOT be included in the cover letter you send to an organization along with your résumé?

Accepted Answer

In your cover letter, highlight one or two of your accomplishments relevant to the job at hand.

Question 4

Chinda has been invited to a job interview that will be conducted in a behavioral format.She is changing career fields,so she has little specific work experience relevant to the position she is applying for.What should she do?

Accepted Answer

If you don't have much work experience relevant to the job you're interviewing for, point out ways in which your prior accomplishments apply to the job you are seeking.

Question 5

Choose the best answer to the interview question,"Why should we hire you?"

Accepted Answer

Avoid giving generic answers when answering job interview questions; explain your qualifications and how they will help you perform the job.

Question 6

An example of a behavioral job interview question is:

Accepted Answer

A behavioral interview question asks you to explain a how you have performed in prior jobs.

Question 7

You enter the interview room and sit down before a group of eight interviewers,each of whom will ask you two questions.This interview is being conducted in a(n)________ format.

Accepted Answer

In a panel interview, the job candidate is questioned by a team of people.

Question 8

All of the following are typical mistakes of candidates in employment interviews EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A candidate has the best chance of succeeding if they demonstrate that they are interested in and knowledgeable about the company and the interviewer.

Question 9

One survey indicates that the leading factor shaping interviewers' initial impressions of the candidates is

Accepted Answer

According to surveys, the clothing the candidate wears to the interview is the leading factor that shapes interviewers' initial impressions of the candidate.

Question 10

The "PAR" approach refers to

Accepted Answer

When you answer a behavioral type question, back up your answers with evidence by identifying the problem, describing the action you took, and describing the results.

Question 11

A probable result of thinking constructively about the chance to participate in an interview is

Accepted Answer

Students who think constructively about an upcoming interview are more likely to spend time in research and preparation.

Question 12

In an employment interview,which of the following would be the best answer to the question,"What is your greatest weakness?"

Accepted Answer

In answering interview questions, be honest, show how you can benefit the company, and convert potential negatives into positives.

Question 13

All of the following are recommended ways to manage your online profile EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Manage your online profile by removing any information that doesn't appear professional.

Question 14

Sheila was interviewing for her first job as a kindergarten teacher.Her interviewer took her into a kindergarten class and asked her to take over as the teacher for 20 minutes.Sheila was experiencing a(n)_________ interview.

Accepted Answer

An audition interview requires you to demonstrate the skills the employer is looking for.

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT influence the rating a candidate receives in a job interview?

Accepted Answer

The rating a candidate receives in a job interview can be influenced by many factors, including the time of day, the interviewer's mood, and the interviewee's mispronunciation of the interviewer's name.

Question 16

Often,the person who gets the job offer is the person who

Accepted Answer

Knowing how to get hired gives you a huge advantage in getting the job.

Question 17

According to a recent survey,which of the following is the most important in shaping a hiring decision?

Accepted Answer

According to a recent survey, ability to communicate effectively is the more important than grade-point average, extracurricular activities, or work experience in shaping a hiring decision.

Question 18

All of the following except ___________ should be included in the cover letter you send to an organization along with your résumé.

Accepted Answer

In your cover letter, avoid placing too many limits on the times when you would be available for an interview.

Question 19

Which of the following elements is NOT suggested by the text as an effective method for contacting potential employers?

Accepted Answer

Effective methods for contacting potential employers include researching, networking, and sending an effective, unique cover letter along with your résumé.

Question 20

All of the following activities EXCEPT __________________ will distinguish you as a professional,serious person,worth the interviewee's time and effort.

Accepted Answer

Your letter will be seen as a reflection of you so type neatly, with impeccable format, spelling, and grammar.

Quiz 6: Principles of Interviewing