Reference no: EM132304556

1. Aysha has an interview for a position as a bookkeeper in a grocery store. What should Aysha do to prepare for her interview?

memorize answers for common interview questions

complete a thorough self-assessment

read the company's website

mail a generic follow-up letter thanking the interviewer

2. Which steps help prepare a person most for an interview?

memorize answers to interview questions, prepare a portfolio, plan the right outfit

plan an introduction, practice writing cover letters, practice using hand gestures

practice asking questions, practice answering questions, practice writing résumés

research the career field, learn about the business of organization, and practice answering questions

3. Which option is most likely to be the primary purpose of a screening interview?

determining an applicant's skills and abilities

learning an applicant's educational qualifications

narrowing the pool of applicants to invite to a face-to-face interview

choosing a final applicant to take the job

4. Cora is interviewing for a job as a Help Desk technician. Her first interview is a videoconference.

What strategy should Cora use to most effectively prepare for her interview?

Cora should answer interview questions while a friend films her.

Cora should think about her answers.

Cora should answer interview questions while speaking on the phone with a friend.

Cora should write out her answers.

5. Mariana discovers that her interview will be a panel interview. What extra step should Mariana practice?

engaging multiple people

regulating the pitch of her voice

solving problems with other people

making direct eye contact

6. Which strategy is good preparation for a behavioral interview?

planning brief and solid answers for typical and common interview questions

completing a thorough self-assessment, including skills and interests

doing in-depth research about the industry and company

thinking about situations in previous job settings that relate to the job

7. Why is it important to ask the interviewer questions during the interview?

It allows the interviewee to understand the company.

It shows an interest in the position.

It allots time to discuss interview technique improvements.

It allocates time for discussion of salary.

8. Why is it important to speak respectfully about previous employers in an interview?

Your previous boss's review of you might change.

Your previous boss's feelings might be hurt.

Your previous boss might know the interviewer.

Your previous boss might retaliate physically.

9. Trevor gets a haircut before his interview. He wears his best suit to the interview. Walking into the room, he says hello, looks at his hands, gives the interviewer a strong handshake, and smiles widely.

What should Trevor improve for his next interview?

his handshake

his eye contact

his physical appearance

his verbal skills

10. Which nonverbal cue conveys a positive signal in a job interview?

crossed arms

looking at the floor

crossed legs

nodding at the interviewer

11. Which question is appropriate to ask an interviewer?

What does your company do?

When will positions be offered?

How much money do you make?

What positions are available?

12. Sloan walks out of her first job interview feeling confident. What should Sloan do in the next 24 hours?

call human resources

call the interviewer

write a thank-you note

send a follow-up text

13. Read the scenario and answer the question that follows.

SCENARIO

Natasha was interviewed for an internship position at a computer software company. She was taken to a conference room with several other candidates. Five other candidates were interviewed at the same time.

What type of interview is Natasha in?

serial interview

screening interview

group interview

panel interview

14. Which type of interview is specifically designed to narrow the pool of applicants?

screening interviews

face-to-face interviews

behavioral interviews

panel interviews

15. Read the scenario and answer the question that follows.

SCENARIO

Lonnie has waited two weeks since his interview. He felt the interview went well and the interviewer told him he would hear by now.

Which step should Lonnie take next?

a. Lonnie should forget about the job and begin applying for others jobs again.

b. Lonnie should review his impressions of the interview and update his online journal.

c. Lonnie should call Human Resources to ask if a decision has been made.

d. Lonnie should send an email to the interviewer and ask if he will be offered the job.