Chapter 14

1. 1. During your interview you will A a. convince the employer of your potential. b. research the company. c. create success stories and match them to common interview questions. d. organize yourself and your materials into a persua- sive package. 2. 2. The job interview provides the opportunity for you D to a. expand on information in your résumé. b. find out more about the job and whether it suits your career goals. c. learn more about the company to decide whether you would fit into the company culture. d. do all of these. 3. 3. Which of the following statements about hir- A ing/placement interviews is most accurate? a. During sequential interviews sell your qualifica- tions to each interviewer. b. A hiring manager in the department with the job opening will probably ask more general questions than will a human resources representative. c. Panel interviews occur when a company interviews several candidates for the same position at the same time. d. The most common type of interview is the stress interview. 4. 4. Panel interviews are typically conducted by people B who will be your supervisors and colleagues. An im- portant advantage of the panel interview is a. allowing the company to measure the candidate's leadership and communication skills. b. saving company money on repeated interviews and related costs. c. determining the best candidate through multiple interviews. d. testing the reactions of a candidate during nerve-racking situations. 5. 5. One common form of hiring interview is the sequen- C tial interview. Which of the following statements most accurately describes a sequential interview? a. In a sequential interview, you should outshine your competition at Sequence 1 when all candidates are screened in the group interview. b. You can assume that later interviewers know what was said in a previous interview because sequential interviews are designed to save time. c. As sequential interviews progress, interviews be- come more in-depth, which meANSWER that you need to know even more about the company. d. You must be totally committed to the job and the company to participate in a sequential interview, which often takes weeks or even months to complete. 6. 6. Global Connections Inc. is interviewing several D candidates for a leadership position requiring strong communication skills. What form of interview will most likely be used for this interview? a. A one-on-one interview conducted by the human resources director b. A stress interview conducted by the head of the programming division c. A computer screening interview to test applicants' programming skills d. A group interview of several candidates at one time 7. 7. When interviewing for high-pressure positions, B companies may use stress interview techniques, which include being a. greeted immediately by the interviewer. b. asked rapid-fire questions by members of a team. c. given a test with no time limit. d. offered challenging food, beverages, or tobacco products. 8. 8. Alejandro is an active job seeker now that he has A submitted several job applications. Which of the fol- lowing is the best advice for Alejandro? a. If you put your cell phone number on your appli- cation, answer the cell phone only if your location is appropriate. b. Tell your children or roommates that they must answer the phone promptly to avoid missing any job calls. c. Stop using voice mail to screen calls because em- ployers are likely to find voice mail unprofessional. d. If you use voice mail, have someone with a clear, professional speaking voice record your outgoing message. 9. 9. Which of the following is the best advice to make a D positive first impression in a phone conversation with an employer? a. Don't refer to your résumé or references during the first phone call because these are appropriate only in the placement interview. b. Take notes about the conversation immediately af- ter hanging up to avoid forgetting details. c. In the first phone call, be polite and enthusiastic; but don't be pushy by discussing your qualifications. d. If caught off guard by the call, ask whether you can call back in a few minutes. 10. 10. Which of the following is recommended for job A seekers to complete as "homework" when preparing for an interview? a. Google the interviewer. b. Allow a "cooling-off period"; stop thinking about the interview for 12 hours. c. Select an interesting and appealing fragrance (after- shave or perfume). d. Develop a thick skin because rejections are likely. 11. D 11. Rebecca has an interview with a large company in a nearby city. What information should she learn about the company before her interview? a. The company's mission and goals b. The company's customers and competitors c. The management structure and names of leaders d. Rebecca should find out all this information about the prospective employer. 12. 12. The best source of inside information about a D company would probably result from a. investigating its record at the Better Business Bu- reau. b. calling the local Chamber of Commerce. c. searching Wikipedia. d. talking with company employees. 13. 13. Effective interview-preparation techniques include B practicing answers to possible questions, preparing to explain problem areas on your résumé, deciding on professional attire, and a. informing your current employer of your plans. b. preparing success stories. c. writing a resignation letter. d. purchasing a gift for the interviewer.