GEB 3006 Practice Quiz CRP Part 6
(Informational Interviews) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Who coined the term, "Informational Interview"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Richard Bolles
in "What Color is Your Parachute"
An example of skills would be - CORRECT ANSWER - Being able to play an instrument
Why you are conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow will have an impact on the
job(s) you select. If you are conducting a FOCUSED meeting, you are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now
learning about the specifics
A way to catalog your current KSAs and Qualifications before conducting an Informational
Interview or Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare a targeted resume
or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like MyPlan
The best way to develop a "personal profile" before conducting an Informational Interview or
Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Spend time thinking about and then
answering completely the question, "Who am I?"
You really don't need to do anything prior to an Informational Interview or Job Shadow, just get
out there and meet people - CORRECT ANSWER - False
The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into
five types. W
hen you are gauging the reputation of a company by meeting the people who work for it, you are
answering - CORRECT ANSWER - What are some specific companies that interest you?
, The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into
five types. When you are finding out the careers that your research results and information
gathering point to, you are answering - CORRECT ANSWER - What careers do your self-
assessments and research point to?
To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. A
Participant Diary - CORRECT ANSWER - Is more effective for gathering data from
people with flexible schedules who may do a wide variety of non-repetitious duties.
To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. A
Questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a rapport-building technique that standardizes
information if you are shadowing multiple people and helps you get information on what to look
for
An example of aptitude would be - CORRECT ANSWER - Possessing musical talent
In an informational interview the interviewer is interviewing for a specific job - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this
structure, an Invitation question - CORRECT ANSWER - Is used toward the end of the
interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date
A way to catalog your current personality traits before conducting an Informational Interview or
Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Take a self-assessment like MyPlan to
better understand yourself, specifically the strengths that the test suggests
When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this
structure, an Inquiry question - CORRECT ANSWER - Is an open-ended "lead off"
question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information
(Informational Interviews) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Who coined the term, "Informational Interview"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Richard Bolles
in "What Color is Your Parachute"
An example of skills would be - CORRECT ANSWER - Being able to play an instrument
Why you are conducting an Informational Interview or Job Shadow will have an impact on the
job(s) you select. If you are conducting a FOCUSED meeting, you are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Looking at a specific job because you've selected a career goal and are now
learning about the specifics
A way to catalog your current KSAs and Qualifications before conducting an Informational
Interview or Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Prepare a targeted resume
or look the skills inventory from a self-assessment like MyPlan
The best way to develop a "personal profile" before conducting an Informational Interview or
Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Spend time thinking about and then
answering completely the question, "Who am I?"
You really don't need to do anything prior to an Informational Interview or Job Shadow, just get
out there and meet people - CORRECT ANSWER - False
The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into
five types. W
hen you are gauging the reputation of a company by meeting the people who work for it, you are
answering - CORRECT ANSWER - What are some specific companies that interest you?
, The information that you are gathering in an Informational Interview can be broken down into
five types. When you are finding out the careers that your research results and information
gathering point to, you are answering - CORRECT ANSWER - What careers do your self-
assessments and research point to?
To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. A
Participant Diary - CORRECT ANSWER - Is more effective for gathering data from
people with flexible schedules who may do a wide variety of non-repetitious duties.
To collect information during a job shadow, you can use a number of different techniques. A
Questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a rapport-building technique that standardizes
information if you are shadowing multiple people and helps you get information on what to look
for
An example of aptitude would be - CORRECT ANSWER - Possessing musical talent
In an informational interview the interviewer is interviewing for a specific job - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this
structure, an Invitation question - CORRECT ANSWER - Is used toward the end of the
interview to see if you can continue the interview at a later date
A way to catalog your current personality traits before conducting an Informational Interview or
Job Shadow would be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Take a self-assessment like MyPlan to
better understand yourself, specifically the strengths that the test suggests
When Interviewing someone, your questions should be formatted like a funnel. Using this
structure, an Inquiry question - CORRECT ANSWER - Is an open-ended "lead off"
question prepared ahead of time designed to gather specific information
