Question 1

During networking events, you should only focus on speaking about yourself.

Accepted Answer

Networking events are about building relationships, which involves both speaking about yourself and actively listening to others to find mutual interests or ways you can help each other.

Question 2

Interview follow-up emails are a sign of desperation and weakness; never send follow-up emails to any of your interviewers.

Accepted Answer

Follow-up emails after an interview are considered professional and courteous. They show your interest in the position, appreciation for the interviewer's time, and can help keep you top of mind.

Question 3

In a job interview, you should focus on the employer's needs, not your own.

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Focusing on the employer's needs demonstrates how you can contribute to the company, making you a more attractive candidate.

Question 4

An elevator pitch is about you; therefore, you do not need to adapt it to a particular company or post.

Accepted Answer

An elevator pitch should be adapted to the specific audience or company to make it relevant and engaging, showing how you can meet their needs or solve their problems.

Question 5

It is common for recruiters to reject job applications because of poor document formatting.

Accepted Answer

Recruiters often have a large number of applications to review, and poor document formatting can make it difficult to quickly identify the key information, leading to a higher chance of rejection.

Question 6

In a job interview, specific examples of achievements or qualifications can prompt further questions, so job candidates should avoid giving examples of their capabilities.

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Providing specific examples of achievements or qualifications during a job interview is beneficial because it allows the candidate to demonstrate their capabilities and experiences more concretely, potentially making a stronger impression on the interviewer.

Question 7

In job interviews, successful candidates use inflated words like "superior" and "best" to describe their qualifications.

Accepted Answer

Successful candidates are more likely to use concrete examples of their achievements and skills rather than relying on inflated language. They focus on demonstrating their qualifications through specific examples and accomplishments.

Question 8

When recruiters ask you about what your previous employers would say you should work to improve, they are asking about your weaknesses.

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This question is a way for recruiters to indirectly ask about your weaknesses or areas for improvement by framing it in terms of feedback from previous employers.

Question 9

Job candidates who deliver successful elevator pitches practise their pitches in front of friends.

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Practicing an elevator pitch in front of friends can help job candidates refine their message, receive feedback, and gain confidence in their delivery, making their pitches more successful.

Question 10

What advice would you give a friend preparing for behavioural interview questions?

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Question 11

Your Business Communications professor explains that networking is one of the best ways to find a job. What is networking?

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Question 12

What does effective preparation for a job interview involve?

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Question 13

What is the STAR technique?

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Question 14

Describe a situational job interview.

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Question 15

What is the purpose of an interview follow-up e-mail?

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Question 16

In what way can interviewers and job candidates demonstrate high standards of ethics?

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Question 17

If given the opportunity, should candidates ask questions during a job interview? Why or why not?

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Question 18

Your friend advises you to use a 6-point font on your resume to fit as much information as possible onto a single page. Should you follow your friend's advice? Why or why not?

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Quiz 2: Networking, Job Interviews, and Follow-Up