Question 1

Veronica is preparing her web resume (e-portfolio).It is important that she remembers to provide a link to a conventional resume.​

Accepted Answer

Providing a link to a conventional resume is recommended as it can provide more detailed information about the candidate's education, work experience, and skills. It also shows professionalism and can be helpful for employers or recruiters who prefer traditional, printed resumes.

Question 2

Interviewees prefer that interviewers do all of the following except:
A)Show high levels of nonverbal immediacy ​
B)Listen to interviewee answers and limit the number of interruptions
C)Conduct the interview in an informal way in a busy work area.
D)​Ask open questions and allow sufficient time to answer them.

Accepted Answer

Conducting an interview in an informal way in a busy work area can be distracting for the interviewee and may not allow them to fully focus on the questions being asked. Therefore, interviewees would not prefer this approach.

Question 3

"Tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate leadership and decisive thinking" is an example of​
A)Standard question
B)Behavioral question
C)Direct question
D)​Unlawful question

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a behavioral question, which asks the candidate to provide specific examples of past experiences and actions. This type of question is commonly used in interviews to assess candidates' skills and abilities in real-world situations.

Question 4

Impression management research shows in the first five minutes:
A)A positive impression can predict the applicant will be hired 75% of the time.​
B)A negative impression can predict the applicant will not be hired 75% of the time.
C)A positive impression can predict the applicant will be hired 90% of the time.
D)​A negative impression can predict the applicant will not be hired 50% of the time.

Accepted Answer

Research in impression management often suggests that a positive impression in the initial minutes of an interview can significantly influence hiring decisions, with some studies indicating a high predictive value, such as 75%.

Question 5

Why are you applying for this position?
A)Standard question
B)Behavioral question 
C)Direct question
D)​Unlawful question

Accepted Answer

Standard questions are general questions that are asked to all candidates for a position. They are typically used to screen candidates and to gather basic information about their qualifications and experience.

Question 6

Skills,experience,and education are just some of the factors that should be used to determine whether a person is qualified for a particular job.​

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following is normally an unlawful question to ask during an employment interview?
A)"To what professional organizations do you belong?"
B)"What personal qualities do you think would be helpful in working with people within our organization?"
C)"Do you own your own car?"
D)​"If you were starting college all over again,what courses would you take?"

Accepted Answer

Asking about someone's personal property such as a car is not relevant to their ability to perform the job and can be seen as a discriminatory question.

Question 8

Sean learned in an information gathering interview that the company he hoped to interview with does not keep hard copies of job applicants' resumes on file.Instead,they store them electronically and use a job specific program to search for the best interview candidates.Knowing this,Sean needs to prepare which type of resume to submit to this company?
A)Conventional resume
B)Electronic resume
C)Web based resume
D)​Social media profile/resume

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sean learned in an information gathering interview...

Question 9

The body of a letter of application should not state
A)Your purpose in sending the letter. 
B)How you heard about the available opening.  
C)Your basic qualifications for the position.
D)​A review of your resume.

Accepted Answer

The body of a letter of application should not include a review of your resume because the resume is already attached and serves as a supporting document to your application.

Question 10

Ms.Schmidt is coming back to the workplace after having taken time off to spend with her children.She should use a functional resume format that emphasizes her skills.

Accepted Answer

A functional resume format emphasizes the skills and qualifications of the applicant, rather than focusing primarily on work experience and chronological job history. This makes it a good choice for someone like Ms. Schmidt, who has taken time off from the workforce and may not have recent work experience to highlight. By emphasizing her skills, Ms. Schmidt can show potential employers that she is still qualified for the job despite her time away from the workplace.

Question 11

If an interviewer has low self-esteem and feels threatened by the interviewee,then the interviewee may find himself/herself in a(n):​
A)Hostile or stress interview.
B)Non-structured interview. 
C)Structured interview.
D)​Group interview.

Accepted Answer

A low self-esteem interviewer who feels threatened may exhibit hostile or stressful behavior towards the interviewee, resulting in a hostile or stress interview. This type of interview is characterized by aggressive questioning, criticism, or even personal attacks, aimed at unsettling the interviewee and testing their ability to handle pressure. Non-structured, structured, or group interviews may have their own challenges, but they are not primarily defined by the interviewer's personal insecurities or behavior.

Question 12

As long as the comments are not phony,manipulative,or false,research indicates that the controlling style of impression management results in more job offers and higher ratings of the candidate for motivation,enthusiasm,and technical skills.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that the controlling style of impression management, as long as the comments are genuine, can result in more job offers and higher ratings of the candidate for motivation, enthusiasm, and technical skills.

Question 13

According to research,employers prefer which type of resume?​
A)Functional
B)Chronological
C)Combination
D)​There is no employer preference.

Accepted Answer

Employers generally prefer chronological resumes as it presents a clear and easy-to-follow work history. This format presents the candidate's experience in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent job and moving backward. It allows employers to quickly see the candidate's career progression and evaluate their experience in a specific field or industry.

Question 14

During the rapport stage of the interview,it is important to do all of these except:
A)Establish a relaxed feeling between the interviewee and the interviewer.
B)Look carefully at the letter of application for clues as to what subject would be of most interest to the person.
C)Outline next steps after the interview,and give the applicants a chance to ask questions.
D)​Get the interviewee comfortable and ready to talk.

Accepted Answer

During the rapport stage of an interview, the focus is on establishing a comfortable and engaging environment for the interviewee. Outlining next steps and giving applicants a chance to ask questions typically occurs at the end of the interview, not during the initial rapport-building stage.

Question 15

The interviewee has a responsibility to be prepared to ask questions during an interview​

Accepted Answer

The interviewee should come prepared with questions to ask during the interview to gain further insight into the company and position, and to show interest and engagement.

Question 16

Which of the following is normally a lawful question to ask during an employment interview?​
A)"When and where were you born?"
B)"Have you ever been arrested?
C)"Are you a citizen of the United States?"
D)​"Do you own,rent,or lease your home?"

Accepted Answer

Asking if an applicant is a citizen of the United States is a lawful question as the employer needs to verify their eligibility to work in the country. A is not lawful as asking about an applicant's age can result in age discrimination. B is not specifically lawful unless the applicant's criminal record is relevant to the job. D is not lawful as it involves asking about an applicant's housing situation, which is irrelevant to their qualifications for the job.

Question 17

Which of the following is recommended as an effective way to answer unlawful questions during an employment interview?​
A)Answer the fear behind the question rather than the question asked. 
B)Silently refuse to answer the question.
C)Refuse to answer and mention that the question is unlawful.
D)​Answer the question as it was asked.

Accepted Answer

Answering the fear or concern behind the question allows you to address what the interviewer is really trying to understand without directly engaging with the potentially discriminatory or unlawful nature of the question itself. This approach can help maintain a positive interaction while avoiding legal pitfalls.

Question 18

The questioning phase of the interview is the responsibility of
A)The interviewer
B)The interviewee
C)The interviewee primarily,but the interviewer partially.
D)​The interviewer primarily,but the interviewee partially.

Accepted Answer

The questioning phase of an interview is primarily the responsibility of the interviewer, as they lead the interview and ask questions to assess the interviewee's suitability for a position. However, the interviewee also has a partial responsibility to ask questions, showing interest in the role and the organization.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a suggestion for interviewees given by the text?
A)Speak quietly and in a muted tone
B)Focus on eye contact,appearance,and facial expressions
C)Send a thank-you note
D)​Be prepared for any type of interview

Accepted Answer

The text suggests that interviewees should speak clearly and confidently, not quietly and in a muted tone. The other options, focusing on eye contact, appearance, and facial expressions, sending a thank-you note, and being prepared for any type of interview, are all suggested by the text as tips for interviewees.

Question 20

In this kind of interview,the interviewer expects you to take most of the initiative and to give detailed and fairly long responses.​
A)Hostile or stress interview.
B)Non-structured interview.
C)Structured interview.
D)​Group interview.

Accepted Answer

In a non-structured interview, the interviewer typically asks open-ended questions and expects the candidate to carry the conversation and provide detailed responses. There may not be a set format or list of questions, leaving more room for the candidate to take the lead in the conversation.

Quiz 8: The Employment Interview

Veronica is preparing her web resume (e-portfolio).It is important that she remembers to provide a link to a conventional resume.

Interviewees prefer that interviewers do all of the following except:

"Tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate leadership and decisive thinking" is an example of

Impression management research shows in the first five minutes:

Why are you applying for this position?

Skills,experience,and education are just some of the factors that should be used to determine whether a person is qualified for a particular job.

Which of the following is normally an unlawful question to ask during an employment interview?

The body of a letter of application should not state

Ms.Schmidt is coming back to the workplace after having taken time off to spend with her children.She should use a functional resume format that emphasizes her skills.

If an interviewer has low self-esteem and feels threatened by the interviewee,then the interviewee may find himself/herself in a(n) :

As long as the comments are not phony,manipulative,or false,research indicates that the controlling style of impression management results in more job offers and higher ratings of the candidate for motivation,enthusiasm,and technical skills.

According to research,employers prefer which type of resume?

During the rapport stage of the interview,it is important to do all of these except:

The interviewee has a responsibility to be prepared to ask questions during an interview

Which of the following is normally a lawful question to ask during an employment interview?

Which of the following is recommended as an effective way to answer unlawful questions during an employment interview?

The questioning phase of the interview is the responsibility of

Which of the following is not a suggestion for interviewees given by the text?

In this kind of interview,the interviewer expects you to take most of the initiative and to give detailed and fairly long responses.

Quiz 8: The Employment Interview

Veronica is preparing her web resume (e-portfolio).It is important that she remembers to provide a link to a conventional resume.​

Interviewees prefer that interviewers do all of the following except:

"Tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate leadership and decisive thinking" is an example of​

Impression management research shows in the first five minutes:

Why are you applying for this position?

Skills,experience,and education are just some of the factors that should be used to determine whether a person is qualified for a particular job.​

Which of the following is normally an unlawful question to ask during an employment interview?

The body of a letter of application should not state

Ms.Schmidt is coming back to the workplace after having taken time off to spend with her children.She should use a functional resume format that emphasizes her skills.

If an interviewer has low self-esteem and feels threatened by the interviewee,then the interviewee may find himself/herself in a(n) :​

As long as the comments are not phony,manipulative,or false,research indicates that the controlling style of impression management results in more job offers and higher ratings of the candidate for motivation,enthusiasm,and technical skills.

According to research,employers prefer which type of resume?​

During the rapport stage of the interview,it is important to do all of these except:

The interviewee has a responsibility to be prepared to ask questions during an interview​

Which of the following is normally a lawful question to ask during an employment interview?​

Which of the following is recommended as an effective way to answer unlawful questions during an employment interview?​

The questioning phase of the interview is the responsibility of

Which of the following is not a suggestion for interviewees given by the text?

In this kind of interview,the interviewer expects you to take most of the initiative and to give detailed and fairly long responses.​

Veronica is preparing her web resume (e-portfolio).It is important that she remembers to provide a link to a conventional resume.

"Tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate leadership and decisive thinking" is an example of

Skills,experience,and education are just some of the factors that should be used to determine whether a person is qualified for a particular job.

If an interviewer has low self-esteem and feels threatened by the interviewee,then the interviewee may find himself/herself in a(n) :

According to research,employers prefer which type of resume?

The interviewee has a responsibility to be prepared to ask questions during an interview

Which of the following is normally a lawful question to ask during an employment interview?

Which of the following is recommended as an effective way to answer unlawful questions during an employment interview?

In this kind of interview,the interviewer expects you to take most of the initiative and to give detailed and fairly long responses.