Question 1

Peter is offered an interview with Primatech. The interviewer tells Peter that Primatech is primarily interested in evaluating candidates' collaborative skills. In which type of interview format will Peter most likely participate?

Accepted Answer

A) A group interview brings together several job candidates who are interviewed at the same time. This format provides employers the opportunity to evaluate applicants' collaborative skills as well as the knowledge and abilities they can offer.

Question 2

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

Accepted Answer

C) Panel interview involves several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position This format is similar to a traditional one-on-one interview, just with more people asking the questions.

Question 3

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare.
-Which of the following is true about taking notes at a career fair?

Accepted Answer

A) When you write down what a recruiter says, you send the message that you are interested in the company and value the information. Your notes may also help you prepare for onsite interviews. Making notes on the back of a business card can help you remember the recruiter who gave it to you, and be helpful when writing personalized thank you notes.

Question 4

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare.
-Which of the following advice would you give to Candace while she is preparing for the career fair?

Accepted Answer

A) Following points should be noted while preparing for a career fair. Review the websites of the companies you want to meet with ahead of time so you are knowledgeable about their products or services, mission statements, and open positions. Dress like a businessperson rather than a college student. Approach recruiters and make the first move to start a conversation. Asking specific questions about the company's current projects or news items you have read indicates your interest in the company.

Question 5

When it is time to end the call ________.

Accepted Answer

B) End the call professionally. Thank the interviewers for their time. It is appropriate to say you appreciate the opportunity to discuss your qualifications for the position, and inquire if they know when they will make a decision. Let the interviewer hang up first, both as a professional courtesy and to make sure the interviewer doesn't have any last-minute questions before hanging up.

Question 6

Veronica is happy that she made it to the second round of interviews, but is anxious about its format. She has never done a telephone interview and is nervous about how it will go.
-Which of the following is most likely to be true regarding the telephone interview?

Accepted Answer

D) Communicating via speakerphone can be difficult because you have no visual cues to indicate when someone is waiting to speak. Also, if many people speak at once, it is very difficult to identify to whom you should respond.

Question 7

In a traditional one-on-one interview, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) In a traditional one-on-one interview, you meet individually with an employer to discuss your qualifications for a position. In many cases, the person conducting the interview is the immediate supervisor for the position you want. The interview will determine for both of you whether you would work well together on a day-to-day basis.

Question 8

Veronica is happy that she made it to the second round of interviews, but is anxious about its format. She has never done a telephone interview and is nervous about how it will go.
-The interviewer has arranged to call Veronica. Which of the following steps taken by Veronica is considered inappropriate during the telephone interview?

Accepted Answer

B) You should not answer immediately after the phone rings because you may appear too eager. Instead, answer after the second ring, and calmly and confidently greet the caller and identify yourself.

Question 9

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare.
-How should Candace follow up after the career fair?

Accepted Answer

C) A short email message thanking recruiters for their time and reiterating your interest in a particular position says a lot about your professionalism and attention to detail.

Question 10

Career fairs ________.

Accepted Answer

B) A career fair is a gathering of representatives or recruiters from many companies seeking to fill open positions. Your goals are to learn more about the company and to impress these recruiters enough to recommend you for an interview. Because you have only a limited amount of time, you need to be prepared to make an immediate impression.

Question 11

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare.
-In the context of on-campus interview, the first-round interviews ________.

Accepted Answer

D) At the first stage of the hiring process, the interviewer's goal is to narrow the candidate pool so that the second-round interviews - which are usually conducted by telephone or at the company's location - include a small set of highly qualified and competitive applicants.

Question 12

In a panel interview ________.

Accepted Answer

E) You should get and keep track of the panel members' names and positions. When you write down names and titles, draw a box that represents the table you are sitting at and record their information on the paper in the order they're positioned around the room. This will give you an easy reference to use. If you are not offered business cards by panel members, it is appropriate to ask for a moment to learn their names and positions.

Question 13

Jenna is at a panel interview where Ms. Taylor, a Senior VP, is the panel member with the highest position in the company. Jenna is asked a question by Mr. Burton, another panel member. When answering Jenna should ________.

Accepted Answer

E) Although one person may seem to be in a higher position than the rest of the panel, be sure to make eye contact with each person. Begin your responses by first looking at the person who asked the question, but ensure balanced eye contact with the rest of the panel during your response, and conclude your answer by returning your eyes to the questioner.

Question 14

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare.
-Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate question to ask at a career fair?

Accepted Answer

E) A question about health plans or something similar is appropriate once you are hired by the company. Asking specific questions about the company's current projects or news items you have read indicates your interest in the company. There are also some generic questions you can ask of any company at a career fair.

Question 15

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare.
-On-campus interviews ________.

Accepted Answer

E) Many career centers require that students register with the center in order to be eligible for on-campus interviews. In addition to ensuring you are eligible for on-campus interviews, registering with your school's career services office early in your college career allows you to take advantage of their resources. The interviews are often in the traditional one-on-one format, range between 15 and 60 minutes, and may be conducted by the recruiters from career fairs or hiring managers from specific units of the company.

Question 16

Veronica is happy that she made it to the second round of interviews, but is anxious about its format. She has never done a telephone interview and is nervous about how it will go.
-During the conversation, Veronica should ________.

Accepted Answer

C) Rushing in to answer the question can be perceived as too eager. The goal is to project a professional voice, clearly articulating your thoughts. Avoid distracting noises and filler words that detract from your professional image and make it harder for your audience to understand you.

Question 17

Ella attends a university in the Northeast and recently met with a recruiter for an on-campus interview. The recruiter, whose company is based on the West Coast, was so impressed that Ella has moved forward to the second round of interviews. Which of the following is most likely to happen regarding the next round of interview?

Accepted Answer

C) Telephone interviews are usually used for candidates who need to travel a distance to participate in the interview. On-campus interviews are conducted with the goal of narrowing the candidate pool so that the second round interviews - which are usually conducted by telephone or at the company's location - include a set of highly qualified and competitive applicants.

Question 18

Which of the following terms best represents an interview that is conducted by telephone or by computer and webcam?

Accepted Answer

E) A virtual interview is conducted by telephone or by computer and webcam to filter candidates before scheduling onsite interviews, especially for candidates who need to travel a distance to participate in the interview.

Question 19

Telephone interviews ________.

Accepted Answer

E) Telephone interviews can be challenging, but they do offer a big advantage: during the interview, you can easily refer to resources such as printouts of the company website, notes for answering standard interview questions, and your own list of questions for the interviewer.

Question 20

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare.
-Which of the following is an improper guideline for Candace to follow while preparing for the career fair?

Accepted Answer

D) It is recommended that you be assertive at career fairs, approaching recruiters and making the first move to start a conversation.

Quiz 12: Getting the Job Interviewing and Following up

Peter is offered an interview with Primatech. The interviewer tells Peter that Primatech is primarily interested in evaluating candidates' collaborative skills. In which type of interview format will Peter most likely participate?

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare. -Which of the following is true about taking notes at a career fair?

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare. -Which of the following advice would you give to Candace while she is preparing for the career fair?

When it is time to end the call ________.

Veronica is happy that she made it to the second round of interviews, but is anxious about its format. She has never done a telephone interview and is nervous about how it will go. -Which of the following is most likely to be true regarding the telephone interview?

In a traditional one-on-one interview, ________.

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare. -How should Candace follow up after the career fair?

Career fairs ________.

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare. -In the context of on-campus interview, the first-round interviews ________.

In a panel interview ________.

Jenna is at a panel interview where Ms. Taylor, a Senior VP, is the panel member with the highest position in the company. Jenna is asked a question by Mr. Burton, another panel member. When answering Jenna should ________.

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare. -Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate question to ask at a career fair?

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare. -On-campus interviews ________.

Veronica is happy that she made it to the second round of interviews, but is anxious about its format. She has never done a telephone interview and is nervous about how it will go. -During the conversation, Veronica should ________.

Which of the following terms best represents an interview that is conducted by telephone or by computer and webcam?

Telephone interviews ________.

Candace is getting ready to attend her first career fair. She knows that you have already been to several career fairs, so she asks you to help her prepare. -Which of the following is an improper guideline for Candace to follow while preparing for the career fair?