Addition to displaying strong communication skills

Addition to displaying strong communication skills

application letter

 

·         message that accompanies a resume to let readers know what you're sending, why you're sending it, and how they can benefit from reading it

 

employment interview

 

·         formal meeting during which a candidate and an employer ask questions and exchange information

 

structured interview

 

·         interview in which the interviewer (or a computer) asks a series of prepared questions in a set order

 

open-ended interview

 

·         interview in which the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers given or questions asked by the interviewee

 

panel interview

 

·         interview in which the candidate meets with several interviewers at once

 

group interview

 

·         interview in which one or more interviewers meet with several candidates simultaneously

 

behavioral interview

 

·         interview in which you are asked to related specific incidents and experiences from your past

 

situational interview

 

·         similar to a behavioral interview, except the questions focus on how the candidate would handle various hypothetical situations on the job

 

working interview

 

·         interview in which the candidate performs a job-related activity

 

stress interview

 

·         interview in which the candidate might be asked questions designed to unsettle him/her or is subjected to long periods of silence, criticism, interruptions, and/or hostile reactions by the interviewer

 

B. application letter

 

·         No matter how you send your resume, you should include a(n) ______ to let readers know what you're sending, why you're sending it, and how they can benefit from reading it.
A. summary of your skills
B. application letter
C. fact-finding letter
D. letter of recommendation
E. thank-you letter

 

B. clearly identify the opportunity for which you are applying

 

·         Which of the following is one of the goals of the opening paragraph of an application letter?
A. present your strongest selling points
B. clearly identify the opportunity for which you are applying
C. identify core job duties to which you are well suited
D. convince the employer your salary requirements are reasonable
E. facilitate a reply or set up an interview

 

D. structured

 

·         When the interviewer (or a computer program) asks a series of questions in a predetermined order, a(n) __________ interview is being used
A. open-ended
B. grooup
C. behavioral
D. structured
E. panel

 

E. personality

 

·         Some businesses use _______ tests to gauge such aspects as attitudes toward work, interests, managerial potential, dependability, commitment, and motivation.
A. job knowledge and job skills
B. integrity
C. cognitive
D. language proficiency
E. personality

 

A. you can demonstrate your interest in the company and be identified as a professional who understands analysis

 

·         Which of the following is an advantage of researching an organization's operations, market, and challenges?
A. you can demonstrate your interest in the company and be identified as a professional who understands analysis
B. you might find the company is unstable and you don't want to work there
C. you will learn a brief history of the organization
D. you can learn more about travel and relocation opportunities
E. you can better define potential career paths

 

 

E. stage mock interviews

 

·         Which of the following will help you improve your interviewing style and create the impression of confidence and competence?
A. take control of the interview and ask for the position
B. dress with an emphasis on the latest trends
C. read from a list questions at the end of the interview
D. look only at the company's website before the interview
E. stage mock interviews

 

 

E. conveying your value to the organization

 

·         Which of the following should be the goal of the question and answer stage of the interview?
A. displaying your knowledge of the organization and the industry
B. leading the discussion based on your strenghts
C. correcting misperceptions the interview might have
D. negotiating salary
E. conveying your value to the organization

 

E. the warm-up

 

·         Which stage of the interview process is considered to be the most important because it is when interviewers decide whether the candidate is a good fit for the position?
A. the conclusion
B. the close
C. the salary discussion
D. the question and answer stage
E. the warm up

 

B. reasons why you are a good choice for the position

 

·         Which of the following should be included in a follow-up message after an interview?
A. questions about how you can interview better next time
B. reasons why you are a good choice for the position
C. salary requirements
D. any questions you might have about the organizaion
E. request for when you can expect a decision from the organizaion

 

 

D. they show you really want the job

 

·         In addition to displaying strong communication skills and business etiquette, why are follow-up messages important?
A. they remind the interviewer how to contact you
B. they can be used to negotiate a higher salary or better benefits
C. they show technical skills on the computer
D. they show you really want the job
E. the company will more on to another candidate if you do not send a follow-up message