Question 1

What information about the recruiter may be helpful to research prior to the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  their position
B)  professional background
C)  personality
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Impressive career objectives are NOT

Accepted Answer

A)  brief.
B)  career-oriented.
C)  self-centered.
D)  precise.

Question 3

Compose four unlawful questions and how you would respond to each of them.

Accepted Answer

I'm sorry,...

Question 4

Ralston, Kirkwood, and Burant found that behavioral questions are asking applicants to

Accepted Answer

A)  make excuses.
B)  tell stories.
C)  lie.
D)  self-promote.

Question 5

Recent studies reveal that 50 percent of all speech acts in a sample of employment interviews were

Accepted Answer

A)  declarative statements.
B)  employer questions.
C)  applicant answers.
D)  employer answers.

Question 6

The changing labor market suggests taking a part time position to gain work experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you have done something wrong in the past, it is best to provide an excuse for the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a recommended color of suit for a standard interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  brown
B)  blue
C)  gray
D)  black

Question 9

On your resume, it is acceptable to have a nickname at the top of the page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are five questions you should ask yourself during your post-interview evaluation?

Accepted Answer

1. Did I effectively communicate my qual...

Question 11

Unlawful questions are often asked during lunch or dinner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If you are applying for a teaching job and were asked how you would handle a bomb scare if it happened at your school, what type of question strategy would that be?

Accepted Answer

A)  historical critical incident
B)  task oriented
C)  hypothetical
D)  past experience

Question 13

Successful applicants tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  give brief answers.
B)  include qualifiers in their answers.
C)  try to second-guess interviewers so they are ready to answer.
D)  use professional jargon.

Question 14

What are five essential characteristics of successful applicants' answers to recruiter questions?

Accepted Answer

1. Clear and concise communication: Succ...

Question 15

Discuss the elements that should be included in an effective cover letter.

Accepted Answer

An effective cover letter should include...

Question 16

Which of the following is a common mistake made by men related to dress and appearance?

Accepted Answer

A)  shirts that are too tight
B)  wrong style for body shape
C)  shoes wrong color
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Never use more than a one-page resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If you do not know the person who is receiving your cover letter, using "To whom it may concern" is equally acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Impressive career objectives are NOT

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If you do not know the person who is receiving your cover letter, using "To whom it may concern" is equally acceptable.

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Recent studies reveal that 50 percent of all speech acts in a sample of employment interviews were

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If you are applying for a teaching job and were asked how you would handle a bomb scare if it happened at your school, what type of question strategy would that be?

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Compose four unlawful questions and how you would respond to each of them.

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I'm sorry,...
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Discuss the elements that should be included in an effective cover letter.

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What are five essential characteristics of successful applicants' answers to recruiter questions?

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Never use more than a one-page resume.

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Ralston, Kirkwood, and Burant found that behavioral questions are asking applicants to

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Impressive career objectives are NOT

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Recent studies reveal that 50 percent of all speech acts in a sample of employment interviews were

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