Question 1

You should wait for at least 48 hours after an interview to send a thank-you message expressing your gratitude for the interviewer's time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

STAR is used to respond to behavioral questions and identifies which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Situation,task,action,and result
B)  Story,time,alternative,and reasoning
C)  Situation,team,alternative,and result
D)  Simulation,task,action,and reasoning
E)  Story,task,alternative,and reasoningF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

What is the advantage to using a network for job referrals?

Accepted Answer

To find unadvertised job opportunities,d...

Question 4

Which of the following is the first step in developing and marketing your professional brand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Know which companies you want to work for.
B)  Establish how to present yourself to companies during the application process.
C)  Understand your goals and skills.
D)  Evaluate your virtual image.
E)  Practice interviewing to gain experience.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

What type of questions is used to determine how you would make a decision or respond to a stressful situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Closed
B)  Open ended
C)  Subjective
D)  Objective
E)  BehavioralF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 6

What should be done to create the most effective content for a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Include an all-inclusive list of skills.
B)  Include all jobs ever held.
C)  Put your education at the end of the resume.
D)  Tailor the content for each position
E)  Include objective statements.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

How are negotiations on a job offer best handled?

Accepted Answer

A)  In writing
B)  In a Skype conversation
C)  By telephone
D)  By email
E)  By textF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following can managers assess during a group interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Real weakness
B)  Level of aggressiveness
C)  Decision making skills
D)  Collaborative nature
E)  ConfidenceF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

During the interview,you should ask questions that build on the conversation instead of only prepared,scripted questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  One-on-one interview
B)  Panel interview
C)  Group interview
D)  Action interview
E)  Virtual interviewF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

If interviewing at a company where business casual is the dress code,you can safely assume you don't need to wear formal business attire for the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Typically,________ after an interview,you can inquire about the status of the position and communicate your continued interest.

Accepted Answer

A)  three days
B)  a week
C)  a month
D)  two weeks
E)  one dayF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Describe the significance of your appearance during a job interview.

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When you present yourself for an intervi...

Question 14

Thank-you messages ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  should never be handwritten and mailed
B)  must always be typed
C)  seem more official when emailed than when typed and sent as a letter
D)  should be personal and reflect your conversation with whom you're writing
E)  must be at least three paragraphs longF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

According to a study by the National Consumer Law Center,what percentage of employers perform background checks on potential employees and new hires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 50 percent
B)  60 percent
C)  70 percent
D)  About 80 percent
E)  More than 90 percentF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is FALSE about an objective statement on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep it concise.
B)  Relate it to the position you are applying for.
C)  It can outline what you can do for the employer.
D)  They are often challenging to write.
E)  Be sure it is general and widely apply to numerous potential employers.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Providing your application materials in person ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a mandatory option for most advertised positions
B)  requires that you consider the impression you will make on those you interact with
C)  guarantees that someone at the company will discuss your application with you
D)  requires you to collect a return receipt to prove that the company received your material
E)  prevents you from following up with the company if they do not respond to your applicationF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

When interviewing,acting like you are ready to be in the workplace is accomplished by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being ready when you arrive
B)  having copies of your resume and other supplemental material
C)  managing first impressions
D)  paying attention to body language and eye contact
E)  turning your cell phone offF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Employers use ________ more than twice as much as any other social media to search for potential candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)  LinkedIn
B)  Twitter
C)  Facebook
D)  Bing
E)  GoogleF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is an appropriate tip to be followed by men while dressing for a business casual dress environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure that your belt is in contrast with your shoes.
B)  Wear both belt and suspenders.
C)  Ensure that your shoes are much lighter than your suit.
D)  Wear an ironed,button-down shirt and slacks.
E)  Avoid wearing dark colored shoes.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Exam 12: Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews

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Which of the following can managers assess during a group interview?

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Thank-you messages ________.

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STAR is used to respond to behavioral questions and identifies which of the following?

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According to a study by the National Consumer Law Center,what percentage of employers perform background checks on potential employees and new hires?

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Which of the following is FALSE about an objective statement on a résumé?

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During the interview,you should ask questions that build on the conversation instead of only prepared,scripted questions.

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What is the advantage to using a network for job referrals?

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

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Providing your application materials in person ________.

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Employers use ________ more than twice as much as any other social media to search for potential candidates.

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Which of the following is the first step in developing and marketing your professional brand?

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What type of questions is used to determine how you would make a decision or respond to a stressful situation?

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You should wait for at least 48 hours after an interview to send a thank-you message expressing your gratitude for the interviewer's time.

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Describe the significance of your appearance during a job interview.

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How are negotiations on a job offer best handled?

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What should be done to create the most effective content for a résumé?

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Typically,________ after an interview,you can inquire about the status of the position and communicate your continued interest.

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