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c. Provide a few personal or humorous references to get the interview started positively.
d. Tell several success stories, making sure to fill at least ten minutes of interview time.
86. If an interviewer asks Why do you want to work for us? you should ________.
a. briefly summarize problems at your current job that require you to change employers
b. show that you understand the company and its culture
c. explain that as a recent graduate you want to work for any company that needs a person with your skills and
background
d. mention the names of your friends who also work for the company
87. Which of the following sites provides salary information, employees’ own reviews of working for a company, and
sample interview questions that have been asked of candidates?
a. Indeed
b. LinkedIn
c. Twitter
d. Glassdoor
88. Carlene wants to conduct research on a company she’ll be interviewing with next week. Which of the following would
likely be the best source for learning whether she knows anyone who works for the organization?
a. Her college career center
b. Glassdoor
c. LinkedIn
d. Facebook
89. When writing a resignation letter to notify your employer of your intentions, you should ________.
a. leave the resignation date flexible in case you decide to remain longer than planned
b. express your desire to negotiate if they would like you to stay
c. avoid mentioning your contributions to the company
d. offer to assist with the transition
90. Which of the following statements is most accurate about current interviewing trends?
a. Employers are able to take less time to make hiring decisions because of artificial intelligence and virtual
interviewing.
b. Interviews often test the abilities of candidates in real-world scenarios.
c. Preparation for interviews is nearly impossible because every interview is different.
d. Competencies such as creativity and adaptability are becoming less important because of on-the-job training.
Enter the appropriate word(s) to complete the statement.
91. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Before an interview, rehearse ________ stories, which are specific examples of your educational and work-related
experiences that demonstrate your qualifications and achievements.
92. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Are you married? is an example of a(n) ________ (or illegal) question.
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93. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
When explaining the reasons for leaving a former position, use positive or ________ language.
94. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
When using the STAR method to answer behavioral interview questions, the word of the acronym that should specify
what you did (vs. focusing on the team) is _______.
95. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Arriving on time for your interview, being courteous, and dressing appropriately are examples of positive ________
messages.
96. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Um, like, and basically are examples of ________ words and should be avoided in an interview.
97. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
A two-way video interview, sometimes called a _______ video interview, is like regular face-to-face interviewing, but it
is typically conducted through video chat.
98. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
After your interview, you should alert your ________ that they may be contacted by the employer.
99. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
When completing an employment application, you should never leave a section blank if its content is not pertinent to you.
Instead, you should write NA for not ________.
100. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
________ interviews occur when a company interviews several candidates for the same position at the same time.
101. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
________ interviews, where interviewers take turns asking questions, are usually conducted by people who will be your
supervisors and colleagues.
102. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
When you decide to leave your position, it is a good idea to write a formal ________ letter to your supervisor.
103. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
After a job interview, you should always send a thank-you note, e-mail, or letter, also called a ________ message.
104. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Prepare for ________ questions, such as Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem, by reflecting on
success stories.
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105. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
________ questions help employers test your thought processes and logical thinking by giving you a hypothetical scenario
and asking how you would handle it.
106. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
If asked to indicate your desired salary on an application, it is best to write ________ (or Open) rather than specify a
number.
107. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
During your visit to a company, you meet one-on-one with human resources representatives, your hiring manager, and
potential future supervisors and colleagues in your division or department. This is an example of a(n) ________ interview.
108. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
After you have accepted a position, it is a good idea to follow up with a job ________ letter to confirm the details.
109. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Ensuring your professional presence online, also known as cleaning up _______ (two-word phrase), is critical in today’s
job searches.
110. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
During ________ interviews, usually conducted by phone, companies save time and money by eliminating less-qualified
candidates before scheduling face-to-face interviews.
111. Assume that a friend has an important job interview next week and has come to you for advice. List and explain five
tips you would give your friend to prepare effectively.
112. In an interview for a position in your field, the interviewer is using situational and behavioral questions to test your
thought processes and to find out how you have reacted in specific situations. For each of the following two questions,
write your response as you would deliver it in the interview, using strategies discussed in the chapter.
113. Professional references are an important part of the job-search process. List and explain three strategies discussed in
the chapter for contacting and communicating with your references to showcase your professionalism to them and to your
prospective employers.
114. Assume that you are in a job interview for a position in your field. Write your response to the following interview
questions, using strategies discussed in Chapter 16.
115. As a job applicant, you should be prepared for different types of interviews. List and describe three of the interview
types discussed in the chapter and cite the specific purpose of each.
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