Succeeding in the Interview Answers

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When delivering a 60-second commercial in an interview, you should NOT:

A
Keep the commercial concise
B
Play a recorded version from your phone
C
Tailor the commercial to the employer
D
Focus and polish the content
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To dress for success you should wear heavy perfume or cologne and use lots of hairspray.

A
T
B
F
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The best way to convince employers of your skills and abilities is to _____.

A
provide a written list, such as in your resume
B
offer proof by example in answering interview questions
C
have the employer contact your references
D
none of the above
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Correct verbal communication during an interview includes _____.

A
a pleasant tone of voice
B
positive vocabulary
C
correct grammar and word choices
D
all of the above
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During an interview you should be modest about your skills and abilities.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?

A
Using facial expressions
B
Talking on the telephone
C
Making eye contact
D
Making hand gestures
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You should always arrive to an interview _____.

A
late, to create an impression
B
on time
C
with friends for support
D
none of the above
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The process of sending and receiving messages without using any spoken words defines _____.

A
verbal communication
B
nonverbal communication
C
open communication
D
empty communication
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One of the biggest mistakes you can make during an interview is failing to match the interviewer’s communication style.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?

A
Using facial expressions
B
Talking on the telephone
C
Making eye contact
D
Making hand gestures
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Which of the following forms of communication has the most impact during your interview?

A
Nonverbal
B
Verbal
C
Voice quality
D
Intonation
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The process of sending and receiving messages with words defines _____.

A
verbal communication
B
nonverbal communication
C
open communication
D
empty communication
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Employers will be evaluating your attitude and communication skills during an interview.

A
T
B
F
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When dressing for success you should NOT _____.

A
dress neatly
B
wear bright, flashy clothes
C
wear minimal jewelry
D
look clean
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An interviewer can form a strong opinion of you within the first 30 seconds of meeting you.

A
T
B
F
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The process of sending and receiving messages without using any spoken words defines _____.

A
verbal communication
B
nonverbal communication
C
open communication
D
empty communication
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When delivering a 60-second commercial in an interview, you should NOT:

A
Keep the commercial concise
B
Play a recorded version from your phone
C
Tailor the commercial to the employer
D
Focus and polish the content
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It is a good idea at an interview to _____.

A
bring a friend along for moral support
B
dress conservatively
C
take along a snack in case you get hungry
D
hide a tape recorded in your briefcase

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