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Communication may account for as much as _____ of a hiring decision.

A
25%
B
40%
C
65%
D
80%
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What information should be included in the opening paragraph of a thank-you letter?

A
Mention skills that were omitted during the interview
B
Reinforce any points perceived as weaknesses
C
Mention looking forward to a response
D
Reinforce interest and fit for the position
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The purpose of sending a thank-you letter after an interview is to _____.

A
increase name recognition
B
demonstrate good manners
C
reiterate interest in a position
D
reinforce qualifications
E
all of the above
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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 is an example of a behavioral question?

A
Why do you want to leave your current job?
B
Have you ever been fired from a job?
C
Describe an experience when you dealt with an angry customer.
D
How would you describe yourself?
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Which of the following is an example of a stress question?

A
What type of work do you enjoy the most?
B
What is your greatest weakness?
C
How would you describe yourself?
D
Why are you interested in this position?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a structured interview?

A
Conducted by an owner or manager
B
Has a planned set of questions
C
Informal and conversational
D
Brings out interviewee's personality
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A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant

A
background check
B
gatekeeper
C
interview
D
personality test
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Conducting research about an occupation, company, or job can increase your employability.

A
T
B
F
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Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately.

A
T
B
F
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_____ is an important part of the interview process. It allows you to consider how you did in the interview, examining your strong and weak points.

A
Active listening
B
Self-evaluation
C
Networking
D
Empathizing
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If you are offered a job at an interview, you should _____.

A
ask for at least one day to think it over
B
say yes immediately so the employer won't offer the job to someone else
C
ask for the company's press kit or annual report
D
accept immediately, but only if they are willing to negotiate a higher salary
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You can ready yourself for an interview by:

A
Conducting a practice interview
B
Preparing answers to typical questions
C
Researching the company
D
All of the above
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The purpose of this category of interview questions is to learn about the interviewee’s personal attributes.

A
General information questions
B
Behavioral questions
C
Character questions
D
Stress questions
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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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An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check.

A
T
B
F
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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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Which of the following do you NOT need to do upon the completion of an interview?

A
Draft a formal offer letter
B
Evaluate your performance
C
Deal with acceptance or rejection
D
Sent a follow-up letter
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Which of the following is a characteristic of an unstructured interview?

A
Conducted by a professional interviewer
B
Focuses on factual information
C
Common in small businesses
D
Limited information on the interviewee's personality
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A job applicant should not ask questions during an interview.

A
T
B
F

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