Your Career How To Make It Happen 9th Edition By Lauri Harwood – Test Bank

True / False

1. Because interviews are dynamic exchanges between two (or more) people, there will never be a list of “Interview Do’s and Don’ts” that works for every situation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1

2. Any nervousness that you feel about an upcoming job interview is an appropriate response to a situation that will test your interpersonal, social, professional, and verbal and nonverbal skills. There is nothing you can do about your nervousness.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1

3. “Doing your homework” before every interview means getting your school work done in advance so that you can focus on giving a good interview on the day of the interview.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2

4. It is a good idea to search the Internet for the company name before going to the interview.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2

5. Part of physical preparation for an interview is to put select Career Builder Files in a binder or small attaché case.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3

6. If your phone fails, a good backup plan is to rely on memory for directions, interviewer name(s), and example stories that you plan to use in the interview.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3

7. It is a good idea to bring all marketing materials and portfolio items to the interview so that you can use them like a slide show and fully display proof of your skills.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3

8. Toward the close of the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to learn of a hiring decision.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4

Multiple Choice

9. It is best to send a follow-up thank-you letter within two days of an interview:
a. to each of the people who interviews you, not just your primary contact.
b. even for a practice interview.
c. only if you are interested in the job, so as not to mislead the interviewer.
d. all of the above
e. only a and b
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1

10. To conduct a practice interview with your support team, you should
a. ask someone else to observe the interview.
b. dress as if the interview were real.
c. send a thank-you letter to everyone who helps you.
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1