1. most employers differentiate candidates for entry-level jobs based on their attitudes toward the job. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
2. if a manager was asked who the most valuable member of the team was, what would he/she say? (5 points)
a. the overrated superstar.
b. the person with the "can do" attitude who strives for success.
c. the flashy person who is running at 50% efficiency.
d. the one who is not a team player.
3. there are not a lot of competitors for entry-level jobs at most companies. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
4. one of the most important things to do before an actual interview is: (5 points)
a. practice with a mock interview.
b. go shopping for flashy clothes.
c. not be concerned, you know you will do fine.
d. talk to your friend about going to the interview with you.
5. it is not important to find out about the company that you are seeking a job from. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
6. your appearance is not important when going for an interview. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
7. when going on an interview, it is important to: (5 points)
a. wear a lot of jewelry to show your status.
b. wear a minimal amount of cologne or perfume.
c. chew gum or eat candy.
d. wear a neon-colored shirt.
8. if you are unsure about what to wear, it is acceptable to call the hr department to inquire what would be appropriate. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
9. when on the interview, (5 points)
a. look away while listening to the interviewer speak.
b. do not maintain eye contact while speaking.
c. maintain eye contact while speaking.
d. just assume that you have good eye contact.
10. when interviewing, your facial expressions should be: (5 points)
a. a wide-eyed and determined to do something look.
b. a grin.
c. a quizzical look.
d. a true and genuine smile.
11. good posture sends out a signal of your confidence and power potential. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
12. you should include phrases such as "to be honest with you," "just between you and me," "well, i'll be completely honest about this," or other such qualifiers while answering questions. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
13. if you have not convinced the interviewer by the five-minute point that you are the right person for the job (or at least a contender who should be taken to the next level), it can be impossible to recover. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
14. an interviewee should speak in generalities rather than specifics. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
15. you should complain about your current or past employers or professors or make note of any shortcomings in your life. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
16. if a question is unclear to you, (5 points)
a. ask a clarifying question or paraphrase the question to make sure you understand.
b. assume or make a "best guess" of what the interviewer is looking for.
c. just tell the interviewer that you do not know the answer.
d. make up an answer.
17. at the end of an interview, if you are interested in the job, you should recap why you are the best candidate and give several of your strongest attributes. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
18. after the interview, the first thing to do is to call to the interviewer. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
19. you should wait at least three days before sending a letter to the interviewer him/her for the interview. (5 points)
a. true
b. false
20. visible body piercings should be worn to an interview. (5 points)
a. true
b. false