Chapter 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Question 1

A(n) ________ letter should be included whenever you send your​ résumé, as it lets recipients know what​ you’re sending, why​ you’re sending​ it, and how they can benefit from reading it.

Answer 1

application

Question 2

If you take the initiative to write to businesses inquiring about a​ position, even though they​ haven’t announced a job opening that is right for​ you, you are said to be​ _____________________.

Answer 2

prospecting

Question 3

Application letters are considered to be​ ____________________ messages.

Answer 3

persuasive

Question 4

Name a tip for getting attention in a solicited application letter

Answer 4

Identify where you discovered the job​ opening; describe what you have to offer

Question 5

In which section of your application letter should you present your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the​ organization, with the goal of creating interest in you and a desire to interview​ you?

Answer 5

Middle section

Question 6

The two functions of the​ __________________ of your application letter are to ask the reader for a specific action​ (usually an​ interview) and to facilitate a reply.

Answer 6

final paragraph

Question 7

At the end of the​ ________ of your application​ letter, direct the reader to your​ résumé by citing a specific fact or general point it contains.

Answer 7

middle

Question 8

Applicants who are unqualified or otherwise not a good fit for a job are filtered out during the​ _______________ stage.

Answer 8

screening

Question 9

During the​ _____________ stage, the goal is frequently to convince the prospective employee of the advantages of joining the organization.

Answer 9

final

Question 10

In the​ _________________ stage, the organization identifies the top candidates from all those who qualify.

Answer 10

selection

Question 11

If an interviewer​ (or a computer​ program) asks you a series of questions in a predetermined​ order, you are participating in​ a(n) ________ interview.

Answer 11

structured

Question 12

When an interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning based on the answers the applicant​ gives, a(n)​ ________ interview is taking place.

Answer 12

open-ended

Question 13

During​ a(n) __________________​ interview, an applicant meets with several interviewers at once.

Answer 13

panel

Question 14

In​ a(n) ______________​ interview, one or more interviewers meet with several applicants at the same time.

Answer 14

group

Question 15

In which type of interview are candidates asked to relate specific incidents and experiences from their​ past?

Answer 15

Behavioral

Question 16

During​ a(n) ________​ interview, you could be subjected to long periods of​ silence, criticism,​ interruptions, and or even hostile reactions by the interviewer.

Answer 16

stress

Question 17

What is the most realistic type of​ interview?

Answer 17

Working

Question 18

In​ a(n) __________________ interview candidates are asked how they would handle various hypothetical situations on the job.

Answer 18

situational

Question 19

Which type of test tries to measure how truthful and trustworthy a candidate is likely to​ be?

Answer 19

Integrity

Question 20

The​ _________________ stage of the interview is the most important.

Answer 20

warm-up

Question 21

In the​ _______________ stage of the interview process you get a last chance to stress your value to the company and to correct any misconceptions the interviewer might have.

Answer 21

closing

Question 22

The greatest part of an interview is usually taken up by the​ ____________________ stage.

Answer 22

question-and-answer

Question 23

Send a​ follow-up message within​ ____________ of the​ interview, even if you feel you have little chance of getting the job.

Answer 23

two days

Question 24

You should reply within​ ________ days if you receive a job offer you want to accept.

Answer 24

five