Job Interview Skills

Entry-level positions provide employees with:

• high salaries.

• basic job experience.

• few advancement opportunities.

• limited training.

When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should:

• change the subject.

• answer in full.

• nod in agreement

• say "yes" or "no."

People who have limited work experience often include what type of references on their résumés?

• personal

• social

• family

• private

Accessing the websites of businesses and professional organizations is one way to obtain:

• interview appointments.

• work experience.

• job applications.

• career information.

What type of information is acceptable to leave out of a job application?

• salary requirements

• personal data (name and contact info)

• educational background

• professional experience

Which is a situation that is likely to require a company's employees to obtain special training from an external source?

• learning a complex computer software program

• interpreting a quarterly sales report

• understanding the company's policy

• analyzing results of a research project

Jacob is interested in pursuing a specific business career and sets up a time to talk with a person who works in his field of interest. Jacob is obtaining career information by initiating a/an:

• job evaluation.

• discussion forum.

• internship.

• exploratory interview.

Employees who have innovation skills are able to:

• socialize effectively.

• react to problems.

• think in new ways.

• behave aggressively.

Is it appropriate for job applicants to ask the business to let them know when it makes a decision about filling a job?

• Yes, this should be the applicants' first question.

• No, the business should not give out this information.

• No, the business will notify them without being asked.

• Yes, this request can be included in a follow-up letter.

What is one of the main reasons for sending an interview follow-up letter?

• to submit personal information

• to show one's continued interest

• to explain one's qualifications

• to ask questions about benefits