First Impressions and Effective Communication

Why is it challenging to convey likability in a job interview?

• Because it requires specific skills and experience

• Because it involves balancing likability with competence

• Because it is not important in job interviews

• Because it is easy to appear overconfident

Which tactic is NOT part of impression management in job interviews?

• Aggressive tactics

• Self-promotion

• Defensive tactics

• Ingratiation

What does the 'P' in the PIE model stand for?

• Perception

• Performance

• Poise

• Power

Which behavior is NOT recommended during a job interview?

• Smiling

• Leaning forward attentively

• Checking your watch

• Making eye contact

What is the 'moment of primacy' in a speech?

• The last thing you say

• The first impression you make

• The middle part of your speech

• The time when you take questions

What is a key strategy to engage an audience at the start of a speech?

• Starting with a catchy opening

• Speaking very quickly

• Using complex vocabulary

• Ignoring the audience

How can open postures affect audience perception?

• They make the speaker seem less credible

• They distract the audience

• They enhance the speaker's credibility

• They have no effect on perception

What is the optimal speaking pace in words per minute?

• 140-175 words per minute

• 200-250 words per minute

• 100-120 words per minute

• 180-200 words per minute

What is the effect of speaking too quickly during a presentation?

• It helps the audience understand better

• It makes the speaker seem more confident

• It can cause the audience to lose track

• It has no effect on the audience

What should you do if you catch yourself thinking negatively before a presentation?

• Focus on the negative

• Panic and stop the presentation

• Ignore the thoughts

• Replace them with positive, true thoughts