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​It is a good idea to project warmth and friendliness at job interviews.

A) True
B) False

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The best way to ensure a successful job interview is to ____________________ in advance.​

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Which is the best way to handle the question of why you left your last job, if it was because you thought your supervisor was incompetent?​


A) ​Explain the circumstances.
B) ​State that you decided to seek opportunities elsewhere.
C) ​Say that you would rather not answer the question.
D) ​Give details about how you tried to make the best of the situation.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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​The best time to ask for a job description for the position you are seeking is at the interview.

A) True
B) False

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​Sharing a personal problem with an interviewer is a good idea if it demonstrates how much you need the job.

A) True
B) False

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The main purpose of a job interview is to:


A) ​convince the employer to hire you.
B) ​give you and the employer a chance to see if you meet each other's employment needs.
C) ​demonstrate as much of your knowledge as possible.
D) ​find out what the employer has to offer.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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​It is considered impolite to ask when the employer expects to make a hiring decision.

A) True
B) False

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Letters of _______________ are written on your behalf by former employers.​

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According to many employment professionals who work with recent graduates, one of the main reasons that learners fail to get hired is that they don't ____________________ themselves well.​

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Looking at papers on the interviewer's desk is a good way to:​


A) ​express interest in his or her work.
B) ​get ideas about what you might be asked.
C) ​show disrespect and risk not being hired.
D) ​learn more about the facility.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The purpose of a behavioral interview question is to learn:​


A) ​about your professional behavior, such as punctuality.
B) ​about your performance in school.
C) ​how you would handle a given workplace situation.
D) ​how well you did in your previous jobs.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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C

The best way to deal with being repeatedly rejected for jobs you want is to:


A) ​assume that the interviewers do not understand your qualifications.
B) ​evaluate your interviewing skills and seek advice to improve them.
C) ​dismiss it as bad luck.
D) ​stay positive and just keep trying.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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B

​It is appropriate to ask at an interview, "How would I be evaluated if I am hired for this position?"

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following questions asks for information that cannot be used when deciding whether to hire an applicant?​


A) ​Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from performing any of the duties on the job description?
B) ​Can you work the evening shift?
C) ​This job requires that you can lift up to 35 pounds.Are you able to do that?
D) ​Have you been arrested within the last five years?

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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​Even if a facility has a reputation for casual dress, it is a good idea not to dress too casually for a job interview.

A) True
B) False

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If you normally wear sunglasses as a fashion statement, it is appropriate to wear them at a job interview.​

A) True
B) False

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​When creating examples to support your qualifications for a job, it is appropriate to draw on your personal experiences.

A) True
B) False

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True

You should include a reference list with every resume you send out.​

A) True
B) False

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If you don't know very much about the job requirements and the interviewer asks you why you are qualified, the best thing to do is:​


A) ​list as many of your skills as possible.
B) ​keep your answer short and vague.
C) ​simply state that you know you can do a good job.
D) ​ask for more information about the job requirements before you answer.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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​It is illegal for employers to require new hires to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs.

A) True
B) False

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