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Two of the most commonly used behavioural tactics in interviews are:




A) confidence and self-monitoring


B) confidence and self-promotion


C) ingratiation and self-promotion


D) ingratiation and self-monitoring

C) ingratiation and self-promotion

Projecting a professional appearance in an interview helps establish _____.


A) ability


B) credibility


C) trustworthiness


D) all of the above



B) credibility

When preparing for an interview for a different job with your current employer rather than interviewing with a new employer, it is ______ to research the company.



A) less important


B) as important


C) unimportant


D) more important

B) as important

Which of the following is a reactive defensive tactic in negotiations?




A) Proposing options for contingent mutual gain


B) Using prolonged silence to indicate the other party’s unreasonableness


C) Proposing option for noncontingent mutual gains


D) Phrasing demands to appeal to employers' interests

B) Using prolonged silence to indicate the other party’s unreasonableness

This tactic is commonly used to counteract various intimidation attempts.




A) Reactive/defensive tactic


B) Active/assertive tactic


C) Proactive/assertive tactic


D) Proactive/defensive tactic

A) Reactive/defensive tactic

Applicants seeking to ingratiate themselves to an interviewer typically agree with the interviewer’s opinions and are complimentary.




True


False

True

The I*NET Resource Center, sponsored by the USDA, offers a number of career exploration tools that can help you identify your interests and career options.




True


False

False – O*NET

Applicants who are high in self-monitoring typically use fewer influence tactics during an employment interview than those who are low in self-monitoring.




True


False

False – high self-monitoring don’t use fewer tactics than low self-monitoring, they should use more

One way to market yourself during your initial interview process, or when you accept the job, is to make sure you are ready to discuss your career goals.




True


False

True

If you are unsure of what type of work would best meet your needs, which of the following would be helpful?




A) Career assessment tests


B) O*Net Resource Center


C) School advisors


D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Which of the following is a good habit when preparing for an interview?




A) Research the company's background


B) Prepare questions to ask the interviewer


C) Plan your route to the interview and arrive early


D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Which of the following is a good habit when preparing for an interview?



A) Research the company's background


B) Prepare questions to ask the interviewer


C) Plan your route to the interview and arrive early


D) All of the above

D) All of the above

When the economy is bad, research and preparation becomeless important when discussing job offers with potential employers.




True


False

False

Which of the following is an active/assertive tactic in negotiations?




A) Reframing weaknesses as potential strengths


B) Maintaining a confident, professional attitude


C) Persistently reiterating key points


D) Verbally recognizing intimidating behaviour

B) Maintaining a confident, professional attitude

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to pursuing an internal job?




A) You are a known commodity to the employer.


B) You are probably more willing to challenge the status quo than is an external applicant.


C) You have a better idea of what the employer wants in an applicant than does an external applicant.


D) All of the above are advantages.

B) You are probably more willing to challenge the status quo than is an external applicant.

If an interviewer has provided sufficient information, there is no need to ask additional questions.




True


False

False

The first step in identifying the characteristics of your ideal work situation is to identify what you have to offer and what job and organization characteristics are important to you.




True


False

True

The process of evaluating and realizing your ideal work situation is one that must be carried out regularly.




True


False

True

Pursuing a different job with your current employer is generally risk free.




True


False

False

Which of the following is NOT a good way to market yourself to your current employer?




A) Avoid company-sponsored social activities where alcohol may be served.


B) Seek feedback when you complete a major task or project.


C) Volunteer for difficult assignments.


D) All of the above are good ways to market yourself internally.

A) Avoid company-sponsored social activities where alcohol may be served.

Once you have lined up an interview, you should learn as much as you possibly can about the position, organization, and people with whom you will be interviewing.




True


False

True