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What is one way to reduce the stress involved with interviewing?
What is one way to reduce the stress involved with interviewing?
- Not asking any questions during the interview
- Memorizing answers to all possible questions
- Being unprepared for common interview questions
- Discussing ways to reduce stress before the interview (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an advisable quality in a job candidate?
Which of the following is NOT an advisable quality in a job candidate?
- Being prepared for the interview
- Following directions carefully
- Scribbling out mistakes on the application form (correct)
- Providing accurate information on the application
What could be an appropriate way for a candidate to prepare for an interview according to the text?
What could be an appropriate way for a candidate to prepare for an interview according to the text?
- Ask the employer for specific instructions on the day of the interview. (correct)
- Arrive late to make a memorable entrance.
- Plan to ask the interviewer about their favorite hobbies.
- Avoid confirming the time of the meeting with the employer.
Which of these questions might be considered job-specific during an interview?
Which of these questions might be considered job-specific during an interview?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a good response to the interview question 'Tell me about a time you overcame a challenge'?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a good response to the interview question 'Tell me about a time you overcame a challenge'?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for a confident greeting during an interview?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for a confident greeting during an interview?
What is the purpose of preparing possible questions and answers before an interview?
What is the purpose of preparing possible questions and answers before an interview?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a technique for remaining calm during an interview?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a technique for remaining calm during an interview?
When is the decision to hire or not hire a candidate typically made?
When is the decision to hire or not hire a candidate typically made?
It is important to follow directions when filling out applications for jobs or college.
It is important to follow directions when filling out applications for jobs or college.
If you don't understand a direction on an application, it is better to skip it than to ask for clarification.
If you don't understand a direction on an application, it is better to skip it than to ask for clarification.
It is acceptable to leave questions unanswered on an application if you don't have the information requested.
It is acceptable to leave questions unanswered on an application if you don't have the information requested.
It is recommended to keep important information sources on a card or sheet of paper to take with you when applying for a job.
It is recommended to keep important information sources on a card or sheet of paper to take with you when applying for a job.
Candidates have control over what an employer sees and hears about them during an interview.
Candidates have control over what an employer sees and hears about them during an interview.
Providing inaccurate information on a job application is considered acceptable as long as it makes the candidate look more qualified.
Providing inaccurate information on a job application is considered acceptable as long as it makes the candidate look more qualified.
What is the primary purpose of the 'CAR Statement' approach when answering interview questions?
What is the primary purpose of the 'CAR Statement' approach when answering interview questions?
What is the main reason it is important to fill out a job application correctly and neatly?
What is the main reason it is important to fill out a job application correctly and neatly?
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preparing to answer tough interview questions?
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preparing to answer tough interview questions?
Why is it essential to ask for clarification if you don't understand a direction on an application?
Why is it essential to ask for clarification if you don't understand a direction on an application?
What is the primary purpose of the 'CAR Statement' approach mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the 'CAR Statement' approach mentioned in the text?
What is one way to reduce stress involved with interviewing?
What is one way to reduce stress involved with interviewing?
What is the most likely consequence of providing inaccurate information on a job application?
What is the most likely consequence of providing inaccurate information on a job application?
Why is it important to prepare questions to ask during an interview?
Why is it important to prepare questions to ask during an interview?
What should be included in a personal information sheet for an interview?
What should be included in a personal information sheet for an interview?
Candidates can demonstrate their ability to overcome challenges in an interview by sharing a ______ - ______ - ______ story.
Candidates can demonstrate their ability to overcome challenges in an interview by sharing a ______ - ______ - ______ story.
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