Following an interview at a company of her choice, Teresa receives an offer letter from the company. She is required to start in one week and has been asked to send her reply within the next two days. In this situation, which action would be most appropriate for Teresa to take?
A. Not responding because she does not wish to start so soon
B. Telephoning and informing the employer about her decision
C. Not responding until she hears from another employer next month
D. Sending her reply by courier and hoping that it reaches on time
Ques. 2Which of the following is true of the postinterview thank-you letter?
A. It is sent to you by the interviewer to thank you for participating in the interview.
B. It creates a bad impression of you as a prospective employee.
C. It gives you a second opportunity to sell yourself to the interviewer.
D. It leads the interviewer to think that you are presumptuous and arrogant.
Ques. 3Amy is participating in an employment interview conducted by a panel of senior executives. She is asked the question, What leisure activities do you enjoy? Which of the following responses from Amy is most likely to appear professional?
A. Telling them that she loves to jog
B. Telling them that she loves to watch television
C. Telling them that she loves to sleep
D. Telling them that she loves to shop
Ques. 4Which of the following behaviors during an interview is considered professional?
A. Reading materials on the interviewer's desk
B. Denying your achievements and experiences when asked about them
C. Saying no when asked if you have any weaknesses
D. Being specific and honest about your qualifications, no matter what they are
Ques. 5Sheila wants to make a positive first impression at her upcoming job interview. Which of the following should she do to ensure that she is dressed in a businesslike way?
A. She should be conservative about accessories and not wear gaudy jewelry.
B. She should wear jeans and sneakers so that she is comfortable.
C. She should wear short sleeves, whether it is winter or summer.
D. She should chew gum to avoid bad breath.
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