During your interview you will

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research the company.

organize yourself and your materials into a persuasive package.

convince the employer of your potential.

create success stories and match them to common interview questions.

Which of the following statements about hiring/placement interviews ismostaccurate?

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A hiring manager in the department with the job opening will probably ask more general questions than will a human resources representative.

The most common type of interview is the stress interview.

During sequential interviews sell your qualifications to each interviewer.

Panel interviews occur when a company interviews several candidates for the same position at the same time.

Panel interviews are typically conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues. An important advantage of the panel interview is

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allowing the company to measure the candidate's leadership and communication skills.

determining the best candidate through multiple interviews.

saving company money on repeated interviews and related costs.

testing the reactions of a candidate during nerve-racking situations.

Global Connections Inc. is interviewing several candidates for a leadership position requiring strong communication skills. What form of interview will most likely be used for this interview?

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A one-on-one interview conducted by the human resources director

A computer screening interview to test applicants' programming skills

A stress interview conducted by the head of the programming division

A group interview of several candidates at one time

Experts recommend you prepare success stories for your interview, but what should you emphasize in these stories?

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Share a story that showcases a strategic skill or key accomplishment.

Discuss a prior success of the company and the ways your skills will make the company even better.

Identify a weakness and share how you have turned it into a strength.

Highlight something humorous from your past to make the interviewer laugh.

Employment interviews are all about questions. Which of the following statements about interview questions is accurate?

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Some interview questions are meant to showcase the business to the candidate.

You can anticipate and prepare for every question.

Your interviewer may use questions to become acquainted with you.

None of the questions you will be asked are new.

If an interviewer saysTell me about yourself, what is thebestway to respond?

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Present your brief biography as a chronology, beginning with when and where you were born.

To start the interview positively, provide a few humorous personal anecdotes.

Tell several success stories, making sure to fill at least ten minutes of interview time.

Briefly discuss educational, professional, or business-related strengths.

If an interviewer asks if you have any questions at the end of an interview, which of the following is aninappropriateresponse?

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What are the major challenges for a person in this position?

May I have a tour of the facilities?

No, I have no questions right now; you have shared all the information I need

When do you expect to make a decision?

How should you close an interview?

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Invite the interviewer to lunch.

Ask about salary and benefits.

Be confident and say, "This job sounds great! When do I start work?"

Briefly review your strengths, thank the interviewer, and ask what action will follow.

The purposes of sending a follow-up e-mail or letter to the employer include jogging the memory of the hiring officer, showing your serious interest in the position, and

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emphasizing your qualifications or adding new information.emphasizing your qualifications or adding new information.

setting a deadline for the employer to offer you the position.

sharing your photograph to match your qualifications to your face.

sending a personal note to the receptionist, who often helps make the final decision.