Q&A Hero

Q: The ____ part of my job is having the chance to work closely with the CEO. a. rewardingest b. most rewarding c. most rewardingest

Q: The office at the end of the hall should be a ____ place to meet instead of the conference room. a. more quieter b. quiet c. quieter

Q: All of the following are forms, or degrees, of most adjectives and adverbs except ______. a. superlative b. positive c. subjunctive d. comparative

Q: Take extra copies of your résumé with you to an interview.

Q: Which sentence is correct? a. The production manager is real determined to decrease time lost to injury. b. Our car's engine ran smooth after its tune-up. c. The interviewer was really interested in hiring an outstanding candidate.

Q: Study the diagram ____ before you begin construction. a. carefully b. careful

Q: The appropriate clothing for most job interviews is something conservative, such as a dark blue suit.

Q: Part of your preparation for job interviews is an evaluation of your vocal tone and speaking habits.

Q: LaTasha felt ____ that she couldn't accept the customer's return without a receipt. a. bad b. badly

Q: Staging mock interviews can help you identify undesirable nonverbal behaviors and speech mannerisms.

Q: To impress your interviewer, remember to dress ____ for a job interview. a. nice b. nicely c. nicer

Q: Many adverbs end in ______. a. ier b. iest c. ed d. ly

Q: Part of preparing for a job interview involves anticipating the questions that will be asked and rehearsing answers to each one.

Q: If you are a smoker and must go to a job interview A) ask the interviewer politely if you can smoke. B) smoke only if the interviewer smokes. C) refrain from smoking before the interview. D) smoke just prior to the interview to calm yourself.

Q: In the sentence Yesterday we had to work overtime, the word Yesterday functions as an adverb because it answers which question? a. How? b. Where? c. Why? d. When?

Q: When you're interviewing for a job as a graphic artist, you may choose A) to take along samples of your work. B) you can assume the interviewer already has a copy of your résumé. C) not to be more than five or ten minutes late. D) do all of the above.

Q: ____ usually describe or limit verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. a. Adjectives b. Adverbs c. Nouns d. Adjectives and adverbs

Q: A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that A) most employers understand that candidates may need to answer their mobile phones during the interview, and that doing so has no effect on the outcome. B) candidates who answer mobile phone calls during interviews are more likely to get the job because they are perceived as busy and important. C) answering mobile phone calls or texting in the middle of an interview is the most common mistake candidates make during their interviews. D) candidates who warn the interviewer ahead of time that they might have to answer a call during the interview have a better chance of getting the job than those who do not.

Q: ____ answer questions such as What kind?, How many?, or Which one? a. Adjectives b. Adverbs c. Adjectives and adverbs

Q: When choosing the clothing you will wear for an interview, the best policy is to A) pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd. B) wear only bright colors. C) dress as comfortably as possible. D) dress conservatively.

Q: Adjectives describe or limit ____. a. nouns and pronouns b. adverbs c. other adjectives d. prepositions

Q: When you're responding to questions during an interview, you're more likely to answer them successfully if you A) begin speaking before the employer finishes asking the question. B) reply in a terse, matter-of-fact style throughout the interview. C) pause for a moment before answering each question. D) treat all questions as an opportunity to clarify your personal preferences.

Q: In the sentence There are only two applicants who are qualified for this job, the simple subject is ______. a. There b. job c. qualified d. applicants

Q: For most interviews, asking your own questions is A) necessary only if you are interviewing for a management position. B) risky and a bad idea unless you are certain the interview is going well. C) just as important as answering the employer's questions effectively. D) usually viewed as a sign of arrogance – after all, the employer is in charge.

Q: In the sentence Twitter, along with LinkedIn, remains a popular networking site for business professionals, the simple subject is ______. a. Twitter b. LinkedIn c. site d. professionals

Q: When you're staging mock interviews to polish your interview style, pay attention to A) your nonverbal behavior. B) the quality of your voice. C) the length and clarity of your answers. D) all of the above.

Q: In the sentence Our commitment to our customers remains our top priority, the simple subject is ______. a. customers b. commitment c. priority

Q: When responding to questions during a job interview, you should A) stick to neutral topics such as the weather. B) look for opportunities to frame your answers as brief stories rather than simple declarative answers. C) limit yourself to yes or no answers only. D) not be afraid to ask, "Could we move on?" if the employer asks a question you don't like.

Q: Martha is ____ about getting her test results back because she didn't study as much as she should have. a. eager b. anxious

Q: Describe at least five types of employment interviews.

Q: Jon thought that Aubrey ____ interested in the executive assistant position. a. may be b. maybe c. may-be

Q: Identify the typical sequence of employment interviews and describe what employers tend to look for at each stage.

Q: We have ____ many links on our website, which makes it confusing to visitors. a. to b. too c. two

Q: What two essential questions do employers seek to answer about each candidate in interviews?

Q: It will be interesting to see ____ chosen for the position. a. whose b. who's

Q: Briefly explain the difference between a structured interview and an open-ended interview.

Q: ____ this year's outstanding graduate? a. Whose b. Who's

Q: Explain how you can complete a telephone interview successfully.

Q: Did you find out ____ presentation will be featured as the keynote address at the convention? a. whose b. who's

Q: Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

Q: We're not sure ____ planning to attend the training workshop. a. whose b. who's

Q: When applying for jobs, you should assume that every interested employer will conduct a general online search on you.

Q: ____ keys were lying on the table in the employee lounge? a. Whose b. Who's

Q: During the question-and-answer phase of an interview, keep your answers short and to the point.

Q: You should prepare for a video interview in much the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

Q: All of the following sentences are correct except _____ a. President Rivera turned out to be the best leader whom we could have elected. b. Because last week's sales report showed excellent profits, the report was shared with the board members who were skeptical. c. The position of district manager will be given to whoever you identify as the top salesperson.

Q: During a stress interview, you might be asked pointed questions designed to anger or unsettle you.

Q: We will accept the recommendation of ____ you support. a. whoever b. whomever

Q: One challenge in a screening interview is to keep your answers short while distinguishing yourself from other candidates.

Q: The contract will be awarded to ____ meets our qualifications. a. whoever b. whomever

Q: Mark Zuckerberg is the person ____ created the social networking site Facebook. a. who b. whom

Q: Preliminary screening interviews are often conducted via telephone or Skype.

Q: Colin Ramsey is the employee ____ we hired for the comptroller position. a. who b. whom

Q: Many employers interview an applicant multiple times before deciding whether to offer a person a job.

Q: To ____ should this invitation be sent? a. who b. whom

Q: In a ________, candidates are required to perform job-related activities. A) hands on interview B) working interview C) job-sample interview D) behavioral interview

Q: She is an outstanding employee ____ we believe represents our company well. a. who b. whom

Q: In a ________, one or more interviewers meet with several candidates at the same time. A) conversational interview B) stress interview C) group interview D) behavioral interview

Q: Which sentence is correct? a. The jury requested to have their lunch break delayed until 2 p.m. b. Each of the chefs presented their favorite recipe to the judges who sampled the food before selecting a winner. c. Neither the marketing manager nor the employees expect to finish their ad campaign by the deadline.

Q: If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process, remember that A) only government agencies can require those tests. B) a majority of companies require all applicants to submit to such tests. C) what you do in your free time will not affect how you'll perform on the job. D) the Supreme Court has determined that those tests violate workplace privacy laws.

Q: Each supervisor and department manager must evaluate ____ employees annually. a. his or her b. his c. her d. their

Q: In general, employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle the responsibilities of the position and A) excellent references. B) high employment test scores. C) evidence that the person will fit in with the organization. D) long-term commitment to the organization.

Q: The Environmental Protection Agency establishes emission standards and monitors all domestic vehicle manufacturers to ensure _____ standards are met. a. its b. their c. it's

Q: When you're participating in a video interview with a prospective employer A) focus on your computer screen. B) read from a prepared script. C) speak to the camera. D) multitask via Twitter and Facebook.

Q: The union voted to lend ____ support to proposed contract changes. a. its b. it's c. their

Q: Which type of interview would be likely to include a question such as, "You seem wholly unqualified for this job, and your answers so far have been terrible. Why should we continue with this?" A) Stress B) Structured C) Screening D) Situational

Q: Interviews in which job candidates are asked how they would respond to various hypothetical situations on the job are known as ________ interviews. A) stress B) structured C) screening D) situational

Q: Many of our employees share ____ thoughts on our company Facebook page. a. his b. her c. his or her d. their

Q: Anyone who is interested can submit ____ application online. a. their b. his or her c. his d. her

Q: Briefly explain the primary differences between solicited application letters and prospecting application letters.

Q: Either the teacher or the students will be responsible for beginning ____ class discussion. a. his or her b. their c. his d. her

Q: In application letters, it is acceptable to mention that you will follow up with a phone call in a few days.

Q: All of the following sentences use pronouns clearly and correctly except _____ a. As soon as a buyer leaves the parking lot with his or her new car, the car begins to lose value. b. Emergency room nurses are thoroughly tested on their knowledge of resuscitation techniques. c. When Marian followed Karen into the employee lounge, she dropped her coffee.

Q: In the final paragraph of an application letter, be sure to inject additional evidence of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Q: All staff members must attend one ____ training on diversity and inclusion. a. day's b. days' c. days

Q: In the middle part of an application letter, spell out your "selling points" and other potential benefits to your employer.

Q: An application letter can follow the AIDA format for persuasive messages.

Q: The noun pliers ____. a. is usually singular b. is usually plural c. may be singular or plural

Q: The noun economics ____. a. is usually singular b. is usually plural c. may be singular or plural

Q: A prospecting job application letter should begin with a statement designed to get the reader's attention.