Chapter 13: Dealing with Disappointment

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Chapter 13: Dealing with Disappointment

True / False
1.Only applicants who have trouble getting interviews should take time to follow up on rejection notices with a phone call.
a. / True
b. / False
2.After interviewing a list of candidates and offering the job to one or more of them, employers delete the list of candidates. If a new position opens up, it’s easier to repost the job than use the list of candidates previously interviewed.
a. / True
b. / False
3.If you ask an interviewer for advice on how to improve your interview performance after you have received a rejection notice, you will be considered weak and to be lacking self-confidence.
a. / True
b. / False
4.To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.
a. / True
b. / False
5.If you are not getting interviews, reduce the number of sources you are using to find leads and concentrate on using Monster and Craigslist.
a. / True
b. / False
6.If you aren’t getting interviews, it might be time to ask your Career Network contacts to give you feedback on your resume.
a. / True
b. / False
7.Interviewers believe that when a candidate says negative things about their current employer, it shows the candidate is emotionally ready to switch to a new company.
a. / True
b. / False
Multiple Choice
8.After an unsuccessful interview, it is acceptableto
a. / ask the interviewer to evaluate your interview performance.
b. / ask the interviewer for a referral to another department or organization.
c. / apply for other jobs in the same organization.
d. / band c
e. / all of the above
9.if you get a rejection notice after an interview
a. / call the human resources departments and demand an explanation.
b. / call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interview skills.
10.After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to
a. / warn other jobseekers about the organization’s bad hiring practices.
b. / write a positive status update about your interview experience.
11.If an interviewer is willing to give you feedback about an unsuccessful interview:
a. / listen carefully and take notes.
b. / explain why the criticism in not valid.
12.What steps can you take if you are not getting interviews?
a. / Use more sources so that you can find more jobs to apply for.
b. / Review the job listings to see if you are applying for jobs that match your qualifications.
c. / Apply for fewer jobs and customize your resume and cover letter for those jobs you do apply for.
d. / Meet with a career counselor to get advice about your job search strategy and your resume and cover letter.
e. / All of the above
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