Practice on MCQs
Practice on MCQs
1. A message sent after your application generates no response within a reasonable time is called
a/an __________ __________ __________. (3 WORDS)
2. A/An __________ __________ is a form that some organizations require job applicants to fill
out instead of submitting résumés. (2 WORDS)
3. __________ __________ require you to tell success stories and usually begin with something
like "Tell me about a time when?" (2 WORDS)
4. __________ __________ refers to online information that can hurt a candidate’s chances during
the employment search process. (2 WORDS)
5. __________ __________ are verbal pauses such as "um, uh, like," and "basically" that
communicate you are not prepared for an interview. (2 WORDS)
6. If you don’t hear back within five days after an interview, you may need to make a/an
__________ __________ to check on your application status. (2 WORDS)
8. A __________ __________ is when a company interviews several candidates for the same
position at the same time. (2 WORDS)
10. __________ __________ refer to inappropriate interview questions that violate federal laws
prohibiting discrimination. (2 WORDS)
11. An __________ __________ __________ is a brief message of thanks sent after an interview;
also called a thank-you message. (3 WORDS)
12. A message that confirms both the details of a job offer and the candidate’s decision to accept it is
known as a/an __________ __________ __________. (3 WORDS)
13. When a candidate declines a job offer, they send a/an __________ __________ __________. (3
WORDS)
14. A conversation where the candidate speaks with only one company representative about the job
and qualifications is called a/an __________ __________. (2 WORDS)
15. A/An __________ __________ takes place using technology such as webcams, Skype, and
videoconferencing software. (2 WORDS)
16. A/An __________ __________ is conducted by a team of two or more people who will be the
candidate’s supervisors and colleagues. (2 WORDS)
17. A letter written by a reference discussing a job candidate’s qualifications is called a/an
__________ __________. (2 WORDS)
18. A/An __________ is a person, such as a professor or supervisor, who agrees to discuss your
qualifications with potential employers. (1 WORD)
19. A/An __________ __________ __________ is a message asking permission to use someone as a
reference for employment purposes. (3 WORDS)
20. If a candidate is rejected for a job, they may still send a/an __________ __________
__________ to express continued interest or gratitude. (3 WORDS)
21. An employee who decides to leave their company typically writes a/an __________ __________
to inform their supervisor. (2 WORDS)
22. If a submitted résumé does not receive a response within a reasonable time, the candidate may
send a/an __________ __________ __________. (3 WORDS)
23. Employers use __________ __________ to eliminate candidates who do not meet the minimum
job requirements before moving them to the next stage. (2 WORDS)
24. When a candidate meets individually with multiple interviewers over the course of several hours
or days, they are participating in __________ __________. (2 WORDS)
25. The __________ __________ stands for "Situation, Task, Action, Results" and is a storytelling
technique used when responding to behavioral interview questions. (2 WORDS)