Eastern Florida State college, MelbourneOST 1055

Question1)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.

• True

False

Question 2

After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to

write a positive status update about your interview experience.

• warn other jobseekers about the organization’s bad hiring practices.

Question 3If an interviewer is willing to give you feedback about an unsuccessful interview:

listen carefully and take notes.

• explain why the criticism in not valid.

Question 4 If you aren’t getting interviews, it might be time to ask your Career Network contacts to give you feedback on your resume.

True

• • False

Question 5                                                                                                                                                                                     

What steps can you take if you are not getting interviews?

All provided answers.

• • Use more sources so that you can find more jobs to apply for.
  • Review the job listings to see if you are applying for jobs that match your qualifications.
  • Apply for fewer jobs and customize your resume and cover letter for

those jobs you do apply for.

• • Meet with a career counselor to get advice about your job search strategy and your resume and cover letter.

Question 6 Only applicants who have trouble getting interviews should take time to follow up on rejection notices with a phone call.

• • True

False

Question 7                                                                                                                                                                                     

If you get a rejection notice after an interview

call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interview skills.

• • call the human resources departments and demand an explanation.

Question 8