4. Presenting Yourself Well Throughout the Selection Process

Select the best response to the following question.

As you prepare for a job interview, what type of information should you learn about? Check all that apply.

Recent events

Products the company makes

Stock price compared to at least three competitors

Corporate structure

Read the scenarios and answer the questions that follow.

Nate is applying for a position with a market research firm. He made it through the initial rsum-screening and phone-screening process. He has a behavioral interview scheduled with an HR representative for next Tuesday.

To prepare for the interview, Nate is practicing his STAR format response to a question about his teamwork experience.

Choose the best result for Nates response to the question: Tell me about a time you worked on a team that worked well together, but wasnt successful.

In the end, I was able to turn the team around and earn us an A on the final phase of the project.

After receiving a 45% on the first phase of the project, we reevaluated our team and appointed roles for each individual. Role assignments worked well for us. We were able to be more accountable and focused. We received a 97% on the final phase of the project.

After we failed, we made adjustments so that the team would be more successful. Our adjustments worked well. We scored 97% on the final phase of the project, and were still friends. This was an important milestone for me and my friends because we learned something valuable.

Lauren lives in Tallahassee. She is preparing for a video interview with a company located in Chicago. If Lauren makes it to the next step in the interview process, the company will fly her to Chicago to meet the managerial team which with she would work. She hopes to give a good video interview so that she can continue in the selection process.

What advice would you give Lauren as she prepares for her video interview? Check all that apply.

Get comfortable with the technology.

Make sure that your responses are drawn out enough to engage the audience.

Practice with a friend.

Select the best responses to the following questions.

What do most companies look for in a candidates appearance?

Someone who can express his or her individuality in every aspect of life

Someone who is well-groomed, wears tailored clothes, and has good posture

Someone who is an individual and stands out in a crowd

What type of follow-up communication is appropriate during the selection process? Check all that apply.

An e-mail

A thank-you note

A Facebook post

A text message