Chapter 8

Question 1

information-seeking interviews provide you with

Answer 1

specific information
feedback on yourself
names (referrals)

Question 2

how are resumes organized?

Answer 2

chronological
functional (emphasis on skills and accomplishments)
hybrid

Question 3

difference between scannable and conventional resumes

Answer 3

1. they are plainer so they will be easier to scan

2. they include keywords so they will be easier to scan

Question 4

four types of resumes

Answer 4

1. conventional
2. scannable
3. email
4. web (e-portfolio)

Question 5

how to prepare for an interview

Answer 5

have a positive attitude

communicate and dress for the occasion-impression management

be prepared for any type of interview (nonstructured, structured, hostile, group,video or virtual)

carefully plan answers to probable questions

be prepared with questions to ask the interviewer

be prepared to follow up the interview

send a thank-you card

Question 6

basic impression-management styles

Answer 6

1. controlling style (comments are focused on self-promotion)
2. submissive style (comments are focused on the interviewer)