TEST BANK For The Psychiatric Interview 5th Edition by
Daniel Carlat
What is the most important part of the entire job search process? - ANSWER:
interview
What can't a resume tell the interviewer? - ANSWER: personality
What does an interview teach you? - ANSWER: about the career
If called back for a second interview, what should you discuss? - ANSWER: all the
above
What does a group interview do? - ANSWER: shows the natural leaders
If you walk into an interview and find yourself sitting at a table opposite of people,
the type of interview is a _____________. - ANSWER: panel interview
________ is/are a group of people or individuals you can turn to for help. - ANSWER:
network
You should walk into the interview __________. - ANSWER: all of the answers listed
The main thing to remember about appearance in an interview is_______ - ANSWER:
neat, clean, simple
What do you bring to an interview? - ANSWER: all the above
Your first impression is to ________ - ANSWER: the receptionist
The first thing you do when you walk into an interview is ____________. - ANSWER:
introduce yourself using your first and last name
What should you do with your hands during an interview? - ANSWER: rest them in
your lap
What hand do you shake with? - ANSWER: right
Which is the best answer for this question. Do you prefer to work alone or as part of
a team? - ANSWER: Each situation is different, having a team to collaborate with
works better for some projects, while its best for one person to work on other
projects. I enjoy being a part of a team but I can work independently to.
Which is the best answer for this question. Do you have any hobbies? - ANSWER: I
love wood working, I have made tables, chairs, and a bookshelves. I love the
,satisfaction I get from taking a few pieces of wood and turning them into something
that can be used.
What are hard skills? - ANSWER: technical skills that define your job.
What do you use during your interview as a guideline? - ANSWER: resume
What is a prospective employer? - ANSWER: an employer that is looking for a new
employee
When someone is interviewing you and they ask you if you have any questions, what
should you say? - ANSWER: I have a few questions.....
You should always try to ______ your answers using actual numbers in an interview.
- ANSWER: quantify
Why should you ask questions? - ANSWER: to get information to decide whether or
not you would like the job
What is the first thing you do after an interview? - ANSWER: follow up letter
What is the purpose of a resume? - ANSWER: to show an overview of yourself and
your skills to get an interview
Constant turnover in the job market is called ___________. - ANSWER: churning
Which is NOT the best power word that you would put on your resume? - ANSWER:
doing
When asked about salary, what should be put on an application? - ANSWER:
negotiable
References should NOT be a _________. - ANSWER: family member
If a question in the application does not apply to you, what should you put? -
ANSWER: N/A
When organizing a resume, how should items be organized? - ANSWER: by date,
newest to oldest
What type of phrases should you NOT use when describing your work history? -
ANSWER: came in right on time and left when work was over
What would you NOT say if you were asked - ANSWER: What motivates you to
succeed? - bonuses
What percent of communication is communicated non - ANSWER: verbally? - 65-85%
, What is off limits during an interview? - ANSWER: religion
Why is it important to know a companies financial situation before working for it? -
ANSWER: it is not a good idea to get a job with a company that is financially unstable
What is a job posting? - ANSWER: a notice announcing that a job is available
What is work history? - ANSWER: past jobs that are described on one's resume
If you are doing an interview over a meal, what is the first thing you should do when
you sit down? - ANSWER: put your napkin in your lap
What are the most basic items of a resume? - ANSWER: objective, education, work
history, community service, activities, awards, reference
If someone asks you about a negative situation, what should you do? - ANSWER: be
honest but focus on the positives
A __________ check explores a candidate's credit worthiness and ensures your
candidate has no prior criminal history - ANSWER: background
What needs to be in in the last paragraph of your cover letter? - ANSWER: contact
information
Plan for having the right _________, not the right _________. - ANSWER: attitude,
answers
How many paragraphs should be in your cover letter? - ANSWER: 3
What should your paragraphs in your cover letter contain? - ANSWER: why you are
writing, what you have to offer, how to contact
What is an example of an open question? - ANSWER: Tell us a little bit about
yourself.
What is a hypothetical question? - ANSWER: a question that asks you what you
would do in the situation
When is a smile not important? - ANSWER: it is always important
What should you order over a meal interview? - ANSWER: chicken and salad
What information about your references should be on your resume? - ANSWER:
Name, Title, Address, Phone Number
Daniel Carlat
What is the most important part of the entire job search process? - ANSWER:
interview
What can't a resume tell the interviewer? - ANSWER: personality
What does an interview teach you? - ANSWER: about the career
If called back for a second interview, what should you discuss? - ANSWER: all the
above
What does a group interview do? - ANSWER: shows the natural leaders
If you walk into an interview and find yourself sitting at a table opposite of people,
the type of interview is a _____________. - ANSWER: panel interview
________ is/are a group of people or individuals you can turn to for help. - ANSWER:
network
You should walk into the interview __________. - ANSWER: all of the answers listed
The main thing to remember about appearance in an interview is_______ - ANSWER:
neat, clean, simple
What do you bring to an interview? - ANSWER: all the above
Your first impression is to ________ - ANSWER: the receptionist
The first thing you do when you walk into an interview is ____________. - ANSWER:
introduce yourself using your first and last name
What should you do with your hands during an interview? - ANSWER: rest them in
your lap
What hand do you shake with? - ANSWER: right
Which is the best answer for this question. Do you prefer to work alone or as part of
a team? - ANSWER: Each situation is different, having a team to collaborate with
works better for some projects, while its best for one person to work on other
projects. I enjoy being a part of a team but I can work independently to.
Which is the best answer for this question. Do you have any hobbies? - ANSWER: I
love wood working, I have made tables, chairs, and a bookshelves. I love the
,satisfaction I get from taking a few pieces of wood and turning them into something
that can be used.
What are hard skills? - ANSWER: technical skills that define your job.
What do you use during your interview as a guideline? - ANSWER: resume
What is a prospective employer? - ANSWER: an employer that is looking for a new
employee
When someone is interviewing you and they ask you if you have any questions, what
should you say? - ANSWER: I have a few questions.....
You should always try to ______ your answers using actual numbers in an interview.
- ANSWER: quantify
Why should you ask questions? - ANSWER: to get information to decide whether or
not you would like the job
What is the first thing you do after an interview? - ANSWER: follow up letter
What is the purpose of a resume? - ANSWER: to show an overview of yourself and
your skills to get an interview
Constant turnover in the job market is called ___________. - ANSWER: churning
Which is NOT the best power word that you would put on your resume? - ANSWER:
doing
When asked about salary, what should be put on an application? - ANSWER:
negotiable
References should NOT be a _________. - ANSWER: family member
If a question in the application does not apply to you, what should you put? -
ANSWER: N/A
When organizing a resume, how should items be organized? - ANSWER: by date,
newest to oldest
What type of phrases should you NOT use when describing your work history? -
ANSWER: came in right on time and left when work was over
What would you NOT say if you were asked - ANSWER: What motivates you to
succeed? - bonuses
What percent of communication is communicated non - ANSWER: verbally? - 65-85%
, What is off limits during an interview? - ANSWER: religion
Why is it important to know a companies financial situation before working for it? -
ANSWER: it is not a good idea to get a job with a company that is financially unstable
What is a job posting? - ANSWER: a notice announcing that a job is available
What is work history? - ANSWER: past jobs that are described on one's resume
If you are doing an interview over a meal, what is the first thing you should do when
you sit down? - ANSWER: put your napkin in your lap
What are the most basic items of a resume? - ANSWER: objective, education, work
history, community service, activities, awards, reference
If someone asks you about a negative situation, what should you do? - ANSWER: be
honest but focus on the positives
A __________ check explores a candidate's credit worthiness and ensures your
candidate has no prior criminal history - ANSWER: background
What needs to be in in the last paragraph of your cover letter? - ANSWER: contact
information
Plan for having the right _________, not the right _________. - ANSWER: attitude,
answers
How many paragraphs should be in your cover letter? - ANSWER: 3
What should your paragraphs in your cover letter contain? - ANSWER: why you are
writing, what you have to offer, how to contact
What is an example of an open question? - ANSWER: Tell us a little bit about
yourself.
What is a hypothetical question? - ANSWER: a question that asks you what you
would do in the situation
When is a smile not important? - ANSWER: it is always important
What should you order over a meal interview? - ANSWER: chicken and salad
What information about your references should be on your resume? - ANSWER:
Name, Title, Address, Phone Number
