What is the job candidate's goal during an interview? A) To ...

[EAugust]

What is the job candidate's goal during an interview?
 
  A) To exchange information
  B) To verify information given on the rsum
  C) To fill a job opening
  D) To find the right match for the candidate's goals and capabilities
  E) To maximize salary potential

Question 2

What should be considered when following up after submitting a rsum?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[mohan]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) An employment interview is a meeting during which both you and the prospective employer ask questions and exchange information. The employer's objective is to find the best talent to fill available job openings, and your objective is to find the right match for your goals and capabilities.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Deciding if, when, and how to follow up after submitting your rsum and application letter is one of the trickiest parts of a job search. First and foremost, keep in mind that employers continue to evaluate your communication efforts and professionalism during this phase, so don't say or do anything to leave a negative impression. Second, adhere to whatever instructions the employer has provided. If a job posting says no calls, for example, don't call. Third, if the job posting lists a close date, don't call or write before then, because the company is still collecting applications and will not have made a decision about inviting people for interviews. Wait a week or so after the close date. If no close date is given and you have no other information to suggest a timeline, you can generally contact the company starting a week or two after submitting your rsum. When you follow up by email or telephone, you can share an additional piece of information that links your qualifications to the position (keep an eye out for late-breaking news about the company, too) and ask a question about the hiring process as a way to gather some information about your status. Whatever the circumstances, a follow-up message can demonstrate that you're sincerely interested in working for the organization, persistent in pursuing your goals, and committed to upgrading your skills.