Question

job - hunting etiquette quiz
certain rules of promoting should guide a job - seekers conduct. some
people believe these rules to be more rules of etiquette than rules of
professional behavior. others think that a job - seeker who follows these
rules will be more successful in getting a job. how comfortable are you
with the test? you can check your answers at the end of the test.
instructions: answer true (t) or false (f) to the following statements.

1. when greeting someone for the first time, a cupped handshake (in which

your left hand covers the normal handshake) is really good way to show my
incerity and interest.

1. at an interview or meeting, it is generally necessary for me to stand only

when a woman walks into the room (regardless of my gender).

1. at job fairs - and other professional settings - when i receive a business

card from someone, i should take the time to really read the card before
sticking it in my pocket or briefcase.

1. i should always turn off (or silence) my cell phone and beeper before

heading into any interview or business meeting.

1. in dining situations, my drinks are on my right and my bread plate is on

my left.

1. when on an on - site interview, if i get a parking ticket while at the

interview, i can add the cost of the ticket to the expense reimbursement
form i submit to the company.

1. after a job interview, regardless of whether i am still interested in the job

or not, i should always follow - up with a thank you note.

1. a few days after a job interview, i begin calling the employer every day to

see when a hiring decision will be made.

1. when introducing myself at job fairs or other business settings, i should

avoid saying anything except my name until the other person responds in
kind.

1. when i know a company i am interviewing with is having a casual day on

the day i am interviewing, it is best to dress down for the interview.

Explanation:

1. A firm handshake with the right - hand is standard, so false.
2. Standing is a common courtesy for introductions, so true.
3. Reading the business card briefly upon receiving is polite, so true.
4. Turning off devices before interviews/meetings is respectful, so true.
5. Drinks are on the right and bread plate on the left in dining, so true.
6. Parking tickets are usually personal expenses, not company - reimbursable, so false.
7. Sending a thank - you note after an interview is good etiquette, so true.
8. Calling daily is excessive and may be seen as pushy, so false.
9. A simple introduction is appropriate, so true.
10. Dress professionally even on casual days for interviews, so false.

Answer:

1. F
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. F