Matching Pairs Bus Comm-Ch 16 Terms 2Online version Terms for Ch 16 by Kerri Stegman 1 STAR technique 2 illegal questions 3 follow-up message 4 references 5 job acceptance 6 success stories 7 resignation letter 8 thank you message 9 application form 10 job rejection 11 behavioral question 12 situational question A question that helps employers test a candidate’s thought processes and logical thinking; interviewers describe a hypothetical situation and ask how the interviewee would handle it A message that confirms the details of the job offer and that formalizes a job candidate’s acceptance A storytelling technique used when responding to behavioral interview questions A question that requires the candidate to tell success stories; they usually begin with something like Tell me about a time when…. A message that turns down a job offer A message to your supervisor that announces the decision to leave the company and formalizes the resignation Questions that violate federal laws prohibiting discrimination A brief thank you note, e-mail, or letter message sent to an interviewer if the applicant doesn’t hear anything within five days or at a specified time A brief message of thanks sent after an interview; also called an interview follow-up message Specific examples of candidates’ educational and work-related experiences that demonstrate their qualifications and achievements Some organizations require job applicants fill out instead of, or in addition to, submitting résumés A person, such as a professor or supervisor, who agrees to discuss a candidate’s qualifications with potential employers