Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: opportunistic association |
D |
Your networking contact list should be limited to family members. |
F |
Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: online association |
D |
What is the typical relationship between a person’s network size and the number of job leads they have? |
B |
What percentage of jobs are found through networking? |
D |
Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false? |
C |
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when using business cards? |
D |
The first step in creating a network is building a(n) _____. |
A |
An event organized for employers to meet with job seekers is called a _____. |
B |
Meeting others through volunteer work is the most common way people expand their network. |
F |
The most productive way to find a job lead is to ____. |
B |
Business owners and managers prefer to hire people who are referred to them personally. |
T |
The average person usually has between 15 – 30 acquaintances. |
F |
What is the typical relationship between a person’s network size and the number of job leads they have? |
B |
Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false? |
C |
Your networking contact list should be limited to family members. |
F |
Meeting others through volunteer work is the most common way people expand their network. |
F |
Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: professional association |
D |
Communicating with people you know or meet to share information or advice about a job defines _____. |
C |
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when using business cards? |
D |
What is the typical relationship between a person’s network size and the number of job leads they have? |
B |
Business owners and managers prefer to hire people who are referred to them personally. |
T |
Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: online association |
D |
Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false? |
C |
The first step in creating a network is building a(n) _____. |
A |
Communicating with people you know or meet to share information or advice about a job defines _____. |
C |
Temporary employment that can become permanent employment after a period of evaluation by the employer defines _____. |
C |
Which of the following questions about private employment agencies is false? |
B |
More companies are posting job advertisements on industry specific sites, because the applicants are usually more qualified. |
T |
Which of the following is an Internet job search "do"? |
B |
A job search should be treated like a full time job. |
T |
Jobs in the hidden job market can be discovered through job advertisements. |
F |
If you are interested in working for a specific company, what type of job site should you look at for opening? |
C |
Employers prefer to hire someone who has been referred to them, rather than a complete stranger. |
T |
Monica is interested in changing careers, and she needs to find a job Web site that lists careers from all industries. What type of job site would you recommend for her? |
A |
The Internet can be used to: |
D |
Jessica filled out her job application and is about to turn it in. In the "Position Applied for" box she wrote question marks, because she does not know what positions are available. Which of the following suggestions would be Jessica’s best option for filling in this information? |
B |
References that employers trust for the most accurate reporting include _____. |
C |
You need a Social Security number before you can apply for jobs. |
T |
Which of the following would be the least effective reference? |
B |
When applying for a position, you can make a positive impression by _____. |
D |
When compiling a reference list, you should always _____. |
D |
If you do not have a Social Security number, you can apply for one. |
T |
Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment. |
T |
Which of the following rules regarding filling out a job application is false? |
B |
How many references should you have ready to list if an employer asks for them? |
B |
Instead of having to know HTML code, most Web sites will have templates that make creating Web résumés easy. |
T |
Having just one typo on your résumé can eliminate you from a job pool. |
T |
A résumé that is converted from a graphic image into text and searched for keywords is a _______. |
D |
During this stage of résumé review, employers determine who will receive interviews: |
B |
Web résumés are posted to the Internet in HTML format. |
T |
A word-processed résumé designed to be visually appealing is a _______. |
A |
Hand written résumés are still used frequently. |
F |
An electronic résumé is a plain-looking document. |
A |
After an employer has narrowed down résumés, they usually bring in 10 or fewer applicants to interview. |
T |
In order to scan résumés, employers will use a scanner which looks like a compact copy machine. |
T |
Work experience should always be listed before education on a résumé. |
T |
Other experiences should be included only if they are relevant to the job objective. |
T |
The information included in a résumé should always relate to the job objective; if it isn’t related, it shouldn’t be included. |
T |
Alison knows e-mail is an important form of communication when seeking employment. She is going to create an e-mail account for her job search communications. Which of the following e-mail addresses would be most appropriate for Alison to use? |
D |
Another name for a functional résumé is a chronological résumé. |
F |
The work experience section of a résumé should be listed in a reverse chronological order. |
T |
Including positive personal qualities on your résumé can help compensate for lack of paid work experience. |
T |
References are typically included on a résumé. |
F |
This résumé format focuses on an applicant’s work experience and education: |
A |
This résumé format focuses on the tasks or skills that an applicant can perform: |
B |
Other experiences should be included only if they are relevant to the job objective. |
T |
This résumé format focuses on an applicant’s work experience and education: |
A |
Your job objective should be vague so that it can be reused when applying for different jobs. |
F |
According to Fair Employment Laws, it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of _____. |
D |
References are typically included on a résumé. |
F |
This résumé format focuses on the tasks or skills that an applicant can perform: |
B |
When should you write a functional (skills) résumé? |
B |
The information included in a résumé should always relate to the job objective; if it isn’t related, it shouldn’t be included. |
T |
Which of the following headings should be included in your résumé? |
D |
Including positive personal qualities on your résumé can help compensate for lack of paid work experience. |
T |
Writing an effective résumé requires the author to select their wording very carefully. |
T |
When selecting words to include in a résumé, they should be complex in nature. |
F |
Résumés should be written in complete sentences. |
F |
If your qualifications do not match the requirements of the position you are applying for, it is okay to lie about them in order to get an interview. |
F |
Keywords should never be repeated in a résumé. |
F |
The best way to start a statement on your résumé is with _____. |
C |
"Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in management?" The above statement is taken from a job advertisement. If Jessica is tailoring her résumé to this advertisement, which of the following words should she include, because it is most likely a keyword? |
D |
Given the option of receiving a generic résumé or a tailored résumé, employers prefer generic résumés. |
F |
When creating your résumé, you should _____. |
D |
In order to make a résumé persuasive and not self-centered, omit the use of the word _____. |
D |
Why is it important to take special steps to format an electronic résumé properly? |
D |
Scannable résumés are: |
C |
Which of the following is a "DON’T" regarding scannable résumés? |
B |
Small, family owned businesses usually require applicants to submit electronic résumés. |
F |
Which of the following résumés would most likely get thrown in the garbage? |
C |
After submitting a résumé electronically, how long should you wait before following up with an employer? |
C |
Before sending a résumé, you should always checked with the employer to see what operating system they use. |
T |
Which of the following is a "DO" regarding scannable résumés? |
C |
Design, content, and organization are all important to the overall presentation of your résumé. |
T |
Your résumé should always begin with the title RESUME at the top. |
F |
Which of the following statements about cover letters is false? |
C |
The main purpose of a cover letter is to: |
B |
The statement, "I have always wanted to work for your company," demonstrates how an applicant can benefit the employer. |
F |
Simone is writing a cover letter to Casey Jones, and is unsure of the employers gender. How should she address her letter? |
A |
In which part of a cover letter does the applicant explain the purpose of the letter? |
B |
Job seekers often spend a large amount of time writing their résumés and neglect to write quality cover letters. |
T |
What part of the cover letter explains how the applicant’s qualifications meet the needs of the company? |
C |
Having just one error on a cover letter may eliminate an applicant from being considered for employment. |
T |
You should be certain that your cover letter duplicates the exact same information found in your résumé. |
F |
What can a cover letter explain that a résumé cannot? |
D |
Having just one error on a cover letter may eliminate an applicant from being considered for employment. |
T |
Simone is writing a cover letter to Casey Jones, and is unsure of the employers gender. How should she address her letter? |
A |
A cover letter is difficult to write because you must write about yourself without sounding self-centered or selfish. |
T |
Which of the following is not included in the heading of a cover letter? |
D |
You should be certain that your cover letter duplicates the exact same information found in your résumé. |
F |
If you want to compare your qualifications to an employers requirements, a T-letter is the best cover letter format to use. |
T |
What part of the cover letter explains how the applicant’s qualifications meet the needs of the company? |
C |
The main purpose of a cover letter is to: |
B |
Research shows that a passive close to a cover letter leads to more interviews. |
F |
Which of the following cover letter closures is the best example of using a combination of both active and passive closings? |
C |
How long should an electronic cover letter be? |
B |
The type of cover letter written to inquire about possible job openings: |
B |
A cover letter may be searched for keywords. |
T |
When writing a networking letter, respect your recipient by _____. |
C |
Which change should be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer? |
B |
The only types of cover letters that do not need to be tailored to the recipient are networking letters. |
F |
Which of the following statements about electronic cover letters is true? |
B |
The type of cover letter written in response to a posted job opening: |
C |
What change does NOT need to be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer? |
C |
Electronic cover letters should still follow a business letter format, even though e-mail is a less formal type of communication. |
T |
Which of the following statements about electronic cover letters is true? |
B |
Remy is applying for a job where the employer asks that a cover letter and résumé be submitted. Remy should: |
C |
What change does NOT need to be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer? |
C |
Electronic cover letters should still follow a business letter format, even though e-mail is a less formal type of communication. |
T |
Which of the following subject lines would be best to use when applying for a position as a high school teacher? |
D |
The type of cover letter written to inquire about possible job openings: |
B |
When sending an electronic cover letter, an e-mail address is sufficient contact information. |
F |
The only types of cover letters that do not need to be tailored to the recipient are networking letters. |
F |
An electronic cover letter should be _____. |
B |
A _____ is an employment test that evaluates your specific job-related abilities, such as typing speed. It is recommended that you sharpen or improve these abilities before an interview. |
C |
Which of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper? |
D |
An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check. |
T |
Employment assessments are only used during the hiring phase of employment. |
F |
It is always the interviewee’s fault if an interview is bad. |
F |
A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant |
C |
Which of the following is a characteristic of an unstructured interview? |
C |
Which type of employment test cannot be studied for or practiced for in advance? |
C |
How can you prepare for a background check? |
D |
The interview is an informal meeting between the employer and the job applicant. |
F |
If a company is in New York City, and a qualified applicant lives across the country in California, what would be the most cost effective interview format to use? |
A |
A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicant |
C |
Direct interview requests include of all of the following techniques EXCEPT: |
A |
Indirect interview requests include of all of the following techniques EXCEPT: |
D |
Which type of employment test cannot be studied for or practiced for in advance? |
C |
Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately. |
T |
Which of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper? |
D |
It is always the interviewee’s fault if an interview is bad. |
F |
How can you prepare for a background check? |
D |
This interview type is used to determine which applicants have the necessary qualifications and will continue to the next level of interviews. |
D |
Which of the following is an example of a stress question? |
B |
The purpose of this category of interview questions is to learn about the interviewee’s personal attributes. |
C |
Practicing for an interview in front of a mirror or with a friend are good ways to rehearse. |
T |
Which of the following is an example of a behavioral question? |
C |
The purpose of this category of interview questions is to obtain factual information about the interviewee. |
A |
A job applicant should not ask questions during an interview. |
F |
When conducting a mock interview, it is not necessary to dress in interview clothing. |
F |
You can ready yourself for an interview by: |
D |
One of the first things to do to prepare for a job interview is to _____. |
C |
In an interview, a tough question _____. |
D |
One of the biggest mistakes you can make during an interview is failing to match the interviewer’s communication style. |
T |
It is a good idea at an interview to _____. |
B |
During an interview you should be modest about your skills and abilities. |
F |
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication? |
B |
The process of sending and receiving messages with words defines _____. |
A |
The process of sending and receiving messages without using any spoken words defines _____. |
B |
Which of the following forms of communication has the most impact during your interview? |
A |
Employers will be evaluating your attitude and communication skills during an interview. |
T |
To dress for success you should wear heavy perfume or cologne and use lots of hairspray. |
F |
Many employers don’t focus on an applicant’s job skills. Instead, they say the most important thing is _____. |
D |
What information should be included in the opening paragraph of a thank-you letter? |
D |
If you have to reject a job offer because it isn’t what you wanted, what is the best step to take? |
C |
If you are offered a job at an interview, you should _____. |
A |
_____ is an important part of the interview process. It allows you to consider how you did in the interview, examining your strong and weak points. |
B |
What information should be included in the closing paragraph of a thank-you letter? |
C |
If an employer agrees to give you constructive criticism of your interview performance, you need to listen carefully and take notes. |
T |
Evaluating your performance after an interview can help you to improve for future interviews. |
T |
Which of the following documents thanks the interviewer and restates the applicant’s interest in the job? |
C |
A _____ is a document that thanks an interviewer and restates an applicant’s interest in the job. |
A |
Why is it important to carefully document an interview? |
D |
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