Question 1

Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to be asked in an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Why did you leave your last job? 
B) What is your greatest weakness? 
C) How many days of vacation time do you expect? 
D) What can you tell me about yourself? 
A) Why did you leave your last job? 
B) What is your greatest weakness? 
C) How many days of vacation time do you expect? 
D) What can you tell me about yourself? C

Question 2

When networking, it is useful to have an "elevator pitch" ready: a brief statement that summarizes skills and what you can offer. It's called an "elevator pitch" because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it should be spoken in a loud (elevated), clear voice to be easily understood 
B) it should take the same length of time as a short elevator ride 
C) it should make the person hearing it feel "good vibes" (elevated) 
D) it should be delivered standing straight and tall (as if "elevated" on a stage or soapbox) 
A) it should be spoken in a loud (elevated), clear voice to be easily understood 
B) it should take the same length of time as a short elevator ride 
C) it should make the person hearing it feel "good vibes" (elevated) 
D) it should be delivered standing straight and tall (as if "elevated" on a stage or soapbox) B

Question 3

There are two main types of resumes: ________.

Accepted Answer

A) short and long 
B) essay and outline 
C) chronological and functional 
D) curriculum vitae and marketing summaries 
A) short and long 
B) essay and outline 
C) chronological and functional 
D) curriculum vitae and marketing summaries C

Question 4

Which of the following is a question that an interviewer is legally allowed to ask a job applicant?

Accepted Answer

A) Where were you last employed? 
B) Do you have children? 
C) How old are you? 
D) Where were you born? 
A) Where were you last employed? 
B) Do you have children? 
C) How old are you? 
D) Where were you born?

Question 5

What are three ways the Internet can be helpful in searching for a job?

Accepted Answer

There are online job postings at sites s

Question 6

When you are staying in the same field or just getting started in the job market and you are preparing a resume, create one that lists jobs in order, beginning with the present. This is called a ________ resume.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you are staying in the same...

Question 7

If the job applicant speaks a foreign language, this should be included in the ________ section of the resume.

Accepted Answer

A) education 
B) experience 
C) interests 
D) objective 
A) education 
B) experience 
C) interests 
D) objective

Question 8

After being accepted for a job, ask for a week to consider the salary offer to allow for time to do further research and come up with a negotiating plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three MAIN types of cover letters?

Accepted Answer

A) an application letter 
B) a referral letter 
C) a prospecting letter 
D) a networking letter 
A) an application letter 
B) a referral letter 
C) a prospecting letter 
D) a networking letter

Question 10

During the course of the interview, it is BEST to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid direct eye contact 
B) speak quickly 
C) ask basic questions 
D) be confident 
A) avoid direct eye contact 
B) speak quickly 
C) ask basic questions 
D) be confident

Question 11

Why should a candidate bring a multimedia portfolio to a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) to show examples of works of art 
B) to show samples of work the candidate has developed 
C) to show a Web site that the candidate has developed 
D) to show hard copies of works of art and literature 
A) to show examples of works of art 
B) to show samples of work the candidate has developed 
C) to show a Web site that the candidate has developed 
D) to show hard copies of works of art and literature

Question 12

Identify at lest three negotiating strategies.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary. However, the

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate category to include in a resume?

Accepted Answer

A) family history 
B) skills/interests 
C) objective 
D) references 
A) family history 
B) skills/interests 
C) objective 
D) references

Question 14

A cover letter can be very brief because it is unimportant in an interviewer's eyes. It is the resume that includes past job experience that really counts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are soft skills?

Accepted Answer

A) honesty and responsibility 
B) keyboard accuracy and good grammar 
C) ability to read and write a foreign language 
D) research experience and on-the-job training in managing staff 
A) honesty and responsibility 
B) keyboard accuracy and good grammar 
C) ability to read and write a foreign language 
D) research experience and on-the-job training in managing staff

Question 16

Which of the following is the BEST resource for college students to use when exploring potential career paths and trying to find current job openings?

Accepted Answer

A) human resources department 
B) campus career resources center 
C) student services office 
D) academic support center 
A) human resources department 
B) campus career resources center 
C) student services office 
D) academic support center

Question 17

Here's an example of an objective to include in a resume:
OBJECTIVE: To contribute to the success of Acme Data Management by applying the skills I have learned in information technology and use my interpersonal skills to expand the client base.
What are some strengths and weaknesses of this objective?

Accepted Answer

The job applicant is unclear about the p

Question 18

When listing work history, include at least three bullet points for each experience that highlight achievements or undertakings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the steps to take to get the best results from cold calling?

Accepted Answer

Make a list of companies of interest. Fi

Question 20

When meeting an interviewer, which of the following actions is the BEST way to make a good impression?

Accepted Answer

A) ask about the salary of the job first 
B) make personal remarks about the interviewer's clothes 
C) give a smile and a firm handshake 
D) make conversation about the newspaper headlines 
A) ask about the salary of the job first 
B) make personal remarks about the interviewer's clothes 
C) give a smile and a firm handshake 
D) make conversation about the newspaper headlines

Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to be asked in an interview?

When networking, it is useful to have an "elevator pitch" ready: a brief statement that summarizes skills and what you can offer. It's called an "elevator pitch" because ________.

There are two main types of resumes: ________.

Which of the following is a question that an interviewer is legally allowed to ask a job applicant?

What are three ways the Internet can be helpful in searching for a job?

When you are staying in the same field or just getting started in the job market and you are preparing a resume, create one that lists jobs in order, beginning with the present. This is called a ________ resume.

If the job applicant speaks a foreign language, this should be included in the ________ section of the resume.

After being accepted for a job, ask for a week to consider the salary offer to allow for time to do further research and come up with a negotiating plan.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three MAIN types of cover letters?

During the course of the interview, it is BEST to ________.

Why should a candidate bring a multimedia portfolio to a job interview?

Identify at lest three negotiating strategies.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate category to include in a resume?

A cover letter can be very brief because it is unimportant in an interviewer's eyes. It is the resume that includes past job experience that really counts.

Which of the following are soft skills?

Which of the following is the BEST resource for college students to use when exploring potential career paths and trying to find current job openings?

When listing work history, include at least three bullet points for each experience that highlight achievements or undertakings.

What are the steps to take to get the best results from cold calling?

When meeting an interviewer, which of the following actions is the BEST way to make a good impression?

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Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to be asked in an interview?

When networking, it is useful to have an "elevator pitch" ready: a brief statement that summarizes skills and what you can offer. It's called an "elevator pitch" because ________.

There are two main types of resumes: ________.

Which of the following is a question that an interviewer is legally allowed to ask a job applicant?

What are three ways the Internet can be helpful in searching for a job?

When you are staying in the same field or just getting started in the job market and you are preparing a resume, create one that lists jobs in order, beginning with the present. This is called a ________ resume.

If the job applicant speaks a foreign language, this should be included in the ________ section of the resume.

After being accepted for a job, ask for a week to consider the salary offer to allow for time to do further research and come up with a negotiating plan.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three MAIN types of cover letters?

During the course of the interview, it is BEST to ________.

Why should a candidate bring a multimedia portfolio to a job interview?

Identify at lest three negotiating strategies.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate category to include in a resume?

A cover letter can be very brief because it is unimportant in an interviewer's eyes. It is the resume that includes past job experience that really counts.

Which of the following are soft skills?

Which of the following is the BEST resource for college students to use when exploring potential career paths and trying to find current job openings?

When listing work history, include at least three bullet points for each experience that highlight achievements or undertakings.

What are the steps to take to get the best results from cold calling?

When meeting an interviewer, which of the following actions is the BEST way to make a good impression?

Business in the United States

Economics and Banking

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business in a Global Economy

Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Forms of Business Ownership

Functions and Skills of Management

Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Business Technology: Management Information Systems

Production and Operations Management

Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Product Development and Pricing Strategies

Promotion and Distribution

Financing and Tracking Business Operations

Securities and Investments

Mini E-Commerce

Mini Constructing a Successful Business Plan

Mini Business Communications

Mini Personal Finance

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