Question 1

Which type of cover letter would you send to ask for information regarding your job search?

Accepted Answer

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

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) 
E)  it is designed to raise or elevate you in your career prospects 
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) 
E)  it is designed to raise or elevate you in your career prospects B

Question 3

Identify at least three negotiating strategies.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.However,the text identifies eight strategies.
(1)Before you negotiate,figure out a reasonable salary for the position you're interested in.
(2)Using websites such as Salary.com,research the median salary for your profession based on your zip code,educational background,and experience.
(3)Ask for a day to consider the salary offer.This will give you time to do further research and come up with a negotiating plan.
(4)Don't forget that you can negotiate factors aside from salary,such as benefits,vacation time,or a more flexible schedule.
(5)When you sit down to negotiate,make it clear you want the job,make reasonable requests,and have a positive attitude.
(6)Sell yourself and defend your goal if you have a specific salary in mind.
(7)If you succeed in getting what you want,be sure to obtain the agreement in writing.If you don't get what you want,consider how much you want the job.It may be beneficial to gain valuable experience even though you aren't getting paid what you want.
(8)If you decide to turn down the offer,let the company know you are still interested in a position if something else opens up.

Question 4

What is a chronological resume and when is it the appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A chronological resume lists j

Question 5

A cover letter is unimportant in an interviewer's eyes; it is the resume that really counts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Make a list of companies of interest.Fin

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following should you NOT bring to an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  directions 
B)  cell phone 
C)  references 
D)  portfolio 
E)  exam copies 
A)  directions 
B)  cell phone 
C)  references 
D)  portfolio 
E)  exam copies

Question 9

Employers generally only spend about 15 seconds reviewing a resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Question 11

An informational interview is a method for getting inside information about a company that is not public knowledge and that would never be posted on the company's website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What would be the reason NOT to include a GPA if it is lower than 3.0?

Accepted Answer

Including a GPA that is lower

Question 13

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? 
E)  How do you evaluate success? 
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? 
E)  How do you evaluate success?

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A multimedia portfolio ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  should only be used by an artist or writer 
B)  can include papers, projects, posters, videos of presentations, or photos of you volunteering for a charitable organization 
C)  doesn't need to include your most exceptional work 
D)  can just be something thrown together for an interview 
E)  should always be done instead of creating your own website 
A)  should only be used by an artist or writer 
B)  can include papers, projects, posters, videos of presentations, or photos of you volunteering for a charitable organization 
C)  doesn't need to include your most exceptional work 
D)  can just be something thrown together for an interview 
E)  should always be done instead of creating your own website

Question 16

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

Question 17

When attending a networking event such as a job fair,it is important to let people know right away that you are looking for a job,so ask for a job right away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Here's an example of an objective to include in a resume:

Accepted Answer

The job applicant is unclear about the p

Question 19

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 
E)  facility with social media outlets 
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 
E)  facility with social media outlets

Question 20

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? 
E)  Are you affiliated with any religion? 
A)  Where were you last employed? 
B)  Do you have children? 
C)  How old are you? 
D)  Where were you born? 
E)  Are you affiliated with any religion?

Exam 20: Finding a Job

Which type of cover letter would you send to ask for information regarding your job search?

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 ________.

Identify at least three negotiating strategies.

What is a chronological resume and when is it the appropriate?

A cover letter is unimportant in an interviewer's eyes; it is the resume that really counts.

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

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 should you NOT bring to an interview?

Employers generally only spend about 15 seconds reviewing a resume.

There are two main types of resumes: ________.

An informational interview is a method for getting inside information about a company that is not public knowledge and that would never be posted on the company's website.

What would be the reason NOT to include a GPA if it is lower than 3.0?

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

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

A multimedia portfolio ________.

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

When attending a networking event such as a job fair,it is important to let people know right away that you are looking for a job,so ask for a job right away.

Here's an example of an objective to include in a resume:

Which of the following are soft skills?

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

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