Question 1

Which statement is valid about an effective follow-up note after an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Target the note to arrive about three days after the interview. 
B)  Inquiring about compensation is strategically sound in a follow-up note. 
C)  If the interview went well, use the interviewer's first name to make the note more personal. 
D)  Email a thank-you later on the same day as the interview. 
A)  Target the note to arrive about three days after the interview. 
B)  Inquiring about compensation is strategically sound in a follow-up note. 
C)  If the interview went well, use the interviewer's first name to make the note more personal. 
D)  Email a thank-you later on the same day as the interview. A

Question 2

What factors tend to distinguish a Bachelor of Science from a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Bachelor of Science degree requires substantially more credit hours. 
B)  The Bachelor of Science degree requires more concentrated experience in science and math than the Bachelor of Arts degree. 
C)  The Bachelor of Science degree requires courses in computer science, and the Bachelor of Arts degree does not. 
D)  The Bachelor of Science degree typically provides more opportunities to take electives than the Bachelor of Arts degree provides. 
A)  The Bachelor of Science degree requires substantially more credit hours. 
B)  The Bachelor of Science degree requires more concentrated experience in science and math than the Bachelor of Arts degree. 
C)  The Bachelor of Science degree requires courses in computer science, and the Bachelor of Arts degree does not. 
D)  The Bachelor of Science degree typically provides more opportunities to take electives than the Bachelor of Arts degree provides. B

Question 3

What three elements should be present in a cover letter accompanying your resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  gratitude, a list of people you know who work with the company, a request for contact 
B)  flattery, promises of good performance, request for a follow-up interview 
C)  references, identification of mutual interests, attacks on other candidates 
D)  rationale for writing, personal background, affirmation of interest in the job 
A)  gratitude, a list of people you know who work with the company, a request for contact 
B)  flattery, promises of good performance, request for a follow-up interview 
C)  references, identification of mutual interests, attacks on other candidates 
D)  rationale for writing, personal background, affirmation of interest in the job D

Question 4

How long should the resume of a college graduate be?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's entirely dependent on the range of accomplishments of the graduate. 
B)  No more than five pages. 
C)  No more than two pages. 
D)  There is no standard expectation for length of a college graduate's resume. 
A)  It's entirely dependent on the range of accomplishments of the graduate. 
B)  No more than five pages. 
C)  No more than two pages. 
D)  There is no standard expectation for length of a college graduate's resume.

Question 5

How does life in the workforce compare with life in college?

Accepted Answer

A)  You have much greater control over your time in the workforce than in college. 
B)  The workforce emphasis tends to be on individual rather than team effort. 
C)  The workforce involves constant change, where college life is more predictable. 
D)  The workforce offers more structured personal support than you find in college. 
A)  You have much greater control over your time in the workforce than in college. 
B)  The workforce emphasis tends to be on individual rather than team effort. 
C)  The workforce involves constant change, where college life is more predictable. 
D)  The workforce offers more structured personal support than you find in college.

Question 6

What are some ways that job candidates can present themselves in order to create favorable, lasting impressions in the mind of an interviewer?

Accepted Answer

Know that appearance counts and dress ap

Question 7

What does the STEM designation stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Botany 
B)  Biology 
C)  Horticulture 
D)  science and math disciplines 
A)  Botany 
B)  Biology 
C)  Horticulture 
D)  science and math disciplines

Question 8

Which of the following constitutes a serious mistake in judgment that can cost new employees their jobs (according to Gardner, 2007)?

Accepted Answer

A)  failing to meet required deadlines 
B)  dressing improperly 
C)  engaging in social media at work 
D)  establishing a social network too quickly 
A)  failing to meet required deadlines 
B)  dressing improperly 
C)  engaging in social media at work 
D)  establishing a social network too quickly

Question 9

Students entering the workforce must try to make a smooth transition from the college classroom to the office or other work setting. In what ways do workplaces differ from college campuses?

Accepted Answer

Workplaces have:
Managers and supervisor

Question 10

Following a professional to explore the nature of the professional's work life is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  an apprenticeship. 
B)  job shadowing. 
C)  trial by fire. 
D)  observational learning. 
A)  an apprenticeship. 
B)  job shadowing. 
C)  trial by fire. 
D)  observational learning.

Question 11

What are unstructured interview questions? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Unstructured interview questions are que

Question 12

If you don't get the job, which is the MOST plausible explanation?

Accepted Answer

A)  An inside candidate may have had the job promised and the search was just for appearances. 
B)  The range of candidates includes individuals who were simply a better fit than what you had to offer. 
C)  New economic conditions disrupted the organization's plan to hire. 
D)  All of these options are plausible. 
A)  An inside candidate may have had the job promised and the search was just for appearances. 
B)  The range of candidates includes individuals who were simply a better fit than what you had to offer. 
C)  New economic conditions disrupted the organization's plan to hire. 
D)  All of these options are plausible.

Question 13

What's the BEST strategy for persuading job interviewers that you are the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  wear clothing with the company logo during the interview 
B)  do an in-depth Web review to learn all you can about the company before you arrive 
C)  send flowers to the reception area of the company the day after the interview 
D)  offer to pay for lunch on the day of the interview 
A)  wear clothing with the company logo during the interview 
B)  do an in-depth Web review to learn all you can about the company before you arrive 
C)  send flowers to the reception area of the company the day after the interview 
D)  offer to pay for lunch on the day of the interview

Question 14

What kind of assistance can you expect from a campus career center?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will escort you to job interviews. 
B)  They will pinpoint the exact kind of job for which you should look. 
C)  They will help you develop an appealing resume. 
D)  They routinely run batteries of personality tests. 
A)  They will escort you to job interviews. 
B)  They will pinpoint the exact kind of job for which you should look. 
C)  They will help you develop an appealing resume. 
D)  They routinely run batteries of personality tests.

Question 15

The Occupational Information Network is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an informal group of human resource professionals who publish a regular newsletter. 
B)  a specialized cable channel that offers local job advertisements. 
C)  an online digital service that provides comprehensive job descriptions. 
D)  a collective of retired human resource professionals who make themselves available for mentoring. 
A)  an informal group of human resource professionals who publish a regular newsletter. 
B)  a specialized cable channel that offers local job advertisements. 
C)  an online digital service that provides comprehensive job descriptions. 
D)  a collective of retired human resource professionals who make themselves available for mentoring.

Question 16

What behavior during a job interview will sink your chances of getting hired?

Accepted Answer

A)  asking questions 
B)  sending a follow-up note of thanks 
C)  responding to your cell phone 
D)  using peoples' first names 
A)  asking questions 
B)  sending a follow-up note of thanks 
C)  responding to your cell phone 
D)  using peoples' first names

Question 17

What are the degrees usually associated with an undergraduate education in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Bachelor of Arts - A Bachelor of Arts (B

Question 18

List some of the skills and qualities that want people with bachelor's degrees in psychology.

Accepted Answer

Employers desire workers with bachelor's

Question 19

When is the BEST time to bring up compensation during your job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wait until you are taking leave from the interview. 
B)  Inquire about compensation before you accept the interview. 
C)  It is not a good idea to initiate compensation discussion during the interview. 
D)  In response to the interviewer saying, "Do you have any questions?" 
A)  Wait until you are taking leave from the interview. 
B)  Inquire about compensation before you accept the interview. 
C)  It is not a good idea to initiate compensation discussion during the interview. 
D)  In response to the interviewer saying, "Do you have any questions?"

Question 20

To conduct an effective job search, a variety of potential resources and leads should be consulted. List several of these resources.

Accepted Answer

Useful resources for doing a job search

Which statement is valid about an effective follow-up note after an interview?

What factors tend to distinguish a Bachelor of Science from a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology?

What three elements should be present in a cover letter accompanying your resume?

How long should the resume of a college graduate be?

How does life in the workforce compare with life in college?

What are some ways that job candidates can present themselves in order to create favorable, lasting impressions in the mind of an interviewer?

What does the STEM designation stand for?

Which of the following constitutes a serious mistake in judgment that can cost new employees their jobs (according to Gardner, 2007)?

Students entering the workforce must try to make a smooth transition from the college classroom to the office or other work setting. In what ways do workplaces differ from college campuses?

Following a professional to explore the nature of the professional's work life is referred to as:

What are unstructured interview questions? Provide an example.

If you don't get the job, which is the MOST plausible explanation?

What's the BEST strategy for persuading job interviewers that you are the right person for the job?

What kind of assistance can you expect from a campus career center?

The Occupational Information Network is:

What behavior during a job interview will sink your chances of getting hired?

What are the degrees usually associated with an undergraduate education in psychology?

List some of the skills and qualities that want people with bachelor's degrees in psychology.

When is the BEST time to bring up compensation during your job interview?

To conduct an effective job search, a variety of potential resources and leads should be consulted. List several of these resources.

College and Psychology

The Nature of Psychology and the Psychology Major

Should You Major in Psychology

Building Psychology-Related Skills

Hitting Your Stride As a Student

Charting Your Course in the Major

Doing Psychological Research From Start to Finish

Using Psychology to Improve Leadership

What Can You Do With an Advanced Degree in Psychology

How Do You Apply and Get Into Graduate Programs in Psychology

Keeping Connected to Psychology

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Exam 9: What Options Are There for Students With a BA or BS in Psychology

Which statement is valid about an effective follow-up note after an interview?

What factors tend to distinguish a Bachelor of Science from a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology?

What three elements should be present in a cover letter accompanying your resume?

How long should the resume of a college graduate be?

How does life in the workforce compare with life in college?

What are some ways that job candidates can present themselves in order to create favorable, lasting impressions in the mind of an interviewer?

What does the STEM designation stand for?

Which of the following constitutes a serious mistake in judgment that can cost new employees their jobs (according to Gardner, 2007)?

Students entering the workforce must try to make a smooth transition from the college classroom to the office or other work setting. In what ways do workplaces differ from college campuses?

Following a professional to explore the nature of the professional's work life is referred to as:

What are unstructured interview questions? Provide an example.

If you don't get the job, which is the MOST plausible explanation?

What's the BEST strategy for persuading job interviewers that you are the right person for the job?

What kind of assistance can you expect from a campus career center?

The Occupational Information Network is:

What behavior during a job interview will sink your chances of getting hired?

What are the degrees usually associated with an undergraduate education in psychology?

List some of the skills and qualities that want people with bachelor's degrees in psychology.

When is the BEST time to bring up compensation during your job interview?

To conduct an effective job search, a variety of potential resources and leads should be consulted. List several of these resources.

College and Psychology

The Nature of Psychology and the Psychology Major

Should You Major in Psychology

Building Psychology-Related Skills

Hitting Your Stride As a Student

Charting Your Course in the Major

Doing Psychological Research From Start to Finish

Using Psychology to Improve Leadership

What Can You Do With an Advanced Degree in Psychology

How Do You Apply and Get Into Graduate Programs in Psychology

Keeping Connected to Psychology

Filters