Question 1

Key words that match the job description should be included in the resume because ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  It shows you were paying attention. 
B)  Scanning programs can detect the words and match the language. 
C)  Your resume will look more specific. 
D)  They eliminate too much white space. 
A)  It shows you were paying attention. 
B)  Scanning programs can detect the words and match the language. 
C)  Your resume will look more specific. 
D)  They eliminate too much white space. B

Question 2

Summarize the proper attire for a job interview.

Accepted Answer

Men: dark pantsuit, white/light shirt, limit to 2 pieces of jewelry, no facial hair, polished black shoes, briefcase or professional bag.
Women: dark skirt suit, white/light shirt, limit to 5 pieces of jewelry, hair pulled back, close-toed short-heeled polished shoes, skin-toned pantyhose, briefcase or professional bag, no purse

Question 3

Women should make sure that their nails are manicured and polished any color as long as it matches the outfit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

John is involved in a work/school cooperation that involves him following around a professional in their field for a week. This is known as a/an ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  internship 
B)  shadowing 
C)  orientation 
D)  field training 
A)  internship 
B)  shadowing 
C)  orientation 
D)  field training

Question 5

Which of the following is not important to your overall "value" to an employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  experience 
C)  management responsibility 
D)  previous employment
True/False 
A)  education 
B)  experience 
C)  management responsibility 
D)  previous employment
True/False

Question 6

Experience outside of a job that you have gained through internships, class projects, volunteering, or student organizations is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relevant experience 
B)  applicable experience 
C)  school experience 
D)  extracurricular experience 
A)  relevant experience 
B)  applicable experience 
C)  school experience 
D)  extracurricular experience

Question 7

________ opportunities are primarily hands off, while _________ opportunities offer hands-on learning of a particular job in a field of interest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internship/contact 
B)  Internship/shadowing 
C)  Shadowing/internship 
D)  Non-contact/internship 
A)  Internship/contact 
B)  Internship/shadowing 
C)  Shadowing/internship 
D)  Non-contact/internship

Question 8

When making your decision to accept a position you should take into account all you have learned about this organization and position during your research and the interviewing process and compare this information with your goals and priorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is the most appropriate attire for a female interviewee?

Accepted Answer

A)  black skirt, colorful blouse, and matching jewelry 
B)  black pants and light colored blouse 
C)  black, dark grey, or dark blue suit with a skirt, light colored blouse and minimal jewelry/makeup 
D)  there is no difference between acceptable attire for males and females in the modern day 
A)  black skirt, colorful blouse, and matching jewelry 
B)  black pants and light colored blouse 
C)  black, dark grey, or dark blue suit with a skirt, light colored blouse and minimal jewelry/makeup 
D)  there is no difference between acceptable attire for males and females in the modern day

Question 10

How soon after the interview should you call the potential employer to follow-up?

Accepted Answer

A)  never 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 days 
A)  never 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 days

Question 11

Which of the following is an illegal question to ask during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  total length of time at previous positions or total years experience 
B)  what country the interviewee was born in 
C)  salary requirements 
D)  how soon can the applicant start 
A)  total length of time at previous positions or total years experience 
B)  what country the interviewee was born in 
C)  salary requirements 
D)  how soon can the applicant start

Question 12

If an illegal question is asked during the interview, the respondent should make a note of what occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Telephone and videoconference interviews are becoming more popular as early screening phases of the interview process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and briefly describe the six stages of the job seeking process.

Accepted Answer

The stages of the job-seeking

Question 15

The researching stage of the job-seeking process comprises two components: researching openings and researching employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Grade point averages should never be included on a professional resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What should you include on your resume, and what should you leave off your resume?

Accepted Answer

When creating a resume, it's important t

Question 18

When asking yourself what you are best at, what you enjoy doing the most, and what motivates you, what activity are you engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-exploration 
B)  self-determination 
C)  career exploration 
D)  priority exploration 
A)  self-exploration 
B)  self-determination 
C)  career exploration 
D)  priority exploration

Question 19

When is the proper time to inquire about salary?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the end of an interview when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. 
B)  before you accept the interview 
C)  after you are hired 
D)  after you are offered a job 
A)  at the end of an interview when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. 
B)  before you accept the interview 
C)  after you are hired 
D)  after you are offered a job

Question 20

Randy has prepared a resume that breaks down all of his useful skills into categories that will let employers know what he can do for them. Randy has created a/an_____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological resume 
B)  functional resume 
C)  combination resume 
D)  skill/asset resume 
A)  chronological resume 
B)  functional resume 
C)  combination resume 
D)  skill/asset resume

Key words that match the job description should be included in the resume because ____________.

Summarize the proper attire for a job interview.

Women should make sure that their nails are manicured and polished any color as long as it matches the outfit.

John is involved in a work/school cooperation that involves him following around a professional in their field for a week. This is known as a/an ___________.

Which of the following is not important to your overall "value" to an employer?

Experience outside of a job that you have gained through internships, class projects, volunteering, or student organizations is known as _____________.

opportunities are primarily hands off, while _ opportunities offer hands-on learning of a particular job in a field of interest.

When making your decision to accept a position you should take into account all you have learned about this organization and position during your research and the interviewing process and compare this information with your goals and priorities.

Which is the most appropriate attire for a female interviewee?

How soon after the interview should you call the potential employer to follow-up?

Which of the following is an illegal question to ask during an interview?

If an illegal question is asked during the interview, the respondent should make a note of what occurred.

Telephone and videoconference interviews are becoming more popular as early screening phases of the interview process.

List and briefly describe the six stages of the job seeking process.

The researching stage of the job-seeking process comprises two components: researching openings and researching employers.

Grade point averages should never be included on a professional resume.

What should you include on your resume, and what should you leave off your resume?

When asking yourself what you are best at, what you enjoy doing the most, and what motivates you, what activity are you engaging in?

When is the proper time to inquire about salary?

Randy has prepared a resume that breaks down all of his useful skills into categories that will let employers know what he can do for them. Randy has created a/an_____________.

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Informing and Persuading

Speech Design

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

Filters

Exam 4: Resumes, Interviews, and Negotiations

Key words that match the job description should be included in the resume because ____________.

Summarize the proper attire for a job interview.

Women should make sure that their nails are manicured and polished any color as long as it matches the outfit.

John is involved in a work/school cooperation that involves him following around a professional in their field for a week. This is known as a/an ___________.

Which of the following is not important to your overall "value" to an employer?

Experience outside of a job that you have gained through internships, class projects, volunteering, or student organizations is known as _____________.

________ opportunities are primarily hands off, while _________ opportunities offer hands-on learning of a particular job in a field of interest.

When making your decision to accept a position you should take into account all you have learned about this organization and position during your research and the interviewing process and compare this information with your goals and priorities.

Which is the most appropriate attire for a female interviewee?

How soon after the interview should you call the potential employer to follow-up?

Which of the following is an illegal question to ask during an interview?

If an illegal question is asked during the interview, the respondent should make a note of what occurred.

Telephone and videoconference interviews are becoming more popular as early screening phases of the interview process.

List and briefly describe the six stages of the job seeking process.

The researching stage of the job-seeking process comprises two components: researching openings and researching employers.

Grade point averages should never be included on a professional resume.

What should you include on your resume, and what should you leave off your resume?

When asking yourself what you are best at, what you enjoy doing the most, and what motivates you, what activity are you engaging in?

When is the proper time to inquire about salary?

Randy has prepared a resume that breaks down all of his useful skills into categories that will let employers know what he can do for them. Randy has created a/an_____________.

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Informing and Persuading

Speech Design

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

Filters

opportunities are primarily hands off, while _ opportunities offer hands-on learning of a particular job in a field of interest.