Deck 17: Job Search and Advancement

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If an interviewer asks you, "Tell me about yourself," he or she really wants to know

A) how well you express yourself.
B) how you will fit into the organization.
C) your brief life history.
D) Both A and B
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A productivity feature in Microsoft Word allows you to create _____ for items you regularly key.

A) building blocks
B) macros
C) tracked changes
D) smart tools
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You can use mobile apps to post resumes and search job postings.
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One of the best strategies for finding a job is networking.
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An electronic resume is similar to a printed resume in that it

A) has the same type of format.
B) contains keywords that relate to the job listing.
C) includes the same information.
D) All of the above
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Which is NOT an illegal question?

A) How is your health?
B) Do you have child care arranged for your children?
C) Have you ever been fired from a job?
D) All of the above are illegal questions.
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The purpose of a letter of application is to sell your abilities.
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Which is NOT a goal of a letter of application?

A) to state your interest in a position
B) to provide specific information about your skills
C) to transmit your resume
D) All of the above are goals.
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_____ is an example of a professional networking site.

A) LinkedIn
B) BranchOut
C) Myspace
D) Both A and B
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Your social presence on the Internet is not important when interviewing for a job since it is illegal for an employer to consider such sources when examining your credentials.
Question
Researching a company prior to submitting an application will help you

A) ask good questions in an interview.
B) find out if there are opportunities for advancement.
C) determine if you are a good fit for the company.
D) All of the above
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Which statement about references is correct?

A) They are not generally listed on a resume.
B) They can include relatives or personal friends.
C) Six references is generally sufficient.
D) All of the above
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During an interview, you should be honest in your criticisms of past employers or supervisors.
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If you are unsure of where you want to work, a temporary employment agency is a good place to start.
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Because of economic conditions, most people stay in their first job throughout their career.
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You must pay to use the services at many online recruitment sites.
Question
Many companies will let you post your resume directly onto their website.
Question
Which statement about preparing a resume is NOT correct?

A) It should not include volunteer jobs.
B) The resume should not exceed two pages.
C) You should not use personal pronouns ( I, me, you ).
D) Both A and B
Question
The best resource for researching large companies is

A) a current list of Fortune 500 companies.
B) the Career Guide to Industries .
C) the Occupational Outlook Handbook .
D) the USAJOBS website.
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When being interviewed over the telephone, you should stand so you will sound more self-confident.
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A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
prescreening
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
chronological resume
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
job agent
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
resume
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
exit interview
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
job board
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
functional resume
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
targeted job search
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
portfolio
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
traditional job search
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
prescreening
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
chronological resume
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
job agent
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
resume
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
exit interview
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
job board
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
functional resume
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
targeted job search
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
portfolio
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
traditional job search
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
prescreening
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
chronological resume
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
job agent
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
resume
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
exit interview
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
job board
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
functional resume
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
targeted job search
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
portfolio
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
traditional job search
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
prescreening
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
chronological resume
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
job agent
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
resume
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
exit interview
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
job board
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
functional resume
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
targeted job search
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
portfolio
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
traditional job search
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
prescreening
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
chronological resume
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
job agent
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
resume
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
exit interview
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
job board
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
functional resume
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
targeted job search
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
portfolio
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
traditional job search
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
prescreening
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
chronological resume
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
job agent
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
resume
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
exit interview
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
job board
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
functional resume
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
targeted job search
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
portfolio
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
traditional job search
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
prescreening
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
chronological resume
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
job agent
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
resume
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
exit interview
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
job board
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
functional resume
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
targeted job search
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
portfolio
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
traditional job search
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
prescreening
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
chronological resume
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
job agent
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
resume
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
exit interview
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
job board
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
functional resume
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
targeted job search
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
portfolio
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
traditional job search
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
prescreening
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
chronological resume
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
job agent
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
resume
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
exit interview
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
job board
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
functional resume
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
targeted job search
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
portfolio
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
traditional job search
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
prescreening
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
chronological resume
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
job agent
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
resume
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
exit interview
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
job board
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
functional resume
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
targeted job search
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
portfolio
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
traditional job search
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Deck 17: Job Search and Advancement
1
If an interviewer asks you, "Tell me about yourself," he or she really wants to know

A) how well you express yourself.
B) how you will fit into the organization.
C) your brief life history.
D) Both A and B
D
2
A productivity feature in Microsoft Word allows you to create _____ for items you regularly key.

A) building blocks
B) macros
C) tracked changes
D) smart tools
A
3
You can use mobile apps to post resumes and search job postings.
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One of the best strategies for finding a job is networking.
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An electronic resume is similar to a printed resume in that it

A) has the same type of format.
B) contains keywords that relate to the job listing.
C) includes the same information.
D) All of the above
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Which is NOT an illegal question?

A) How is your health?
B) Do you have child care arranged for your children?
C) Have you ever been fired from a job?
D) All of the above are illegal questions.
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The purpose of a letter of application is to sell your abilities.
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Which is NOT a goal of a letter of application?

A) to state your interest in a position
B) to provide specific information about your skills
C) to transmit your resume
D) All of the above are goals.
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_____ is an example of a professional networking site.

A) LinkedIn
B) BranchOut
C) Myspace
D) Both A and B
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Your social presence on the Internet is not important when interviewing for a job since it is illegal for an employer to consider such sources when examining your credentials.
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Researching a company prior to submitting an application will help you

A) ask good questions in an interview.
B) find out if there are opportunities for advancement.
C) determine if you are a good fit for the company.
D) All of the above
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Which statement about references is correct?

A) They are not generally listed on a resume.
B) They can include relatives or personal friends.
C) Six references is generally sufficient.
D) All of the above
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During an interview, you should be honest in your criticisms of past employers or supervisors.
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If you are unsure of where you want to work, a temporary employment agency is a good place to start.
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Because of economic conditions, most people stay in their first job throughout their career.
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You must pay to use the services at many online recruitment sites.
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Many companies will let you post your resume directly onto their website.
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Which statement about preparing a resume is NOT correct?

A) It should not include volunteer jobs.
B) The resume should not exceed two pages.
C) You should not use personal pronouns ( I, me, you ).
D) Both A and B
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The best resource for researching large companies is

A) a current list of Fortune 500 companies.
B) the Career Guide to Industries .
C) the Occupational Outlook Handbook .
D) the USAJOBS website.
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A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
prescreening
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
chronological resume
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
job agent
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
resume
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
exit interview
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
job board
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
functional resume
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
targeted job search
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
portfolio
A job search that involves applying at many organizations with job openings that match the applicant's career goals
traditional job search
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
prescreening
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
chronological resume
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
job agent
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
resume
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
exit interview
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
job board
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
functional resume
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
targeted job search
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
portfolio
A website that allows an applicant to browse job listings and sometimes to post a resume and allows employers to post job openings and review resumes
traditional job search
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
prescreening
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
chronological resume
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
job agent
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
resume
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
exit interview
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
job board
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
functional resume
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
targeted job search
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
portfolio
A job search that involves focusing on specific companies where an applicant wishes to work rather than specific positions
traditional job search
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
prescreening
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
chronological resume
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
job agent
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
resume
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
exit interview
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
job board
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
functional resume
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
targeted job search
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
portfolio
A meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative
traditional job search
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
prescreening
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
chronological resume
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
job agent
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
resume
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
exit interview
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
job board
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
functional resume
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
targeted job search
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
portfolio
A resume that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent work experience listed first
traditional job search
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
prescreening
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
chronological resume
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
job agent
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
resume
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
exit interview
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
job board
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
functional resume
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
targeted job search
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
portfolio
A concise statement of your background, education, skills, and work experience
traditional job search
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
prescreening
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
chronological resume
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
job agent
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
resume
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
exit interview
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
job board
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
functional resume
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
targeted job search
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
portfolio
The process of gathering information about a job applicant prior to a formal in-person interview
traditional job search
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
prescreening
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
chronological resume
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
job agent
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
resume
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
exit interview
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
job board
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
functional resume
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
targeted job search
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
portfolio
A resume that focuses on the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than on work experience
traditional job search
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
prescreening
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
chronological resume
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
job agent
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
resume
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
exit interview
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
job board
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
functional resume
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
targeted job search
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
portfolio
A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information
traditional job search
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
prescreening
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
chronological resume
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
job agent
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
resume
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
exit interview
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
job board
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
functional resume
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
targeted job search
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
portfolio
A software program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria you set
traditional job search
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