Deck 17: Job Search and Advancement
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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
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) building blocks
B) macros
C) tracked changes
D) smart tools
A
3
You can use mobile apps to post resumes and search job postings.
True
4
One of the best strategies for finding a job is networking.
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5
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
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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6
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.
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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7
The purpose of a letter of application is to sell your abilities.
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8
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.
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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9
_____ is an example of a professional networking site.
A) LinkedIn
B) BranchOut
C) Myspace
D) Both A and B
A) LinkedIn
B) BranchOut
C) Myspace
D) Both A and B
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10
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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11
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
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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12
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
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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13
During an interview, you should be honest in your criticisms of past employers or supervisors.
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14
If you are unsure of where you want to work, a temporary employment agency is a good place to start.
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15
Because of economic conditions, most people stay in their first job throughout their career.
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16
You must pay to use the services at many online recruitment sites.
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17
Many companies will let you post your resume directly onto their website.
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18
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
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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19
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.
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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20
When being interviewed over the telephone, you should stand so you will sound more self-confident.
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