Deck 13: Planning and Advancing Your Career

Question 1

A resume is a concise, well-organized presentation of your qualifications for a job.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A typical worker changes jobs several times during his or her career.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Information from performance reviews may be used in determining pay increases or promotions.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The purpose of a letter of application is to introduce a job applicant to a prospective employer and request an interview.

Question 5

On a resume

A) work history should not be listed
B) your contact information should be listed clearly at the beginning of the document
C) five references are considered sufficient
D) provide personal information such as your age, race, and marital status

Question 6

Many companies provide severance pay to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of the employees.

Question 7

You can use your resume as a source for details as you complete a job application form.

Question 8

When preparing a resume

A) use up to five pages if the resume will be submitted in hard copy
B) an attractive format is not important if the resume will be submitted in hard copy
C) keep the format simple if you know the resume will be scanned
D) use fancy fonts, bold type, and bullets if you know the resume will be scanned

Question 9

A job search diary is used to record your education and work experience.

Question 10

Employment forms (such as a Form W-4) are often completed during a job orientation.

Question 11

When quitting a job, you should submit a formal resignation letter.

Question 12

Your desired achievements related to work, such as jobs, education, and work experience, are

A) career goals
B) career strategies
C) benchmarks
D) none of the above

Question 13

COBRA is a law that gives qualified employees the right to continue health insurance coverage for several months after leaving a company.

Question 14

A job orientation may be formal or informal.

Question 15

A job board

A) is a site on the Internet that contains job listings
B) allows job seekers to post resumes
C) does not allow employers to post job descriptions
D) both A and B

Question 16

Employee performance evaluations are rated or scored in basically the same way in all companies.

Question 17

Whether you have specific career goals or not, you can effectively plan your search for a full-time job.

Question 18

Previous work experience should not be listed on a resume.

Question 19

Which of the following is a source of information about job openings?

A) newspapers
B) the Internet
C) employment agencies
D) all the above

Question 20

Cooperation and teamwork skills are usually not considered in an employee performance review.

Question 21

When leaving a company, you may be asked to attend a meeting

A) where the status of any continuing benefits may be discussed
B) called an exit interview
C) where you must state your reasons for leaving the company
D) both A and B
E) both B and C

Question 22

Following an interview as a job applicant

A) write a thank-you letter to the interviewer
B) do not mention the job position for which you applied in a thank-you letter
C) write notes about the interview and the people you talked with in your job search diary
D) both A and C

Question 23

Employee performance reviews

A) do not involve consideration of initiative or judgment because these factors cannot be easily measured
B) are also called performance appraisals
C) are rated or scored in a variety of ways
D) both B and C

Question 25

In evaluating your own job performance

A) do not compare your evaluation with the one prepared by your manager
B) list the competencies, tasks, and goals that relate to your position
C) record only instances of exceptional performance
D) record only instances of poor performance

Question 26

In an orientation to a new job

A) goals and policies of the organization are typically not discussed
B) orientation information is provided only on the first day of work
C) company policies related to ethics, safety, and security are often discussed
D) all the above

Question 27

A formal resignation letter should

A) be written to your immediate supervisor
B) use a casual, informal tone
C) give the reason for your resignation
D) all the above

Question 28

An online resume

A) should use default fonts and font sizes
B) can be sent as an email attachment
C) should use the same terms for a particular skill or other requirement as are used in the job description
D) all the above

Question 29

When completing an application form

A) read each question carefully and completely before answering
B) if an item does not apply to you, leave it blank
C) your penmanship does not matter if you attach a resume
D) all the above

Question 30

Which of the following are not appropriate items to place in a job portfolio?

A) resume and work samples
B) sample letter of application
C) school transcripts and copies of diplomas
D) none of the above

Question 31

Which of the following questions is NOT a legal job interview question

A) How would your family feel about work-related travel?
B) How do you evaluate your participation in group activities?
C) What are your career goals at this time?
D) What do you believe are your strongest qualifications for this job?

Question 32

Which of the following may be a reason for an employee's job termination?

A) a company is downsized or fails
B) poor performance by the employee
C) the employee accepts a job with a different company
D) all the above

Question 33

For a successful interview as a job applicant

A) do not spend time preparing for the interview in advance
B) anticipate questions you will be asked and prepare answers in advance
C) do not ask questions during the interview
D) dress in casual, comfortable clothes regardless of the job position you are seeking

Question 34

Which of the following is good advice in preparation for an interview

A) arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interview time
B) learn about the company and the open position
C) bring a friend for moral support
D) all the above

Question 35

The first paragraph of a letter of application should

A) identify your previous work experience
B) discuss your education
C) explain the reason for the letter and state the position in which you are interested
D) none of the above

Question 36

A blind job advertisement

A) typically request that applications be sent to a post office box.
B) list the name of the company but do not include a starting salary
C) lists all requirements and job specifications including the employer
D) all the above

Question 37

A job scout is

A) a person you can hire to help you find a job
B) a computer program that finds job information based on specific criteria
C) a person hired by the employer hired to find candidates for open positions
D) a computer program that posts open jobs