Deck 20: Finding a Job

Question 1

Which of the following is a question that an interviewer is legally allowed to ask a job applicant?

A) Where were you last employed?
B) Do you have children?
C) How old are you?
D) Where were you born?
E) Are you affiliated with any religion?

Answer 1

A

Question 2

There are two main types of resumes: ________.

A) short and long
B) essay and outline
C) chronological and functional
D) curriculum vitae and marketing summaries
E) experience and accomplishments

Answer 2

C

Question 3

An informational interview is a method for getting inside information about a company that is not public knowledge and that would never be posted on the company's website.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When you are preparing to write your resume,which of the following is NOT a primary consideration?

A) What are my strengths?
B) Where would I like to be living when I get a new job?
C) What types of skills do I possess?
D) What do I want from an employer?
E) What are my weaknesses?

Question 5

After being accepted for a job,ask for a week to consider the salary offer to allow for time to do further research and come up with a negotiating plan.

Question 6

A multimedia portfolio ________.

A) should only be used by an artist or writer
B) can include papers, projects, posters, videos of presentations, or photos of you volunteering for a charitable organization
C) doesn't need to include your most exceptional work
D) can just be something thrown together for an interview
E) should always be done instead of creating your own website

Question 7

A cover letter is unimportant in an interviewer's eyes; it is the resume that really counts.

Question 8

Which of the following are soft skills?

A) honesty and responsibility
B) keyboard accuracy and good grammar
C) ability to read and write a foreign language
D) research experience and on-the-job training in managing staff
E) facility with social media outlets

Question 9

When listing work history,include at least three bullet points for each experience that highlight achievements or undertakings.

Question 10

Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to be asked in an interview?

A) Why did you leave your last job?
B) What is your greatest weakness?
C) How many days of vacation time do you expect?
D) What can you tell me about yourself?
E) How do you evaluate success?

Question 11

Employers generally only spend about 15 seconds reviewing a resume.

Question 12

When attending a networking event such as a job fair,it is important to let people know right away that you are looking for a job,so ask for a job right away.

Question 13

Which of the following is the BEST resource for college students to use when exploring potential career paths and trying to find current job openings?

A) human resources department
B) campus career resources center
C) student services office
D) academic support center
E) bursar's office

Question 14

During the course of the interview,it is BEST to ________.

A) avoid direct eye contact
B) speak quickly
C) ask questions that could be answered in company literature
D) be confident
E) don't ask for clarification on questions

Question 15

If the job applicant speaks a foreign language,this should be included in the ________ section of the resume.

A) education
B) experience
C) interests
D) objective
E) references

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate section heading to include in a resume?

A) family history
B) skills/interests
C) objective
D) references
E) contact information

Question 17

When networking,it is useful to have an "elevator pitch" ready: a brief statement that summarizes skills and what you can offer.It's called an "elevator pitch" because ________.

A) it should be spoken in a loud (elevated), clear voice to be easily understood
B) it should take the same length of time as a short elevator ride
C) it should make the person hearing it feel "good vibes" (elevated)
D) it should be delivered standing straight and tall (as if "elevated" on a stage or soapbox)
E) it is designed to raise or elevate you in your career prospects

Question 18

Which of the following should you NOT bring to an interview?

A) directions
B) cell phone
C) references
D) portfolio
E) exam copies

Question 19

Which type of cover letter would you send to ask for information regarding your job search?

A) an application letter
B) a referral letter
C) a prospecting letter
D) a networking letter
E) a courtesy letter

Question 20

For a job applicant who has extensive work experience,the ideal cover letter will be ________ long.

A) one page
B) two pages
C) three pages
D) four pages
E) no maximum number of pages

Question 21

Identify at least three negotiating strategies.

Question 22

What would be the reason NOT to include a GPA if it is lower than 3.0?

Question 23

What are three ways the Internet can be helpful in searching for a job?

Question 24

What is a chronological resume and when is it the appropriate?

Question 25

If a salary is offered that is not what you had in mind,consider negotiating other factors such as benefits,vacation time,or a more flexible schedule.

Question 26

Here's an example of an objective to include in a resume:

Question 27

What are the steps to take to get the best results from cold calling?