Deck 47: Starting Your Career

Question 1

A cover letter is also known as which of the following?

A)A resumé letter
B)A letter of application
C)A form letter
D)An application form

Answer 1

B

Question 2

During an interview, prospective employers will try to do which of the following?

A)Catch you in a lie you told before
B)Determine if clients and co-workers will respond well to you
C)Detect any signs of nervousness in you
D)Detect any signs of aggressiveness in you

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Joanna is about to start her job search.What does she need access to?

A)An office
B)A computer
C)A cell phone
D)A car

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When completing a job application, how many references should be prepared to give?

A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)Four

Question 5

To express herself clearly in her resumé, Azita should do which of the following?

A)Use long words, occasionally
B)Make the resumé no more than three pages long
C)Include paragraphs to provide details
D)Use bullet points to provide details

Question 6

A chronological resumé includes which of the following?

A)It starts with the first job you ever had.
B)It starts with only the important jobs you ever had.
C)It finishes with the most recent job you ever had.
D)It starts with your most recent job.

Question 7

Which of the following is a goal for a job search?

A)I would like to work in a community setting.
B)I am a hard worker and energetic.
C)I am a quick learner.
D)I had good grades in college.

Question 8

When applying for a job electronically, what should Scott consider?

A)Using a colourful background to gain the employer's attention.
B)Using cyber-speak/short forms to save space.
C)Using a patterned background to jazz up his resumé.
D)Changing his email address from hotboyz@.....com.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about a resumé?

A)It should never include personal qualities.
B)It can be one to three pages in length.
C)It lists every previous employment in detail.
D)There are two basic resumé styles.

Question 10

Where is a main source for finding a job?

A)The Internet
B)A national newspaper
C)A national job fair
D)A family member

Question 11

Rebecca has just finished her schooling and wants to create a functional resumé.Why would this type of resumé be recommended?

A)She has had only one job.
B)It emphasizes skills and abilities.
C)She has not kept track of employment dates.
D)She has a lot of health care experience.

Question 12

When Troy writes his resumé, what should he include?

A)Only health care experience
B)Only paid work experience
C)Volunteer experience
D)Not skills and accomplishments

Question 13

A letter of application includes which of the following?

A)The applicant's vacation request
B)The contact person's name in the right margin
C)The purpose for writing the letter
D)The applicant's signature in pen or pencil

Question 14

When delivering her letter of application, Milena should consider which of the following?

A)Not printing a hard copy if she is sending it by email
B)That delivery by courier is not an appropriate option
C)That sending it via email is acceptable
D)Delivering by hand, as a last option

Question 15

Since Monique wants her resumé to look professional, she should do which of the following?

A)Use script-type fonts.
B)Keep the use of bolding to a minimum.
C)Put a lot of information on one page.
D)Use more than one kind of font for creativity.

Question 16

Which is true of an interview?

A)An interview will never take place with more than one applicant.
B)An interview will always be conducted by a potential co-worker.
C)An interview may focus on answers, not body language.
D)An interview may be conducted by more than one interviewer.

Question 17

While filling out a job application, what should Melody do?

A)Attach a copy of her resumé.
B)Use a rough copy and a final copy.
C)Fill it in quickly that day and hand it in.
D)Leave blank spaces where she does not want to lie.

Question 18

Ruby, a graduate support worker, wants to make sure there are no mistakes in her resumé.How would Ruby find errors?

A)Read it over one time to check for errors.
B)Use the spell-check function on her computer program.
C)Read sentences backward to check for errors.
D)Read it silently to check for errors.

Question 19

When writing a resumé, which one of the following should be considered?

A)Using action words to start sentences
B)Writing in paragraphs to include all information
C)Using the word "I" to start sentences
D)Going with your first draft as it will be the most accurate

Question 20

Which one of the following should Dylan consider when choosing a reference?

A)Ask a potential reference what he or she would say about him.
B)Choose someone the day before the job interview.
C)Assume that previous employers will give him positive reviews.
D)Consider asking his older brother, a support worker, to be a reference.

Question 21

Hunter, a support worker, is getting ready for an interview.He should do all of the following, except which?

A)Clean his shoes.
B)Complete personal hygiene.
C)Style his hair as he would for work.
D)Wear body spray.

Question 22

When should a thank-you note be written?

A)The day after the interview
B)The week after the interview
C)Two weeks after the interview
D)When you have the time

Question 23

Amanda accepts a job at Fair Haven Nursing Centre.Amanda should get the following information from her employer, except which of the following?

A)Wages
B)Requirements and expectations
C)Hours of work
D)What her references said about her

Question 24

Amy has a job interview scheduled.Which of the following shows that she is dependable?

A)Being clean.
B)Dressing professionally.
C)Giving the receptionist her name.
D)Arriving 5 to 10 minutes before the interview time.

Question 25

Most application forms will ask for information below except for which of the following?

A)Your birthplace
B)Your education
C)Reasons for leaving previous jobs
D)Your work-related skills