Deck 4: Mini Finding Employment

Question 1

When meeting an interviewer, which of the following actions is the BEST way to make a good impression?

A)ask about the salary of the job first
B)make personal remarks about the interviewer's clothes
C)give a smile and a firm handshake
D)make conversation about the newspaper headlines

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

A cover letter can be very brief because it is unimportant in an interviewer's eyes. It is the resume that includes past job experience that really counts.

Question 6

When you are preparing to write your resume, ask yourself several questions and do NOT consider ________.

A)what your strengths and weaknesses are
B)where you would like to be living when you get a new job
C)what types of skills you possess
D)what you want from an employer

Question 7

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 Web site.

Question 8

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)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three MAIN types of cover letters?

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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?

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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 16

Why should a candidate bring a multimedia portfolio to a job interview?

A)to show examples of works of art
B)to show samples of work the candidate has developed
C)to show a Web site that the candidate has developed
D)to show hard copies of works of art and literature

Question 17

Employers generally only spend about 15 seconds reviewing a resume.

Question 18

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

A)one page
B)two pages
C)a maximum of 4 pages
D)no maximum number of pages

Question 19

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?

Question 20

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

A)avoid direct eye contact
B)speak quickly
C)ask basic questions
D)be confident

Question 21

Identify at lest three negotiating strategies.

Question 22

Here's an example of an objective to include in a resume:
OBJECTIVE: To contribute to the success of Acme Data Management by applying the skills I have learned in information technology and use my interpersonal skills to expand the client base.
What are some strengths and weaknesses of this objective?

Question 23

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 24

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

Question 25

When you are staying in the same field or just getting started in the job market and you are preparing a resume, create one that lists jobs in order, beginning with the present. This is called a ________ resume.

Question 26

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 27

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

Question 28

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