Deck 3: Picture Yourself in the Workplace Part II: Create Your Resume

Question 1

When considering your preferred work environment, it is good to think about the:

A)physical environment.
B)emotional atmosphere.
C)level of challenge the job presents.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

If you can link your chosen field to an in-demand industry, you may find more job openings.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Good ways to learn about differences between companies' cultures is:

A)talk to people who work for the company now or have worked for the company in the past.
B)read what employees say on online social media sites such as Glassdoor.com.
C)read the company website, especially the mission, values, and ethics.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Most career fields offer jobs in several different work environments. Write down a career field you are interested in and describe both the common job environment and a less common job environment such as in a hidden or niche job.

Question 5

Among other things, employers in the United States typically provide:

A)a safe environment, based on industry standards.
B)training on company procedures and methods.
C)equal treatment regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, or religion.
D)all of the above
E)both b and c above

Question 6

On the job, you can ignore the silly rules if it helps you be more productive or get your job done faster or better.

Question 7

_______________ are accepted standards about what is right or wrong.

A)Manners
B)Ethics
C)Goals
D)Values

Question 8

A company's code of ethics or code of business conduct describes how the leaders must behave, not the employees.

Question 9

Once you choose your career field, there is little difference between the jobs in your field.

Question 10

_______________ are unwritten rules of accepted behavior, best learned by observing others and seeking advice from trusted coworkers.

A)Cultural norms
B)Ethics
C)Goals
D)Values

Question 11

Respecting diversity is the responsibility of:

A)the company leaders and managers.
B)the company leaders, managers, and employees.

Question 12

Give three examples of how your lifestyle might be impacted by your choice of one company versus another.

Question 13

The Internet is generally considered an unreliable source for job information and career assessment tools.

Question 14

Your personal job preferences include such things as preferring to work in a team environment or by yourself.

Question 15

What are things that you can demand of your employer?

A)Pay for work you have done
B)Time off when you need it
C)Access to a phone or Internet
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 16

An in-demand industry is:

A)a type of work that has high expectations and is very demanding of its employees.
B)an industry that has many job openings.
C)an industry that has more job openings than graduates or trained people to fill these jobs.
D)all of the above
E)both b and c above

Question 17

An organization's code of ethics is:

A)written guidelines for employees to follow based on the company's specific ethical standards and values.
B)a verbal oath required of employees to demonstrate their commitment to the employer's ethical standards and values.
C)a legal requirement from the government.

Question 18

Employers don't consider an applicant's ability to work well in a team environment or to work well with others.

Question 19

What are things that your employer can expect of you?

A)Follow safety and health rules
B)Maintain a clean and orderly work area
C)Be punctual and reliable
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 20

Eli has a degree related to computer repair, so he should look for jobs only at computer repair companies.