Rafael, Personnel Director in International Paper Corporation, often attends the "Business After Hours" social sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. He uses these events to meet with a variety of business men and women to build a broader contact base for his business. This is:
Building a resume
Job hunting
Looking for job leads
Networking
The director of human resources interviewed Linda for the assistant account manager position. Linda impressed the interviewer because she asked:
About the scheduling of personal leave and vacation time
Effective job-related and company-specific questions
"How often will I receive pay raises and bonuses?"
"Will my references really be checked?"
Mr. Jones is a graphic advertiser and works long hours to get his creative ads completed. Mr. Jones does not make time to get involved with advertiser groups because he does not see the value of networking nor does he believe he has time to network. This obstacle of networking is:
Lack of foresight
Lack of perspective
Lack of work ethic
Personal barriers
Arlene is interested in working for Wilsonart. She is completing a brief summary of personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities and interests which will accompany a cover letter to this potential employer. What type of document is Arlene writing?
Cover letter
Job application
Letter of application
Resume
Amanda knew Mrs. Leik, the guidance counselor, would write an excellent recommendation and speak of Amanda's strengths. Amanda should list Mrs. Leik's name and personal information on which part of her resume?
Education and training
Job objective
Personal information
References
After the interview, Steve reflected on his strengths and weaknesses of his interview experience. He should plan to:
Call the interviewer as soon as he arrives home.
Create a list of references to send to the company.
Research the company and its products.
Send a brief note of thanks to the interviewer.
After an interview, Jason should think about the strengths and weaknesses of the interview experience and plan to:
Call the interviewer as soon as he arrives home.
Create a list of references to send to the company.
Research the company and its products.
Send a brief note of thanks to the interviewer.
Joanna is looking for an employment opportunity so she is searching in the newspaper, on the Internet, and through former employers. These resources for potential job openings are:
Contractors
Employers
Job Leads
Networking
The Employment Security Commission serves both employers and potential employees, through funds from the government, in order to assist in job opportunities. What type of agency is the Employment Security Commission?
Human resource
Private employment
Public employment
Temporary employment
Which should be used as a reference?
Former employers
Immediate family members
Friends at school
Pen-pal
Martina has exhausted all of her job lead resources and has simply decided to write a letter to various local companies asking about potential job openings. What type of letter will Martina write?
Application letter
Cover letter
Follow-up letter
Letter of inquiry
When applying for a job, companies have the potential employee complete a form using blue or black ink and provide requested information to assist the employer in making a hiring decision. This form is a/an:
Letter of inquiry
Application
Cover letter
Resume
Toni went to the human resources department of Dillard's to inquire about working during the Christmas season. In order for Toni to be considered for a job during the Christmas season, she must first complete a/an:
Application
Cover letter
Interview
Resume
When a person completes a job application, he/she should:
Print in blue or black ink or type
Print in pencil
Use red ink for clarity
Use cursive handwriting
Darrell has volunteered at the radio station for the past two years and has gained valuable work experience as a result. In which section of his resume should Darrell describe his volunteer responsibilities?
Contact information
Education and training
Job objective
Work experience
Fred found an ad in the newspaper for a job at Sterling, Inc. The ad requested all information to be sent through an email address. This growing trend of employment through the Internet requires:
An electronic resume
Chronological tests
Few interviews
Lie detector tests
Margie is preparing for her interview and plans to make a good first impression. Besides practicing for the interview, Margie should also:
Call the interviewer and ask what questions she should prepare for.
Create a cover letter to take to the interview.
Research the company and its products.
Send a brief thank you note to the interviewer.
When completing a job application, if a question is asked that does not apply, one should:
Leave it blank
Write "I don't know."
Write "N/A" or "not applicable."
Write "N/I" or "not important."
DeAnne is a selfish person who does not trust others; therefore, she is uncomfortable in networking. What obstacle to networking would DeAnne's personality describe?
Lack of foresight
Lack of knowledge
Lack of work ethic
Personal barriers
Marty does not see the importance of networking and he does not really know what groups could help him with this activity. This obstacle of networking is a:
Lack of ability
Lack of knowledge
Lack of work ethic
Personal barriers
Terry does not really understand the benefits of networking nor does he have the know-how to find a network to join. This obstacle of networking is a:
Lack of ability
Lack of knowledge
Lack of work ethic
Personal Barriers
Bert is a sales associate with Laughter Clothiers, a locally owned men's clothing store. He is happy with only doing the minimum required. The obstacle of networking is:
Lack of Foresight.
Lack of knowledge
Lack of work ethic
Personal Barriers
Val does not look ahead to see the value of what networking may bring to his future. He says he does not have time to network nor will he make time. This obstacle of networking is:
Lack of foresight.
Lack of perspective
Lack of work ethic
Personal Barriers
An employment agency that is supported by state and federal funds to provide the free service to both employers and potential employees is a:
Human Resource Agency
Private Employment Agency
Public Employment Agency
Temporary Employment Agency
Kelly Services, Inc. is happy to provide the service of matching a potential employee with an employer for a fee. This type of employment agency is a/an:
Amateur Resource
Human Resource
Private Employment
Public Employment
Scott decided to look for job leads at careers.org, hotjobs.com, jobweb.com, and monster.com. What resource is Scott using to find employment opportunities?
Internet
Employment
Newspaper
Trade magazines
Jeff is filling out a job application for Sports Authority. One question asks which branch if the military has he been affiliated with, but Jeff has never been in the military. Jeff should:
Leave it blank
Write "Never been in the military"
Write "N/A" or "not applicable"
Write "N/I" or "not important"
Mary submitted a brief summary of personal information, education, skills and work experience which accompanied a cover letter to a potential employer. Mary submitted a:
Cover letter
Job application
Letter of application
Resume
When creating his resume, Dusty was compiling a list of his previous employers and the dates he was employed. In what order should he type this information?
Ascending
Any order
Chronological
Reverse chronological
After graduating from college, Juan earned a degree in business with a minor in marketing. Where should he list this information on his resume?
Education and training
Job objective
Personal information
Reference
Patrick plays baseball, is involved in student council and is a member of DECA. As he completes his resume, where would he place this information?
Education and training
Job objective
Personal Accomplishment
Work Experience
Ted began to prepare a resume and compiled a list of former employers and dates of employment. In what order should Ted provide this information?
Ascending
Chronological
Relevant
Reverse chronological
Margaret earned an associate's degree in business at the local community college. Where should this information be included in Margaret’s resume?
Contact Information
Education Information
Job Objective
Work Experience
Lucinda created a summary of her personal information and took it to the job fair at the local community college. To help with the job hunting process, she is using a/an:
Application
Cover Letter
Resume
Work history
Jared graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Marketing Management and a 3.41 GPA. Where should this information be included on Jared's resume?
Education and training
Personal accomplishments
Personal information
Work experience
Elizabeth wrote a thank you letter stating her appreciation for the time her interviewer gave and reaffirmed her interest in the job. This type of letter is a/an:
Cover letter
Follow-up letter
Letter of Inquiry
Recommendations
K-Mart is having difficulty with employee conduct, customer transactions, and general workplace issues. Management has decided to study their company's:
Activities
Compensations
Regulations
Safety standards
Which suggests an appropriate way to complete a job application form?
"Anything" is an acceptable answer to a question on a job preference
List previous work experience in alphabetical order
Write in cursive
Use blue or black ink
Temporary employment agencies, company human resources offices and newspaper ads are sources of:
Company benefits
Job Leads
References
Resumes
Job leads can be found at monster.com, hotjobs.com, and jobweb.org. What type of job lead resource is this?
Internet
Employment
Newspaper
Trade magazine
A person can build relationships and continually expand his/her base of contacts through:
Barriers
Employment Agencies
Networking
Promotion
A form completed by an applicant that provides information used in making a hiring decision may be completed online. This form is a/an:
Letter of inquiry
Application
Cover letter
Resume
What is NOT a guideline for completing a job application?
Print legibly
Provide complete answers
Provide slightly dishonest information
Read form thoroughly before answering any questions
What is an acceptable way to complete a job application?
Leave it blank and just attach a resume
Use a pencil so mistakes can be erased
Use blue or black ink
Use red ink to make the application stand out
Sam attached a personal business letter that accompanies his resume and introduces him to a company. This is an example of a/an:
Application
Cover letter
Follow-up letter
Registration letter
A good source of job leads that will also inform someone about opportunities in the local area and job market is:
Internships
Letters of inquiry
Newspaper
Private Employment agencies
Which is an example of something that might be listed in the personal accomplishments section of the resume?
Cheerleading
Cleaning House
Hanging out with friends
Working at Burger Doodle
The information that Mindy should provide for each reference includes her name, phone number, email address, and:
business name and address
date of birth
number of years in current positions
Social security number
The part of the resume which identifies the position or type of job the applicant is interested in is referred to as the:
Company address
Contact information
Job Objective
Personal Accomplishments
One key to remember when leaving your current job is to:
Leave immediately to get ahead in your new job opportunity
Listen to the advice of your best friend
Follow the company policy
Follow your gut reactions
Meryl wrote a letter to inform her employer that she is leaving her current job. This is a/an:
Application Letter
Follow-Up Letter
Reference letter
Resignation letter
A letter written from a previous employer containing statements about your character, abilities, skills and attitudes is a/an:
Application letter
Follow Up Letter
Reference Letter
Resignation Letter
Home Depot posted a document noting work schedules and hiring procedures. They are part of a Home Depot's:
Policies
Compensation
Regulation
Safety Standards
Matt writes a letter to Kitty Hawk Kites to learn about job openings in the company. This written communication is known as a:
Letter of application
Letter if inquiry
Memorandum
Resume
Finding contacts among professional people in one's personal life such as family friends and former employers is called:
Cold calling
Interviewing
Networking
Direct Calling
What is a guideline for completing a job application?
Print legibly
Provide slightly dishonest information
Have someone else fill it out for you
Use red ink
Which is an example of a job objective that might be listed on a resume?
Being a marketing director
Earning a 4-year degree in marketing
Enrolling in a 4-year college
Getting a better paying job
What should always be practiced at the end of an interview?
Immediately leave the room
Immediately shake the interviewer's hand
Stand until you are asked to have a seat
Stop and show your family photos
As Jim prepares to leave his job, he should:
Leave immediately to get ahead in his new job opportunity.