Question 1

The basic goal(s) of a letter of application are to:

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate that your resume will be sent later. 
B)  tell what you know about the company. 
C)  state your interest in a job position. 
D)  All the above 
A)  indicate that your resume will be sent later. 
B)  tell what you know about the company. 
C)  state your interest in a job position. 
D)  All the above

Question 2

Typical employee benefits include:

Accepted Answer

A)  paid time off. 
B)  group insurance plans. 
C)  retirement plans. 
D)  All the above 
A)  paid time off. 
B)  group insurance plans. 
C)  retirement plans. 
D)  All the above

Question 3

State government jobs are listed through the USAJOBS website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Professional social media sites allow you to meet other professionals in your career area and exchange information, such as job postings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a job ad does not give the name of a person, you should use "To Whom It May Concern" as a salutation in your letter of application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed first is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological resume. 
B)  functional resume. 
C)  letter of application. 
D)  portfolio. 
A)  chronological resume. 
B)  functional resume. 
C)  letter of application. 
D)  portfolio.

Question 7

An email is never an acceptable way to send a thank-you message after an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A career e-portfolio:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information. 
B)  does not include your resume. 
C)  contains information in electronic format. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  is a compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information. 
B)  does not include your resume. 
C)  contains information in electronic format. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 9

You should dress conservatively for an interview, even if you are applying for a position in an organization that is in a creative line of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During a performance appraisal:

Accepted Answer

A)  do not admit to making mistakes even if you have done so. 
B)  maintain a calm and professional demeanor. 
C)  avoid making eye contact with the evaluator. 
D)  receive negative comments as a criticism of you as an individual. 
A)  do not admit to making mistakes even if you have done so. 
B)  maintain a calm and professional demeanor. 
C)  avoid making eye contact with the evaluator. 
D)  receive negative comments as a criticism of you as an individual.

Question 11

A letter of application should always be in block letter style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The basic goal(s) of a letter of application are to:

Typical employee benefits include:

State government jobs are listed through the USAJOBS website.

Professional social media sites allow you to meet other professionals in your career area and exchange information, such as job postings.

If a job ad does not give the name of a person, you should use "To Whom It May Concern" as a salutation in your letter of application.

A document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed first is a(n) :

An email is never an acceptable way to send a thank-you message after an interview.

A career e-portfolio:

You should dress conservatively for an interview, even if you are applying for a position in an organization that is in a creative line of work.

During a performance appraisal:

A letter of application should always be in block letter style.

Entering the Workforce

Becoming a Professional

Managing and Organizing Yourself

Working Ethically

Understanding the Workplace Team

Developing Customer Focus

Improving Communication Skills

Communicating With Technology

Developing Presentation Skills

Planning Meetings and Events

Managing Physical Records

Managing Electronic Records and Mail

Coordinating Business Travel

Understanding Financial Documents

Leading With Confidence

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Exam 15: Seeking Employment

The basic goal(s) of a letter of application are to:

Typical employee benefits include:

State government jobs are listed through the USAJOBS website.

Professional social media sites allow you to meet other professionals in your career area and exchange information, such as job postings.

If a job ad does not give the name of a person, you should use "To Whom It May Concern" as a salutation in your letter of application.

A document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed first is a(n) :

An email is never an acceptable way to send a thank-you message after an interview.

A career e-portfolio:

You should dress conservatively for an interview, even if you are applying for a position in an organization that is in a creative line of work.

During a performance appraisal:

A letter of application should always be in block letter style.

Entering the Workforce

Becoming a Professional

Managing and Organizing Yourself

Working Ethically

Understanding the Workplace Team

Developing Customer Focus

Improving Communication Skills

Communicating With Technology

Developing Presentation Skills

Planning Meetings and Events

Managing Physical Records

Managing Electronic Records and Mail

Coordinating Business Travel

Understanding Financial Documents

Leading With Confidence

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