Question 1

Graduates who are serious about finding a job should put the most emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

A)  using their time efficiently. 
B)  calculating their living expenses. 
C)  organizing their space for the job search. 
D)  gathering needed supplies. 
A)  using their time efficiently. 
B)  calculating their living expenses. 
C)  organizing their space for the job search. 
D)  gathering needed supplies.

Question 2

When writing a cover letter, it is recommended that you do NOT:

Accepted Answer

A)  address it to the person who makes the hiring position. 
B)  handwrite it to communicate interest and a personal touch. 
C)  keep your letter to one page. 
D)  use a formal business-letter style. 
A)  address it to the person who makes the hiring position. 
B)  handwrite it to communicate interest and a personal touch. 
C)  keep your letter to one page. 
D)  use a formal business-letter style.

Question 3

Networking is most effective for identifying job openings and getting hired when you:

Accepted Answer

A)  tell as many people as possible that you are looking for a job. 
B)  focus your energy on professionals who might be able to help you. 
C)  ask only people you know quite well for their advice. 
D)  ask only people who can also serve as references when you apply for jobs. 
A)  tell as many people as possible that you are looking for a job. 
B)  focus your energy on professionals who might be able to help you. 
C)  ask only people you know quite well for their advice. 
D)  ask only people who can also serve as references when you apply for jobs.

Question 4

When calling employers to inquire about possible job openings, it is most important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  always be considerate of the other person's time. 
B)  insist on speaking with the person who has the authority to hire you. 
C)  explain why they should consider hiring you. 
D)  not hang up until you have a scheduled interview. 
A)  always be considerate of the other person's time. 
B)  insist on speaking with the person who has the authority to hire you. 
C)  explain why they should consider hiring you. 
D)  not hang up until you have a scheduled interview.

Question 5

What is Career One Stop?

Accepted Answer

A)  A website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor with links to state and local career offices all over the United States. 
B)  A website on which job seekers can post their resumes. 
C)  A job announcement website for employers to post open positions. 
D)  A series on online courses on career-building and professional development. 
A)  A website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor with links to state and local career offices all over the United States. 
B)  A website on which job seekers can post their resumes. 
C)  A job announcement website for employers to post open positions. 
D)  A series on online courses on career-building and professional development.

Question 6

Most job openings are not advertised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a good way to get maximum benefit from professional networking contacts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow up only on leads that you find interesting. 
B)  Ask each of them to write you a letter of recommendation. 
C)  Limit contacts to people who work in your occupational area. 
D)  Ask them questions about how to succeed both in the job search and later on the job. 
A)  Follow up only on leads that you find interesting. 
B)  Ask each of them to write you a letter of recommendation. 
C)  Limit contacts to people who work in your occupational area. 
D)  Ask them questions about how to succeed both in the job search and later on the job.

Question 8

It is best to be honest on your resume and include details about special conditions such as having been fired from a previous job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A _______________ resume emphasizes the job applicant's work history.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ resume emphasizes the job applicant's...

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a website claiming to help job seekers find positions may be a scam?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contacts you, you do not contact it. 
B)  It requires you to post your resume on its site. 
C)  It asks for a large sum of money upfront. 
D)  It requires you to enter your social security number. 
A)  It contacts you, you do not contact it. 
B)  It requires you to post your resume on its site. 
C)  It asks for a large sum of money upfront. 
D)  It requires you to enter your social security number.

Question 11

Which of the following should be included in the resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your marital status 
B)  Hobbies and interests if they relate to health issues 
C)  How long you have lived in the area 
D)  Information about your family 
A)  Your marital status 
B)  Hobbies and interests if they relate to health issues 
C)  How long you have lived in the area 
D)  Information about your family

Question 12

Most recent health care graduates have more employment qualifications than they realize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When should cover letters be written and sent?

Accepted Answer

A)  When you are requested to do so 
B)  Only when inquiring about an unadvertised position 
C)  When you are moving to a new location and want to introduce yourself 
D)  With any resume sent to a prospective employer 
A)  When you are requested to do so 
B)  Only when inquiring about an unadvertised position 
C)  When you are moving to a new location and want to introduce yourself 
D)  With any resume sent to a prospective employer

Question 14

You won't be graduating for two more months but have decided to attend a health care job fair to which many local employers send representatives. How can you best take advantage of this opportunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just collect the written materials from representatives so you can follow up later. 
B)  Ask questions to learn about employee qualifications and the hiring process. 
C)  Give your resume to every representative. 
D)  Tell the representatives about your qualifications and why they should hire you when you graduate. 
A)  Just collect the written materials from representatives so you can follow up later. 
B)  Ask questions to learn about employee qualifications and the hiring process. 
C)  Give your resume to every representative. 
D)  Tell the representatives about your qualifications and why they should hire you when you graduate.

Question 15

What is the purpose of making unscheduled visits to health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  To present your qualifications 
B)  To inquire about job openings 
C)  To ask if someone can interview you while you are there 
D)  To get lots of detailed information about the facility 
A)  To present your qualifications 
B)  To inquire about job openings 
C)  To ask if someone can interview you while you are there 
D)  To get lots of detailed information about the facility

Question 16

How much time do employment professionals recommend that you spend each week on job search activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  As much as you can spare 
B)  20 to 40 hours 
C)  10 to 20 hours 
D)  The quality of search activities is more important than the time spent 
A)  As much as you can spare 
B)  20 to 40 hours 
C)  10 to 20 hours 
D)  The quality of search activities is more important than the time spent

Question 17

The skills clusters prepared for a functional resume should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  only skills from paid employment. 
B)  only skills that you learned in school. 
C)  skills from all types of experiences if they relate to the job. 
D)  names of previous employers. 
A)  only skills from paid employment. 
B)  only skills that you learned in school. 
C)  skills from all types of experiences if they relate to the job. 
D)  names of previous employers.

Exam 24: Job Leads and the Résumé

Graduates who are serious about finding a job should put the most emphasis on:

When writing a cover letter, it is recommended that you do NOT:

Networking is most effective for identifying job openings and getting hired when you:

When calling employers to inquire about possible job openings, it is most important to:

What is Career One Stop?

Most job openings are not advertised.

Which of the following is a good way to get maximum benefit from professional networking contacts?

It is best to be honest on your resume and include details about special conditions such as having been fired from a previous job.

A _______________ resume emphasizes the job applicant's work history.

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a website claiming to help job seekers find positions may be a scam?

Which of the following should be included in the resume?

Most recent health care graduates have more employment qualifications than they realize.

When should cover letters be written and sent?

You won't be graduating for two more months but have decided to attend a health care job fair to which many local employers send representatives. How can you best take advantage of this opportunity?

What is the purpose of making unscheduled visits to health care facilities?

How much time do employment professionals recommend that you spend each week on job search activities?

The skills clusters prepared for a functional resume should include:

Your Career in Health Care

Health Care Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Ethical and Legal Responsibilities

Medical Terminology

Medical Math

Organization of the Human Body

Structure and Function of the Human Body

Growth and Development

Body Mechanics

Infection Control

Environmental Safety

Lifestyle Management

Professionalism

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

The Patient As an Individual

The Communication Process

Written Communication

Computers and Technology in Health Care

Documentation and Medical Records

Physical Assessment

Emergency Procedures

Paying for Health Care

Quality Control and Customer Service

Interview Portfolio and Application

Successful Employment Strategies

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