Question 1

Mentioning jobs that have transferable skills is among one of the top errors found on résumés.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the advantage of completing a pre-job search self-evaluation worksheet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deciding whether to leave your present job 
B)  Concentrating on improving weaknesses 
C)  Seeing how your work is progressing 
D)  Looking at your strengths, weaknesses, and preferences 
A)  Deciding whether to leave your present job 
B)  Concentrating on improving weaknesses 
C)  Seeing how your work is progressing 
D)  Looking at your strengths, weaknesses, and preferences D

Question 3

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when writing a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make the letter lengthy to describe details about past experiences. 
B)  The last paragraph should state your reason for writing. 
C)  Reproduce it several times to use with multiple employers. 
D)  Address it to a specific individual whenever possible. 
A)  Make the letter lengthy to describe details about past experiences. 
B)  The last paragraph should state your reason for writing. 
C)  Reproduce it several times to use with multiple employers. 
D)  Address it to a specific individual whenever possible. D

Question 4

A résumé should summarize employment prior to 2 years ago or leave off if not relevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Transferable skills are the medical procedures you have acquired in school and in which you are proficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Of employees who ask for a raise or promotion,how many receive them?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-half 
B)  One-quarter 
C)  Three-quarters 
D)  All of them 
A)  One-half 
B)  One-quarter 
C)  Three-quarters 
D)  All of them

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé useful for focusing on a specific job target?

Accepted Answer

A)  Targeted 
B)  Functional 
C)  Chronological 
A)  Targeted 
B)  Functional 
C)  Chronological

Question 8

At the end of the interview,what should you do if you are interested?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plead for the job. 
B)  Leave an extra copy of the resume. 
C)  Ask to be considered for the job. 
D)  Plan to write a letter to the interviewer. 
A)  Plead for the job. 
B)  Leave an extra copy of the resume. 
C)  Ask to be considered for the job. 
D)  Plan to write a letter to the interviewer.

Question 9

The interview process is a two-way street,and you should also ask questions of your potential employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As part of self-assessment,it is critical to establish a monthly expenditure record to estimate the money required to live.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when completing an employment application form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be prepared to complete the form while in the office. 
B)  Write "see résumé" rather than supply all information. 
C)  Complete quickly to not delay another applicant. 
D)  Use a pencil in case errors are made. 
A)  Be prepared to complete the form while in the office. 
B)  Write "see résumé" rather than supply all information. 
C)  Complete quickly to not delay another applicant. 
D)  Use a pencil in case errors are made.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the time period for employment history on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recent to past 10 years 
B)  Recent to past 5 years 
C)  Recent to past 10 years in great detail 
D)  Entire employment history in general terms 
A)  Recent to past 10 years 
B)  Recent to past 5 years 
C)  Recent to past 10 years in great detail 
D)  Entire employment history in general terms

Question 13

MATCHING
Identify each verb as power verb or not a power verb.

-produced

Accepted Answer

A) power verb 
B) not a power verb 
A) power verb 
B) not a power verb

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé that highlights an applicant's accomplishments and strengths?

Accepted Answer

A)  Targeted 
B)  Functional 
C)  Chronological 
A)  Targeted 
B)  Functional 
C)  Chronological

Question 15

All résumé styles must contain certain vital information about the job applicant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a part of vital résumé information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Name and address 
B)  Current telephone 
C)  Birth date 
D)  Education 
A)  Name and address 
B)  Current telephone 
C)  Birth date 
D)  Education

Question 17

According to statistics,what percent of job positions are filled through networking?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  90 
A)  50 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  90

Question 18

Which of the following is advantageous in using a chronological resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  You are staying in the same field as prior jobs. 
B)  You are changing career goals. 
C)  Your work history is spotty. 
D)  You have been in the same job for many years. 
A)  You are staying in the same field as prior jobs. 
B)  You are changing career goals. 
C)  Your work history is spotty. 
D)  You have been in the same job for many years.

Question 19

The purpose of the cover letter is to ask the employer whether any positions are available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The following numbered list includes common reasons employers do not hire a person.Rank the reasons from the most unwanted persons to least unwanted.
1) Lack of confidence
2) Interested only in the best dollar offer
3) Poor appearance
4) Acts like a know-it-all
5) Poor diction and grammar

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  4, 5, 3, 2, 1 
C)  3, 4, 5, 1, 2 
D)  5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  4, 5, 3, 2, 1 
C)  3, 4, 5, 1, 2 
D)  5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Exam 25: Employment Strategies

Mentioning jobs that have transferable skills is among one of the top errors found on résumés.

Which of the following best describes the advantage of completing a pre-job search self-evaluation worksheet?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when writing a cover letter?

A résumé should summarize employment prior to 2 years ago or leave off if not relevant.

Transferable skills are the medical procedures you have acquired in school and in which you are proficient.

Of employees who ask for a raise or promotion,how many receive them?

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé useful for focusing on a specific job target?

At the end of the interview,what should you do if you are interested?

The interview process is a two-way street,and you should also ask questions of your potential employer.

As part of self-assessment,it is critical to establish a monthly expenditure record to estimate the money required to live.

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when completing an employment application form?

Which of the following best describes the time period for employment history on a résumé?

MATCHING Identify each verb as power verb or not a power verb. -produced

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé that highlights an applicant's accomplishments and strengths?

All résumé styles must contain certain vital information about the job applicant.

Which of the following is NOT a part of vital résumé information?

According to statistics,what percent of job positions are filled through networking?

Which of the following is advantageous in using a chronological resume?

The purpose of the cover letter is to ask the employer whether any positions are available.

The following numbered list includes common reasons employers do not hire a person.Rank the reasons from the most unwanted persons to least unwanted. 1) Lack of confidence 2) Interested only in the best dollar offer 3) Poor appearance 4) Acts like a know-it-all 5) Poor diction and grammar

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