Question 1

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé advantageous for an applicant whose work experience has been volunteer or freelance?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

All of the following are danger signs of an employer that could make your work life difficult except:

Accepted Answer

A) Questions regarding your accomplishments 
B) Disrespectful behavior 
C) Signs of insecurity by the manager 
D) Negative attitude in statements 
A) Questions regarding your accomplishments 
B) Disrespectful behavior 
C) Signs of insecurity by the manager 
D) Negative attitude in statements A

Question 3

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 A

Question 4

Which of the following is important to remember when beginning your job search for a position as a medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

A) Pounding the pavement gets the job. 
B) A position is guaranteed with a certificate. 
C) Networking is most effective in a job search. 
D) Competition is not important. 
A) Pounding the pavement gets the job. 
B) A position is guaranteed with a certificate. 
C) Networking is most effective in a job search. 
D) Competition is not important.

Question 5

Your self-assessment will require obtaining the opinions of all of the following except::

Accepted Answer

A) Peers 
B) Instrctors 
C) Friends 
D) Parents 
A) Peers 
B) Instrctors 
C) Friends 
D) Parents

Question 6

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 7

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

-developed

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In order to determine the best qualified candidate, employers use software that searches for specific keywords in a textrésumé.Which of the following wound NOT be considered a keyword:

Accepted Answer

A) Salary requirement 
B) Job-specific skills 
C) Technologic terms 
D) Types of degrees 
A) Salary requirement 
B) Job-specific skills 
C) Technologic terms 
D) Types of degrees

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé that is advantageous when an applicant's job history shows real growth and development and prior titles are important?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In the actual interview, you should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Take charge. 
B) Hand them one copy of everything you brought with you. 
C) Sit comfortably to show that you are relaxed. 
D) Think of yourself as a guest and take your cues from the interviewer. 
A) Take charge. 
B) Hand them one copy of everything you brought with you. 
C) Sit comfortably to show that you are relaxed. 
D) Think of yourself as a guest and take your cues from the interviewer.

Question 11

When creating an online profile, you should avoid all of the following buzzwords/phrases except:

Accepted Answer

A) Lead a team to develop specific protocols 
B) Experienced 
C) Team player 
D) References available upon request 
A) Lead a team to develop specific protocols 
B) Experienced 
C) Team player 
D) References available upon request

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A) Directing the letter to the office manager 
B) Obtaining an interview 
C) Following up after an interview 
D) Seeing whether positions are available 
A) Directing the letter to the office manager 
B) Obtaining an interview 
C) Following up after an interview 
D) Seeing whether positions are available

Question 13

The most important quality an employer looks for in an employee is:

Accepted Answer

A) Attitude 
B) Appearance 
C) Job history 
D) Salary requirements 
A) Attitude 
B) Appearance 
C) Job history 
D) Salary requirements

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Facebook is used by what percentage of recruiters?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 90 
A) 50 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 90

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé useful for a person re-entering the job market?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The chronological résuméis NOT advantageous when:

Accepted Answer

A) Your work history is spotty 
B) You are changing career goals 
C) You are looking for your first job 
D) All of the above are correct 
A) Your work history is spotty 
B) You are changing career goals 
C) You are looking for your first job 
D) All of the above are correct

Question 19

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

-helped

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

-lectured

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 47: Employment Strategies

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé advantageous for an applicant whose work experience has been volunteer or freelance?

All of the following are danger signs of an employer that could make your work life difficult except:

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

Which of the following is important to remember when beginning your job search for a position as a medical assistant?

Your self-assessment will require obtaining the opinions of all of the following except::

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

Identify each verb as power verb or not a power verb. -developed

In order to determine the best qualified candidate, employers use software that searches for specific keywords in a textrésumé.Which of the following wound NOT be considered a keyword:

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé that is advantageous when an applicant's job history shows real growth and development and prior titles are important?

In the actual interview, you should do which of the following?

When creating an online profile, you should avoid all of the following buzzwords/phrases except:

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cover letter?

The most important quality an employer looks for in an employee is:

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

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

Facebook is used by what percentage of recruiters?

Which of the following best describes the type of résumé useful for a person re-entering the job market?

The chronological résuméis NOT advantageous when:

Identify each verb as power verb or not a power verb. -helped

Identify each verb as power verb or not a power verb. -lectured

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Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

Therapeutic Communication Skills

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Legal Considerations

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Telecommunications

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Medical Documents

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Nutrition in Health and Disease

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Cardiac Procedures

Regulatory Guidelines for Safety and Quality in the Medical Laboratory

Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

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