Job Applications

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Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application? Options: Education and work experience, Job-related questions, References, Personal information

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Personal information

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Which of the following is an example of an e-mail address which is NOT appropriate for use on a job application? [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail]

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[e-mail]

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Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?
He should leave the space blank,
He should write “anything”,
He should write “negotiable”,
He should write “do not know”

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He should write “negotiable”.

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Which of the following responses does the presentation say is most appropriate (assuming it is true) if a job application includes “reason for leaving” in the previous employment section? Options: “Wanted more responsibility”, “Personal problems”, “Conflict with co-workers”, “Leaving the space blank”

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“Wanted more responsibility”

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Which of the following is the last section on most job applications? References, Signature, Personal information, Job-related questions

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Signature

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Which of the following questions CAN legally be asked on a job application?
Options:
What is your marital status?
Are you at least 18 years of age?
In what country/countries do you have citizenship?
What holidays will you require off?

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

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Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. How does the presentation suggest she dress?

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Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. What does the presentation suggest she bring with her?

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Her résumé and reference information

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If a question on a job application does not apply to you, which of the following is suggested? Leave it blank, Fill the space with an asterisk (*), Fill the space with a dash or “n/a”, Write why the question does not apply to you, all of the above

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Fill the space with a dash or “n/a”

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When submitting a filled-out job application in person, which of the following is suggested?
- Ask to speak to the hiring manager
- Show the person your career portfolio
- Attach a copy of your career plan
- Request an on-the-spot interview

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Ask to speak to the hiring manager