Unit 4 Review-Entering the Job Market

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Complete the following paragraph about the benefits of an apprenticeship program to the company that hosts it: Companies that host apprenticeship programs benefit in a number of ways in the long term. Though they need to spend money on training apprentices, they

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recover more than they spend by lowering hiring costs, By hiring their own apprentices after certification.

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Agnes should ________ to the college to inquire. She should list her recent publications and her other academic achievements in her ___________

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A letter of interest, CV

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Ismena is trying hard to find her first job. Which sentence shows that she has ignored one or more commonly recommended job application practices? Options: The last section is devoted to expected salary and perquisites, emphasizing how low her expectations are compared to the industry averages for analysts, and how employers will gain from her modestly priced services. Ismena has decided that merely responding to online advertisements is not enough; she often sends letters of interest to businesses that require analytical skills, which she prides herself on. In her résumé, Ismena omits the customary employment history section, and devotes most of the space to her skills, research, and varied educational qualifications. She does not mention some prizes and awards she has won because they do not seem relevant to a position as an analyst.

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The last section is devoted to expected salary and perquisites, emphasizing how low her expectations are compared to the industry averages for analysts, and how employers will gain from her modestly priced services.

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Which statement correctly reflects information in the table? Options: The median wage for workers in the communications field is less than that for workers in general. There is a lack of employment opportunities in the communications field, in comparison to other fields.

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The median wage for workers in the communications field is less than that for workers in general.

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What should Tina do to follow up on an interview? Tina has just finished up an afternoon interview for a company. That evening, she wants to conduct some follow up in order to stand out and show her professionalism. She should______ since she had her interview in the afternoon, she should do this by the _________

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Send each interviewer a thank you email, Following morning

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Which two texts in the passage describe mistakes John has made regarding his interview etiquette? John is currently in his interview and has just finished answering some behavioral questions. He has that_____to the interviewers. When the interviewer asks if he has any questions ____________

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He has folded for easy transport; John smiles and says "no".

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What is the best way to answer the question "What is your biggest weakness"?

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Describe a weakness that you are working to improve or will improve.