Finding and Applying for a Job

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Establishing relationships that can lead to getting additional information or opportunities is known as _____

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networking

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USAJobs is an example of what?

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a government-sponsored career development website

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Why should you leave your Social Security number off a personal fact sheet?

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Someone could use the number fraudulently if the sheet is lost.

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Why should keywords and phrases be used when creating a résumé?

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Employers often look for these words during the screening process.

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What words should you never use on a résumé?

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"I" or "me"

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Definition: Test designed to measure a person’s honesty in the workplace. Also called an integrity test.

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honesty test

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Definition: Examination required when applying for most government jobs.

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civil service test

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Definition: Law passed in 1988 that prohibits most private employers from using lie-detector tests for preemployment screening or during the course of employment.

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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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Definition: Law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities who otherwise are qualified for a given job or position.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Definition: Test that measures a person’s potential to perform the job after training.

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aptitude test