Law I - Unit 1 Review

When looking for a job, one should:

• ask his/her friends where they work and try to get employment with that company.

• find the opportunities that pay the most regardless of career interest.

• research each organization to see if it is a good fit for him/her.

• seek employment by going door-to-door at businesses nearest his/her house until he/she finds an opening.

When listing one's job history, one should start with:

• employment that will give one the best reference.

• excluding any employment that ended in termination.

• the most recent employment first.

• the oldest employment first.

Which items would be best to include in a job portfolio when applying for a job as a police officer?

• copies of certifications in first aid or CPR, FEMA classes, or similar areas

• documents demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office

• documents describing one's personality such as pictures and art

• high school transcripts and course listings

The primary purpose of the résumé is to:

• advertise one's skills and abilities.

• be used in the place of a job application.

• list one's references for easier contact.

• organize one's thoughts for an interview.

If one has no work experience, what should he/she put on his/her résumé?

• indicate the kinds of tasks he/she wants to avoid on a job

• leave the section blank

• list job experiences he/she would like to eventually obtain from future employment

• list volunteer experiences or community service

When one is told to completely fill in all of an application, how should he/she respond to any part that is unrelated or irrelevant to his/her situation?

• by drawing a dash

• by entering "N/A"

• by leaving it blank

• by making up an answer

What should one enter for "salary expected" on a job application?

• a high salary amount in the hope of getting a better offer

• a low salary amount in the hope of emphasizing one's desire for the opportunity

• "negotiable" in the hope of showing flexibility in the amount of

  starting pay

• "to be determined" in the hope of extending the time to provide the information

Which type of words should one use on a résumé?

• action verbs

• adjectives

• exclamations

• pronouns

When dropping off an application, one should:

• ask to see a manager.

• be dressed and ready to interview right away.

• hand it to the first person seen.

• leave it in the business mailbox.

Which question is illegal for an employer to ask?

• "Have you ever been fired?"

• "Have you ever been treated by a psychologist?"

• "What is your major weakness?"

• "How would others describe you?"