PFR Final Exam

A 30-second introduction you prepare in order to introduce yourself to potential employers or professional network connections is called __________.

• an elevator pitch
• a LinkedIn Profile
• An interview intro
• a mini speech

How should you think about the relationship between your resume and cover letter?

• Your cover letter should highlight key elements of your resume that make you qualified for the job
• There is no relationship; you should create both of them independently and there should be no overlap
• Your cover letter does not need to be customized but your resume should
• Your cover letter is optional while your resume is required for any job that you are applying for

How does your social media behavior influence your ability to get a job?

• Having a professional LinkedIn profile is critical since almost all recruiters use it to find talent
• It has no impact; employers are forbidden by law from looking at your social media accounts
• It can have a positive impact as employers like fun-loving employees who know who to have a good time
• Unprofessional public profiles on social media sites are generally not viewed by employers, so there's no need to worry about those embarrassing pics

What should you do regarding references you would include on a job application or resume?

• You should contact your personal references ahead of time to ask their permission to include them on your application
• It is OK if you do not provide any personal references because companies typically do not contact them anyway
• The more personal references you include, the better, with the optimal number being between 10-15
• You are more likely to get the job if you include fake but important-sounding references references

What would be a suggested action prior to a job interview?

• Conduct online research to learn more about the person you are having the interview with
• Call the company at least twice to verify the date, time, and location of the interview
• Make sure you have scheduled transportation so you arrive 60 minutes early to the interview
• Stay up really late going over interview questions

You are trying to get an internship at a local newspaper for next summer. Who would be the best personal reference to include on your application?

• A teacher whose class you've received As in the past two semesters
• Your grandma, who knows you really well even though she lives in another state
• Your soccer coach from 4th and 5th grade
• The journalism teacher at your school, even though you have never taken her course or written for the school paper

Which set of items would be appropriate to include on your resume during high school?

• Volunteer experience, sports team participation, computer skills
• Education, computer skills, starting salary requests
• Requested vacation days, education, special dietary needs
• Education, scheduling requests, personal references

Cover letters can be time consuming to write. Which of these is the best approach to use on this task?

• Write a personalized cover letter for each job you apply to, but keep it to no more than one page
• Do not bother with one-no recruiter reads cover letters anyway
• Write one general purpose cover letter, but be sure to put in the proper name and company address
• Just rewrite your resume bullet points in sentences form, and that will be sufficient cover letter

Which of these would most likely be classified as an internship?

• Santos wants to major in marketing and applies for an unpaid job doing social media posting for a local nonprofit
• Jodie takes a job in a craft store because it is close to her house and does not require late night shifts
• Margie volunteers at a local soup kitchen because it is affiliated with her church and she likes to hang out
• Harvey works 35-hours per week as a lifeguard during the summer so he can save for his college education

Which represents the most traditional sequence of events for being hired for a job?

• Create resume, fill out application, interview
• Interview, networking, create resume
• Write cover letter, write resume, fill out application
• Job offer, create resume, networking