Lesson 14 Quiz

Match the following

• Work Experience

• A paid or unpaid work activity that provides you with an opportunity to acquire general skills, training, and knowledge from a particular job.

• Job Application

• People who can recommend you for employment.

• Availability

• The hours you are able to work for a business.

• References

• A form that employers use to collect information on the people applying for open positions.

Match the following

• Impression

• The quality of being clear.

• Follow-Up

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

• Clarity

• The mental image a person forms of you.

• Integrity

• Contacting a hiring manager after you have completed and turned in an application or gone through the interview process.

Which of the following is NOT a good action to take when filling out a job application?

• 1. Reading instructions carefully.

• Letting someone else fill out the application without your input.

• 1. Being honest and realistic about your availability.

Which of the following can be included in the Work Experience section of your job application?

• Competitive employment, volunteer work, or training experiences.

• 1. Personal information so the employer can contact you.

• 1. Skills you are proficient in.

Select the appropriate group of people that you could use as a reference.

• Friends and family members.

• Teachers, coaches, and mentors.

• Anyone you met within the last month.

Why should you dress professionally when dropping off and picking up job applications?

• 1. You want to make a great impression.

• 1. Sometimes, businesses will interview you on the spot, and you want to be prepared for that.

• 1. Either or both of the above.

Which of the following people should you make sure to speak to when picking up and dropping off job applications?

• 1. The hiring manager.

• 1. Someone who currently works in the position you are applying for.

• The CEO

 If not specified by the employer, how long after applying for a job should you wait before following up?

• About three days.

• About one week.

• About two weeks.