Reading Job Descriptions Quiz

What is the main purpose of thoroughly reading a job description?

• To increase the number of applications you need to submit

• To make an informed decision about whether a job is right for you

• To avoid reading other job descriptions

• To quickly apply to as many jobs as possible

According to Jennifer Fink, what is a common mistake job seekers make when reading job descriptions?

• Applying to too many jobs

• Not reading the job description at all

• Applying without thinking about or referring to the job description again

• Overanalyzing every job description

What is a job description also called?

• Job application

• Job offer

• Job listing

• Job requirement

What should you do for each section of a job description?

• Ignore it

• Take note of ways you specifically qualify for the position

• Skip to the next section

• Memorize it

What should you pay attention to in a company description?

• The company's financial statements

• The company's values, growth, and employees

• The company's competitors

• The company's office location

What should job postings note about the job location?

• The nearest public transportation

• Whether the role will be fully in-office, completely remote, or hybrid

• The office's interior design

• The company's headquarters

What might be included in the required qualifications section of a job posting?

• The company's mission statement

• The company's annual revenue

• Years of experience, education, skills, and certificates

• The company's dress code

What might legal disclosures in a job description include?

• The company's profit margins

• Anti-discrimination language or accommodations under the ADA

• The company's marketing strategy

• The company's product line