Hiring for Attitude Quiz

A positive and enthusiastic attitude are essential for

• finding an interesting career.

• obtaining a job and succeeding at work.

• getting into college.

• None of the above.

What is an enthusiastic attitude?

• When a person shows they don’t care.

• When a person feels bad for other people.

• When a person shows good feelings or excitement about doing something.

• All of the above.

What type of job candidates do employers prefer?

• Job candidates with lots of experience but a poor attitude.

• Job candidates with little experience but with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

• Job candidates with not enthusiasm but are very skilled.

• It doesn’t matter to them.

At work, companies are aware that a negative attitude

• doesn’t spread easily or rapidly.

• does little damage.

• spreads easily and rapidly.

• rarely occur at work.

Mark Murphy determined that about half of all new employees fail within the first 18 months mainly because of

• not dressing properly.

• using their cell phone.

• making a minor mistake.

• a bad attitude.

Some of the most desirable companies to work for such as Apple, Google, and the Four Seasons all hire

• people with the right attitude.

• only experienced people.

• people that have an advanced education.

• only geniuses.

Those employees that struggle to maintain a positive attitude are often

• promoted.

• trained to develop a positive attitude.

• fired.

• All of the above.

What do most employers understand about attitude?

• That it is a way of thinking and can easily be changed.

• That it is a way of thinking and cannot easily be changed.

• Is only important for managers.

• None of the above.

Bad attitudes hurt a business by causing poor morale and performance.

• True

• False

If someone is positive and enthusiastic, it lifts not only their energy, attitude, and spirit but those around them.

• True

• False