GETTING A JOB EXAM REVIEW #1

Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT...

• Test all of her technology including internet connection and audio

• Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary

• Ensure she has a clutter-free background

• Maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. Which of the following would be the BEST advice to give him?

• Avoid asking questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company

• Be sure to ask about things like vacation and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off

• Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview

• Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission

Which statement is TRUE about the job posting shown here?

• The job is for an accounting specialist to work at Indeed

• Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year

• This scheduled hours are Monday-Friday with some weekends

• AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

Which of the following is TRUE about a cover letter?

• A cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume

• A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position

• A cover letter is typically 2-3 pages in length

• A cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs

Roman Reigns is a freelance personal trainer. Their work includes advertising their business, training clients, and handling billing. Reign would best be described as...

• A self-employed worker

• A full-time employee

• An intern

• A business partner

Avery is a recent college graduate with a degree in marketing. She wants to expand her professional network. All of the following strategies would help her expand her network, EXCEPT...

• Attend a conference

• Complete a self-assessment

• Set up informational interviews

• Join a professional association

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To list all of your interests

• To provide a summary of your skills, experience, and qualifications

• To include every job you've ever had

• To showcase your personal hobbies

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding employee benefits?

• All employers offer the same employee benefits, so there is no need to review benefits when you are offered a job

• Employee benefits always cost you extra money, so it is important to choose only a select few when accepting a job position

• It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included

• Jobs offering a higher salary always offer better employee benefits

Neil decided not to go to college. After he graduated from high school, he started working as a real estate agent. This career decision has all of the following advantages, EXCEPT...

• He started earning money sooner

• He gained work experience and skills

• He expanded his range of possible job opportunities

• He learned about an industry

Which of the following is the best strategy when using an online job board?

• Submit your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job

• Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts

• Limit your activity on job boards to once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed

• Search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both