Unit 4 Review-Entering the Job Market

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.

Agnes wants to apply for the position of an assistant professor at a college that has not advertised an open position recently. Complete the following paragraph about her application.

Agnes should ________ to the college to inquire. She should list her recent publications and her other academic achievements in her ___________

• A letter of interest,

  CV

• An objective statement,

  Cover letter

Select the correct text in the passage.

Ismena is trying hard to find her first job. Which sentence shows that she has ignored one or more commonly recommended job application practices?

• The last section is devoted to expected salary and perquisites, emphasizing how low her expectations are compared to the industry averages for analysts, and how employers will gain from her modestly priced services.

• Ismena has decided that merely responding to online advertisements is not enough; she often sends letters of interest to businesses that require analytical skills, which she prides herself on. In her résumé, Ismena omits the customary employment history section, and devotes most of the space to her skills, research, and varied educational qualifications. She does not mention some prizes and awards she has won because they do not seem relevant to a position as an analyst.

• Ismena has decided that merely responding to online advertisements is not enough; she often sends letters of interest to businesses that require analytical skills, which she prides herself on. In her résumé, Ismena omits the customary employment history section, and devotes most of the space to her skills, research, and varied educational qualifications.

Which statement correctly reflects information in the table?

• The median wage for workers in the communications field is less than that for workers in general.

• There is a lack of employment opportunities in the communications field, in comparison to other fields.

Which two statements are consistent with the chart?

• The fastest growing occupation in terms of rate of change is wind turbine servicing.

• More than one million new jobs are projected for health and personal care aides in the given period.

• The fastest growing occupation in terms of rate of change is home health and personal care

• The occupation with the largest number of projected new jobs is wind turbine servicing.

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Match the types of letters with their descriptions.

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• Tells more about your character and who you are

  ------

  LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

• Discusses how you meet job requirements------

  COVER LETTER

• Inquires about the status of an application

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  FOLLOW-UP LETTER

• Reiterates why you're the best candidate for the job.

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  THANK YOU LETTER

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What should Tina do to follow up on an interview?

Tina has just finished up an afternoon interview for a company. That evening, she wants to conduct some follow up in order to stand out and show her professionalism. She should______ since she had her interview in the afternoon, she should do this by the _________

• Send each interviewer a thank you email,

  ---

  Following morning

• Email the main interviewer to ask about salary

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  End of the workweek

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which two texts in the passage describe mistakes John has made regarding his interview etiquette.

John is currently in his interview and has just finished answering some behavioral questions. He has that_____to the interviewers. When the interviewer asks if he has any questions ____________

• He has folded for easy transport

• Made eye contact with each interviewer during his responses.

• John smiles and says "no"

• Thanks them for their time.

Select all the correct answers.

Which are two appropriate preparations to undertake before an interview?

• Prepare at least two questions to ask the interviewer

• Print copies of your resume to hand out.

• Print business cards to hand out to each interviewer

• Prepare copies of all of your college transcripts

Select the correct answer.

What is the best way to answer the question "What is your biggest weakness"?

• Describe a weakness that you are working to improve or will improve.

• Describe a weakness that is a joke to show your personality.

• Describe a weakness that is really a strength (being too motivated).

• Describe a weakness that is a joke to show your personality.

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Match the interview type with its example.

• • a job interview that takes place using
    technology and requires specific software--->

  • ---

    Video Conference

• • a face-to-face meeting that can be used to
    assess you for admission into higher education---->

  • ---

    College or university

• • an interview where you detail how you have
    solved problems in the past and the result--->

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    Behavioral

• • a practice interview where you are able to
    improve your skills in a stress-free environment---->

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    Mock