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Thursday March 14

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You should always tell the truth during job interviews.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What is the first thing listed on your resume?

a)

Personal information

b)

Education

c)

Work experience

d)

Awards and honors

3.
_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.
a)
Interview
b)
Resume
c)
Cover Letter
d)
References
4.
A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
a)
Career Portfolio
b)
Resume
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
5.
You include your email on your resume so that employers can contact you.  Which email is the best to use?
a)
Lovegirl@yahoo.com
b)
katiekitkat@hotmail.com
c)
dsmith512@hotmail.com
d)
myboysgirl@gmail.com
6.
True or False: A cover letter can be handwritten.
a)
True
b)
False
7.

What is a reference/referee?

a)

Someone in charge of a soccer match

b)

Someone a company can call to ask about how you do your work

c)

A family member that can speak to your employer

8.

True or False:

You can have your teacher as a reference on your resume.

a)

True

b)

False

9.
Using colored paper, interesting fonts, and images on your resume is essential. This is a great way to get your resume noticed by a recruiter.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
A resume should not include a photo of yourself.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Should part-time work at a Starbucks  be added to a resume?
 
Shift Supervisor / Barista, 9/17- present 
Starbucks Coffee Shop, MSU, MI
a)
No, only full-time work should be on a resume.
b)
Yes, it doesn't matter if it's full-time or part-time.
12.
What topics of information should you  not include on your resume? 
a)
Skills
b)
Love Life
c)
Education
d)
Employment History
13.

Fill in the blank.

______________ means a person who can do many tasks at the same time.

a)

punctual

b)

honest

c)

multitasking

d)

organized

14.

Choose the right answer.

This is an advertisement that shows what job is available.

a)

job title

b)

work condition

c)

work setting

d)

job posting

15.

Choose the correct answers.

I ___________ looking for a job about a month.

a)

have been

b)

had

c)

have

d)

am

16.

What does this question mean?

"Can you work full-time?"

a)

Can you work full-time or part-time?

b)

I am looking for a person who can work full-time.

c)

I am looking for a person who can work part-time.

d)

I am looking for a person who can start right away.

17.

social intelligence

a)

capacity to develop content for new media and use it for persuasive communication

b)

ability of thinking and coming up with ideas and solutions

c)

Assigning meaning to experience.

d)

the know-how involved in successfully comprehending social situations

18.

Which of the following are common ways to search for a job?

a)

Online Search

b)

Recruiter

c)

Job Fair

d)

LinkedIn

e)

All answers are correct

19.

When filling out an application, you should always ask for a specific salary or hourly wage.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

Employers do not look at your social media accounts.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.
What type of resume is suitable for people who are just entering the workforce?
a)
Entry-level
b)
Chronological
c)
Professional
d)
Contemporary
22.
For what reason may an employer legally NOT hire an applicant?
a)
applicant has a disability
b)
applicant is over 55 years of age
c)
applicant's nationality is not American
d)
applicant is not able to do the job or meet hours requires 
23.
Which of the following is true of applications for employment?
a)
Completing an application is a guarantee of employment.
b)
will ask if an applicant can legally work in the US
c)
list work experience with current job last
d)
list talents that are not job related
24.
a form on which an applicant provides information about his or her experience and education?
a)
an interview
b)
a follow-up letter
c)
a cover letter
d)
an application
25.
Which of the following is true of resumes?
a)
not necessary if you completed an application
b)
objective tells an employer what was learned in school
c)
formats or electronic and hardy copy resumes are the same
d)
you should keep your resume updated
26.
Which of the following is a person who can speak positively about an applicant?
a)
a family member
b)
a resume
c)
an acknowledgement
d)
a reference
27.
This type of reference is someone who can give an opinion of your character
a)
Friend
b)
Professional
c)
Personal
d)
Family Member
28.
What is appropriate to wear when picking up a job application at a business?
a)
collared shirt
b)
dirty, wrinkled shirt
c)
non denim pants and a collared shirt
d)
jeans with holes in them
29.
This deduction from your check helps provide retirement income for your grandparents.
a)
Medicare
b)
FICA
c)
Social Security
d)
Federal Tax
30.
You should never put your Social Security Number on an app, even if the employer tells you to.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Define Income...
a)
The amount of money earned a pay period.
b)
Paper Check with pay stub.
c)
What your boss pays you per hour.
d)
What you earn on a regular basis for working.
32.
Why should you smile, portray your voice and look relaxed in an interview?
a)
So you look like you have a sense of humor
b)
So you look arrogant
c)
Portrays Confidence
33.
How should you answer a question about your biggest weaknesses?
a)
Say "I have no weaknesses"
b)
Tell them what you are really bad at
c)
Turn it into a positive
34.
During a job interview, who should be the one to begin talking? 
a)
Employer
b)
You
c)
Both
d)
None of these
35.
Which is a  quality that  employers looking for in employees?
a)
trustworthy
b)
undependable
c)
lazy
d)
all of these
36.
What should you always do after an interview?
a)
runaway
b)
ask about pay
c)
thank the interviewer
d)
call them several times
37.

Can be paid, unpaid, or partially paid

a)

Internship

b)

Externship

c)

Residency

d)

Fellowship

38.

You should give at least ___ weeks notice when resigning from a job.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

39.

When resigning from a job you should

a)

Leave as soon as you give notice

b)

Disrespect your boss

c)

Ignore all projects

d)

Offer to train your replacement

40.

Always provide a ____ when resigning from a position.

a)

Phone call

b)

Letter of resignation

c)

Lengthy email

d)

Short note

41.

Cover letters and resumes should be printed on very colorful paper.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Mail your cover letter and resume in an envelope that is

a)

Too big

b)

Too small

c)

The correct size

d)

None of the above

43.

Providing false information on a resume can

a)

Cost you the job

b)

Guarantee you the job

c)

Get the attention of the hiring manager

d)

Make the boss lose your resume

44.

You should read the entire job application prior to filling it out.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

If an item on a job application doesn't pertain to you, put ___ in the space.

a)

NA

b)

BC

c)

MD

d)

NO

46.

During an interview, be sure to

a)

Chew gum

b)

eat candy

c)

greet the interviewer by name

d)

leave early

47.

After the interview you should

a)

send a thank you note

b)

Ask if you got the job

c)

expect an answer that day

d)

hang around to speak with the hiring manager again

48.

It is important to _____ during the interview.

a)

cross your arms

b)

maintain eye contact

c)

exaggerate

d)

laugh excessively

49.
What's a good answer: "What are your hobbies?"
a)
A few of my hobbies include painting and sketching. I enjoy creating and improving my skills. 
b)
I have a lot! Fishing, hiking, cooking, basketball, drawing, singing, tanning, quilting...
c)
I don't really have any hobbies.
d)
I like playing on my phone and laying in my bed. 
50.
What's a good answer: "Tell me about yourself" ?
a)
I am 5'9" and 140 pounds with straight teeth. I have 2 cats and 3 dogs and love Netflix and cheese sticks. 
b)
Well, I am a student. My favorite subject in History. I am active in many clubs, and actually won an award for community service last year.
c)
Well, what do you want to know? 
d)
I am a student. My grades aren't great, and I don't do much in school, but I am the oldest in my family, and I want to get out of Merced.