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WorksheetsCareers/Resumes/Cover Letters/ Job Interview/Life
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 49mins
How long should a good Objective be?
1 sentence
1-3 sentences
A paragraph
None of the above
Education and Experience should be listed
From most relevant to least
From most recent to oldest
From first job to last
I does not matter
You should always include your GPA
True
False
Final hiring decisions are usually based on your resume.
True
False
One error in a resume could cause you to
Be denied an interview
Yes, the answer is be denied an interview.
When submitting your resume online, be sure to add a photo to help you stand out.
True
False
Which of the following are considered PROFESSIONAL social networking sites?
Monster
Resumes are like
advertisments
obituaries
addresses
orations
What is the purpose of a personal website or professional portfolio?
Employer's want to see completed work and it makes them more likely to hire you.
Resumes are kind of bare bones on their on and a portfolio can beef up your resume.
Knowing that you can make a website is a marketable skill in any job.
The idea is to inundate your future boss with information about your glorious self.
What does reverse chronological mean?
Completely out of order
Just regular number order, the first thing you did comes first.
The most relevant experience goes first.
The most recent experience goes first and the oldest experience goes last.
What is it called when you can't get hired without experience but you need to be hired in order to get experience?
The work conundrum
The experience paradox
The Indentured servitude
The Unfairness of life
As a general rule, ______________ is going to matter to most companies more than ____________________.
where you went to school, you work experience.
who your parents are, your education.
work experience, what school you attended.
education, work experience you have.
Should you include your GPA on a resume?
No, it's bragging. People assume that you have good grades.
No, school isn't that important and most companies set a lot of stock in education.
Yes, you earned it might as well brag.
Yes, but only if you have a high GPA; otherwise, leave it off.
What do Applicant Tracking Systems scan for?
Viruses
Resumes
Applicants
Keywords employers are look for
When is a skills section needed on a resume?
Always, you never know what could come in and on a job.
When you have specific skills valid and valuable the job you are seeking.
When you are seeking a professional job in your career and not just a temporary job to make money.
Never, skills sections are old fashioned and not relevant.
Do employers look at applicant's social media profiles before they hire them?
NO, that's an invasion of privacy.
YES, you better believe they do.
a written way to introduce your resume and ask for an interview
job applicant
cover letter
Fair Labor Standards Act
birth certificate
investigations of past and present information about someone who is looking for a job
employment application
Fair Labor Standards Act
job applicant
background checks
a person who completes an application for a job
employment application
Fair Labor Standards Act
job applicant
background checks
a way of saying “does not apply”/"not applicable"
transcript
NA
onsite
Social Security
a collection of samples of your work
Work Permit
resume
portfolio
negotiable
a record of your grades
transcript
NA
onsite
Social Security
The appearance of a resume is important because the resume might be _____.
the first and sometimes only opportunity that the applicant gets to make an impression on an employer
used in a book or on a Web site if it is excellent
evaluated for its truthfulness and accuracy by committees
given to more than one person within a company
Most companies require people to fill out applications for _____.
higher-level jobs only
entry-level jobs only
part-time jobs only
all jobs
To keep an accurate record of a person’s wages or self-employment earnings, the United States government requires that everyone have a _____.
birth certificate
Social Security number
tax report
work permit
When should you arrive to your interview?
Right on time
2 hours early
30 minutes early
One hour early
The most qualified candidate always gets the job.
True
False
It is important to be nice to the secretary when you walk in.
True
False
When answering interview questions, it is important to...
Be specific
Be general
Stretch the truth to look better
Take up as much time as possible.
In every answer you give, the employer is looking for...
How you will save them time.
How you will save them money.
How you will solve their problems.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
If an employer asks you an illegal question, you should...
Refuse to answer.
Take them to court.
Answer the question.
Use your judgement depending on the question and the circumstances.
How much time should you spend rehearsing interview answers?
1 hour
10 minutes
3-5 hours
3 days
As soon as the interview is over, you should...
Go home and rest. You deserve it!
Replay each question and answer in your head.
Send a thank you note to the interviewer.
Sit back and wait for the cash to roll in.
You should bring a copy of your resume to the interview.
True- Because the interviewer might have trouble finding theirs.
False- Because you will insult them by assuming they can't find it.
Which is a skill?
Hardworking
Dynamic
Team oriented
Microsoft Excel
It's a good idea to review your Facebook privacy settings when applying for a job because...
recruiters and hiring managers might review your public profile.
the chances of being hacked increase in relation to the number of jobs you apply for.
you want to be able to receive friend invites from the management team of the companies you're applying to.
Within 24 hours after the interview:
Send a thank you letter or e-mail.
Call the employer and ask if you got the job.
Take out a loan since you will be getting the job anyway.
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
Things NOT TO DO during the interview:
wear perfume or cologne
wear heavy makeup
wear bulky jewelry
ask questions
(Choose the BEST kind of response)
"What would you change about your last job?"
My supervisor
The hourly wage
My co-workers
It was a great company, but the schedule did not work with my school schedule.
When asked about your previous employer...
never say anything negative about them.
tell the truth no matter what.
say "N/A"
What should you NOT wear to an interview? (check all that apply)
T-shirt and jeans
Button-up shirt
Dress or slacks
Flip-flops
Why should you ask questions during the interview?
It shows you are really interested in the job.
It shows you are friendly.
It shows you are picky.
Check the skills that MOST employers want.
leadership skills
bilingual
communication skills
video game skills
Qualities that employers want:
challenge authority
trustworthy
punctual
reliable
Why should we hire you for the job?
Because I am the best candidate
Because I fulfil all the requirements for the role
Because I would be an asset for your company
Because I need a job urgently
Where do you see yourself in five years time?
I want to own my own business
I want to be a singer
I want to be mentoring young IT workers from my country
I want to be an expert in my field
When you are in an interview you are to
sit before you are asked.
sit as soon as you enter the room.
wait until the interview is over.
wait to be asked to sit down.
When you are in an interview you are to
Shake hands with the secretary.
Shake hands with the one interviewing you.
shake hands with the door man.
don't ever shake anyone's hand.
When you are in an interview you are to answer
indirectly
directly
vaguely
with another question
When you are in an interview you are to
slouch
sit up
lay down
burp
When you are in an interview you are to
stare at the floor
make faces at them
never look at them
give eye contact
