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WorksheetsFinding a job (cover letters, resumes, interviews)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Resumes should be handwritten instead of typed on the computer.
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Always ask permission before giving someone's name as reference.
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A resume should be organized in any way you choose to organize it even if it is hard for others to read.
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usually less expensive than private, may include medical, dental, vision and disability
insurance
dependent care
401K
flexible spending
some employers will match funds when an employee contributes to this
insurance
flexible spending
insurance
401 K
a portion of earnings set aside each calendar year to be applied toward medical and dependent care expenses pre-tax
flexible scheduling
flexible spending
401K
insurance
paid or unpaid days off work, specifics vary by employer
401K
sick leave
wellness
dependent care
discounted gym membership, free health screenings
401K
wellness
sick leave
dependent care
personal summary of one's background, experience and accomplishments
resume
thank you note
cover letter
job application
It's okay to be late for a first job interview
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should be available as an attachment, 3-5 are adequate and should be people who are not related to you
cover letters
references
resume
objective
If you haven't had much work experience, include _______________ work you have done
nothing
homework and volunteer work
volunteer
homework
Which of the following types of people make good choices for employment references
teachers
good friends
parents
old babysitter
business letter which highlights attributes of a potential employer, most often accompanied with a resume
job application
cover letter
resume
thank you note
written request for employment typically on a specific form provided by the potential employer
thank you note
resume
cover letter
job application
employment test that involves a conversation between the job applicant and the potential employer
networking
apprenticeship
job interview
employment agency
brief note of appreciation, which a job seeker should routinely send to an interviewer after being interviewed
resume
cover letter
job application
thank you note
good indicator of how confident you are going into a job interview
using slang during interview
firm handshake
arriving 10 minutes late
taking a phone call during interview
During the closing of an interview it is your opportunity to ask some questions. Which of the following questions should you ask an interviewer?
How long has the position been open?
How do you reprimand employees caught breaking the rules?
How long has the position been open? and What happened to the last person who had this job?
What happened to the last person who had this job?
Gina has an interest in finance and does well in math class. She applies for an after-school job as a bank teller. The bank manager, Karen Johnson, calls Gina and asks her to come in for an interview. Gina’s friend Jenna suggests that Gina try appearing very grown up and practice for the interview. Melissa borrows clothes from her older sister, including shoes with high heels, and a low-cut top. She left home with no time to spare and without taking anything with her. When Gina entered the office, she introduced herself and slouched in the chair. She called the bank manager by her first name throughout the meeting. Gina does not get the job. -- During the interview, what did Gina do correctly?
introduce herself
wear high heels
call manager by her first name
listen to her friend
Gina has an interest in finance and does well in math class. She applies for an after-school job as a bank teller. The bank manager, Karen Johnson, calls Gina and asks her to come in for an interview. Gina’s friend Jenna suggests that Gina try appearing very grown up and practice for the interview. Melissa borrows clothes from her older sister, including shoes with high heels, and a low-cut top. She left home with no time to spare and without taking anything with her. When Gina entered the office, she introduced herself and slouched in the chair. She called the bank manager by her first name throughout the meeting. Gina does not get the job. -- Who should NOT influence Gina's behavior?
friend
parents
older sister
career counselor
Gina has an interest in finance and does well in math class. She applies for an after-school job as a bank teller. The bank manager, Karen Johnson, calls Gina and asks her to come in for an interview. Gina’s friend Jenna suggests that Gina try appearing very grown up and practice for the interview. Melissa borrows clothes from her older sister, including shoes with high heels, and a low-cut top. She left home with no time to spare and without taking anything with her. When Gina entered the office, she introduced herself and slouched in the chair. She called the bank manager by her first name throughout the meeting. Gina does not get the job. -- What could Gina have done differently?
called bank manager Karen Johnson and use correct posture
use correct posture
wear the same attire
called bank manager Karen Johnson
Gina has an interest in finance and does well in math class. She applies for an after-school job as a bank teller. The bank manager, Karen Johnson, calls Gina and asks her to come in for an interview. Gina’s friend Jenna suggests that Gina try appearing very grown up and practice for the interview. Melissa borrows clothes from her older sister, including shoes with high heels, and a low-cut top. She left home with no time to spare and without taking anything with her. When Gina entered the office, she introduced herself and slouched in the chair. She called the bank manager by her first name throughout the meeting. Gina does not get the job. -- When arriving for an interview you should?
arrive 5 minutes early
arrive on time
arrive 60 minutes early
arrive 30 minutes early
Personal information should not be put on a resume. Which of the following information should be included on a resume?
height and weights
name and address
name and address and height and weights
social security number
Whenever possible, answer questions with complete sentences, not with just yes or no.
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Networking is an important part of finding a job and therefore one should always make a good impression in all situations.
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Miles is preparing to attend a job fair to find part-time work. He is not sure what type of job he wants.He is not sure what type of job he wants. His mother suggests he consider a position as a bank teller, because banking careers are generally secure and pay well. His father—a landscape architect—thinks Miles might want to be a landscape assistant. There is a list of the companies that will be at the fair. There are more than 50! He is not sure if he will be able to visit every booth, and he is worried he might miss the one that has the best opportunity for him. -- What can Miles do to narrow the list of companies he should visit at the job fair?
talk to his mom and dad
go where his friends want to go
try to visit every booth
complete a self-interest survey
Miles is preparing to attend a job fair to find part-time work. He is not sure what type of job he wants.He is not sure what type of job he wants. His mother suggests he consider a position as a bank teller, because banking careers are generally secure and pay well. His father—a landscape architect—thinks Miles might want to be a landscape assistant. There is a list of the companies that will be at the fair. There are more than 50! He is not sure if he will be able to visit every booth, and he is worried he might miss the one that has the best opportunity for him. - -- What else can Miles do to prepare for the job fair?
invite his parents to go along
review the list of vendors
review the list of vendors and have a list of questions
have a list of questions
Miles is preparing to attend a job fair to find part-time work. He is not sure what type of job he wants.He is not sure what type of job he wants. His mother suggests he consider a position as a bank teller, because banking careers are generally secure and pay well. His father—a landscape architect—thinks Miles might want to be a landscape assistant. There is a list of the companies that will be at the fair. There are more than 50! He is not sure if he will be able to visit every booth, and he is worried he might miss the one that has the best opportunity for him. --- What should Miles do about his parents suggestions?
disregards their suggestions
compare his parents suggestions to his career plan
go to all the landscaping vendors
go to all banking vendors
Miles is preparing to attend a job fair to find part-time work. He is not sure what type of job he wants.He is not sure what type of job he wants. His mother suggests he consider a position as a bank teller, because banking careers are generally secure and pay well. His father—a landscape architect—thinks Miles might want to be a landscape assistant. There is a list of the companies that will be at the fair. There are more than 50! He is not sure if he will be able to visit every booth, and he is worried he might miss the one that has the best opportunity for him. What should Miles bring to the job fair?
copies of his resume
pictures of himself
reference list
his girlfriend
Volunteering in your community can help prepare you for the workplace.
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Careers have a short term effect on your future lifestyle.
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Successful career planning requires individuals to
choose possible high school courses to correlate with your career plan
write down options that interest you
use decision making process to make best choice for you
all answers are correct
Resumes should include "I statements" to describe your accomplishments.
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false
Employers generally look at resumes for ________ seconds.
45
60
20
120
Cost of living is the same between geographic areas.
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false
Create a professional online identity by joining online professional groups such as LinkedIn.
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Remember that your online image can't help and hurt you.
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Always ask permission before giving someone's name as a reference.
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Condemning and criticizing previous employers or even teachers shows a lack of tact and also a defensive and negative attitude.
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A slouch in the chair, a lack of addressing the interviewer by his/her proper name and the title and an obvious lack of knowledge about the work or job being offered usually shows a professional approach to finding a job.
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Learning about job openings from those within the company is a legitimate job search technique.
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Clean and neat are key words to recall when dressing for an interview.
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Whose addresses are on the cover letter?
none - there are NOT any addresses on the letter
Dr. Daniel Carter University of San Francisco
sender of the letter Dana Warren
Dr. Daniel Carter University of San Francisco and sender of the letter Dana Warren
What type of punctuation is used in the salutation?
;
'
.
:
What does "enclosure" mean?
a resume is included
mistake on the letter that shouldn't be there
fancy language to get the job seeker noticed
A feeling of anxiousness is to be expected but being ill at ease, not being able to look the interviewer in the eye, and a limp handshake usually produce negative feelings in the mind of the employer.
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You should leave your cell phone turned on during a job interview.
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A person who is tardy for a job interview without a good reason may have less regard for schedules and time commitments thereby disrupting work schedules and production deadlines.
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Which of the following information is NOT found on a resume?
education information
work history
name, address, phone number and email address
birthday
