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Employment/Interviewing/Job Seeking

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hilliary wants to find out what it's like working as a nurse at Atrium Hospital. She is being allowed to following a nurse around to get a deeper understanding of the job. This is an example of which work-based learning resource

a)

Internship

b)

Apprenticeship

c)

Job-Shadowing

d)

Co-operative Education

2.

Work done for free is called

a)

Job

b)

Career

c)

Trade

d)

Volunteer

3.

Activities one enjoys doing are their

a)

Interests

b)

Abilities

c)

Skill set

d)

Aptitude

4.

A skill you have already learned is called

a)

Ability

b)

Interest

c)

Aptitude

d)

Skill

5.

Cooking for fun, reading novels, and playing the flute are classified as:

a)

Abilities

b)

Aptitude

c)

Interests and hobbies

d)

Learned items

6.

The drive to do something simply for the reward of feeling good and satisfied once it is accomplished.

a)

Initiative

b)

Self-motivation

c)

Cooperation

d)

Punctuality

7.

A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.

a)

Work ethic

b)

Initiative

c)

Teamwork

d)

Cooperation

8.

A person's ability to change in order to fit circumstances that may arrive.

a)

Cooperation

b)

Adaptability skills

c)

Teamwork

d)

Initiative

9.

What topics of information should you NOT include on your resume?

a)

Skills

b)

Love Life

c)

Education

d)

Professional Experience

10.
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
11.
Which of the following is part of a resume?
a)
job application
b)
an interview
c)
work experience
d)
salutation
12.

What is the primary purpose of a resume?

a)

To decide the best possible candidates to interview for an open job position

b)

To hire someone

c)

To fire someone

d)

To start a tickle fight

13.

Which of these are headings of a resume:

a)

Education, Work Experience, , Achievements, Skills

b)

Excellence, Wackiness, E-Vites, Referees, Rewards/Acompaniment

c)

Elephants, Wolverines, Eagles, Rhinos, Racoons/Aardvarks

d)

Eeks, Woohoos, Ehs, Roars, Ribbits

14.
When do you send your resume?
a)
Before the job interview
b)
After the interview, but before you are hired
c)
After the interview and after you are hired
d)
When you try to get a raise
15.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hazardous work for a minor?

a)

Life guarding

b)

Handling Explosives

c)

Excavating

d)

Truck Driving

16.

For what reason may an employer legally NOT hire an applicant?

a)

The applicant's nationality is not American

b)

The applicant is not able to do the job or meet the hours required by the job

c)

The applicant is over 55 years of age

d)

The applicant has a disability

17.

Which of the following is true of resumes?

a)

The formats of electronic and hard copy resumes are the same

b)

An objective tells an employer what the applicant learned in school

c)

A resume is not necessary if you completed an application

d)

A personal cover letter should be included with a resume.

18.

Which of the following is a form on which an applicant provides information about his or her experience and education?

a)

An application

b)

A cover letter

c)

A follow-up letter

d)

An interview

19.

What type of resume is suitable for people who are just entering the workforce?

a)

Entry-Level

b)

Professional

c)

Contemporary

d)

Chronological

20.

Which of the following is a person who can speak positively about an applicant?

a)

A reference

b)

An Acknowledgement

c)

A resume

d)

A family member

21.

Which of the following is NOT correct behavior for an interview?

a)

Dressing neatly and conservatively

b)

“Saying you need a moment to think before answering a question

c)

Asking questions about the duties of the job

d)

Chewing gum to freshen your breath

22.

What is it called when an employer and an applicant meet to discuss the job opening?

a)

A resume

b)

An application

c)

A cover letter

d)

An interview

23.

Which of these questions is an opportunity for you to talk about your knowledge and skills?

a)

What do you think you can bring to our team?

b)

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

c)

What kind of work atmosphere are you looking for?

d)

All of the above

24.

Which of these questions should an applicant NOT ask an interviewer during a first interview for a job?

a)

Are there opportunities to advance to higher-level jobs?

b)

What type of training will I receive once I am hired?

c)

How many sick days would I have?

d)

When will you make your decision?

25.

Professional social media sites allow you to meet other professionals in your career area and exchange information, such as job postings.​

a)

True

b)

False

26.

​It is likely that a person will work for only one or two organizations during his or her career.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

​You should always be accurate and honest when listing information on your resume.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Insurance costs for members of an employment/work group plan are typically lower than when individuals purchase health care insurance on their own.​

a)

True

b)

False

29.

​You should dress conservatively for an interview, even if you are applying for a position in an organization that is in a creative line of work.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

To succeed on the job, you should make certain you have a clear understanding of your job duties and how you will be evaluated.​

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Whatever your reasons for leaving a job, you should be professional in handling the exit.​

a)

True

b)

False

32.
Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
33.
This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.
a)
Career Objective
b)
Honors and Awards
c)
Experience
d)
Education
34.
An employer will ask you to complete an _____ which asks for information related to employment.
a)
Personal Data Sheet
b)
Application
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
35.
The ______ interview occurs when leaving a job.
a)
Informational
b)
Employment
c)
Exit
d)
Coaching
36.

An experienced employee who serves as counselor to a person with less experience.

a)

Senior citizen

b)

Customers

c)

References

d)

Mentor

37.
_____________ 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
38.

To type a number, you must use the shift key.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What keys make up the Bottom Row?

a)

ZXCVBNM,./

b)

ASDFJKL;

c)

QWERTY

d)

ABCDEFG

40.

When working at a computer, it is important to take small, frequent breaks.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

To capitalize an entire word, use:

a)

The space bar

b)

The Shift key

c)

The Caps Lock key

42.

What keys make up the Home Row?

a)

QWERTY

b)

ASDFJKL;

c)

ABCDEFG

d)

HOMEROW

43.

The number sign is also called a ______.

a)

hashtag

b)

money sign

c)

caret

d)

backslash

44.

How many shift keys are on a standard keyboard?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

45.

Where is the numeric row located on a keyboard?

a)

Below the space bar

b)

Above the top row

c)

With the function keys

d)

None of the above

46.

The person looking for a job/career.

a)

Interviewee

b)

Job Applicant

c)

Interviewer

47.

The person representing the prospective employer to select a future employee.

a)

Interviewee

b)

Interviewer

48.

The job seeker

a)

Interview

b)

Interviewee

49.

A person’s educational summary from all of their school years.

a)

Portfolio

b)

Transcript

c)

Resume

50.

A letter mailed or emailed after the interview to thank the interviewer for taking the time to interview you.

a)

Thank You Note

b)

Follow-Up Letter

c)

Cover Letter

d)

Application

51.

Extra Curricular are activities connected to your school but outside the regular school day. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Which of the following should NOT be included in the EMPLOYMENT section of a resume?

a)

previous employers

b)

time spent with each business

c)

duties performed

d)

hobbies

53.
What should your resume state about salary?
a)
Specific Amount
b)
Minimum Wage
c)
Nothing
54.
While writing a resume you should NOT, include...
a)
Work Experience
b)
Education  
c)
Career Goals/objectives
d)
Age
55.
Who should not be asked to be a reference? 
a)
Relatives
b)
Teacher
c)
Coach
d)
Youth Pastor
56.
Do you need to get permission before you use a person's name as a reference?
a)
Yes
b)
NO
57.

This should be the largest thing on your resume

a)

Name

b)

Email

c)

Phone number

d)

Experience

58.
Is this appropriate to wear to a job interview?
a)
Yes
b)
No
59.
Is this appropriate to wear to a job interview during the summer months?
a)
Yes
b)
No
60.
Which of the following demonstrates responsibility?
a)
Lying about an error
b)
Taking extended lunch breaks
c)
Admitting to a mistake
d)
Procrastinating
61.

After implementing a solution to a problem and it didn't work, what should a manager do next?

a)

Evaluate the results and create a new solution.

b)

Give up and let someone else fix the problem.

c)

Repeat the unsuccessful strategy.

d)

Do absolutely, positively nothing at all

62.
If an employee doesn't agree with a particular rule at their job, they should_________.
a)
start a petition
b)
quit
c)
comply with the rule
d)
do whatever he or she wants anyway
63.
In what way can an employee demonstrate commitment?
a)
staying late to help a co-worker finish a difficult task 
b)
reminding a co-worker that they have to finish a task
c)
performing a task half-heartedly 
d)
getting to work late every day
64.

When is it acceptable to be dishonest in a professional setting?

a)

When it benefits the employee

b)

When it benefits the client

c)

When it benefits the supervisor

d)

It is never acceptable to be dishonest.

65.
How should employees behave during interactions with clients and co-workers? 
a)
opinionated
b)
judgmentally
c)
professionally
d)
disrespectfully
66.

What should an employee do if a goal fails to be accomplished?

a)

Ignore the failure and move on to another goal.

b)

Evaluate the goal and determine the reason for failure.

c)

Become frustrated and quit the job.

d)

Go home and take a nap

67.
What is an important technique to follow if you are creating a time management plan?
a)
Prioritize tasks
b)
Do not schedule any breaks
c)
Plan personal business during the work day
68.
When solving a problem in a group,which of the following traits should be demonstrated? 
a)
Independence
b)
Compromise
c)
Stubbornness
d)
Inflexibility