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WorksheetsCareer & College Ready Skills SLO
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
One page document sent with a resume, used to introduce the applicant to the hiring manager.
Application
Resume
Cover letter
References
A type of resume that documents work history with the most recent job listed first.
Functional resume
Chronological resume
Professional resume
General resume
Type of resume that focuses on what you know and what you can do rather than on history.
Functional resume
Chronological resume
Professional resume
General resume
You are invited for a job interview with a local company. Which of the following would not be considered appropriate for the interview?
Pen, pencil, notepad
Blue suite, tie, dress shoes
Jeans, nice dress shirt
Khakis, polo
On the application or resume you may list individuals that may be contacted by the employer. What are these individuals known as:
References
Co-workers
Friends
Family
Which color suit is best to wear for a job interview?
Green
Tan
Blue
Yellow
Which choice should not be used for answering this question "How to introduce yourself impressively?"
Make eye contact
Use appropriate body language
Smile
Stare at one interviewer
Choose the best answer for this question “Why should we hire you?”
I’d really love to bring my diverse skill set to your company.
Nothing! I'm perfect!
Says “hire me”
I am a professional in this way.
Choose the best answer for this question: ``What is your greatest strength?”
My beauty.
I am a skilled salesman with over ten years of experience.
I can eat as much as you think
I known every secret in my previous company
Choose the best answer for this question, “What is your greatest weakness?”
I can’t work under pressure.
I have no weakness.
I've learned to make my perfectionism work to my advantage
I am an expert, so I can deal with everything
Choose the best answer for this question, “Why are you leaving “ or ” why have you left your job?”
My current job puts a lot of focus on individual achievements, but I'm really looking forward to working in a collaborative environment.
I don’t like a colleague
My boss is too fierce
I don’t like the environment around the building
Choose the best answer for this question, ‘What are your salary expectations?”
If this is the right job for me, I am sure we can come to an agreement on salary.
Up to you!
Maybe 200,000-400,000
I bet that will be very high price
Choose the best answer for this question “Why do you want this job?”
I like an easy job.
I’m personally drawn to this mission.
I have admired this company’s successful strategies and mission for years. There are values I greatly admire.
In one month, I streamlined the process, which saved my group 10 man-hours each month and reduced errors on invoices by 25%.
Choose the best answer for this question, “How do you handle stress and pressure?”
I don’t know
I can’t. I don’t know how
Great, I love stressful situations
I try to react to situations, rather than to stress
Which sentence should not be used to answer this question, “Describe a difficult work situation or project and how you overcame it.”
Share details around this example in order to make the story believable and engaging
Avoid talking negatively, or extensively, about other people.
Tell exaggerate story
Interviewer really wants to know about, which is how you can successfully perform in a challenging situation
Choose the best answer for this question, “What are your goals for the future?”
In the short term, I hope to work as a sales representative for a company such as yours
I can't meet a deadline to save my life.
I love customer support because I love the satisfaction that comes from helping someone solve a problem
I’ve always been passionate about education
You are ready to begin hunting for jobs, now that you have put together a resume and portfolio. You have a friend who works for a company you would enjoy working for. She puts you in contact with a co-worker in the Human Resources department and you exchange information with the co-worker. What are you doing?
Networking
Planning
Interviewing
Accepting employment
While conducting a job search online, you see a job listing that interests you at a company that you have always wanted to work for. The listing details the job duties, pay, and possible benefits, and includes an address for sending resumes. You are qualified for the job and you have experience in most of the duties, but you have had several long breaks between jobs.What type of resume should you send?
Chronological
Functional
Creative Functional
Combination
You were reviewing your resume, and it seemed pretty boring to you. You wanted to change some of the language to make it sound more exciting, so you researched action words that would help. Of the following sentences, which one should you include in your resume?
I worked for BT Industries for four years.
My duties included stripping, sanding, and refinishing wood furniture.
I created exquisite home furnishings from old, broken furniture.
I stripped, sanded, and refinished wood furniture; I was responsible for reclaiming discarded furniture and returning it to its former beauty; I was responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of my work station; I performed that job for four years.
In this class, what is a Portfolio
A folder where you hole punch your important documents.
A compilation of academic work and evidence showing you are job ready.
A compilation of artistic drawing and sketches.
A folder with a resume and your most liked pictures from Instagram.
