WorksheetsJob Interview Skills
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Entry-level positions provide employees with:
high salaries.
basic job experience.
few advancement opportunities.
limited training.
When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should:
change the subject.
answer in full.
nod in agreement
say "yes" or "no."
People who have limited work experience often include what type of references on their résumés?
personal
social
family
private
Accessing the websites of businesses and professional organizations is one way to obtain:
interview appointments.
work experience.
job applications.
career information.
What type of information is acceptable to leave out of a job application?
salary requirements
personal data (name and contact info)
educational background
professional experience
Which is a situation that is likely to require a company's employees to obtain special training from an external source?
learning a complex computer software program
interpreting a quarterly sales report
understanding the company's policy
analyzing results of a research project
Jacob is interested in pursuing a specific business career and sets up a time to talk with a person who works in his field of interest. Jacob is obtaining career information by initiating a/an:
job evaluation.
discussion forum.
internship.
exploratory interview.
Employees who have innovation skills are able to:
socialize effectively.
react to problems.
think in new ways.
behave aggressively.
Is it appropriate for job applicants to ask the business to let them know when it makes a decision about filling a job?
Yes, this should be the applicants' first question.
No, the business should not give out this information.
No, the business will notify them without being asked.
Yes, this request can be included in a follow-up letter.
What is one of the main reasons for sending an interview follow-up letter?
to submit personal information
to show one's continued interest
to explain one's qualifications
to ask questions about benefits
Why do many businesses expect their employees to do their jobs according to strict guidelines?
to develop an enthusiastic attitude
to create a safe environment
to exhibit loyal behavior
to show an interest in work
Tia has many interests and does not know which career path is best for her. One method Tia can use to determine the best occupational options for her is to:
surf the Internet for job descriptions.
develop a general interest questionnaire.
have friends and family critique her personality.
complete an aptitude assessment survey.
Job interviewers often say to job applicants, "Tell me about yourself." The purpose of this request is to:
test the applicant's communication skills.
test the applicant's honesty and integrity.
find out about the applicant's personal life.
uncover job-related problems the applicant has.
What should individuals take into consideration when researching employment opportunities in business?
future outlook
office environment
vacation time
safety program
Most businesses expect their employees to show an interest in the company by being:
emotional.
aggressive.
cooperative.
impulsive.
If three employees have the same level of ability and competence, what factor might a business use to decide which one to promote?
age
gender
seniority
tenure
An important problem-solving skill for individuals to have is the ability to be:
aggressive.
objective.
economical.
judgmental.
Job applicants use headings on their résumés to:
follow the standard practices for résumé preparation.
ensure that the information is accurate and concise.
organize the information so that it is easy to read.
show the employer that the résumé provides complete information.
Which is an example of a person obtaining unpaid work experience?
Jim hires Kevin to cut his lawn every week.
Kelly volunteers at a local radio station.
Sarah researches information about different careers.
Ben performs contract work for his friend's new company.
Chris was interested in a job that was being advertised, but the ad did not provide instructions on whom to contact at the business. What should Chris do when sending a letter of application?
ask the newspaper who submitted the job ad
call to find out who will make the hiring decision
address the letter "To whom it may concern"
send the letter to the human resources
For a job seeker to find the most satisfactory job, he/she needs to:
consider salary or wages top priority.
interview with several large companies.
identify his/her own goals and skills.
seek a job with advancement possibilities.
Manuel is preparing his job résumé, but he has never held a paying job. He has only worked for his father and done some volunteer work in the community. What should Manuel do about the work experience section of his job résumé?
He should explain that he hasn't had a real job.
He should list his family job and volunteer work.
He should not include a work experience section.
He should describe the kind of job he'd like to have.
It is often necessary for employees to continue their education after working for several years to:
change careers.
attend college.
serve an apprenticeship.
take online classes.
Which is an appropriate response to the question on an employment application that asks the reason for leaving a previous job?
demanding employer
never received a promotion
problems with management
accepted another position
Following a business employee for a few days to obtain information about that particular career is an example of:
volunteering.
personal interviewing.
job shadowing.
serving an internship.
