WorksheetsChapter 20: Succeeding in the World of Work (BT21)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
A letter of application is just a general business letter.
True
False
Getting a position interview is the main purpose of a letter of application.
True
False
It is important that a letter of application be businesslike and courteous.
True
False
It is not necessary to include a personal data sheet if you have a well-written and complete letter of application.
True
False
It is a good idea to restrict yourself to just one good source of job leads.
True
False
Completing the position application form is not very important in the job-search process.
True
False
Some employers use ability tests to find out how well job applicants can do certain job tasks.
True
False
Being dressed very informally for a position interview lets the employer know that you are "cool" and will get along with everybody.
True
False
A positive attitude toward work has many benefits.
True
False
When you leave a job, you should exit as soon as possible.
True
False
What effect will a carelessly written letter of application have on readers?
They will want to see you right away.
They will think you have a lot to do at home.
They will think that you will be a careless worker.
They will wonder if you can operate a computer.
Which of the following are generally good sources of job openings?
Your neighbors
Your friends
Your parents or guardians
All the answers are correct
Why do employers use position application forms?
All the answers are correct.
They do not trust the letters of application.
They need something for their files.
They desire standard information about all applicants.
Which of the following is NOT a good procedure when filling out a position application form?
Answer everything honestly.
Consider it your first job task.
Take the assignment seriously.
Leave blanks if you do not understand or like the question.
Employers may use ability tests to find out about
keyboarding skills
calculating skills.
word processing skills and knowledge.
all of the answers are correct.
Which of the following best describes a position interview?
It is usually conducted by secretaries and clerks.
An employer asks questions about how you like your work.
It is a two-way conversation.
A person's appearance or speech is of little concern.
Which of the following would most likely NOT be asked during a position interview.
Why should we hire you for this job?
How old are you?
What courses have you taken that will help you on this job?
What are your major interests?
To succeed on your first job, you should
avoid complaining.
ask questions.
be friendly.
all the answers are correct.
Why is it important to be friendly with co-workers?
Human relations are important to job success.
They won't report you if you are late to work.
You might hear some good jokes.
They might buy you lunch.
Which of the following is NOT correct about exiting a job?
Don't complete your work; let the new worker do that.
Give proper, two week notice.
Be cooperative in the exit interview.
Let your co-workers know that they were appreciated.
A letter written to get a personal interview is a letter of ____________.
retirement
interest
employment
application
Another name for a personal data sheet is a(n) _____________ .
resume'
letter of employment
letter of resignation
reference
____________ are people who can give a report about your character.
Personal relatives
Personal references
Personal friends
Teachers
A ____________ is someone who has been trained in talking with job applicants and hiring new employees.
supervisor
general manager
personnel interviewer
none of the answers are correct
The difference between having just another job or being happy and successful could be your ___________.
attitude
job title
intelligence
co-workers
