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WorksheetsJob Search Tool Kit
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Working with others to reach a common goal is ____________.
self-motivation
Team work
work ethic
adaptability skills
The Application Tracking System used to read and sort applications:
overlook qualifications
dump your application/resume if they don't see 'key words'
time you out and lose your work
all answers correct
Why should you not rely on just classified -ads to find a job?
The want ads represent only a fraction of the total number of job available.
There are many others way to find a job--networking, job fairs, online job boards.
You should never limit your options when you are looking for a job.
All answers correct.
A transferrable skill means_________
a skill that we transfer to other people
an ability that can be used in a variety of occupations
an expertise in a certain field
A cover letter refers to __________
an application letter similar to CV
a letter resembles a resume
a letter of introduction attached to another document
A CV...
must be adapted to the job position we apply for.
can be generic.
When applying for a job, you should look for openings online, in newspapers and _____.
in your school textbooks
in the phone book
in sports magazines
in the hidden job market
The interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself." WHich of these is the best answer?
"i was born in Oregon and moved to the East Coast with my family when i was twelve. After graduating from high school, I attended college and worked a couple of part-time jobs."
"I enjoy helping people and this drives my desire to master the art of fundraising. I have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator."
"I'm a pretty outgoing person with an open personality. I love meeting other people and visiting new places. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends. i also like to travel. last summer, i took a trip to Europe with a couple of buddies. We had a great time,"
Your interviewer asks you what you think about your previous boss. You didn't get along with your previous boss. You answer:
"He was a good leader and really kept the team focused and on-task."
"He was alright, but we weren't that close."
"We didn't exactly get along because he made a lot of impossible demands and was constantly on the phone."
Your interviewer asks you what your greatest strengths are. How do you respond?
By listing five or ten qualities you think are your best ones.
Give two or three strengths and concrete examples of them.
Say all the qualities and requirements that were listed on the job description.
What should you do research on before the interview?
The company you're interviewing for.
The industry you hope to work in.
both a and b
You're asked what your biggest weakness is. How do you answer?
"I can sometimes be disorganized. I have been trying to become more organized by creating a calendar for myself and categorizing things in folder. So far, these methods seem to be working."
"Honestly, I don't really have one."
"I'm a perfectionist. As a result, I often work very hard, perhaps even too hard. I'm usually at the office for more hours than the average employee."
Which one of these things should you always try to do during an interview?
Ask your interviewer(s) for their business car and/or contact information at the end.
Inquire about your salary.
Smile and nod at everything the interviewer says.
The purpose of an interview is:
to match employees with the employer that best suits them, and vice versa.
for the job candidate to talk about his achievements.
for the employer to test the interviewee by asking tricky questions.
