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Job Application & References

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In-store hiring kiosks save employers money by reducing hiring costs.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

You need a Social Security number before you can apply for jobs.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Depending on your age and the state you live in, you may have to obtain a work permit before you can legally work.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

If you do not have a Social Security number, you can apply for one.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following items regarding references is NOT a red flag for hiring managers?

a)

Reference lists with incorrect phone numbers

b)

Applicants who do not list supervisors as references

c)

Reference lists that include reference’s job titles

d)

References who are surprised to be contacted.

7.

References that employers trust for the most accurate reporting include _____.

a)

friends

b)

relatives

c)

counselors

d)

parents

8.

“Like”, “Um”, and “You know” are all examples of _____.

a)

standard English

b)

slang and filler words

c)

effective communication

d)

clear enunciation

9.

This document shows that you are allowed to work in the United States:

a)

cover letter

b)

résumé

c)

job application

d)

work permit

10.

When applying for a position, you can make a positive impression by _____.

a)

acting confident

b)

being prepared

c)

communicating effectively

d)

all of the above

11.

Which of the following statements about job applications is false?

a)

Job applications are not widely used anymore.

b)

Job applications provide employers with information about an applicants background.

c)

Job applications are used to compare all applicants’ qualifications.

d)

Job applications can be found on the Internet.

12.

How is a Personal Fact Sheet used?

a)

A Personal Fact Sheet is a tool used to market yourself and build your network.

b)

A Personal Fact Sheet is used to assist in filling out a job application accurately.

c)

A Personal Fact Sheet is no longer used now that people have access to the Internet.

d)

A Personal Fact Sheet is usually turned in if you don’t want to fill out an application.

13.

How many references should you have ready to list if an employer asks for them?

a)

1-3

b)

3-5

c)

5-7

d)

7-9

14.

When compiling your list of references you should include _____.

a)

the name, title, and contact information for each

b)

a short summary of their work history

c)

which one is your favorite

d)

people who will give positive and negative referrals

15.

When compiling a reference list, you should always _____.

a)

verify what the reference will say

b)

ask permission before listing a reference

c)

thank them for their help

d)

all of the above

16.

Kaleb is interested in working at the home improvement store, and they asked him to provide references.  A good reference for Kaleb would be his _____.

a)

grandfather

b)

basketball coach

c)

best friend since 3rd grade

d)

cousin

17.

Which of the following would be the least effective reference?

a)

Your boss at your part-time job

b)

Your grandfather who is a small business owner

c)

Your neighbor for whom you do odd jobs

d)

Your guidance counselor

18.

Jessica filled out her job application and is about to turn it in.  In the “Position Applied for” box she wrote question marks, because she does not know what positions are available.  Which of the following suggestions would be Jessica’s best option for filling in this information?

a)

Leave the application how it is, because then the business can decided the best position

b)

Ask the manager what positions are available and list a specific position

c)

Write “All Positions” so that she appears flexible

d)

Write “Company President” because it shows ambition