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WorksheetsEmployment Prep Unit Three Review
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Is it appropriate to leave a question unanswered?
Yes, They will understand.
You can skip and come back to that answer later.
If the answer does not apply to you, always write "n/a"
All of the above
What message are you sending your future employer if you do not follow directions and write in a section that says "office use only"?
Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?
He should leave the space blank
He should write “anything”
He should write “negotiable”
He should write “do not know”
Which of the following responses does is most appropriate (assuming it is true) if a job application includes “reason for leaving” in the previous employment section?
“Wanted more responsibility”
“Personal reasons”
“Conflict with co-workers”
Leaving the space blank
Which of the following questions CAN legally be asked on a job application?
What is your marital status?
Are you at least 18 years of age?
In what country/countries do you have citizenship?
What holidays will you require off?
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, which of the following is suggested?
Leave it blank
Fill the space with an asterisk (*)
Fill the space with a dash or “n/a”
Write why the question does not apply to you
all of the above
You'll need to fill out a job application for most jobs you want to get.
True
False
Depends
You don't need to worry about getting everything right on an application.
True
False
Depends
Spelling isn't important on a job application.
True
False
Depends
On many forms, you must write your last name first and first name last.
True
False
Depends
To permit is to ________.
allow
give
ullow
gevi
The present is the opposite of the __________.
Past
Time
Paste
Temi
To certify is to ___________.
swear
stamp
swaer
stam
Which of the following are on an employment application?
Name
Address
Telephone Number
Education
Employment History
A minor crime.
Misdemeanor
Misdimeanor
Mesdimeanor
Mizdiminner
Misdomeenor
Usually means working LESS than 32 hours a week
Full time
Part time
overtime
The amount of money a person makes
job title
commission
salary
An award given for completing school or course of study
medal
blue ribbon
degree
The education section of a job application requires you to list
places you have visited
schools you attend or have attended
people that know you
The section of a job application that asks you about previous jobs
work history
educational history
personal information
A reference on a job application is
a dictionary
telephone book
someone who knows information about you
A duty is
a shift
work that you are supposed to do
supervisor
The person or company that you work for is your
employee
employer
position
Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. How does the presentation suggest she dress?
In what section of the newspaper will you find the job listings?
Home and Garden
Sports
Classifieds
Local News
Classifeids
The Web site http://www.usajobs.gov lists ads for positions that _________.
only pay over $12 an hour.
only are with the US government.
only include factory work.
covers all types of employment.
Many of the job boards posted on Internet job boards or Web Sites________.
are not real jobs
allow you to apply instantly on your computer.
pay only minimum wage.
are only jobs in the Tech industry
PT
part-time
experienced
full-time
necessary
assistant
exp'd
part-time
experienced
full-time
necessary
assistant
nec
part-time
experienced
full-time
necessary
assistant
ASST
flexible
experienced
full-time
necessary
assistant
flex
flexible
experienced
full-time
necessary
assistant
Pick which word below fills in the blank:
One way to prepare for a career in the building trade is to become an ___________________ to a master builder.
Development
Combination
Apprentice
Technical
Pick which word below fills in the blank:
It will require hard work and _________________ to complete an apprenticeship program when there are many distractions in your life.
Development
Combination
Commitment
Factors
Pick which word below fills in the blank:
Training in how to obtain access to information using the latest computers may be offered at a vocational school or __________________ training center.
Development
Combination
Apprentice
Technical
Pick which word below fills in the blank:
The employee was ________________ for fuel at the standard rate for mileage.
Reimbursed
Update
Commitment
Factors
Pick which word below fills in the blank:
Often a trainee will enter into an __________________ to learn from an expert in a particular trade.
Development
Update
Apprenticeship
Combination
Pick which word below fills in the blank:
When you are working, it is important to ________________ your skills from time to time.
Development
Update
Apprenticeship
Combination
Pick which word below fills in the blank:
Training is often used for ___________________ of skills in order to continue to perform a particular job.
Development
Update
Apprenticeship
Combination
How long should a good Objective be?
1 sentence
1-3 sentences
A paragraph
None of the above
Education and Experience should be listed
From most relevant to least
From most recent to oldest
From first job to last
I does not matter
You should always include your GPA
True
False
Final hiring decisions are usually based on your resume.
True
False
One error in a resume could cause you to
Be denied an interview
Yes, the answer is be denied an interview.
Which of the following are considered PROFESSIONAL social networking sites?
Monster
Your professional information is your___________.
work experience
personal data
expected salary
favorite color
When you write a resume, you should always give the dates of ___________.
your employer's vacation
major holidays you want off
when you started and stopped each school you attended
your blood food allergies and medical conditions
Future employers want to know about your experience and ____________.
skills
car payment
disability
savings account
The purpose of your resume and cover letter is to_____________.
win an employee of the month award
persuade an employee to call you for an interview
get published in a journal
help you practice your writing skills
convince
training
summary
reliability
persuade
awards
dependability
training
summary
reliability
persuade
awards
trophies, certificates, scholarships
training
summary
reliability
persuade
awards
Those who receive unemployment insurance benefits must show they are seeking work.
True
False
Only a few states have unemployment departments.
True
False
Unemployed workers can receive insurance payments for an unlimited length of time.
True
False
In your own words, explain the meaning of the phrase in italics.
When the owner laid off workers, Ben found himself out of a job.
In your own words, explain the meaning of the phrase in italics.
Ben hopes to find a new job quickly, but he needs funds to tide him over.
In your own words, explain the meaning of the phrase in italics.
Unemployment insurance allowed Ben to stay afloat between jobs.
