WorksheetsTECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 TEST
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What is one thing that you should NOT do during the first interview?
Ask about salary
Communicate why you are a good candidate
Connect with the interviewer
Express your strengths and weaknesses
What's a good answer: "What are your strengths?"
Well, what strengths are you looking for?
Three Words: Hard-working. Alpha-Male. Jackhammer. Merciless.
I would say my best strengths would be my positive attitude and my organizational skills....
I would say my best strengths would be my attention span.
What is memorandum?
a short notice usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
a long notice usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
a short usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
a short letter usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
A memo contains the name of the recipient of the memo who will be reading it.
To
Date
From
Subject
When is the memo written?
28 DECEMBER 2013
29 NOVEMBER 2013
26 NOVEMBER 2013
22 DECEMBER 2013
.
What is the purpose of this memo?
To give suggestions
To instruct
To inform
To remind
What purpose does the first sentence of the body of a memo serve?
Introduces the writer of the memo
Serves as a formal greeting
Tells the audience who to contact if they have questions
States the purpose of the memo and/or what action the reader needs to take
The chairperson for a meeting presides over the event ...
To answer all questions in the meeting
To ensure all chairs are available for all persons
To ensure that all participants are attending the meeting
To ensure that participants are following the conventions of the meeting
The agenda of a meeting is controlled by
Anyone in the meeting
The CEO
The chairperson
The minute taker
The minutes of the meeting are formally approved by ...
The minute taker
By all team members who were not at the meeting
The CEO
The chairperson
An agenda for a meeting is a document given to all attendees before the meeting that lists, in order, the matters to be discussed.
TRUE
FALSE
I AM NOT SURE
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an agenda?
Advice of a planned meeting
Communicates the results of a decision
Ensures that a meeting is run efficiently
Communicates important information about the meeting
Which of the following is NOT included in an agenda?
Expected outcomes
Location and date
Start time of meeting
Topics to be discussed
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of an agenda?
Helps the attendees get the decisions they want
Acts as a guide for discussion
Ensures that attendees do not speak out of turn, or for too long
Provides a checklist to ensure that all topics are discussed
Which of the following is most likely to happen without an agenda?
Meeting may be disorganised and time-wasting
Attendees talk too long on topics
May be personal attacks and hostility
The meeting achieves its aims in a short period of time
.
The farewell or goodbye part of the business letter is known as the:
Closing
Ending
Salutation
Dear Mr. Smith is commonly referred to as _______________________________ in business classes:
Greeting
Heading
Closing
Your success stories should only use examples from previous work experiences.
True – because all the interviewer cares about is past job success.
False – because the interviewer also appreciates successes in other areas of life.
In every answer you give during an interview, the employer is looking for:
How you will save them time
How you will save them money
How you will solve their problem(s)
Any of the above
As soon as the interview is over, you should:
Go home and rest. You deserve it.
Replay each question and answer in your mind.
Send an immediate thank you note.
Sit back and wait for the job offer to come in.
The best way to dress for success during an interview is to...
Dress comfortably
Wear a formal attire
Bring a sport coat, in case you need it.
Be trendy
What is the best way to answer an interviewer when asked about your accomplishments?
I feel I have accomplished a lot in my life with playing sports, succeeding in school, and working
I have not accomplished much in my life, but for my future I plan on achieving much more
My accomplishments has taught me to appreciate life more. I think that my accomplishments have helped others.
Although I feel my biggest achievements are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement with...
What is the best way to respond to the question: "Why do you want this job?"
Indicate that it is right for your career.
Indicate that you feel you can learn a lot to be an effective employee.
Indicate how you can make valuable contributions in this job.
What is the purpose of the job interview?
To provide you an opportunity to tell the employer about your qualifications and to do the best job of selling yourself.
To answer all the questions asked by the employer in an honest and convincing way.
To enable both the organization and potential employee to obtain the information needed to make an informed decision.
What is the best way to respond to the request, "Tell me about yourself?"
Describe your hobbies and interests so that you are more than just a name on a resume.
Describe how your qualifications would enable you to provide value if you were hired.
Describe what an ideal job would provide you by way of challenge and earnings potential.
When preparing for your job interview, you should:
Find out about the companies core products and services
Read about their corporate culture
Use your research about company in your interview answers
All of the above
When you write and prepare your CV, you should:
Tailor your CV to each different job you apply for
Put your current work history first
Include your objective statement and soft skill competencies
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common mistakes job-seekers make during job interviews:
limp, clammy handshake
over-emphasis on money
lack of interest and enthusiasm
too much knowledge of the company
The best way to answer the question, "Why do you want to work for our company," is by saying:
"You've been the market leader for the past five years because of the reputation of your products and quality of customer satisfaction and I would like to contribute my services to continue the organization's successes."
"You've been the market leaders for the past five years, and I think it would be really great for my career to work for your organization."
"I love the fact that I can dress in jeans every day and that the office is only a five minute bike ride from the beach."
"I'm really attracted by the great salary and benefits your company offers."
How should you respond to the question, "where do you see yourself in five years?"
"I just want to be at a place in my life when I'm happy with who I am -- the job I'm doing would have to support that."
"I could see myself starting my own business."
"I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success."
"I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with and that allows me to be financially independent."
It was nice to hear from you!
INFORMAL
FORMAL
You are cordially invited to attend...
FORMAL
INFORMAL
I am writing to draw your attention to the fact that...
FORMAL
INFORMAL
I would be most grateful if you would...
FORMAL
INFORMAL
I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with...
FORMAL
INFORMAL
I am writing in response to your advertisement in...
FORMAL
INFORMAL
When sending a resume electronically, what is the preferred format to use?
Word document
Excel
When emailing your resume to employers, it's best to:
Send your resume as an e-mail attachment, with your resume and cover letter written in the body of the e-mail
Send your resume and cover letter in the body of the e-mail, with NO attachments
Send your resume and cover letter as e-mail attachments only
to go to a meeting
cancel
run over
postpone
attend
working in a group to think of some new fresh ideas
reschedule
take minutes
brainstorm
results
to decide that a planned meeting will not happen [the date is not changed, it is eliminated]
cancel
commence
adjourn / wrap up
agenda
to begin/start a meeting
chair
commence
strategy
productive
to be in charge of the meeting; to lead the meeting
chair
cancel
take minutes
run over
to change the date of a meeting to a later date than was originally planned
cancel
postpone
strategy
productive
topics to be covered in the meeting
results
brainstorm
agenda
productive
Quorom is ...
The minimum number of members required to make a meeting legally operative
The number of persons present at a meeting
The length of the meeting
Another name for group of persons at a meeting
What can the following be used for?
"Sorry, could you repeat that?"
"I'm not with you. Could you explain that again?"
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but..."
Preventing an interruption
Being non-committal
Disagreeing
Asking for clarification
When you take notes, you should _________________
sum up discussions
write down word for word discussions
write down only the motions
ignore discussions
The abilities required to perform the job's main duties.
Hard skills
Soft skills
The skills that are not specific to a particular job, but they help you perform job's duties effectively.
Hard skills
Soft skills
A _________ resume lists your work experience in reverse-chronological order
Chronological resume
Functional resume
Combination resume
________ resumes focus more on relevant skills than work history
Chronological resume
Functional resume
Combination resume
A ________ resume is a blend of the chronological and functional resume types
Chronological resume
Functional resume
Combination resume
A ________ resume is a blend of the chronological and functional resume types
Chronological resume
Functional resume
Combination resume
_________ paragraph should restate the letter’s purpose and provide a call to action
First
Second
Third
Final
Use "_________," if you’re unsure specifically whom you’re addressing.
To Whom It May Concern
Dear Mr.
Dear Lucy
These include the following sign-offs except:
Sincerely
Best regards
Best
Dear
These are what not to include in a formal email except
Nicknames
Emoji
Indirect phrasing
Salutation
A _____ is a document between professionals or academics that contains information related to their work sent virtually.
Formal email
Business letter
Resume
“I am writing to enquire about ____"
