WorksheetsBe Lesson 6.04
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Some job application forms ask why the applicant left a previous job. Which of the following would be an acceptable answer to this question?
"I wanted to get out of a difficult situation."
"I couldn't get along with my supervisor."
"I was seeking a more responsible job."
"I was expected to do too much work."
Well-informed job candidates know that the first step in the employment process is ________.
locating a specific job opening at a desirable company
identifying their interests and evaluating qualifications
researching salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field
developing an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers
Which of the following statements for a Summary of Qualifications is most effective?
Proficient at using most popular computer programs
Performed bookkeeping tasks
Comfortable with auditing procedures
Provided technical assistance to more than 250 students and instructors in PC Lab
Diego is putting together a reference list. What advice should Diego follow?
Incorporate a general statement such as “References furnished upon request” on the résumé instead of identifying each reference
Include personal or character references
Obtain permission before using the name of any reference
List references directly on the résumé to save space
The Education section of your résumé
should not include any course names
can list every course you have taken
can include a few courses you have taken relevant to the position you are seeking
Should list every course and teacher you have had.
The body of a customized cover letter should ________.
ask for an interview
motivate action
introduce the applicant
promote qualifications for the position
Checking with family, friends, and other people to find out about job openings.
networking
references
private employment agency
public employment service
A formal written summary of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for a job.
references
resume
want ad
networking
It's best to arrive how early before an interview?
1 hour
15 minutes
1 minute
Right on time
As soon as you get back from the job interview, you should
put your feet up and relax, knowing you did a great interview
quit your current job in anticipation of a new job offer
Ask for a job offer
send off thank you letter/e-mail to the person who interviewed you
Which is a quality that employers looking for in employees?
lazy
trustworthy
Disrespectful
undependable
What should you be prepared to ask questions about?
the job itself
how much money you will make
employers personal life
Why you shouldn't work there
