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Career Unit-Resumes, Interviews, Unit Voc, Grammar & Punctuation

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A document that contains a person’s qualifications and experiences which is used to apply for a job is called a(n):
a)
Rutabaga
b)
Resume
c)
Resolution
d)
Really Cool Document
2.
What is the purpose of a resume?
a)
To decide the best possible candidates to interview for an open job position
b)
To hire someone
c)
To fire someone
d)
To start a tickle fight
3.
Resumes are used when...
a)
apples and oranges are no good.
b)
a pear is rotten.
c)
trying to get a promotion.
d)
applying for a job.
4.
Which of these are categories of a resume:
a)
Education, Work Experience, References, Awards/Acomplishments
b)
Excellence, Wackiness, E-Vites, Referees, Rewards/Acompaniment
c)
Elephants, Wolverines, Eagles, Rhinos, Racoons/Aardvarks
d)
Eeks, Woohoos, Ehs, Roars, Ribbits
5.
Once you create a resume how often should you update it?
a)
When you get hungry
b)
Every Presidential Election
c)
Every time something changes in your work experience, or if you learn something new
d)
Every full moon
6.
Your career objective describes...
a)
how fast your car is.
b)
what color your car is.
c)
what year your car is.
d)
your overall career goal.
7.

A resume is...

a)

An autobiography of one’s career life and professional experiences in order to secure employment.

b)

A detailed listing of a job candidate’s skills, experiences, responsibilities, and achievements as these relate to the position and company being targeted.

c)

A complete listing of an individual’s education, work experience, and professional training.

8.

Certain personal info needs to be included in the resume such as...

a)

My name, email, phone number, date of birth, social security #

b)

My name, email, phone number, and age

c)

My name, phone number and email

9.

All of the following goes in the top header of your resume EXCEPT for ________.

a)

Your name

b)

Phone Number

c)

Street Address

d)

Education

10.

All of the following are tips for creating a resume EXCEPT for

a)

Keep the design simple

b)

Use keywords

c)

Use power words

d)

keep resume to two pages

11.

Hiring managers will usually look at a resume for how long before making a decision?

a)

10 minutes

b)

6 seconds

c)

2 hours

d)

A few days

12.
A "skill" is something that you have learned to do through practice and effort?
a)
True 
b)
False
13.

Where would I put Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) in a resume?

a)

Contact Information

b)

Skills

c)

Experience

d)

Education

e)

Hobbies

14.

Who can you list as a REFERENCE?

a)

aunt or uncle

b)

parents

c)

teacher or coach

d)

teenage friend

15.

When listing the employment dates for work experience, you should include:

a)

month and year only

b)

the exact date (month, date, and year)

c)

only the year

16.

The "work experience" section can contain jobs like...

a)

Nannying/Babysitting

b)

Co-Ops or Internships

c)

Part-time jobs

d)

All of the above

17.

You should include your references on your resume

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Your resume will be most effective if it:

a)

is clean and professional, free of spelling and grammar errors

b)

Contains accurate and up-to-date information about you

c)

Helps the potential employer know enough about how you would be a good fit for the position you are applying for

d)

All of the above

19.
_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.
a)
Interview
b)
Resume
c)
Cover Letter
d)
References
20.

A person working for someone else and receives wages or salary.

a)

Employee

b)

Employer

c)

Co-Worker

d)

Trainer

21.

A form in which your supply information about yourself that will help an employee make a hiring decision.

a)

References

b)

Summary

c)

Clock In Sheet

d)

Job Application

22.

Being able to easily accept new challenges or schedule changes.

a)

Likeable

b)

Flexible

c)

Resiliant

d)

Goal Oriented

23.

Which form of communication should be used in a professional setting?

a)

Tweet

b)

DM

c)

Email

d)

Text Message

24.

As a rule of thumb you should arrive ___ minutes prior to your interview

a)

30

b)

10

c)

5

d)

15

25.

Always greet your interviewer with a _____ handshake.

a)

fist bump

b)

confident

c)

high 5

d)

firm

26.

Cell phones should be

a)

on vibrate

b)

silent

c)

left in car

d)

with you in case of an emergency

27.

Exude energy, enthusiasm and a ____ attitude at ____ times

a)

positive, all

b)

good, every

c)

giggly, at least two times

d)

good, all

28.

When an interviewer invites you to follow them to the location where they will interview you, what is your next move?

a)

Sit down

b)

Wait for invite to be seated

c)

Follw the interviewer

d)

Walk around room and look at pictures

29.

____ is key when you are interviewing.

a)

Preparation

b)

Completing applications

c)

Directions

d)

Attitude

30.

Why should you ask for a business card?

a)

follow up, thank you email

b)

phone number, email address

c)

Company name, address

d)

Interviewer name

e)

All of the above

31.

Do interviewers dislike the answer, "I have no weaknesses" when asked the question what are your greatest weaknesses?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

What is the best option to wear to an interview?

a)
b)
c)
d)
33.

You have an interview at 9:00 am, what time should you arrive?

a)

9:30am

b)

9:02am

c)

8:45am

d)

5:00am

34.

An employer responds positively to Alice's application by calling and asking her to review in person. Her parent can help her most by

a)

assuring Alice that she will do great on the interview

b)

Writing a strong reference letter to her potential employer

c)

purchasing a new ball gown for the interview

d)

asking her mock questions and giving feedback

35.

When writing resumes, why do employers prefer professional references over personal ones?

a)

It is illegal to provide personal references

b)

Professional references tend to be more intelligent

c)

Professional references are biased

d)

Personal references can be biased

36.

During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm as possible. Take a deep breath. Don’t fiddle with your fingers and you try your best to control your hand gestures. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the entire question before you answer. Pay attention as you will be embarrassed if you forget the question. It is also highly important to relate what you know about the company when answering the questions. When discussing your career accomplishments, match them to what the company is looking for.

In order to avoid embarrassment during an interview,

a)

use hand gestures

b)

fiddle with your fingers

c)

maintain eye contact

d)

listen carefully

37.

Which of the following gentlemen is following all the rules for professional attire? Choose all that apply.

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

A short-term experience that allows the student to follow an experienced worker and see the day-to-day activities of a particular career.

a)

internship

b)

job shadowing

c)

volunteering

39.

Choose the best objective for a Sally's resume:

a)

Awesome graduate of life seeking any fun position requiring a cool girl with a great sense of humor and style.

b)

Graduate seeking a position that I could take professional pictures of people.

40.

A two year college degree is called a

a)

Bachelors

b)

Associates

c)

Masters

d)

Certificate

41.

A four year degree in college is called

a)

A diploma

b)

An Associates

c)

A Masters

d)

A Bachelors

42.
What are the unique combination of attitudes, interests, values, behaviors, and characteristics that make a person who they are?
a)
heredity
b)
responsibility
c)
ability
d)
personality
43.
Before arriving for an interview, what should the applicant have already done?
a)
researched the company
b)
practiced potential questions
c)
developed questions to ask
d)
all of the above
44.
One of the worst things to do for a job interview is to:
a)
arrive late
b)
discuss salary
c)
introduce yourself
d)
look businesslike
45.
Success on the job requires several things. Using initiative is one of them which means __________________.
a)
the ability to get along with others
b)
doing things without being told
c)
proper grooming habits
d)
being late for work
46.

The days and times you are available to work

a)

Reference

b)

Interview

c)

Referral

d)

Availibility

47.

Resumes are written in _____ format, where everything lines up

a)

Block Format

b)

MLA Format

c)

Resume Format

d)

Ms. Kasik's Format

48.

True or false: Sexylady69@gmail.com is an appropriate e-mail to list on a resume and won't impact your chances of getting hired.

a)

False

b)

True

49.

When writing an objective, the two phrases you can use before the position title are (Select all that apply)

a)

To obtain a position as

b)

To acquire a position as

c)

I want a position as

d)

Give me a job as a

50.

When writing your education section, your education should go in ______ chronological order

a)

Reverse

b)

Forward

c)

Sideways

d)

Across

51.
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
a)
My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.
b)
My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.
c)
My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.
d)
My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.
52.
Ms Lynn wrote this quiz ___.
a)
myself
b)
herself
c)
hers
d)
himself
53.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
b)
We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
c)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
d)
We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
54.
Neither the dog nor the cat wants __________ ears examined.
a)
their
b)
its
c)
her
d)
his
55.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
56.
Which of the following is a proper noun?
a)
Mrs. Pernice
b)
principal
c)
children's doctor
d)
teacher
57.

Did you __________ mom is on the way home. ________ going to be in trouble!

a)

now, your

b)

know, your

c)

now, you're

d)

know, you're

58.

Which of the following IS NOT a pronoun:

a)

I

b)

Him

c)

Your

d)

And

59.

Computers are said to be ……….…… for the development of mankind.

a)

here today, gone tomorrow

b)

here and there

c)

here to stay

d)

neither here nor there

60.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.
b)
Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
c)
Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.
d)
Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
61.

My mother ....... a cake every week.

a)

make

b)

makes

c)

made

d)

maded

62.
Identify the adjective: 
The shiny car caught his attention.
a)
shiny
b)
car
c)
attention
63.

Ruby is the __________ popular character in the show On my Block.

a)

most popular

b)

more popular

c)

popularer

d)

popularest

64.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
65.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

She finished her work for the day, and then took a long lunch.

b)

She finished her work for the day and then took a long lunch

c)

She finished her work for the day and, then took a long lunch

d)

She finished her work for, the day, and then took a long lunch

66.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Although, you may be able to do math in your head you still need to show your work.

b)

Although you may be able to do math in your head, you still need to show your work.

c)

Although you may be able to do math in your head you still need to show your work.

d)

Although you may be able to, do math in your head, you still need to show your work.

67.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Jennifer who is a chemical engineer works for Folgers Coffee.

b)

Jennifer, who is a chemical engineer works for Folgers Coffee.

c)

Jennifer who is a chemical engineer, works for Folgers Coffee.

d)

Jennifer, who is a chemical engineer, works for Folgers Coffee.

68.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

I have to leave for work early in the morning therefore I am going to bed soon.

b)

I have to leave for work early in the morning; therefore, I am going to bed soon.

c)

I have to leave for work early in the morning, therefore, I am going to bed soon.

d)

I have to leave for work early in the morning therefore, I am going to bed soon.

69.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Those girls humor and laughter are contagious.

b)

Those girl’s humor and laughter are contagious.

c)

Those girls’s humor and laughter are contagious.

d)

Those girls' humor and laughter are contagious.

70.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Jenny and Kevin’s mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

b)

Jenny's and Kevin’s mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

c)

Jenny and Kevins' mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

d)

Jennys' and Kevins' mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

71.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
Important Words in a Title
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of these 
72.
Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
a)
Change i to I
b)
Change orange to Orange
c)
Change Bob to bob
d)
Change juice to Juice
73.
Which of these is correct?
a)
He am a student.
b)
He is a student.
c)
He be a student.
d)
He are a student.
74.
Which of these is correct?
a)
I am a teacher.
b)
I is a teacher.
c)
I be a teacher.
d)
I are a teacher.
75.
Choose the correct verb to complete this sentence:
The girls ______ laughing loudly.
a)
was
b)
were
c)
is
76.
Which one of the following is a noun?
a)
jump
b)
cat
c)
run
d)
hop
77.
Which one of the following is a noun?
a)
swim
b)
write
c)
bike
d)
store
78.
Which one of the following is a noun?
a)
mom
b)
skip
c)
walk
d)
sprint
79.
Identify the adjective: 

The teacher taught an interesting class
a)
teacher
b)
taught
c)
interesting
d)
class
80.
Identify the adjective: 

The young class was nervous about the test.
a)
young
b)
class
c)
about
d)
test
81.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
i can run fast!
b)
I can run fast
c)
I can run fast!
d)
I canrun fast!
82.
You see the game last night?
a)
Did you see the game last night?
b)
Were you game last night?
c)
Night see game?
83.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
do you like math?
b)
Doyou like math?
c)
Do you like math
d)
Do you like math?
84.
_____ not leaving on Sunday now.
a)
They are
b)
They is
c)
Their
d)
There
85.
Which country is capitalized correctly?
a)
The republic of Congo
b)
New Zealand
c)
The United states of America
d)
dominican republic
86.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
The Hunger Games
b)
Diary of a wimpy kid
c)
i Am Malala
d)
the Hot Zone
87.

When writing a persuasive essay, it's important to include a counterargument/refutation because...

a)

a counterargument agrees with your opinion

b)

a counterargument helps you fill up the page

c)

acknowledging the other side helps prove the writer's credibility

d)

a counteragrument and refutation look good

88.

My father didn't give me ____________ money.

a)

few

b)

much

c)

a little

d)

many

89.

Buy ___________ bread and cheese for the picnic if you want to help.

a)

any

b)

some

c)

many

d)

much

90.

You can't use much of this perfume, there is ________ in the bottle.

a)

a few

b)

a lot

c)

a little

d)

much

91.

4.I think the ______ are hardworking.

a)

fireman

b)

firemen

c)

firemans

d)

firemanes

92.

Many _____ come out at night. It's terrible

a)

mouse

b)

mouses

c)

mice

d)

mince

93.

Juan likes to be outdoors. He ___ his dog each evening.

a)

walking

b)

walk

c)

walked

d)

walks

94.

Right now, I’m in class. I (sit) ......at my desk

a)

sit

b)

sitting

c)

sits

d)

am sitting

95.

Marry always (eat) ..... dinner with her family around six o’clock

a)

is eating

b)

eat

c)

eats

d)

are eating

96.

John and Peggy (read) _____ the book. Now they can watch the film.

a)

read

b)

has read

c)

have read

d)

reads

97.

We (visit) _____ another country before.

a)

have visited

b)

visits

c)

visited

d)

has visited

98.

After I ...... a full breakfast, I went for a walk along the beach

a)

was eating

b)

have eaten

c)

had eaten

d)

has eaten

99.

She ...... (eat) seven bananas yesterday.

a)

eaten

b)

have eaten

c)

has eaten

d)

ate

100.

We .....(not finish) this paper last week.

a)

haven't finish

b)

has finished

c)

haven't finished

d)

have finished

101.

Tia ........ (visit) Jakarta three times.

a)

visited

b)

has visited

c)

visits

d)

have visited

102.

I ........ (play) football since I was a child. I'm pretty good.

a)

played

b)

have played

c)

has played

d)

play