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Job Search & Job Applications Unit Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class

Date

1. Which type of employment is defined as employment which can be terminated by the employer or employee at any time with or without reason?

A. At will employment

B. Contract employment

C. Temporary employment

D. Full-time employment

2. Part-time employment involves how many hours of work each week?

A. More than 40 hours

B. Between 40 and 35 hours

C. Between 35 and 30 hours

D. Less than 30 hours

3. It is estimated what percentage of jobs are filled through networking?

A. 40 percent

B. 55 percent

C. 70 percent

D. 85 percent

4. Which of the following accurately defines networking?

A. The act of promoting and selling yourself to potential employers

B. The process of building and utilizing beneficial, professional relationships

C. The process of finding or becoming aware of job opportunities which are not advertised or publicized

D. The act of summarizing skills and abilities in order to display how you are qualified for a position

5. Job opportunities which are NOT publicized or advertised are known as which of the following?

A. The secret job market

B. The unknown job market

C. The invisible job market

D. The hidden job market

6. According to the presentation, which of the following is a valuable starting point, but should NOT be used as your sole resource for job searching?

A. Career fairs

B. Networking

C. Newspaper advertisements

D. The Internet

7. Which of the following best describes a career fair?

A. Event in which job candidates compete in games and challenges to win jobs

B. Event in which businesses gather to negotiate trade practices

C. Event in which employers and potential employees meet and network

D. Event in which counselors and advisors offer career advice to job seekers

8. Reviewing job opportunity advertisements in the newspaper, on the radio or at the place of business may take more effort than some other methods, but which of the following is their advantage?

A. Less competition

B. Fewer qualifications

C. Higher pay

D. More flexibility

9. If a job description sounds interesting, but you would like to know more, what does the presentation suggest?

A. Apply and ask lots of questions at the job interview

B. Attach a list of questions to your job application

C. Use the Internet to learn more or visit the business

D. Schedule an informative interview to ask questions before applying

10.

10. Generally speaking, it is wise to apply for which job opportunities?

A. All job opportunities regardless of details

B. Any job you feel you qualify for and would enjoy

C. Any job opportunity for which you know someone at the business

D. Only jobs you feel confident you will be offered

11.

11. Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application?

A. Education and work experience

B. Job-related questions

C. References

D. Personal information

12.

12.Which of the following is an example of an e-mail address which is NOT

appropriate for use on a job application?

A. Keisha.Clemins@domain.com

B. Cheerqueen15@domain.com

C. S.T.Brown@domain.com

D. RichLauro306@domain.com

13.

13.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?

A. He should leave the space blank

B. He should write “anything”

C. He should write “negotiable”

D. He should write “do not know”

14.

14.Which of the following responses does the presentation say is most appropriate

(assuming it is true) if a job application includes “reason for leaving” in the

previous employment section?

A. “Wanted more responsibility”

B. “Personal problems”

C. “Conflict with co-workers”

D. Leaving the space blank

15.

15.Which of the following is the last section on most job applications?

A. References

B. Signature

C. Personal information

D. Job-related questions

16.

16.Which of the following questions CAN legally be asked on a job application?

A. What is your marital status?

B. Are you at least 18 years of age?

C. In what country/countries do you have citizenship?

D. What holidays will you require off?

17.

17.Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. How does the

presentation suggest she dress?

A. Normally

B. Formally

C. Casually

D. Professionally

18.

18.Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. What does the

presentation suggest she bring with her?

A. Nothing

B. A small gift for the hiring manager

C. A friend or family member

D. Her résumé and reference information

19.

19.If a question on a job application does not apply to you, which of the following is

suggested?

A. Leave it blank

B. Fill the space with an asterisk (*)

C. Fill the space with a dash or “n/a”

D. Write why the question does not apply to you

20.

20.When submitting a filled-out job application in person, which of the following is

suggested?

A. Ask to speak to the hiring manager

B. Show the person your career portfolio

C. Attach a copy of your career plan

D. Request an on-the-spot interview

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Job Search & Job Applications Unit Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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