Question 1

What should you be asking for in your cover letter?&#10;A)another chance&#10;B)an interview&#10;C)an acceptable salary&#10;D)a contractual obligation

Accepted Answer

In a cover letter, the primary goal is to express your interest in the position and to request an interview. This is your opportunity to make a compelling case for why you should be considered for the role.

Question 2

Unlike your _____, which can be copied and sent out to several employers, your _____ must be specific and unique for each job.&#10;A)e-mail; application&#10;B)application; appeal&#10;C)r&#233;sum&#233;; cover letter&#10;D)cover letter; r&#233;sum&#233;

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A résumé can be sent to multiple employers as a general overview of an applicant's background, skills, and experience. In contrast, a cover letter should be tailored specifically to each job application, highlighting how the applicant's skills and experiences align with the job requirements.

Question 3

How is the information on a r&#233;sum&#233; typically listed?&#10;A)from best accomplishment to least&#10;B)awards and scholarships first&#10;C)chronological order&#10;D)reverse chronological order

Accepted Answer

Résumés are typically organized in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent experiences and working backwards. This format allows employers to quickly see an applicant's most current accomplishments and experiences.

Question 4

Now that you have a quality r&#233;sum&#233; in hand and have identified several potential employers, your next step is to prepare a formal appeal.

Accepted Answer

The next step after having a quality résumé and identifying potential employers is typically to prepare and send a cover letter tailored to each employer, not a formal appeal. The cover letter introduces you, highlights key parts of your résumé, and explains why you are a good fit for the position.

Question 5

How long should your cover letter be?&#10;A)one page&#10;B)two pages&#10;C)three pages&#10;D)four pages

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A cover letter should be concise and to the point, typically one page in length. This allows you to clearly articulate your interest in the position and your qualifications without overwhelming the reader.

Question 6

Which characteristics will always lead to a positive relationship?&#10;A)empathy, sympathy, and intelligence&#10;B)competency, trust, and respect&#10;C)intelligence, hard work, and diligence&#10;D)diligence, compassion, and punctuality

Accepted Answer

Competency, trust, and respect are foundational elements that foster positive relationships by building confidence in each other's abilities, ensuring reliability, and valuing each other's worth, leading to mutual appreciation and a strong, positive connection.

Question 7

The r&#233;sum&#233; is often the first screening tool used by an employer to determine whether the applicant warrants an interview.

Accepted Answer

The résumé serves as a primary tool for employers to evaluate the qualifications, experience, and skills of applicants, helping them decide who to invite for an interview.

Question 8

A r&#233;sum&#233; is a short summary that highlights _____.&#10;A)what you want&#10;B)who you are&#10;C)your intelligence&#10;D)your potential

Accepted Answer

A résumé highlights "who you are" in terms of your professional experience, skills, and accomplishments, making it easier for potential employers to understand your background and capabilities.

Question 9

Salary is the biggest factor in choosing the right position in health care.

Accepted Answer

While salary is an important consideration, other factors such as job satisfaction, work-life balance, location, career advancement opportunities, and the work environment also significantly influence the decision-making process when choosing the right position in healthcare.

Question 10

Which of the following is an informal source for finding a potential job?&#10;A)Your parents&#10;B)Internet&#10;C)Magazine ad&#10;D)Job fair

Accepted Answer

Your parents and other personal networks are considered informal sources for finding potential jobs, as they rely on personal connections and word-of-mouth rather than formal job postings or recruitment processes.

Question 11

What is the medical equivalent to ASAP (as soon as possible)?&#10;A)RFN&#10;B)AWOL&#10;C)STAT&#10;D)SIM

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Question 12

As a new graduate, you may have little work experience, so you can develop more of a(n)_____ r&#233;sum&#233;.&#10;A)succinct&#10;B)abbreviated&#10;C)practical&#10;D)functional

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Question 13

What is the best time to arrive at your job interview?&#10;A)r5 minutes early&#10;B)right on time&#10;C)fashionably late&#10;D)15 minutes late

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Question 14

What is an example of a formal source for finding a potential job?&#10;A)friend&#10;B)Internet&#10;C)family&#10;D)fellow student

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Question 15

What kind of interview approach do most interviewers now follow?&#10;A)cognitive approach&#10;B)intensive approach&#10;C)behavioral approach&#10;D)inquisitive approach

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Question 16

What is an appropriate and beneficial thing to do during the post-interview stage?&#10;A)Send a heartfelt apology.&#10;B)Send flowers.&#10;C)Send a thank-you note.&#10;D)Buy new work clothes.

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Question 17

When starting out in health care, how many pages should your r&#233;sum&#233; be?&#10;A)one&#10;B)two&#10;C)three&#10;D)four

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Question 18

Your choice of a career in healthcare should reflect your ____ and ____.&#10;A)talents; interests&#10;B)connections; opportunities&#10;C)intelligence; desires&#10;D)background; culture

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Question 19

What is a common and widely accepted sentence to include at the conclusion of your r&#233;sum&#233;?&#10;A)&#34;Call me for more information&#34;&#10;B)&#34;Please make your decision as quickly as possible&#34;&#10;C)&#34;References available upon request&#34;&#10;D)&#34;You are my top choice for a job&#34;

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Question 20

What stage of the interview do you learn all you can about your potential job and employer?&#10;A)the actual interview&#10;B)re sum&#233; stage&#10;C)post-interview stage&#10;D)pre-interview stage

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Question 21

Outline the several steps you need to take after graduation to ensure that your first position in healthcare will be the start of a rewarding career.

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Question 22

Outline the minimal requirements of a r&#233;sum&#233;.

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Question 23

What is t he best method for enhancing your professional image?&#10;A)Always dressing well, but conservatively.&#10;B)Being polite and well-mannered.&#10;C)Ask to be paid what you think you're worth.&#10;D)Demonstrate that you're an expert.

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Question 24

What term is best described as being able to feel what others are going through?&#10;A)empathy&#10;B)sympathy&#10;C)compassion&#10;D)resilience

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Question 25

T he person who is giving or receiving feedback should always feel _____ and _____.&#10;A)happy; content&#10;B)appreciated; vindicated&#10;C)respected; valued&#10;D)educated; empowered

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Deck 10: Your First Position As a Health Care Professional