Deck 20: Externship and the Job Search

Question 1

What is probably the most important aspect of your education?

A) Externship experience
B) Graduation
C) Meeting new people
D) Textbook memorization

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following will NOT be a part of your externship experience?

A) Working on site in a healthcare setting
B) Gaining real-life experience
C) Getting a pay check
D) Developing new skills

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is the process of investigating the background of a potential employee?

A) Criminal history check
B) Employment screening
C) Drug screen
D) Background check

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Who is the person responsible for your assignment at the externship site as well as the person who acts as your manager throughout your externship?

A) Physician
B) Preceptor
C) Site director
D) Professor

Question 5

Which of the following should be exercised when completing an externship?

A) Following the site's protocol
B) Avoiding the use of foul language
C) Leaving personal issues at home
D) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following criteria will aid in getting you a good reference after your externship?

A) Dependability and initiative
B) Professional appearance and image
C) Positive attitude and motivation
D) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is the appropriate approach to take if/when you make a mistake during your externship?

A) Cover up the problem
B) Try to fix the mistake yourself
C) Tell your preceptor or physician immediately
D) Get upset when constructive criticism is offered

Question 8

What is a curriculum vitae (CV) also known as?

A) Resume
B) Job experience list
C) Personal references
D) Job applicable skills

Question 9

Which of the following keeps your resume looking professional?

A) Using colored paper
B) Including multiple pages
C) Using abstract fonts
D) Keeping it to one page

Question 10

Which of the following may be useful when looking for a job in your field?

A) Employment agencies
B) Monster.com
C) CareerBuilder.com
D) All of the above

Question 11

___________ is connecting with people who can be helpful professionally.

A) Working
B) Socializing
C) Networking
D) Mingling

Question 12

When is NOT a good time to write a chronological resume when looking for a new job?

A) You are looking for your first job
B) You have help impressive titles at your previous positions
C) You are seeking a position in the same field as your prior job
D) Your job history exhibits increased growth and professional development

Question 13

Which of the following resume types highlights your accomplishments and strengths in a way that supports your career objective?

A) Functional
B) Chronological
C) Targeted
D) Personal

Question 14

What type of resume is best to use when focus is needed on a clear, specific job target?

A) Personal
B) Targeted
C) Chronological
D) Functional

Question 15

Which of the following refers to specific descriptions of experience or tasks that you performed?

A) Career objectives
B) Accomplishment statements
C) Contact information
D) Targeted information

Question 16

What should you do before submitting your resume to potential employers?

A) Check, double-check, and triple-check for accuracy
B) Run spell check on the computer
C) Print it on colored paper
D) Make the font abstract and interesting

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong cover letter?

A) Personal introduction
B) Statements concerning skills and experience
C) Several pages in length
D) Standard letter formatting

Question 18

A _________ is a collection of materials representing a person's work or accomplishments collected for viewing.

A) Resume
B) Cover letter
C) Portfolio
D) Objective

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered part of a professional appearance?

A) Clean, pressed clothing
B) Conservative colors
C) Heavy makeup
D) Neatly manicured hairstyle

Question 20

Which of the following is a topic that should be avoided during an interview?

A) Marital status
B) Potential for advancement within the company
C) Describing why the company should hire you
D) Personal accomplishments

Question 21

What is the amount of pay remaining after taxes and employee-paid benefits are deducted called?

A) Net pay
B) Gross pay
C) Perks
D) Total pay

Question 22

Which of the following people would be a good person to ask for a reference from?

A) Previous superiors
B) Professors
C) Externship site
D) All of the above

Question 23

_____________ refers to the status, methods, character, or standards of a person in his or her field.

A) Goals
B) Professional development
C) Professionalism
D) Role model

Question 24

What should you do after you have an interview you feel great about?

A) Send a follow-up letter
B) Wait for a phone call
C) Call the company repeatedly
D) Resend your resume

Question 25

What type of interview questions are asked to determine how a candidate would behave in certain circumstances?

A) Traditional
B) Behavioral
C) Lifestyle
D) Inappropriate