Deck 17: Self-Directed Job Search

Question 1

Which outline best fits a process technician's resume?

A) name, address, phone, objective, employment, education, reference
B) name, address, phone, objective, education, employment, reference
C) name, address, phone, skill summary, work history, education, reference
D) name, address, phone, references, work history, references, GPA.

Answer 1

name, address, phone, objective, education, employment, reference

Question 2

What is the most important factor in conducting a successful job search?

A) networking
B) responding to newspaper ads
C) using college job placement
D) mass mailing your resume

Answer 2

networking

Question 3

Placement agencies are very helpful when used in an overall plan.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Multiple variations in a resume are helpful during a job search.

Question 5

The cover letter is designed to

A) introduce and sum up the resume
B) identify special skills
C) highlight education
D) display work experience

Question 6

Work experience is more valuable than education.

Question 7

A typical job search for a process technician requires

A) 1-2 months
B) 3-4 months
C) 4-6 months
D) 6-12 months

Question 8

The most common pre-employment test used for process technicians is

A) the California math test
B) the Bennett Mechanical S & T test.
C) the chemical comprehension S & T test.
D) the block counting test.

Question 9

List the key elements of a cover letter.

Question 10

List the key elements of a resume in order.

Question 11

List three questions typically asked in an interview.

Question 12

Describe how to conduct a self-directed job search. List 5 items.

Question 13

List the specific areas in math covered on pre-employment test.

Question 14

Describe the hands-on skills process technicians are exposed to at your school.

Question 15

Describe the primary theory, equipment, technology, and training you have/will be exposed to at your college or university.