Deck 10: Apply for Jobs and Landing the Job

Question 1

An example of a behavioral interview question is:

A) Why should I hire you?
B) How would you deal with an angry patient?
C) Why did you choose this career?
D) Where did you complete your education?

Answer 1

How would you deal with an angry patient?

Question 2

During an interview, you are asked to describe a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker and how you managed it. This is an example of which type of interview question?

A) Behavioral
B) Occupational
C) Situational
D) Traditional

Answer 2

Situational

Question 3

Which of these actions is not a component of practicing active listening?

A) Focusing on the speaker's words
B) Paying attention to what is being said
C) Thinking about the meaning of what the speaker is expressing
D) Trying to remember everything that is said

Answer 3

Trying to remember everything that is said

Question 4

Which of the following is not an effective method of practicing for an interview?

A) To avoid sounding rehearsed, spend minimal time reviewing interview questions.
B) Write out answers to common interview questions and take them with you to the interview.
C) Memorize answers for many commonly asked interview questions.
D) Practice using your qualifications and examples to answer common interview questions.

Question 5

The heading of your resume should include all the following except:

A) Your name at the top.
B) Your first and last name.
C) Your name in larger font.
D) Your name in lower case.

Question 6

When is the best time to ask a reference for a letter of recommendation?

A) When you begin your schooling or training.
B) Before you apply for a job and submit it with your application.
C) Throughout your schooling and career.
D) When you first meet an instructor or employer.

Question 7

When requesting a letter of recommendation, you should inform the reference all the following except:

A) What the job you are applying for.
B) Who to send it to.
C) When you will need it.
D) What qualities needs to be highlighted for the employer.

Question 8

Which of the following personal e-mail address is not appropriate to include in a resume?

A) [e-mail]
B) [e-mail]
C) [e-mail]
D) All the options

Question 9

The best resume format to use when trying to emphasize work history is:

A) Chronologic.
B) Combination.
C) Direct.
D) Functional.

Question 10

Sarah recently graduated from a medical assisting program. She previously worked for several years as a cashier at a grocery store. The best resume format for her is the:

A) Chronologic.
B) Combination.
C) Direct.
D) Functional.

Question 11

The purpose of using "power" words is:

A) To strengthen and highlight specific duties in your resume.
B) To help the employer quickly review all the submitted resumes.
C) To standardize your resume with others.
D) To use the same words and phrases as others in the health care profession.

Question 12

All the following are appropriate targets to give your resume to except:

A) An employer who posted a job opening.
B) An employer who has not posted a job opening.
C) Friends and relatives.
D) All the options.

Question 13

All the following adjustments must be made if submitting as an e-resume except:

A) Recapitalize to emphasize words.
B) Replacing bullets with other symbols, such as "+" or "-".
C) Converting to a PDF format.
D) Proofreading for oddly wrapped lines or formatting issues.

Question 14

When should you include a cover letter with your resume when applying for a job?

A) Only when the job posting requests it.
B) When submitting a resume electronically.
C) When references are requested by the employer and it is included in the cover letter.
D) Include a cover letter whenever possible.

Question 15

The appropriate time to provide an employer your references is:

A) When you upload your resume electronically.
B) At the time of the interview.
C) To mail it alongside your letter of recommendations.
D) After your contacts accept being used as references.