Deck 59: Maintaining the Office Environment

Question 1

Which style of résumé usually has a position statement such as Professional Goal or Career Objective?

A) skills
B) targeted
C) chronological
D) functional

Answer 1

targeted

Question 2

When interviewing for a job, you should not:

A) arrive 10-15 minutes early
B) use courtesy and respect
C) show interest and enthusiasm
D) act overconfident

Answer 2

act overconfident

Question 3

A cover letter should be addressed to:

A) "hiring manager"
B) "To whom it may concern"
C) the person who decides who is interviewed and hired
D) the person in charge of the entire company or organization

Answer 3

the person who decides who is interviewed and hired

Question 4

The fee for a private employment agency is usually based on:

A) the amount of experience the job candidate has
B) a flat rate for all types of employees
C) a percentage of the first year's wages of an employee
D) a percentage of the company's profits during the employee's first year

Question 5

Your list of references should include ____ nonfamily persons who know you well and can recommend you to an employer.

A) 1 to 2
B) 3 to 4
C) 5 to 7
D) 7 to 10

Question 6

The primary means of obtaining current information in your field is to:

A) watch television
B) attend conferences
C) read
D) ask sales representatives questions about new pharmaceutical products

Question 7

A list of performance objectives for a practicum are compiled by the:

A) school coordinator
B) student
C) student's immediate supervisor
D) physician or head of the practice where the practicum takes place

Question 8

When listing experience on a functional style résumé, you should enter the _____ first.

A) job title
B) dates of employment
C) name of employer
D) list of job responsibilities

Question 9

When preparing a cover letter, you should not:

A) ensure that it is error-free
B) request an interview
C) make it clear when and how you can be reached
D) make it long and involved

Question 10

On a résumé, your contact information should be emphasized by:

A) highlighting
B) circling
C) printing it in bright colors
D) bolding

Question 11

A résumé should not:

A) contain information about your age
B) demonstrate your qualifications to a prospective employer
C) be complete, accurate, and neatly organized
D) describe your previous work experience

Question 12

At a practicum, the student:

A) replaces a paid employee
B) is paid a salary
C) assumes an employee's job responsibilities
D) is intended to have a learning experience

Question 13

It is recommended that you convert your résumé into which format for emailing and uploading purposes?

A) doc
B) txt
C) pdf
D) jpg

Question 14

In the second paragraph of your cover letter you should:

A) make it clear when and how you can be reached
B) express your skills and qualifications
C) explain why you are writing the letter
D) introduce yourself

Question 15

Which style of résumé works best when there are no long periods of unemployment between jobs?

A) functional
B) targeted
C) skills
D) chronological

Question 16

During an interview, it is recommended that you:

A) give the interviewer your strongest possible handshake
B) sit up straight and lean in a little toward your interviewer
C) avoid making eye contact with the interviewer
D) talk with your hands

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a quality?

A) time management
B) positive attitude
C) critical thinking skills
D) interpersonal skills

Question 18

The Immigration Reform Act of 1986 requires employers to:

A) devote a percentage of their profits to language lessons for immigrant employees
B) ask for documents to prove that you are eligible to work in the United States
C) assign a Social Security number to any employee without one
D) contact INS if any noncitizen applies for a job

Question 19

When preparing your résumé, you should not reduce the margins beyond:

A) ½ inch
B) ¾ inch
C) 1 inch
D) 1½ inches

Question 20

Employers in the medical field are not commonly concerned with a prospective employee's:

A) history of personal relationships
B) credit rating
C) police record
D) history of drug use/abuse

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Offered by professional organizations such as the AAMA and AMT as a way to keep your certification status current

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Outlined summary of your abilities and experiences

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Style of résumé that arranges information to focus on a specific job opportunity by highlighting the work experience and job skills requested by the employer

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Doing this when preparing for an interview usually detracts from your appearance and demeanor

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Something to be avoided during an interview because it can distract the interviewer

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Type of résumé that works well for people who have had practicum or cooperative work experience

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Given to keep up with the economy

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Something that allows you to find employment opportunities without traveling miles and spending lots of time and money in the process

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Potential job through a private employment agency for which the agency is paid by the employer rather than the job candidate

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Pathway of job positions in which you may progress based on your interest, training, and experience

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
This should be composed shortly after an interview has taken place

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
States why you should be hired for a desired position

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Something to prepare ahead of time and have with you as you complete specific employers' application forms

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
These can be determined by asking questions such as whether you are usually on time, whether you can work with very little direction, and what you prefer to do in your spare time

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
These specify a list of administrative, clinical, and general competencies that should be experienced during a practicum

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Most common and more traditional résumé format

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Request for qualified applicants to send information about themselves to a prospective employer

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Type of résumé that is best for highlighting experiences in a number of unrelated jobs and courses

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Given to employees who deserve recognition and praise for a job well done

A)Internet job search
B)classified advertisement
C)master application
D)rushing
E)fidgeting
F)follow-up letter
G)cost-of-living raise
H)merit raise
I)continuing education units (CEUs)
J)career laddering

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Detailed outline of the duties required of an employment position

A)performance objectives
B)personal characteristics
C)résumé
D)chronological
E)functional
F)targeted
G)skills
H)cover letter
I)job description
J)fee paid