Deck 24: Job Leads and the Résumé

Question 1

The most efficient way to conduct a job search is to focus your efforts on the one or two lead sources you feel most comfortable using.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

How can you best use help-wanted ads in the newspaper and professional journals?

A) Depend on them to supply the majority of good leads.
B) Apply for every advertised position in your occupational area.
C) Apply for only those positions that include the salary in the ad.
D) Carefully follow all the directions given for how to apply.

Answer 2

Carefully follow all the directions given for how to apply.

Question 3

You won't be graduating for two more months but have decided to attend a health care job fair to which many local employers send representatives. How can you best take advantage of this opportunity?

A) Just collect the written materials from representatives so you can follow up later.
B) Ask questions to learn about employee qualifications and the hiring process.
C) Give your resume to every representative.
D) Tell the representatives about your qualifications and why they should hire you when you graduate.

Answer 3

Ask questions to learn about employee qualifications and the hiring process.

Question 4

It is a good idea to list important skills and qualifications in more than one place on the resume.

Question 5

Once you become employed, you have no obligation to stay in touch with your school.

Question 6

It is best to be honest on your resume and include details about special conditions such as having been fired from a previous job.

Question 7

Job seekers should not waste their time following up on leads they are given for jobs that don't sound interesting.

Question 8

Meeting a potential employer's minimum requirements is usually all that is required for an applicant to be hired for a health care position.

Question 9

Most school career offices offer learners many services in addition to helping them find job leads.

Question 10

Graduates who are serious about finding a job should put the most emphasis on:

A) using their time efficiently.
B) calculating their living expenses.
C) organizing their space for the job search.
D) gathering needed supplies.

Question 11

The resource that often ranks number one for helping graduates locate job leads is:

A) help-wanted ads in the newspaper.
B) personnel offices in health care facilities.
C) their school career or placement office.
D) health care job fairs.

Question 12

Networking is most effective for identifying job openings and getting hired when you:

A) tell as many people as possible that you are looking for a job.
B) focus your energy on professionals who might be able to help you.
C) ask only people you know quite well for their advice.
D) ask only people who can also serve as references when you apply for jobs.

Question 13

Job seekers should be professionally dressed and groomed:

A) only at interviews.
B) at interviews and professional meetings.
C) only when they visit a facility or office to apply or interview for a job.
D) any time they might have contact with a potential employer.

Question 14

How much time do employment professionals recommend that you spend each week on job search activities?

A) As much as you can spare
B) 20 to 40 hours
C) 10 to 20 hours
D) The quality of search activities is more important than the time spent

Question 15

Most recent health care graduates have more employment qualifications than they realize.

Question 16

The work experience section of the resume should include only previous jobs that were related to health care.

Question 17

What is the first step when starting the job search process?

A) Decide how much you want to earn.
B) Find out who has openings.
C) Write your resume.
D) Identify your qualifications.

Question 18

Most job openings are not advertised.

Question 19

How can you increase your chances of being hired by the site where you do your clinical experience?

A) Become friends with the staff.
B) Perform to the best of your ability every day.
C) Let the clinical supervisor know that you expect to be hired.
D) Agree to do your clinical experience only at a site that has current openings.

Question 20

Which of the following is a good way to get maximum benefit from professional networking contacts?

A) Follow up only on leads that you find interesting.
B) Ask each of them to write you a letter of recommendation.
C) Limit contacts to people who work in your occupational area.
D) Ask them questions about how to succeed both in the job search and later on the job.

Question 21

The main difference between the chronological and functional resume types is:

A) the way the work history is presented.
B) the length of the total resume.
C) whether a qualifications section is included.
D) what is included in the education section.

Question 22

What is the purpose of making unscheduled visits to health care facilities?

A) To present your qualifications
B) To inquire about job openings
C) To ask if someone can interview you while you are there
D) To get lots of detailed information about the facility

Question 23

When should cover letters be written and sent?

A) When you are requested to do so
B) Only when inquiring about an unadvertised position
C) When you are moving to a new location and want to introduce yourself
D) With any resume sent to a prospective employer

Question 24

It is important that the message on your voicemail sound professional in the event that potential ______ call.

Question 25

What is Career One Stop?

A) A website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor with links to state and local career offices all over the United States.
B) A website on which job seekers can post their resumes.
C) A job announcement website for employers to post open positions.
D) A series on online courses on career-building and professional development.

Question 26

Which of the following should be included in the resume?

A) Your marital status
B) Hobbies and interests if they relate to health issues
C) How long you have lived in the area
D) Information about your family

Question 27

A _______________ resume emphasizes general qualifications rather than the applicant's work history.

Question 28

What is the main purpose of a resume?

A) To convince a facility to hire you
B) To create a detailed list of all your qualifications
C) To persuade an employer to interview you
D) To demonstrate your seriousness about finding a job

Question 29

Which statement best describes how to best use the Internet as a tool for the job search?

A) Just post your resume because most employers now search the Web for prospective employees.
B) Combine using the Internet with several other sources and strategies.
C) Use it to identify all the employers in your area who have job openings.
D) Spend most of your job search time using it.

Question 30

When writing a cover letter, it is recommended that you do NOT:

A) address it to the person who makes the hiring position.
B) handwrite it to communicate interest and a personal touch.
C) keep your letter to one page.
D) use a formal business-letter style.

Question 31

When calling employers to inquire about possible job openings, it is most important to:

A) always be considerate of the other person's time.
B) insist on speaking with the person who has the authority to hire you.
C) explain why they should consider hiring you.
D) not hang up until you have a scheduled interview.

Question 32

How should your externship/clinical experience be listed on your resume?

A) In the work experience section as if it were a paid position
B) Only in the education section
C) It is best not to include it
D) With a clear statement that it was an unpaid training position

Question 33

The introduction section of the resume should be used to:

A) list all your skills.
B) impress the employer.
C) state what you have to offer the employer.
D) let the employer know why you are interested in the job.

Question 34

A _______________ resume emphasizes the job applicant's work history.

Question 35

The best type of resume to use if you are changing careers or have not held previous jobs in health care is the ____________________ resume.

Question 36

The skills clusters prepared for a functional resume should include:

A) only skills from paid employment.
B) only skills that you learned in school.
C) skills from all types of experiences if they relate to the job.
D) names of previous employers.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a website claiming to help job seekers find positions may be a scam?

A) It contacts you, you do not contact it.
B) It requires you to post your resume on its site.
C) It asks for a large sum of money upfront.
D) It requires you to enter your social security number.