Deck 29: The Job Search

Question 1

When should you plan to arrive for a job interview?

A) 5 minutes before the scheduled time
B) 15 minutes before the scheduled time
C) Precisely at the scheduled time
D) Just after the scheduled time

Answer 1

15 minutes before the scheduled time

Question 2

When listing work experience on a résumé:

A) begin with your least recent work experience
B) provide precise dates of your previous employment (date, month, and year)
C) provide employers' names and locations
D) exclude your responsibilities and accomplishments

Answer 2

provide employers' names and locations

Question 3

Which employment lead also serves as an inexpensive background check?

A) Professional organizations
B) Social media
C) Newspaper advertisements
D) Employment agencies

Answer 3

Social media

Question 4

A cover letter is used to:

A) communicate a maximum amount of information through a minimum number of words
B) convince a prospective employer that it would be worth his or her time to interview you
C) introduce yourself to the potential employer and create interest in your résumé
D) highlight your educational and professional accomplishments

Question 5

The first step in acquiring employment is:

A) creating an interesting cover letter
B) determining personal needs and goals
C) researching career opportunities
D) marketing your skills

Question 6

Information included in the heading of the résumé includes your:

A) name and address
B) age and gender
C) birth date and telephone number
D) marital status and number of children

Question 7

Many university-based hospitals have a fully staffed dental clinic.

Question 8

Which is the best way to exit a job interview?

A) "I look forward to hearing from you."
B) "How soon can I expect to hear from you?"
C) "If you have no further questions, I would like to thank you for your time."
D) "Based on this interview, do you feel I could be successful in this position?"

Question 9

Which is a professional approach to resignation?

A) Vocalize complaints and frustrations.
B) Notify each patient personally.
C) Discuss new employment opportunities with coworkers.
D) Give at least 2 weeks' notice.

Question 10

Employee compensation varies depending on experience, education, and skills. Benefits increase the total value of a compensation package.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 11

Which is most appropriate for a professional interview?

A) Conservative business attire
B) Dental assisting uniform
C) Smart casual attire
D) Formal wear

Question 12

Under federal and state laws, employers cannot ask interview questions regarding:

A) references
B) child-care arrangements
C) citizenship or appropriate alien status
D) termination of previous employment

Question 13

Severance pay is:

A) the equivalent of salary for the notice period
B) issued if you terminate your employment for medical reasons
C) withheld if your employer terminates your employment
D) typically paid 2 to 4 weeks after the final paycheck

Question 14

Travel opportunities are associated with which career?

A) Education
B) Private practice
C) Sales representation
D) Public health and government

Question 15

A follow-up (thank-you) letter should:

A) be sent within 72 hours of an interview
B) reaffirm your interest in the position
C) be addressed to the practice
D) consist of one or two concise sentences

Question 16

A résumé should:

A) have 1-inch margins on all sides
B) include your birth date and the names of your family members
C) be as long as needed to list all of your skills and certifications
D) include names of references

Question 17

Most employers prefer which social networking service?

A) Twitter
B) Facebook
C) LinkedIn
D) Google+

Question 18

Which portrays a positive image during an interview?

A) Maintain direct eye contact.
B) Speak only when spoken to.
C) Do not ask questions.
D) Speak slowly and loudly.

Question 19

To teach in a dental assisting program accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA), you must be certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and working toward a bachelor's degree.

Question 20

Which part of the interview is most critical?

A) Applicant questions
B) Salary negotiations
C) Final handshake
D) First 10 minutes

Question 21

Salary should not be discussed during an interview.

Question 22

References are always listed on a résumé.

Question 23

Any form of volunteer service may be included on a résumé.

Question 24

The applicant should conclude the job interview.

Question 25

The most common time frame for notifying your employer of your resignation is 1 month.

Question 26

A résumé communicates a maximum amount of information through a minimum number of words.

Question 27

The primary purpose of the résumé is to convince a prospective employer that you are a qualified candidate for employment and that he or she should hire you without an interview.

Question 28

Severance pay is a fee paid to an employment agency.

Question 29

Working as an insurance agent is an employment opportunity for a dental assistant.

Question 30

A résumé should not have any empty spaces.

Question 31

If you are uncomfortable informing your employer of your intentions to resign, it is okay to ask a respected coworker to do it for you.

Question 32

A follow-up letter is composed after you have been offered a job.

Question 33

A compensation package includes the salary plus additional benefits provided by the dentist.

Question 34

An interviewer may inquire into reasons for an applicant's termination from past jobs.

Question 35

When considering your personal career goals, you should ask yourself what is important to you in a job and form a list of your expectations.

Question 36

A résumé's professional objective should be very specifically stated.