Deck 15: Seeking Employment

Question 1

If a job ad does not give the name of a person, you should use "To Whom It May Concern" as a salutation in your letter of application.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

An email is never an acceptable way to send a thank-you message after an interview.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

To succeed on the job, you should make certain you have a clear understanding of your job duties and how you will be evaluated.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Networking during a job search means:

A) updating your computer system to make better use of the Internet.
B) writing to the human resources departments of companies where you would like to work.
C) telling people you know that you are looking for a job.
D) All the above

Question 5

Insurance costs for members of a group plan are typically lower than when individuals purchase health care insurance on their own.

Question 6

Employment agencies:

A) are good sources of information about job openings.
B) are not allowed to charge a fee to job applicants.
C) may charge a fee to companies seeking job candidates.
D) Both A and C

Question 7

You can use the Internet in your job search to:

A) view job openings on company websites.
B) use job search agents to find job openings.
C) post your resume to job boards.
D) All the above

Question 8

A letter of application should always be in block letter style.

Question 9

State government jobs are listed through the USAJOBS website.

Question 10

It is likely that a person will work for only one or two organizations during his or her career.

Question 11

The chronological resume works well for individuals who have good educational background and skills but little or no work experience.

Question 12

You should dress conservatively for an interview, even if you are applying for a position in an organization that is in a creative line of work.

Question 13

The basic goal(s) of a letter of application are to:

A) indicate that your resume will be sent later.
B) tell what you know about the company.
C) state your interest in a job position.
D) All the above

Question 14

Whatever your reasons for leaving a job, you should be professional in handling the exit.

Question 15

You should not restrict your job search to direct contacts only.

Question 16

When preparing to take part in an online interview, you should close any software programs that may give you audible alerts or open windows on your screen.

Question 17

When researching a company to which you are applying for a job:

A) do not talk to friends and relatives about the organization.
B) look for articles written about the company.
C) the company's website will probably be of no help.
D) Both B and C

Question 18

You should write one good letter of application and use it for all companies to which you apply.

Question 19

Professional social media sites allow you to meet other professionals in your career area and exchange information, such as job postings.

Question 20

You should always be accurate and honest when listing information on your resume.

Question 22

An exit interview is a(n) :

A) good time to criticize your supervisor so that he or she may improve performance.
B) meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative.
C) meeting between a job candidate and a potential employer.
D) Both A and B

Question 23

A document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed first is a(n) :

A) chronological resume.
B) functional resume.
C) letter of application.
D) portfolio.

Question 24

When you are a job candidate taking part in a team interview:

A) do not try to remember the names for all the interviewers.
B) focus on the person who is the team leader regardless of which person asked a question.
C) listen carefully to the questions asked and answer them succinctly.
D) avoid making eye contact when answering questions.

Question 25

If you are fired from a job, you should:

A) realize that the blame lies with your supervisor.
B) understand that feelings of rejection and insecurity are normal in this situation.
C) evaluate your skills and performance to see how you can improve.
D) Both B and C

Question 26

Typical employee benefits include:

A) paid time off.
B) group insurance plans.
C) retirement plans.
D) All the above

Question 27

When completing an employment application:

A) try to state what may be negative information in a positive manner.
B) leave the space blank if the question does not apply to you.
C) do not waste time reading the entire application before you begin answering questions.
D) Both A and B

Question 28

Which of the following is a tax-deferred retirement plan for employees of private companies and corporations?

A) 401(k) account
B) IRA account
C) 403(b) account
D) Defined benefit account

Question 29

When preparing an electronic resume:

A) use formatting, such as several fonts and indented lines, to make the resume attractive.
B) put your name, address, phone number, and email address each on separate lines.
C) use bold print to emphasize words.
D) All the above

Question 30

During a performance appraisal:

A) do not admit to making mistakes even if you have done so.
B) maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
C) avoid making eye contact with the evaluator.
D) receive negative comments as a criticism of you as an individual.

Question 31

A career e-portfolio:

A) is a compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information.
B) does not include your resume.
C) contains information in electronic format.
D) Both A and C