Deck 2: Your Resume Starts Now

Question 1

What is the best interpretation of Henry Ford's quote, "Whether you think that you can, or you can't, you're right"?

A) It's important to make a good first impression.
B) To get good grades, your instructors must believe you can do it.
C) Your opinion of yourself influences how well you do in life.
D) Being rich helps you get what you want.

Answer 1

Your opinion of yourself influences how well you do in life.

Question 2

Which statement contains all the elements of a good affirmation?

A) I, Carla, have good study habits.
B) I am a good student.
C) I, Jill, won't put off studying for exams.
D) You can do well in school if you learn to take good notes.

Answer 2

I, Carla, have good study habits.

Question 3

Suppose you have performed volunteer work in a local hospital. What would be the best reason for listing this on your resume?

A) To show that you are a kind person
B) To demonstrate that you are organized and able to fit volunteer activities into your schedule
C) To let employers know you already have some health care experience
D) To demonstrate your willingness to network and "do whatever it takes" to get a job

Answer 3

To let employers know you already have some health care experience

Question 4

Which of the following is the best reason for starting to network with health care professionals while you are still in school?

A) To get an offer of a job after you graduate
B) To become acquainted with people who can serve as your references
C) To find a part-time job you can do while you are in school
D) To learn more about your field and how you can improve your chances for success

Question 5

What is the most important reason for health care workers to maintain a professional appearance?

A) It impresses prospective employers.
B) Health care employers tend to be conservative, and it is important for the employees to meet their expectations.
C) Looking professional will increase your self-esteem.
D) Many patients will judge your competence by your appearance.

Question 6

Which of the following persons would be the best professional reference?

A) A friend you have known since childhood
B) Your favorite teacher in high school
C) The supervisor where you completed your externship
D) The pastor at the church you've attended for the past several months

Question 7

Why does the author suggest you start thinking about your resume as you begin your educational program?

A) You'll have a head start on the job search when you graduate.
B) It takes a long time to complete and starting now gives you time to complete it.
C) Knowing the contents of a resume can motivate you as a student.
D) It will give you time to contact references.

Question 8

Visualization as a success tool is based on the theory that

A) students who are relaxed will do better in school and on the job.
B) predicting events can help you better plan your career.
C) our appearance affects the opinions people have about us.
D) people tend to become what they picture in their minds.

Question 9

Which of the following items would be least appropriate for a professional portfolio?

A) A copy of the graduate's nursing license
B) A difficult anatomy exam on which the student earned a grade of C
C) A letter of recommendation from a medical assistant's externship supervisor
D) Honor roll certificate

Question 10

An example of good personal hygiene is

A) completing your work on time.
B) brushing your teeth twice a day.
C) being courteous with patients and coworkers.
D) working without supervision.

Question 11

How can you make the work experience section of your resume work best for you?

A) List all your previous jobs along with a list of the tasks you performed.
B) Include accomplishments and skills that can apply to many work situations.
C) List only the jobs you have held that are related to health care.
D) Include only your previous job titles and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of your employers.

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of a transferable skill an applicant could use when applying for a job in health care?

A) Using tools to repair cars
B) Providing good customer service
C) Preparing food
D) Handling cash responsibly

Question 13

Employers appreciate employees who are proactive because they

A) see what needs to be done at work without being constantly reminded.
B) are able to perform every task in their job description.
C) have been trained in the latest techniques.
D) are excellent communicators.

Question 14

Job seekers today are encouraged to gather documentation of their skills, such as examples of their work, and place it in their

A) resume.
B) transcript.
C) certification.
D) portfolio.

Question 15

The most effective professional networking technique to use while you are still in school is to

A) attend functions where you could meet professionals who work in your future occupation.
B) make cold calls to employers to inquire about future job leads.
C) become friends with your instructors.
D) get acquainted with your classmates.

Question 16

Visualization is a success technique in which you

A) write positive goals you wish to achieve.
B) observe and learn from people who are successful.
C) create mental images of yourself succeeding in a specific situation.
D) maintain a positive attitude.

Question 17

Why is it recommended that students begin to conduct themselves as if they already were the health care professionals they hope to be in the future?

A) This behavior impresses instructors and helps you earn good grades.
B) Research has shown that we tend to become what we believe we are.
C) This conduct promotes self-confidence and will help you do well at future job interviews.
D) It encourages good behavior and better cooperation in the classroom.

Question 18

Which statement is true about licenses and certifications for health care occupations?

A) Only states have the authority to require certification of health care workers.
B) Licenses are only needed for health care professionals in supervisory positions.
C) Once granted, most certifications are good for a lifetime.
D) Most licenses and certifications have both educational and testing requirements.

Question 19

Which statement best describes what to do while you are in school to start putting together a professional portfolio to support your future job search?

A) Wait until near the end of your program to collect items because you'll know then what kind of job you want.
B) Save all your assignments because the more you include, the better will be the impression you make on prospective employers.
C) Collect items throughout your time in school that demonstrate your qualifications and personal traits.
D) Find out if your school requires you to put together a portfolio before worrying about what to include.

Question 20

Which of the following special skills would be most useful to list on your health care job resume?

A) Bicycle racing
B) Gourmet cooking
C) Writing articles for your school paper
D) Drawing ability

Question 21

The purpose of affirmations is to convince employers of your qualifications.

Question 22

When preparing to put together a budget to determine how much you need to earn to cover your living expenses, you should

A) include only your major expenses such as rent and car payments.
B) keep track of as many of your expenses as possible for 2 or 3 months.
C) save time by just estimating what you think you spend.
D) record in detail everything you spend for several months.

Question 23

Your performance at your externship site can have a major influence on your future career.

Question 24

Your appearance is not really that important if you have strong technical skills.

Question 25

The purpose of the summary of qualifications on your resume is to highlight what you have to offer an employer.

Question 26

The only requirement for most health care licenses is successful completion of an appropriate educational program.