Deck 14: Conducting a Job Search

Question 1

The purpose of an attention-getting letter is to:

A) thank the company official for your interviews.
B) get a job interview without a résumé.
C) provide a tailor-made approach to the job sought.
D) discover if there are job openings.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Job searches are conducted:

A) primarily early in a person's career.
B) for a variety of purposes.
C) primarily after being fired or laid off.
D) primarily when other approaches to finding a job fail.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The most effective job-finding method is through:

A) personal contacts.
B) classified ads.
C) employment agencies.
D) placement offices.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following are NOT one of the job-searching techniques mentioned in the text?

A) Networking.
B) Radio advertising.
C) Internet search.
D) Unsolicited letter campaigns.

Question 5

A key feature of an electronic résumé is that it:

A) is used exclusively for Internet job searches.
B) is sent by fax machine.
C) contains words designed to fit a keyword search.
D) is prepared with a word processor.

Question 6

A key purpose of a career fair is to:

A) advertise the capabilities of career agents.
B) bring job seekers and employers together.
C) give job seekers assistance in résumé preparation.
D) bring students and educational institutions together.

Question 7

A tele-search is a method of obtaining job leads by:

A) making unsolicited phone calls.
B) looking for telecommunication jobs.
C) a large volume mailings of letters.
D) working with employment agencies.

Question 8

Which of the following is the qualification least likely to be sought by prospective employers?

A) communication and other interpersonal skills.
B) judgment and common sense.
C) computer skills.
D) experience on an athletic team.

Question 9

Business cards are especially important for job finding through:

A) conducting a mail campaign.
B) conducting a tele-search.
C) networking.
D) an employment agency.

Question 10

The general thrust of the T-form cover letter is to:

A) summarize one's education and work experience.
B) explain why the applicant needs the job.
C) present an analysis of the applicant's skills.
D) outline how the applicant's qualifications match the job requirements.

Question 11

The targeted résumé presents:

A) information that targets you as a good performer.
B) only information that supports the job you are seeking.
C) the career path to your target.
D) a chronological history of your employment.

Question 12

By using your blog as a résumé, you are putting yourself out to the widest group of potential:

A) employment agencies.
B) employers.
C) employees.
D) social networking.

Question 13

A guideline for organizing your résumé is to put:

A) your most saleable asset first.
B) education before experience.
C) experience before education.
D) skills after job experience.

Question 14

A key part of the unsolicited letter campaign method is that it:

A) gives you the element of surprise.
B) is the most efficient job-finding method.
C) makes writing a cover letter important.
D) helps get you into the insider system.

Question 15

It is recommended that your job objective be:

A) a statement of your long-range plans.
B) a statement of your short-range plans.
C) a summary statement of the job you are applying for.
D) different from any job you have held in the past.

Question 16

The focus of a career employment agency's efforts is to:

A) find candidates to fill positions for companies.
B) advise people on which field to enter.
C) help the job seeker find employment.
D) conduct career fairs for clients.

Question 17

Job hunting by the Internet:

A) has become standard practice.
B) is almost exclusively for computer-related positions.
C) requires membership in an online job-search service.
D) eliminates the need for an in-person interview.

Question 18

A cover letter should include a:

A) personal contact as an attention grabber.
B) thorough description of the applicant's schooling.
C) thorough description of the applicant's work experience.
D) brief apology for taking the employment official's time.

Question 19

Standard approaches to job finding are effective because they:

A) yield many interviews for the number of attempts.
B) can be treated as a tax-deductible expense.
C) make extensive use of computers.
D) ultimately result in finding a job.

Question 20

If you job hunt on the Internet, you:

A) will be required to send an electronic résumé.
B) will be required to pay a royalty fee to Microsoft.
C) still might be asked to mail in a hard-copy résumé.
D) can ignore other job search methods.

Question 21

One of the major benefits of networking is that it helps place you in the internal job market.

Question 22

One finding about résumé length based on an employer survey was that approximately 40 percent of those surveyed said that a résumé should be no longer than two pages.

Question 23

The purpose of a skills-benefit statement in a job search is to:

A) explain how the company will give benefits for skills.
B) explain how the applicant's skills can benefit the company.
C) summarize the applicant's job-related skills.
D) summarize what benefits the applicant would like.

Question 24

The knowledge and skills of job applicants is measured by __________ tests.

A) aptitude
B) achievement
C) personality
D) interest

Question 25

A tele-search should include an approximately one-minute presentation in an attempt to get an in-person interview.

Question 26

Help-wanted ads are part of the insider system in conducting a job search.

Question 27

The ability to work well in a team is one of the qualifications frequently sought by employers.

Question 28

The consensus of job-hunting advisers is that it will generally take about 30 days to find a full-time position in one's field.

Question 29

The current status of pre-employment drug testing in Ontario is that:

A) drug testing is illegal except for safety sensitive positions or those subject to the policies of another country.
B) drug testing is restricted to applicants under age 30.
C) about 10 percent of employers use drug tests.
D) about 50 percent of employers use drug tests.

Question 30

Resume database services give employers access to résumés submitted by job hunters.

Question 31

A major requirement for preparing an electronic résumé is to list key words that fit the requirements of a keyword search.

Question 32

According to a survey, the vast majority of college recruiters prefer a résumé to be:

A) light grey or other pastel colour.
B) larger than letter size.
C) ivory or white.
D) laid out in menu format.

Question 33

An attention-getting letter is an effective substitute for a job résumé.

Question 34

A recommended approach to preparing a cover letter is to include the name of a personal contact within the firm.

Question 35

A creative-style résumé:

A) attracts attention because of its uniqueness.
B) covers up for past mistakes.
C) creates information that makes you look good.
D) creatively embellishes ordinary experiences.

Question 36

A major purpose of a career fair is to help young people identify a potential career field.

Question 37

Help-wanted ads are used mostly for finding top-paying positions.

Question 38

A cover letter provides a tailor-made, individual approach to finding a job.

Question 39

The T-form cover letter requires that the applicant prepare a lengthy discussion of why he or she is qualified for the position in question.

Question 40

Networking involves the establishment of contacts and referrals to help you find a job and advance your career.

Question 41

Asking for the job that you have just interviewed for is generally considered rude and unhelpful.

Question 42

The creative-style résumé is well-suited to applying for traditional jobs.

Question 43

A good possibility for a key word (or phrase) on an electronic résumé is a job-related task performed by the applicant.

Question 44

An example of an illegal question to ask during a job interview is "How old will you be on your next birthday?"

Question 45

An example of an illegal question to ask a job applicant is, "What position would you like to hold at the peak of your career?"

Question 46

The purpose of a skills-benefit statement during a job interview is to explain how your skills have benefited you in your career.

Question 47

Aptitude tests measure a person's current job knowledge and skills.

Question 48

When you are short on the direct experience called for in a position, emphasize your skills that relate to the position.

Question 49

Be prepared to ask as well as answer questions during a job interview.

Question 50

Once you experience rejection while job hunting, take a break until you feel better.