Deck 20: Employment Skills

Question 1

If you misrepresent your qualifications on a job application and get the job,you could still be fired several months later if your dishonesty is discovered.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

If you do not get everything you are hoping for in your first job offer,identify your top priorities and consider making some compromises if the job might move you closer to what you are looking for in the future.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Supplemental employment status provides flexibility in work schedules,guaranteed work hours,and employment benefits.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a professional résumé?

A)It is typed or legibly handwritten
B)It is available in print and electronic formats
C)It is printed on colored paper or uses graphics
D)It follows a chronological sequence that starts with previous information.
E)All of the above

Question 5

When there is a shortage of health care workers:

A)demand increases because there are more applicants than jobs.
B)demand decreases because there are fewer applicants than jobs.
C)salaries and benefits increase because it is harder to recruit applicants.
D)hire-on bonuses decrease because it is easier to get a job.
E)None of the above

Question 6

If you do not get the job offer you want,you should:

A)contact the interviewer,ask why you were not chosen,and request a follow-up interview.
B)accept the decision,mark this employer off your list,and apply someplace else.
C)apply repeatedly for the same position until you get the job.
D)revise your goals to seek a job that is more realistic and easier to get.
E)reapply later after gaining some work experience with another employer.

Question 7

When employers require an online job application,the employer can view the profile,username,and password that you use to login to their job application website.

Question 8

Employers screen job applications to:

A)determine if an applicant can read and follow instructions.
B)evaluate written communication skills including spelling and grammar.
C)decide whether or not to invite an applicant for an interview.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are examples of occupational preferences?

A)Geographic location (where you want to live and work)
B)Employment status (full-time,part-time,or supplemental)
C)Size of the organization (small,large,statewide,global)
D)Employment benefits (health insurance,pension)
E)All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following are sources of information about job openings?

A)Internet sites,newspaper ads,and employment agencies
B)Health care employment settings,health care workers,and librarians
C)Networking groups,friends,and relatives
D)School counselors,placement coordinators,and school bulletin boards
E)All of the above

Question 11

Public employment agencies are funded by tax dollars and don't charge a fee for their services,while private employment agencies charge either the job-seeker or the employer for their services.

Question 12

Do not include volunteer or extracurricular activities or community service on your résumé;just list actual jobs where you received pay.

Question 13

What is the difference between traditional and behavioral interview questions?

A)Traditional questions are those which most interviewers ask,while behavioral questions are more unusual and are often considered trick questions.
B)Behavioral questions ask how you would behave in certain situations,while traditional questions ask how you did behave in certain situations.
C)Traditional questions ask how you would behave in certain situations,while behavioral questions ask how you did behave in certain situations.
D)Traditional questions ask about the past,while behavioral questions ask about the future.
E)None of the above

Question 14

Employers use pre-employment assessments to determine if an applicant's competencies and personal traits match the characteristics they are seeking.

Question 15

To convince interviewers that you are serious about wanting the job,you should:

A)research the employer and spend some time on-site before your interview to observe the environment.
B)C)send an e-mail or text thank you message within 48 hours after your interview.
D)avoid contacting the interviewer more than twice a week to ask if a decision has been made yet.
E)None of the above

Question 16

If a cover letter and résumé are not required as part of the job application process,it is best not to submit them.

Question 17

When meeting people during a job interview,you should smile,offer a firm handshake,and remember the names of people to whom you are introduced.

Question 18

Employers of Choice often offer flexible work schedules for employees enrolled in school and provide scholarships,tuition assistance,on-site continuing education,and advanced training for employees.

Question 19

Which of the following are ways to present a professional image during a job interview?

A)Arrive on time or no more than five minutes late;if you arrive late,have a good excuse
B)Answer questions as quickly as possible to show that you are a fast thinker
C)Avoid asking any questions until you are invited back for a second interview
D)Ask to borrow some paper and a pen so you can take notes
E)None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following should you do when filling out a job application?

A)Have someone else fill in the blanks if your handwriting is not legible
B)List accurate dates for your education and work experience unless there are gaps that you do not wish to discuss or explain
C)Compose your brief statement of interest in a way that will appeal to the employer even if it is not true
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 21

Privacy laws prevent employers from using the Internet to gather additional information on job applicants;employers cannot run credit reports,visit social networking sites,or read blogs posted by job applicants.

Question 22

If you are expecting a telephone call from a potential employer:

A)make sure your recorded message conveys your religious or political preferences to reveal more about yourself.
B)have your child record the message or answer your telephone to show you are a family-oriented applicant.
C)avoid confusing recorded messages that might screen out your application.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 23

If you have had a misdemeanor or a felony conviction:

A)you do not have to disclose it on your job application if you have already paid the penalty or served your time.
B)it is best to not disclose it because it could prevent you from getting the job.
C)it may or may not eliminate you from consideration for the job.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 24

When you arrive for your interview:

A)your appearance will convey more information about you than the words you use.
B)your clothing should be fashionable and unconventional to make a lasting impression.
C)you should dress for success unless you have to borrow clothes.
D)you can wear the uniform for your current job if it is clean and wrinkled.
E)None of the above

Question 25

When lining up employment references:

A)use whatever connections you and your family members and friends have to try to enhance your chances of a job offer.
B)provide a home mailing address as the best contact information for each reference.
C)use references who are familiar with your goals and deficiencies.
D)choose a teacher,previous employer,or internship site supervisor who can comment on your character,work ethic,and reliability.
E)use your spouse or a relative as a reference if the employer knows the person.