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1
resume templates from Microsoft Word (other than Ms. Morgan's)
Boo: trite, ubiquitous, and fraught w/ formatting problems.
Are unique and exquisite.
Work so well with filtering software.
2
Your isms are...
the skills you learn on the job
the # of years you've been in a career
the skills you learn in shop
3
Why is your boss the most important person with whom you have daily contact?
They decide your schedule.
They have the power to promote, demote, or fire you
They actually aren't the most important person
4
Where is the best place to look to see if a company is hiring without calling or walking in?
The company break room
A company’s website
The classifieds
5
On the subject of networking, the rule of 200 states that:
Every student has at least 200 different isms to master
Every person knows at least 200 people
Every person has at least 200 skills to offer the world
6
scented paper: yay or nay?
Yay!
Nay!
Only for jobs in fashion design
7
The software programs that many companies install to read and sort applications:
all answers correct
overlook qualifications
time you out and lose your work
dump your application/resume if they don't see 'key words'
8
Why would having a high absenteeism rate or your being tardy frequently annoy your coworkers?
Profits can be affected, thus affecting coworkers paychecks.
Your not being there means they have to do their job + yours
all answers true
9
what follows the bullets..
should be bolded
should mostly be verbs
should be dates
10
If you're going to have a certification by next May, how should you list it on your resume?
as "Pending"
You shouldn't
Just put it in as if you already have it
11
the contents of your resume should be catered to...
your objective
your education
your heading
12
What is the ultimate sin at work?
Being tardy
Not knowing how to perform a job right away;
Lying
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Dishonesty, evasion, lack of integrity: all reasons that ___________
your dept fails
people get fired
banks fail
you fail
14
Where can you go in order to learn about policies and procedures in your company?
the secretary
human resources dept
the cafeteria
15
Putting things from most recent to least recent:
Awkward
Reverse Clock
Reverse chronological
Chronological
16
Which of the following is a reason that someone might lose a job or a job opportunity?
Their social media could give the company a negative image.
They fail a drug test.
all answers correct
They lie on their resume.
17
What part of your resume should be in a font larger than 12 pt?
No part
Your education section
Your name
Your sections headings
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References Available Upon Request
is optional
should never, ever be written on a resume
should be on EVERY resume
19
What's the difference between Alex and Randolph?
their objective
their shop
their education
20
When Debbie finishes one job, she moves on to the next w/out being told to do so. Debbie is:
a brown-noser
someone who takes initiative
especially courteous
21
if something doesn't apply to you on the resume template, what should you do?
Leave it in and claim ignorance.
Take it out!
Leave it in. Lying is cool.
22
Cleaning up the breakroom after you make a mess making nachos is an example of being:
Hilarious
Dishonest
Courteous
Discourteous
23
A(n) __________ employee has integrity
brown-nosing
ethical
dishonest
24
which of the following is the most important to young workers when it comes to communication?
Diction
Volume
Grammar
Sincerity
25
a courteous employee would say...
"Thats not my job."
"You're doing that all wrong."
"You look confused...can I help you find something?"
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Why do classified ads use abbreviations?
Fewer letters used, less company is charged by the paper
Papers like to save money on paper; less words, less paper.
Companies know people are accustomed to texting in shorthand
27
____spaced within sections, _____spaced between sections
single/double
double/double
single/single
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Brown-nosing is a great way to get on the good side of the boss
only on a Monday
never
oh yeah
29
Why is it important to have manners?
It's not...throw a chair!
It has a suprising economic effect
Your boss will make you clean the bathroom
30
Using the company internet to browse facebook is an example of being dishonest.
not if you're on your break
never..do you
yes; always
31
a resume should not exceed...
half a page
one page
two pages
32
Which of the following is an app that lists jobs much in the same way the classifieds do?
LinkedIn or Glassdoor
Instagram
The classified section of the paper
33
When should you use the formula: position, company name, location, dates
Always
There is no formula.
Only in the Work History section
34
do you ever use complete sentences on a resume?
yes; in every section
it depends
NEVER
35
Calibri, 11 point font
Font really doesn't matter; do you!
Perfect for your resume.
Ugh. Never. TNR 12 point font only.
36
How are bosses evaluated?
by the performance of their workers
by their mannerisms and style
by their peers
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What should you never be afraid to do?
ask questions, as long as they are sincere
be rude
ask questions, but only after you have made a mistake
show your personal style
38
Can volunteer work be valuable to put on a resume?
Never
Always
Only if your objective is 'to obtain a volunteer position'
Sometimes
39
When you make ____________ at work, you often make mistakes.
assumptions
bets
jokes
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How many typos/formatting errors can you get away with?
just one
zero
two to three
41
What it the most secure way to email a resume?
Screenshot
Word doc
PDF
42
Does incivility shut people down?
No; incivility inspires people to do their best work
Yes; incivility affects everyone negatively.
No; people are insensitive to incivility.
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Why does your self esteem determine your attitude at work?
You feel superior to others, you will always be a leader.
self esteem has no effect on your attitude
You believe you can do something, you will be more positive
