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Ch. 16 & 17 Review: "The Job Hunt"
Ch. 16 & 17 Review: "The Job Hunt"
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#careerdevelopment #findingjobs #jobapplications #resumes
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True or False? Some schools provide job placement services in the guidance office.
True
False
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What is the "advantage" of a private job agency?
Privacy and confidentiality
They will find you a job quickly
New contacts and chances to network
You'll make more money
3
What is the desired length of a good resume?
1-2 pg, front & back
6 pg.
3-4 pg
half a page
4
After you write your resume, it's a good idea to:
Email it out ASAP
Send to the printer
convert to a pdf file, ASAP
let it sit for a couple days, then re-read
5
What does "Human Resources" do
provides human manpower to perform labor
purchases fuel and natural resources
handles responsibilities related to employment
gives polygraph tests to all new employees
6
What do you write on an application where it asks for desired salary?
$50,000/year
$10.00/hr.
N/A
"open" or "negotiable"
7
What is America's largest employer?
General Motors
Aerospace industry
ComEd
The US Government
8
Monster, Careerbuilder, and Snagajob are examples of:
Direct employer contacts
"One-Stop" Centers
Internet job sites
private job agencies
9
What do random Drug Testing Policies accomplish?
Fairness- requires that effective medications be shared
Provides safer drugs
Provides a safe work environment & protects clients
Prevents theft on the job
10
"Human Resources" is also known as
:
Gantt Chart Central
Personnel Dept
Insurance Dept.
Dept of Internal Affairs
11
True or False? You shouldn't list part-time jobs on your resume.
False
True
12
Who uses the ASVAB Test?
High Schools across America
FBI profilers
drug testers
military recruiters
13
Which of these tests would determine how well an employee gets along with others?
Psychological Test
Stress Test
Aptitude Test
Skills Test
14
What should be in the
third
paragraph of your cover letter?
Explain your qualifications for the job
All of the above
Ask for an interview & give your contact info
Introduce yourself and explain what type of job you seek
15
Which is true concerning the Polygraph or "Lie-Detector" Test?
They aren't 100% accurate
All of the above
They are less common
They are highly regulated by law
16
When local, state and national resources are coordinated to provide jobs and training, it is:
Dept of Human Resources
Dept of Labor
"One-Stop" Career Center
a school placement office
17
Which of the following is the
best
description of a resume?
a brief history of education, experience, and qualifications
a cover letter expressing interest and qualities
A personal fact sheet with addresses and numbers
a long list of references and employers
18
Which of the following would be considered "optional" on a resume?
Three References
Personal Info: Sports & Hobbies
Work Experiences
Heading
19
What does it mean to call a potential employer or walk in their office in person?
career cruising
direct contact
networking
"old school" placement
20
What is the best suggestion for doing well on Pre-Employment Tests?
Drink a cup of coffee & take a shower before
Study hard
Take a practice test on the computer
Stay calm, composed, and confident
21
Which of these is "illegal" to ask on a job application?
Reason for Leaving Former Jobs
Religious denomination
Former addresses
Other names and aliases
22
A typing test which is given to clerical applicants is an example of what kind of test?
Civil Service Exam
Skills Test
Government Test
Aptitude Test
23
A specialized publication which may be a source for finding skilled job:
Trade & Professional Journal
Field Guide to Labor
Company manual
Wall Street Journal
24
What does an aptitude test measure?
Personal Intelligence
Personal honesty
Potential success at a future job
Self-discipline
25
Which test would measure someone's adaptability, assertiveness, honesty, cooperation?
Polygraph Test
Psychological Test
Aptitude Test
Situational Test
26
What goes at the very top of your resume?
Experiences & Skills
Objective- the type of job you're looking for
Your name and address, (contact info)
Paragraph of introduction
27
Which of the following would be on a fact sheet?
Name and contact information
All of the above
Work Experiences
Education and Skills
28
True or False: Drug use, either "on" or "off" the job affects job performance
False
True
29
What should be in the
first
paragraph of your cover letter?
All of the above
ask for an interview and provide your phone number
explain what qualifies you for the job
state your purpose and the type of work you seek
30
For a government job, what type of test would a person be required to take?
Skill Test
Civil Service Test
Situational Test
Agility Test
31
What should be in the
second
paragraph of your cover letter?
All of the above
explain your qualifications
ask for an interview
introduction & type of job you seek
32
Talking with people & creating connections is, (for the purpose of finding job leads) is:
networking
zoning
socializing
bridging
33
Can an application ask if you are registered for the selective service?
Yes
No
34
Why would an employer give a pre-employment test?
avoid spending time & money training someone who won't last
To see if employees use drugs recreationally.
To assess their computer skills
Consumer protection
35
What is a "disadvantage" of a private job agency?
long wait times
they charge a fee = loss of pay
requires lots of education
Lack of privacy, lack of dignity
36
A collection of materials that supports your job qualifications is called a(n):
electronic database
resume file
personal fact sheet
portfolio
37
True or False? Transportation workers are periodically drug-tested at random.
False
True
38
Which of these is probably the "best-known" aptitude test in America?
ACT
ASVAB
SAT
Polygraph
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Which test measures the person's ability to perform in a work setting similar to the job?
Situational Test
Skill Test
Stress Test
Psychological Test
40
Where should you put "N/A" on a job application?
In the box where it asks for Social Security Number
In the box where it asks if you've ever committed a felony
Only once in a section, if it doesn't apply
In every single box where it doesn't apply
41
What is a "blind ad"?
A job that is one of these which is never actually listed
An ad that doesn't include the name of the company.
An ad that sometimes lists contact information
It promises equal opportunity for vision impaired applicants
42
True or False? If someone uses drugs off the job, it's OK- it won't affect their performance
True
False
43
True or False? An application can ask your marital status
True
False
44
What does "N/A" stand for?
Not Assigned
Not Applicable
Never applies
No Answer
45
Which of the following is the best source for finding job opportunities?
your place of work
Teachers
friends and relatives
Social Service agency
46
Should applications should be filled out in ink or in pencil?
Ink
pencil, so you can erase
47
What does ADA do?
Prohibits some kinds of drug testing
States that disabled citizens can do any job there is.
bans discrimination against qualified people w/ disabilities
American Dream Act= provides opportunities for immigrants
48
A "cover letter" is sometimes known as:
nasty-gram
an application letter
personal fact sheet
a resume letter
49
How is honesty in the workplace usually measured?
Polygraph test
Attitude test
Oral Honesty Test
Written Honesty Test
50
True or False? The majority of jobs are found in newspaper classified ads
False
True
51
What do you put in the box on an application where it asks your Social Security number?
Will Provide if Hired
Leave Blank
Your Social Security number
N/A
52
Why would an employer require medical exams?
Prevent contagious diseases
All of the above
Avoid workers whose health problems could become liabilities
So they can get workers to quit smoking
