PCC - Job Search & Interviewing

Question 1

An investigation to verify your former employers, schools attended & personal references.

Accepted Answer

Background check

Question 2

People who have agreed to provide a written or verbal statement about your character & ability.

Accepted Answer

Your references

Question 3

You should sign a cover letter with this color of ink.

Accepted Answer

Blue

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable reason to change jobs.

Accepted Answer

you don't like your boss

Question 5

An internet data base that job seekers use to post digital resumes is called a:

Accepted Answer

job board

Question 6

This is used by employers to weed out unqualified applicants before interviews are conducted

Accepted Answer

Application

Question 7

Laws concerning work permits are part of the _?_

Accepted Answer

Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 8

This verifies your eligibility to work in the US & is required by Immigration Services.

Accepted Answer

I-9

Question 9

How many interviews may you have to go through before you get a job offer?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 10

Where do you get a work permit from?

Accepted Answer

your school

Question 11

Your generation will make _?_ or more major job changes during your working life.

Accepted Answer

6

Question 12

What length should a resume be?

Accepted Answer

1 page

Question 13

The type and number of jobs available is the job:

Accepted Answer

market

Question 14

Often a business or company will use this section of their company to do all the hiring:

Accepted Answer

Personnel/Human resources

Question 15

16 and 17 yr-old employees may work as late as _?_ on a school night?

Accepted Answer

10pm

Question 16

A 1-page written listing of a job seeker's experience, education and training & skills.

Accepted Answer

resume

Question 17

How many job leads may be needed to secure one interview?

Accepted Answer

25

Question 18

Information about an organization that is hiring new employees is a job:

Accepted Answer

lead

Question 19

When schools & colleges hold a night to have displays about job opportunities it is called _?_

Accepted Answer

a job fair

Question 20

After this review game I think I should:

Accepted Answer

study, study, study, study

Question 21

The _?_ sets the minimum wage for employment.

Accepted Answer

Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 22

A written summary of a person's education, activities and training is called:

Accepted Answer

a resume

Question 23

This agency provides free testing, job counseling and job placement.

Accepted Answer

State Bureau of Employment

Question 24

When completing an application it is best to:

Accepted Answer

all of these are things to do

Question 25

The term used when employment agencies place workers in positions for a short period of time:

Accepted Answer

"rent" employees

Question 26

Which of the following types of work for 14-15 yr-old employees are ALLOWED?

Accepted Answer

Clerical work/copying

Question 27

If you are offered a job, which of the following should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

call your BFF!

Question 28

A person who applies for employment with a specific company is a job:

Accepted Answer

applicant

Question 29

When you use personal contacts to help you find and get a job is _?_

Accepted Answer

networking

Question 30

The process of looking for employment is a job:

Accepted Answer

search

Question 31

Which of the following is VERY important to do before you go to an interview?

Accepted Answer

ALL OF THESE ARE IMPORTANT!

Question 32

Summer jobs provide the following:

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 33

Which of these should NOT be followed when you directly contact a potential employer?

Accepted Answer

All of these should be followed

Question 34

If you miss this many days within 12 months; the employer may wonder if you will be reliable.

Accepted Answer

7

Question 35

A criminal offense which requires a penalty of 1 or more years in a prison is a _?_

Accepted Answer

felony

Question 36

This lists accurate information about yourself that employers will want to know.

Accepted Answer

Personal Data Sheet

Question 37

A type of insurance that pays financial losses if employee fails to do their job or steals

Accepted Answer

Bond

Question 38

Organizations that raise only enough money to support themselves and not make extra money are:

Accepted Answer

Non-profits

Question 39

This resume lists your work experience in time frames and accounts for all time spent working.

Accepted Answer

Chronological

Question 40

This introduces you to a specific employer; regarding a specific job opening.

Accepted Answer

Cover letter

Question 41

The current minimum wage in the major part of the United States is _?_

Accepted Answer

$7.25

Question 42

Abbreviations in classified ads are often called:

Accepted Answer

Job jargon

Question 43

Any contribution of free labor to an organization and/or a club is called:

Accepted Answer

volunteerism

Question 44

This resume style focuses on your qualifications, skills and accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

Functional

Question 45

This pre-employment test predicts your success in some occupation or course of training.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude

Question 46

If you are 14-15 years old, which of the following times could you NOT work?

Accepted Answer

A weekday at 6 am while school is in session

Question 47

What is something you may have to be willing to take and must pass?

Accepted Answer

a chemical dependency test

PCC - Job Search & Interviewing

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PCC - Job Search & Interviewing

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