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Which is a bad reference?
YOUR Parents are __________ references.
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YOUR Parents are __________ references.
PEOPLE THAT SHOULDN'T BE REFERENCES
GREAT
NOT THE BEST
TERRIBLE
2
Which is a bad reference?
Math Teacher
Church Leader
Uncle Joe
Basketball Coach
3
What should you wear if your interviewer will be wearing dirty work clothes?
Casual
Business Casual
Business Professional
Snappy Casual
4
What should you wear if your interviewer will be wearing a shirt and tie?
Snappy Casual
Business Professional
Casual
Business Casual
5
If you don't have an answer for a question on a job application, you should leave it blank.
False
True
6
Who would you choose as your References?
someone you just met
mom, dad, brother
teachers, family friends, an old boss
7
Which of the following should be turned in when applying for a job?
Resume
Cover Letter
Appllication
All of these should be submitted
8
Should you wear pajamas to an interview?
Yes
No
9
In an interview if you know you interviewer will be wearing business professional attire, you should wear?
Dress pants and a sweater.
A tuxedo with a top hat.
Jeans and a collared shirt.
Dress pants, collared shirt, tie and jacket.
10
You should be 100% honest on all application materials.
True
False
11
What documents should you include with your application?
Resume and the entire Shrek script
Just the job application
Cover letter
Resume and cover letter
12
Bad question to ask in an interview
Is there a dress code?
When will you make a decision about the position?
Do employees get free food?
Is there a training period for employees?
13
Should you talk about strengths at an interview?
Yes
No
14
After the interview you should
Say thank you in person, by email or by postal mail.
contact the company every hour
storm into the company if you don't get the job and scream
assume they are not going to hire you
15
during an interview you should...
make no eye contact
sit down right away
use a firm handshake
lie
16
When should you arrive at an interview?
right when it should start
5 minutes late
20 minutes early
10 minutes early
17
In an interview you should answer questions with a simple yes or no.
False
True
18
An application is intended to do which of the following?
Gather work experience from applicants
All of these are true
See if applicants can follow directions
See if applicants can work neatly and accurately
19
You would prepare for an interview by...
Relaxing in front of the TV to clear your head
Doing some exercise just before you go
Eat a really big lunch
Practicing some questions and making notes to refer to
20
A resume is
an outline of skills, abilities and education
given to a potential employer
a summary of qualifications
all of the above
21
What should you wear if your interviewer will be wearing jeans and a nice shirt?
Snappy Casual
Casual
Business Casual
Business Professional
22
In an interview you should look your interviewer in the eye.
False
True
23
The components of a resume include
education
all of the above
experience
objective
24
When listing work or volunteer experience which items should you list first (at the top)?
Your favorite
oldest
Doesn't matter
newest
25
You should always dress one level below your interviewer so you don't make them feel bad about themselves.
False
True
26
A RESUME can
Provides information about the applicant in terms of these skills
Shows proof of reliability and capability
Highlights the applicant’s qualifications for employment
ALL OF THE ABOVE
27
Why should you ask before using them as references?
So that they can expect the call
So they can decide if they want to or not
So that you can tell them what the job is
all answers are correct
28
What type of resume should be written by a first time employee?
Professional
Contemporary
Chronological
Entry-Level
29
What type of resume should be written by a first time employee?
Functional
Standard
Chronological
Professional
30
What should you bring to an interview?
Your dog
Your resume
Your favorite video game
Food
31
Appropriate for an interview?
yes
no
32
Appropriate for an interview?
no
yes
33
What is the most important thing about references?
Put their phone number
Nothing
fill everything about them out
Ask permission
34
When writing your resume you should
write in general terms
be specific as possible
be vague to leave something to talk about in the interview
35
A resume should highlight your accomplishments.
False
True
36
what should be included on a resume?
education
all of the above
past work experience
skills
37
Good question to ask in an interview
Are there any opportunities to be promoted within the company?
Can I have every other weekend off?
How much vacation do I get?
Do you have any family?
38
If you make a spelling mistake on a job application you should cross it out and write the word correctly.
True
False
39
after an interview you should...
nothing
post a facebook status about it
bug them asking if you got the job
send them a thank you via mail or email
40
Why does a job application require a signature?
All of these are true.
To allow the employer to verify the information you listed
To state you are telling the truth
To indicate that you understand you are not guaranteed a job
41
At the end of your interview you should
run out of the room
say sheesh that was long
say I'm glad that is over!
ask some insightful questions
42
In an interview you should wait to be seated.
False
True
43
What is it called when an employer and an applicant meet to discuss a job opportunity?
Job Interview
Job Application
Cover Letter
Resume
44
Which application document highlights and employee's qualifications for employment and is created by the employee?
Cover Letter
Job Application
Job Interview
Resume
45
Which one should you not do on a job application?
Use references that give you permission
Be specific
Be positive
Write fired for a reason leaving a job
46
What should you do at an interview?
Frown
Smile
Cry
47
Family and Friends make great references.
True
False
48
What is the best way to prepare for answering interview questions?
Watch YouTube videos
What is an interview?
Just wing it
Practice
49
Make sure you put on cologne or perfume before you go to an interview.
True
False
50
Resume objectives don't have to be specific.
True
False
51
You see on an resume that awards, volunteer experience and work experience are listed. What kind of resume is this?
Professional
Entry Level
52
It is acceptable to use abbreviations on your application materials.
Always
Only if they are universally known
When you run out of space
Never
53
In an interview you should make sure your cell phone is on silent and put it in your pocket.
False
True
54
Appropriate for an interview?
no
yes
55
You should a use blue or black pen when filling out your application.
False
True
56
Which of the following is NOT true about references?
Use parents
Teachers can be good references
Ask permission
List their contact info
57
In an interview you should chew gum.
True
False
58
What should you wear if your interviewer will be wearing dress pants/skirt and a nice shirt?
Snappy Casual
Casual
Business Professional
Business Casual
59
You should a use blue or black pen when writing your resume.
False
True
60
You have an interview at 11:00, what time should you arrive?
10:30
11:00
10:50
11:10