CAWT120 Chapter 15 Seeking Employment Premium Quiz

A 401(k) account is a tax-deferred retirement plan for employees of nonprofit organizations or educational institutions. a. True b. False

False

A resume is a compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information. a. True b. False

False

A functional resume is a document that gives the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than focusing on work experience. a. True b. False

a. True

At the close of an interview, you should try to determine what the next step in the process will be. a. True b. False

a. True

Having time away from work for holidays and vacations helps employees relax and return to work with a positive outlook and desire to perform well. a. True b. False

a. True

Stock ownership plans allow employees to have a stake in the company's financial growth. a. True b. False

a. True

The Internet is a good source of job information. a. True b. False

a. True

When deciding whether you want to work for an organization, you should ask yourself,, "Do my skills match the position?" a. True b. False

a. True

A document that gives an applicant's work experience starting with the most recent experience listed first is known as a: a. chronological resume. b. professional resume. c. functional resume.

a. chronological resume.

To perform successfully on the job: a. listen to what your supervisor tells you. b. do not listen to coworkers because they may not understand your job. c. complete only tasks that are listed in your job description. d. All the answers are correct.

a. listen to what your supervisor tells you.

During a job evaluation, you should remain positive and avoid discussing any problem issues. a. True b. False

b. False

You should wait to research an organization until you have gotten an interview. a. True b. False

b. False

A performance appraisal is typically conducted: a. when you are hired. b. at the end of the probationary period. c. when you are being promoted. d. at the end of employment.

b. at the end of the probationary period.

During an interview, you should be prepared to: a. answer questions thoroughly and concisely. b. be enthusiastic. c. Both answers are correct.

c. Both answers are correct.

When leaving a company, the company will conduct: a. an evaluation. b. a career advancement interview. c. an exit interview.

c. an exit interview.

If you are laid off or terminated, you should: a. express comments that are derogatory toward the company. b. leave without an exit interview. c. listen to what your employer tells you.

c. listen to what your employer tells you.

In a letter of application, you should: a. not mention your resume. b. provide specific information about your skills. c. state your interest in a position with the organization. d. All the answers are correct.

c. state your interest in a position with the organization.

The follow-up letter you send after an interview should include a: a. thank you for the opportunity to interview. b. statement that you are still interested in the job (if this is true). c. reminder of the next steps you agreed on in the interview. d. All the answers are correct.

d. All the answers are correct.

When preparing a resume, you should: a. target your resume to a particular job. b. keep the resume short. c. highlight your work experience that is relevant to the position. d. All the answers are correct.

d. All the answers are correct.

A compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information is a: a. letter of application. b. resume. c. job application. d. portfolio.

d. portfolio.