COM Chapter 5
Which of the following is a good approach to take when following up with an employer after sending a resume? a. Inquire politely about the timeframe for decision making b. Ask if the employer needs anything further from you to complete your application c. Confirm whether your application was received d. ALL of the above are appropriate approaches for framing your follow up e-mail.
ALL of the above are appropriate approaches for framing your follow up e-mail.
Job search rejection is difficult, but you must: a. Accept it when it happens. b. Put it in perspective. c. Learn from it. d. ALL of the above.
ALL of the above.
When preparing for a job interview, interviewers should begin by identifying skills and personal qualities required for the job. This is the basis of: a. A list of questions that can be asked during the interview. b. An in depth probe of a candidate's resume. c. A list of qualities that will meet minimum expectations. d. An ideal applicant profile.
An ideal applicant profile.
Legal job interviewed questions focus on skills and qualities required for the position, also known as: a. EEOC approved issues b. Bona fide occupational qualifications c. Realistic job profile d. Ideal applicant profile
Bona fide occupational qualifications
Interviewers sometimes ask illegal questions. How might you handle them, according to Chapter 5? a. Bring each one to the interviewer's attention, and refuse to answer. b. Just quickly answer those that do not make you uncomfortable (even if you know they are inappropriate). c. Respond "I'm not really comfortable answering that" when asked an illegal question that makes you uncomfortable. d. Both b & c
Both b & c
A resume objective should focus on what you hope to learn or what skills you'd like to improve if hired. a. True b. False
False
If you are conducting an interview, you should not spend too much time reviewing the applicant's resume in advance; just spend time looking at it during the interview. a. True b. False
False
If you are interviewing for a job, it's best to discuss salary, vacation, and retirement benefits at the first interview to avoid wasting your and the interviewer's time. a. True b. False
False
The best way to use LinkedIn is to create a profile and keep it updated, but remain quiet on the rest of the site. a. True b. False
False
The purpose of a resume is to get a job. a. True b. False
False
There are potential downsides to sending an interviewer a thank-you note after an interview. a. True b. False
False
When searching for a job, you should assume you will receive a decision letter from the employer whether he or she chooses to hire you or not. a. True b. False
False
You should always avoid functional resumes in favor of the chronological format. a. True b. False
False
You should be prepared to be as assertive as necessary to get an interview after sending a resume. a. True b. False
False
Which social networking site is probably most helpful to job seekers? a. Facebook b. Twitter c. LinkedIn d. Snapchat
Missemployment happens when: a. People work at jobs that do not match their skills or interests. b. People are in danger of losing their jobs. c. The company fails to market itself. d. People are underpaid and overworked.
People work at jobs that do not match their skills or interests.
When you tell a job interviewer that you have a particular skill, you should then: a. Offer to give a reference that can speak to that skill. b. Provide a concrete example to illustrate a time you used the skill successfully with positive outcomes. c. Stop talking and wait for the next question. d. Ask the interviewer a question.
Provide a concrete example to illustrate a time you used the skill successfully with positive outcomes.
The best way for a potential applicant to investigate or learn about a company is to: a. Rely on the Internet. b. Go to the library. c. Phone the organization's human resources department for information. d. Talk to the department or division secretary.
Rely on the Internet.
An interviewer should try to adhere to this conversational rule: a. Encourage the candidate to self-disclose relevant personal information. b. Talk 30% of the time, listen 70%. c. Provide as much information about the organization as possible. d. Provide confirming messages.
Talk 30% of the time, listen 70%.
After an interview, both job seekers and interviewers should spend some time reflecting and making notes on how the interview went. a. True b. False
True
Crowded resumes with little white space are problematic to your objective of getting an interview. a. True b. False
True
Failing to prepare an adequate number of questions to ask a job interview is one of the most common major mistakes interviewees make when they're on the job market. a. True b. False
True
Negotiating even a minor increase in salary or benefits from what is initially offered will provide you with substantial financial advantage over time. a. True b. False
True
One reason to defer in-depth discussions about salary and benefits until after you've been offered a job is that it gives the employer the chance to get to know and like you—and want you as an employee. a. True b. False
True
One suggestion for coping with job search rejection is to create a support group of friends or others you meet who are also looking for work. a. True b. False
True
One way to use social media is promoting people who have helped you professionally. a. True b. False
True
Part of the work that goes into looking for a job is calculating a realistic salary that you need to earn in order to meet expenses. a. True b. False
True
Recent research reveals that employers use social media to proactively find and reach out to prospective employees. a. True b. False
True
Salary negotiation when you are first hired into an organization can have a substantial impact on your lifetime earnings with that company. a. True b. False
True
There is no excuse for arriving late to a job interview. a. True b. False
True
To avoid losing confidence after job search rejection, you should use positive self talk. a. True b. False
True
When an employer won't budge on salary, you should try to negotiate other forms of compensation. a. True b. False
True
When negotiating salary, you need to make sure your requests are based on some form of credible evidence, such as what others with your experience make in your city. a. True b. False
True
While not offered by all employers, flex-time, insurance, vacation times, car allowances, and moving expenses are considered elements of a compensation package. a. True b. False
True
Your cover letter should be addressed to a particular person. a. True b. False
True
In addition to preparing answers to anticipated interview questions, a job applicant should also plan: a. What to wear b. Topics for small talk c. A gift for the interviewer d. a & b
What to wear & Topics for small talk
Which of the following interview questions is open ended? a. How old are you? b. Do you like working with others? c. How easy do you work under stress d. Why do you want to work here?
Why do you want to work here?
Which of the following is a true statement regarding your social media presence during the job search? a. You should get off of social media entirely until you find a job. b. Your social media footprint should be clean and professional. c. You should lurk on social media, but not post. d. NONE of the above
Your social media footprint should be clean and professional.
One author cited in the cover letter and resume On the Job feature called this kind of resume "the best format of 2016": ______________________.
hybrid
Creating a group of contacts that could benefit you and be benefitted by a relationship with you refers to __________________.
networking
