F.C.S quiz 1

Good posture sends a message of confidence.

true

What is a résumé?

A resume isa concise history of your achievements, education, and previous job experiences and skills.

If you had to pick one word to describe the way you should dress for an interview, what would it be?

If you had to pick one word to describe the way you should dress for an interview it should be nice.

Why is it bad to frequently look away from the interviewer or to look down?

It is bad to frequently look away from the interviewer or to look down because looking away or looking down conveys that you are either unfriendly, distant, or that you have something to hide.

Why is it so important to be on time for an interview?

It is so important to be on time for an interview bacause being late will start your interview off with a negative impression. Being five to ten minutes early will create a more favorable response from the potential employer. It will also help you feel more relaxed and confident as you enter the interview.

Why is it so important to be polite to the interviewer's support staff?

It is so important to be polite to the interviewer's support staf because these individuals often relay their impressions to their supervisor, and may affect whether or not you will get the job.

How should you first greet the interviewer?

You should first greet the interviewer by being pleasant; smile, extend a firm handshake, and look him in the eye. Enter the room assertively. Do not take a seat until the interviewer offers you one.

Why should you learn as much as possible about the company for which you are interviewing?

You should learn as much as possible about the company for which you are interviewing because the more you know about the company and position, the more confidence you will feel. Also, this information will tell you if this is a company you would like to work for.

A résumé that lists all of your previous job experience from most to least recent is a _________ résumé.

chronological

A ______________résumé gives the most overall general information.

combination

An application is a ____________ type of form.

description

In deciding whether to hire an applicant, employers can only rely on the information given on an application.

false

A résumé that that concentrates on previous skills and responsibilities is a _________ résumé.

functional

A job applicant should not bring his/her own questions to an interview.

true