Module 3 Quiz

True or False. Cover letters and resumes should not exceed one page. a) True b) False

a) True

True or False. In the Selling Yourself In An Interview, the speaker says you should first assess the interviewer's motivation and true concern if they ask you an inappropriate question. a) True b) False

a) True

True or False. The researching stage of the job-seeking process comprises of two components: researching openings and researching employers a) True b) False

a) True

True or False. Top recruiter Kimberly Bishop says you should not include hobbies and interests on your resume unless they are relevant to the job. a) True b) False

a) True

True or False. You should not ask your references for letters of recommendation unless the position you are applying for specifically requires that you do so. a) True b) False

a) True

Joining the local, regional, or national chapter is a(n) ______ will greater enhance your ability to network with professionals that may be looking to hire. a) professional association b) internet provider c) private employment agency d) work of mouth campaign

a) professional association

Experience outside of a job that you have gained through internships, class projects, volunteering, or student organizations is known as _____. a) relevant experience b) applicable experience c) school experience d) extracurricular experience

a) relevant experience

When asking yourself what you are best at, what you enjoy doing the most, and what motivates you, what activity are you engaging in? a) self-exploration b) self-determination c) career exploration d) priority exploration

a) self-exploration

Grade point average should never be listed on a professional resume. True or False? a) True b) False

b) False

True or False. Most students land their dream job after they graduate. a) True b) False

b) False

True or False. Resumes should be at least two pages. a) True b) False

b) False

Research on first impressions has shown: a) once a first impression has been made, it is nearly impossible to change b) once a first impression has been made, twice as much information is needed to reverse it. c) first impressions are formed in the first 30 seconds of meeting someone d) a lasting first impression is more important than the interview itself

b) once a first impression has been made, twice as much information is needed to reverse it.

_______ opportunities are primarily hands off, while __________ opportunities offer hands-on learning of a particular job in a field of interest. a) internship; contact b) internship; shadowing c) Shadowing; internship d) non-contact; internship

c) Shadowing; internship

What is the most appropriate attire for a female interviewee? a) black skirt, colorful blouse, and matching jewelry b) black pants and light colored blouse c) black, dark grey. or dark blue suit with a skirt, light colored blouse, and minimal jewelry and makeup d) there is not difference between acceptable attire for males and females in the modern day.

c) black, dark grey. or dark blue suit with a skirt, light colored blouse, and minimal jewelry and makeup

The scripting process is answering interview questions using a formula which includes _______. a) answering the question directly, using a statistic or example to prove your point, and asking a follow-up question b) using a specific example that you have actually experienced and explain it in 3 sentences or less c) directly answering the question, backing up the answer with a specific example, and trying the answer back to the company and/or the position d) connecting the answer to the company itself no matter what

c) directly answering the question, backing up the answer with a specific example, and trying the answer back to the company and/or the position

The _______ resume is one in which skills are broken down into categories that quickly communicate to employers what the candidate can do for them. a) generic b) combination c) functional d) best

c) functional

Jared has arrived to his job interview and finds himself in a room with two other candidates and three interviewers. Jared is taking part in what kind of interview? a) group b) discussion c) panel d) live

c) panel

How long does it usually take postgraduates to find their first jobs after college? a) 1-2 months b) 2-4 months c) 6-12 months d) 3-6 months

d) 3-6 months

Janet is nervous about an interview she has with a potential employer next Monday, so she gets her mother, sister, and best friend to run through possible questions she might be asked. This is an example of a(n) _____. a) scrimmage interview b) practice interview c) test interview d) mock interview

d) mock interview