COM Exam 2 Review
An effective cover letter should have __________ paragraphs.
3-5
Long-term professionals goals are considered to be
5-10 years
Skills and knowledge you can apply to accomplishing work tasks are called
Abilities
Which of the following is an accurate statement about abilities and attributes?
Abilities are easier to measure than attributes
What is the difference between an ability and an attribute?
An ability is a skill at doing something; an attribute is a personal trait.
Which example shows an attribute that reflects character?
As the team leader, John displays honesty and fairness in all performance reviews.
Which person is using an ability?
By analyzing the data, Lori determines what caused a decline in sales.
Which of the following questions should be avoided during an informational interview?
Do you have any open positions at your firm?
_______ is an ability that deals with caring
Emotional intelligence
Which of the following would most likely eliminate a résumé from consideration?
Five typos
Which example shows networking?
Frank mentors a young man who is starting his own business
Which of the following statements about conducting a job search is true?
Friends and family members can help you make connections with people working in your field.
Which type of interview question asks you to speculate about a work scenario you might encounter?
Hypothetical question
While he is being interviewed for a job, Ernesto is asked, "Are you a citizen of the United States?" What is the best way he can respond to this?
I am authorized to work in the United States, and if you offer me a job, I will provide documentation.
Which of the following statements about initial job interviews is true?
If you are contacted for an interview, it means you are considered a good candidate for the job.
A(n) _______ involves speaking with a successful and accomplished professional to seek out career advice.
Informational interview
Why do experts recommend sending a follow-up thank-you note after a job interview?
It helps you stand out from the other candidates.
Many companies use web conferences for initial job interviews because
It is a cost-effective way to get to know job candidates.
Which of the following statements about web conference interviews is true?
It is important to choose a web conference location that is free from noisy distractions.
Which of the following statements about a job seeker's online persona is correct?
It is important to make sure your online persona is appropriate before applying for a job.
Which of the following is an advantage of identifying your career goals for the job search process?
It shows employers that you are serious about your work
After graduating from college, Benny conducted a thorough job search, identified promising job announcements, and interviewed with a few companies. After eight months, he was offered a suitable position in his field and began negotiating his salary and other terms of employment. Which of the following descriptions best compares Benny's experience to a typical job search process?
It took a couple months longer
When mentioning your accomplishments in your résumé, be sure to include
Key facts
Which person is displaying an attribute?
Larry is extremely loyal to his company
Rachel made a list of characteristics that would be important to her in a job. She visited her school's career center and performed online research to find jobs that matched her education and experience. What other step could Rachel take to help her job search?
Let her friends, family, and instructors know the type of position she is seeking.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about LinkedIn?
LinkedIn provides considerable flexibility on how to portray yourself.
Which person took the most effective action regarding references?
Marsha thanked her references after her job interview.
Which statement accurately describes networking?
Networking is more relational than transactional.
Which example shows an ability that reflects competence?
Sophia creates a marketing plan that contributes to making a new product a success.
Which of the following is a convenient and less expensive alternative to holding an on-site interview?
Web conference interview
Which of the following is an open-ended interview question?
What are your main career goals?
Which of the following is a key question to ask in an informational interview?
What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most?
When does an appraisal interview usually take place?
When an employee has been on the job for a period of time
The salary and benefits of a position should be discussed
When an employer brings it up or after a job offer
Jeanette is being interviewed for a job. To which of the following questions is she most likely to use the STAR method of responding?
Would you tell me about a success at your last job?
Jamarcus will be relocating from the Midwest to California soon, and he hopes to obtain a job as a sales representative there. He has two web conference interviews scheduled next week. For these interviews, he should wear
a business suit, dress shirt, and tie.
Most resumes begin with
a name block
Which of the following sets of people would most likely be involved in a problem-solving interview?
an attorney and a client
Because it was his last day of work at Media Co., Shaun met with a human resources representative for
an exit interview
When reviewing a job posting for a position you are interested in, experts recommend
analyzing it in terms of the abilities and attributes the employer is seeking.
Which example is worded in the most effective way for a résumé?
compiled data for articles
What is a recommended way to follow up an interview?
contacting the interviewer to check on his or her progress
The bank where Qing works was recently robbed, and one of the employees was shot. She made a complete recovery, but ever since the crime , Qing has been having trouble sleeping at night, and he startles easily. He also finds himself dreading work, even though he formerly loved his job. The human resources department has brought in a psychologist to talk to Qing and other employees affected by the robbery. The meeting between Qing and the psychologist is a(n)
counseling interview
Résumés and LinkedIn are similar because both
include educational background
A follow-up thank-you note after an interview
may be in either electronic or hand-written form
One of Drake's first jobs was as a telemarketing associate conducting __________ interviews over the phone to solicit donations for a large health-related nonprofit.
persuasive
Which of the following phrases would be most effective in a résumé?
promoted collaboration
Which action conveys a giver mentality on LinkedIn?
providing endorsements
Willow is meeting with the vice president of marketing today to discuss the possibility of her transferring to an open position in that department. What type of interview is this?
selection interview
Vanessa has scheduled a web conference interview today. She has tested her equipment and Internet connection and made sure her background is tidy and appropriate. What else could she do to make sure her web interview is a success?
smile and make sure she looks directly into the camera
