CAWT120 Chapter 15 Seeking Employment Tutorial Quiz

A letter of application should state your interest in a position. a. True b. False

a. True

Generally, you should not put your references on your resume. a. True b. False

a. True

Representatives from major companies who are seeking employees may attend a job fair. a. True b. False

a. True

An electronic resume should: a. list your education, skills, and work experience. b. not be posted on a job board. c. not include keywords from the job description. d. All the answers are correct.

a. list your education, skills, and work experience.

A chronological resume is a document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed last. a. True b. False

b. False

State-operated employment agencies do not provide free services for job applicants. a. True b. False

b. False

When researching an organization, you should: a. read periodicals or websites that profile the company. b. consult your local chamber of commerce. c. Both answers are correct.

c. Both answers are correct.

According to the text, when evaluating prospective employers, you should find answers to all the following questions except: a. is the organization financially secure? b. is the organization growing? c. does the organization provide housing and transportation for new employees? d. what are the organization's services or products?

c. does the organization provide housing and transportation for new employees?

A functional resume works well: a. for individuals who are looking for a job. b. to emphasize job gaps when you have a lot of experience. c. for individuals who have a good educational background but little experience.

c. for individuals who have a good educational background but little experience.

A document that gives the skills and qualifications of an applicant for a particular job rather than focusing on work experience is a: a. letter of application. b. portfolio. c. functional resume. d. chronological resume.

c. functional resume.

When preparing a letter of application, you should: a. not request an interview; they will contact you if interested. b. not provide any negative information until the interview. c. state your interest in the position.

c. state your interest in the position.

When preparing for a job interview: a. do not be concerned about how you will dress for the interview. b. trying to anticipate questions you will be asked is a waste of time. c. you should do research to learn about the organization. d. All the answers are correct.

c. you should do research to learn about the organization.

In an employment portfolio, you should: a. show samples of your work. b. include your resume. c. provide documents that illustrate your writing skills. d. All the answers are correct.

d. All the answers are correct.

When completing an employment application: a. read the entire application before answering any questions. b. print neatly and use correct spelling. c. answer all questions or write NA if a question is not applicable to you. d. All the answers are correct.

d. All the answers are correct.

Typical employer job-search sites provide all the following information except: a. job openings. b. browse resumes. c. find qualified workers. d. housing inquiries.

d. housing inquiries.