job search skills chapter 6-9
what essentials might you need at an on-site interview?
a copy of your resume in a padded portfolio along with a pen
which is a mistake when completing an application
be thoughtful in your word choice, such as "downsized" versus "fired"
which of the following is an illegal question
have you ever been arrested
which of the following does not provide evidence of administrative skills
mathematical skills
which should grab the hiring persons attention in your cover letter
the second paragraph in which you sell attributes to the reader
all of the following are topics to investigate before an interview except
their cafeteria facilities
which is true about a good mentor
their intentions for you are anbivalent
which is true about job applications
they are designed to weed out the applicant pool
all of the following are true about performance appraisals except
they are meant to pressurize the employee to get a little more work out of them
why might employers be hesitant to hire people with children
they assume it will require you need more time off
all of the following are helpful statements to make in an interview except
those that are exaggerated or untrue
all of the following are good opportunities to ask for a raise except
when you did not reach your quota and therefore did not get a bonus
which is not an important consideration when weighing job offers
where your best friend lives
which of the following is not negotiable when taking a new job
who you work with
which is true about multiple job offers
you can ask each employer for a brief hiatus to make your decision
which is not reasonable advice when declining an offer
you can dismiss them without repercussion
all of the following are good resources when writing a cover letter except
an inexperienced or routinely unemployed individual
which is a strategy to avoid stressing out when you are new at a job
force yourself to go home at the end of the workday
which is an acceptable question to ask during the interview?
what are the highest priorities for this position that need immediate attention
all of the following may provide insight into company culture except
what people read in their lunch hour
which of the following would not be something you would document as evidence of your contributions
what you spent out of your expense account
which is not true about an interview?
you can be causal in front of other staff members because their opinions will not be solicited later by the employer
all are evidences that you can add value to the organization except
you golf with the boss on alternate saturday mornings
which is not an aspect of a stress interview
you will be complemented and made to feel comfortable
which information is not relayed by your cover letter
your capacity to get along with others
all are important examples of peripheral data you may need with you can to complete an application execpt
your mothers maiden name
which is not an impetus for asking for a raise
your salary has been level a whole six months
which is a major focus of paragraph one of the cover letter
your skills
which is not true about connecting with others in the workplace
minimize being friends with co-workers after hours
which could be used to help write a meaningful cover letter
a short two-column checklist of skills desired accompanied by those you possess
which would you not want to avoid in a job that does not use performance reviews
assuming that someone else will be responsible for your performance and success
all of the following will refresh your perspective in the face of rejection except
become complacent; there is no need to change
all are true today about survival in the work place except
becoming obsolete as technology progresses is understandable, and thus acceptable
which style is becoming the industry standard in interviewing
behavioral
when negotiating, you should be able to negotiate for all of the following except
bonus
which is a useful tip for filling out an application
bring a pocket dictionary with you
which is the best way to phrase the salutation on the cover letter
call the company and get the full name and title of the hiring manager
individuals who are good references include the following except
close friends
all of the following are great tips to bolster first impressions of you except
decorate your office similarly to that of young interns; it will keep people thinking you are perennially youthful
what is recommended if you have a criminal history
do not elaborate on the situation
before you accept a specific offer, you are in a position to gather more information to help you evaluate the job offer by asking the following questions except
do you have any other openings?
all of the following are likely interview questions except
do you like your current boss?
which is an example of an unacceptanble question to ask during the interview
do you run background or drug checks? how often?
which of the following should not be a consideration of the cover letter
end your letter with either, sincerely, your friend, or respectfully
which is not true about a new job
everyone in the company probably wanted you yo get the job
all of the following are good ways to add value to your application except
exaggerate your credentials
all of the following are parts of a great cover letter except
how they can help you
the extent to which you communicate, are approachable, and display teamwork skills are all evidence of
interpersonal skills
which is true about status-blind harassment
it exerts a great toll on its targets
which is a characteristic of a good cover letter
it has short, action-oriented concise paragraphs
what is not a good technical feature of a cover letter
it is left-justified with no indents for paragraphs
what is a good rule of thumb when you feel you have not been offered the best salary
keep the ball in play by being diplomatic and flexible
all of the following make a big impact on the cover letter except
list of your soft skills
when is a good time to broach the topic of a raise
mid-morning, during a prearranged appointment
all of the following are suggested follow-up strategies except
once the interview is over, put it out your mind
what is one rough estimate of how long your job search will take
one month for every $10,000 in salary
which of the following would not reflect well on you
participate in workplace gossip
the career vision board can be an important applied tool to help realize your goals. which is not a part of a career vision board
phrases reflecting your worries and anxieties
which part of the brain acts like a filter by disregarding repetitive information so you can focus on important new information
reticular activating system
all of the following are great examples of initiative except
socialize with people at their desks everyday
the following skills should be considered in the construction of your cover letter except
study skills
which should you avoid during a phone interview
taking incoming calls on call waiting
acceptable closures to the cover letter include the following except
thanks
what is one concern you should have about the salary question
that if you posted salary requirements to a job board, an employer might hold you to that number
if you are interviewing by using technology, what should you verify beforehand?
that you have downloaded the necessary software in advanced and have it tested
what does negative mind chatter signify?
that you have ventured out of your comfort zone
what rule can help you decide whether or not to consider a job
the 70/30 rule
which is the most important
time management
which will best reflect your professionalism on the job
treat all people with dignity and respect; do not treat people differentially due to their title
all of the following are suitable ways to sign a cover letter except
type in your name in a script-style font, and color it blue
which is not the optimal use of e-mail in the workplace, especially with individuals you do not know
use lots of smileys to signal your feelings