LE 300 Chapter 5 & 6

Which of the following should you use when formatting your resume? A. 11- or 12-point font B. 2-inch margins C. Four or more fonts to vary the text D. Double space the text and triple space between sections

A. 11- or 12-point font

Which of the following contains a schedule of all of your classes, labs, work hours and activities? A. A weekly schedule B. A term calendar C. A to-do list for the day D. A list of short-term goals

A. A weekly schedule

What is the greatest source of physical stress for college students? A. Fatigue B. Relationships C. Financial problems D. Being away from home

A. Fatigue

Your priorities should reflect your_________________. A. Goals B. Course requirements C. Sleep patterns D. Free time

A. Goals

Which of the following statements about your resume is true? A. It is an advertisement for you B. The appearance is not as important as what is in it C. Give as much detail as you can D. You will not need to put a lot of thought into writing it

A. It is an advertisement for you

Enthusiasm, honesty, and dependability are examples of what? A. Personal qualities and characteristics B. Skills you have developed in a job or activity C. Work related skills you have been trained for D. Personal accomplishments

A. Personal qualities and characteristics

A business major would fall under which basic category? A. Social Sciences and Human Services B. Technical and Engineering C. Arts and Humanities D. Global Studies

A. Social Sciences and Human Services

A small amount of anxiety is normal, even beneficial. A. T B. F

A. T

What do successful people do? A. They make good use of their time B. They do not set priorities C. They have unclear goals D. They procrastinate

A. They make good use of their time

What do you have more control of when you go to college? A. Time B. Homework C. Family D. Stress

A. Time

Employers will check resumes for accuracy. A. True B. False

A. True

The organization you work for should reflect your values and beliefs. A. True B. False

A. True

You should know how to get to an interview to avoid being late. A. True B. False

A. True

Which of the following are true when you become a member of the campus community? A. You are responsible for knowing the rules and policies. B. You are given a year to get to know the rules and policies. C. You will have a guardian who will make sure you are following the rules. D. You are not expected to follow the rules unless someone tells you about them.

A. You are responsible for knowing the rules and policies.

How long should a resume for a high school student be? A. half a page B. 1 page C. 2 pages D. 2-3 pages

B. 1 page

Approximately how many college student deaths a year are linked to alcohol? A. 1,000 B. 1,400 C. 2,400 D. 3,000

B. 1,400

How many courses per semester does the average undergraduate student take? A. 2-3 B. 4-5 C. 6-7 D. 8-9

B. 4-5

What is the difference between an ability and a skill? A. A skill is inborn, and an ability is developed B. An ability is inborn, and a skill is developed C. A skill is developed, and an ability requires training D. An ability is developed, and a skill requires training

B. An ability is inborn, and a skill is developed

Hazing only occurs in sororities or fraternities. A. T B. F

B. F

Which of the following is an example of an unstructured interview? A. It allows you to interact with your peers. B. It gives you the opportunity to sell yourself C. It sticks to a canned set of questions D. It allows you to show how you can handle stress

B. It gives you the opportunity to sell yourself

What is the best source for job information? A. Want ads B. Networking C. Websites D. Social media

B. Networking

Which of the following is an example of effective multitasking? A. Reading a book while listening to a football game B. Reading a chapter while waiting for the bus to arrive C. Studying while watching your favorite TV program D. Studying while shopping online

B. Reading a chapter while waiting for the bus to arrive

What is almost as important as selecting the right college? A. Choosing your first roommate B. Selecting the right major C. Choosing a place to live D. Choosing what to eat

B. Selecting the right major

Which type of resume should you prepare if you are interested in a specific job? A. Hybrid B. Targeted C. electronic D. Functional

B. Targeted

What should you do to proofread your resume? A. Use spell checker and then send it to a prospective employer B. Use a collegiate dictionary and grammar handbook C. Make an educated guess about grammar or spelling when you are not sure. D. Read it over a second time and then send it to a prospective employer

B. Use a collegiate dictionary and grammar handbook

What should you ask yourself when doing a self-analysis? A. What kind of people do I like? B. What kind of person am I? C. What are the most important things to my parents? D. What are the most important things I want in a school?

B. What kind of person am I?

Which of the following questions should you explore when making a decision about a major? A. Are the classes easy B. Will it be easy to find a job after I graduate? C. Would the schedule be most convenient for me? D. Are my friends in this major?

B. Will it be easy to find a job after I graduate?

Who should you talk to if you need advice about which classes to take? A. You should ask your roommate. B. You should consult your academic advisor. C. You should make your best guess as to which ones are important. D. You should ask your parents.

B. You should consult your academic advisor.

How should you dress for an interview? A. You should always wear a suit B. You should dress neatly and appropriately to make a good first impression C. You should try to "fit in" with the company until you have been hired D. You should wear something bold to attract attention

B. You should dress neatly and appropriately to make a good first impression

In which of the following area are potential employers evaluating your attitude, self-confidence and leadership potential? A. Your ability B. Your character C. Your competence D. Your qualifications

B. Your character

College may be harder than high school for the following reason? A. College professors don't teach as well as high school teachers B. Your life will have less structure C. You will not have time to do everything D. You will have less independence

B. Your life will have less structure

When should you include your GPA on your resume? A. It is above a 4.0 B. Above 3.5 C. Above 3.0 D. Above 2.0

C. Above 3.0

Which of the following should you follow during an interview? A. Take a seat immediately B. Chew gum to calm your nerves C. Be enthusiastic and confident D. Exaggerate our answers to make yourself look better

C. Be enthusiastic and confident

An employer will be evaluating you in what three basic areas? A. competence, qualifications, and abilities B. Character, company loyalty and honesty C. Character, commitment and competence D. Qualifications, enthusiasm and abilities

C. Character, commitment and competence

Which of the following is the most common resume type? A. Functional B. Hybrid C. Chronological D. Electronic

C. Chronological

What are potential employers evaluating when they look at your educational qualifications for the job? A. Character B. Commitment C. Competence D. Communication

C. Competence

What should you consider as a major if you are a creative person? A. Business B. Engineering C. Education D. Computer Programming

C. Education

When exploring majors, you should consider which of the following? A. Fun B. Book costs C. Faculty D. Professional organizations

C. Faculty

What type of decisions should you make to enjoy your college experience while keeping in mind that all decisions have consequences? A. Irresponsible B. Quick C. Mature D. Fun

C. Mature

How many courses you take during your four years in college will be required courses? A. Less than a third B. less than half C. More than half D. Almost all

C. More than half

How can you research the position you are applying for when writing your benefit statement? A. read the newspaper B. Look at the list of your skills and abilities C. Read the job description carefully D. Look at the application

C. Read the job description carefully

What comes along with freedom that many college students don't realize? A. Options B. Unlimited fun C. Responsibilities D. Adults to fix mistakes

C. Responsibilities

Where is a good place to look for job openings? A. The newspaper B. The classifieds C. The internet D. The local cable stations

C. The internet

What is the interviewer looking for if they ask you what you see yourself doing in five years? A. They want to see that you know exactly what you will be doing B. They want to see if you can think on your feet C. They want to see if your career goals relate to those of the company D. They want to see if you have prepared an answer to a canned question

C. They want to see if your career goals relate to those of the company

Which of the following is an inter-personal value? A. A sense of achievement B. Casual or traditional dress C. Working in teams or working independently D. A slow or fast paced work environment

C. Working in teams or working independently

Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, so what could happen if you are caught plagiarizing? A. You could receive a fine from the college or university. B. You could receive a reward from your professor. C. You could be dismissed from the college or university. D. Your professor could send you disciplinary letters.

C. You could be dismissed from the college or university.

Which of the following would be true if you decide to switch majors? A. You cannot switch again B. It will not be worth it in the long run C. You may have to stay an extra semester or two.

C. You may have to stay an extra semester or two.

What should you consider when making your decision about what major to choose? A. What majors will allow you to participate in the most extracurricular activities B. Which major is the easiest to complete? C. Your personal interests D. The amount of money you will make

C. Your personal interests

When making a decision about a major, which of the following is true? A. There is no one perfect choice B. An easier major may result in more opportunities C. There should be compromises and or trade offs D. Academically demanding majors may offer greater future opportunities

D. Academically demanding majors may offer greater future opportunities

What should you do when writing a term paper? A. Do not worry about how much time you are taking because it needs to be done B. Do all of your work first then use whatever time is left C. Do it all in one setting D. Break it into small tasks

D. Break it into small tasks

Which of the following is an example of an academic organization? A. Fraternity B. Greek Life C. Young Republicans D. German Club

D. German Club

Which of the following may be a job-related need for a recent college graduate? A. Friendly work environment B. Flexible hours C. Top salary D. Health insurance

D. Health insurance

Why are portfolios now used in a variety of occupations instead of just in creative fields? A. There are so many people applying for jobs B. A portfolio allows you to show creativity C. Employers wanted something else to use to use and evaluate prospective employees D. Portfolios can be done electronically and accessed online

D. Portfolios can be done electronically and accessed online

When scheduling classes what should you do? A. Schedule all of your hard classes in one semester B. Worry about when the class meets, not the location C. Worry about the location of the class, not the time D. Spread difficult classes over several semesters

D. Spread difficult classes over several semesters

What should be included in the closing paragraph of your cover letter? A. State the position you are applying for B. State your qualifications for the position C. Relate your qualifications to the organizations needs D. Thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications

D. Thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications

Which of the following is equally important as time-management skills? A. The ability to determine your interests B. The ability to be a team player C. The ability to evaluate values D. The ability to set goals

D. The ability to set goals

Which phase of job searching do people usually find the most difficult and stressful? A. Looking for listing of available jobs B. Creating the portfolio C. Writing the resume D. The interview

D. The interview

How will you know the interview is ending? A. When the interviewer talks about the salary B. When the interviewer asks you to fill out an application C. When the interviewer shakes your hand D. When the interviewer asks if you have any questions

D. When the interviewer asks if you have any questions

Who needs to make the decision about what major you are going to choose? A. Your guidance counselor B. Your parents C. Your faculty advisors D. You

D. You

What happens when you manage your time well? A. You will have to give up all fun B. You will have to work all the time C. You will have fun all of the time D. You will have time for work and play

D. You will have time for work and play