PYSCH QUIZ 5

which of the following is the best example of a behavioral type interview question

"tell me about a time when..."

according to your textbook , cover letters should consist of:

3 main paragraphs : one describing why you're writing, one relating your background to the position and one reiterating your interest

Which statement is true regarding to interviews 1) you should take copies of your resume with you 2) during the interview you should demonstrate your knowledge of the company/organization 3) send a thank you note following the interview 4) all the above

4) all the above

survey data shows that ___%_ of employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience

74%

according to your textbook, bachelors degree can serve as a

a liberal arts and preprofessional degree

the educational background section of a resume should include all of the following except: 1)name of university attended 2)location of university attended 3)applicants major/degree 4)all the above

all the above

the largest percentage of recent grades with a bachelors degree in psych works in

business and private industries

which of the following statement is false regarding resumes 1)each resume you send should be tailored to the position in which you're applying 2) resumes should be printed on white/off white paper 3) abbreviations should usually be avoided on a resume 4)it's a good idea to use a variety fonts and type sizes on a resume in order to make it stand out

it's a good idea to use a variety fonts and type sizes on a resume in order to make it stand out

as a(n) ______ degree , a bachelors degree in psych provides a well rounded education that enables a student to gain knowledge as well as critical thinking and communication skills that can be applied to a wide variety of circumstances

liberal arts

jessica is majoring in psych and plans to use her psych degree to look for work in the human resources field after graduation. in this case her degree is used as a

liberal arts degree

letting people know that you're looking for a position and trying to make connections with others in the field you want to pursue is known as

networking

a a(n) _________degree, a bachelors degree in psych serves as a prerequisite for pursuing graduate studies and becoming a psychologist

preprofessional

after graduating with his bachelors degree in psych, ben plans to pursue a doctoral degree in socal psych. in this case, ben's bachelors degree in psych would be considered what kind of degree

preprofessional degree

on a resume a(n) ________ provides a snapshot summary of your best qualifications

profile

new grads on the humanities and social sciences areas: 1)typically have lower starting salaries when compared to the starting salaries when compared too the starting salaries of their peers in other disciplines 2)typically have slightly higher starting salaries when compared to the starting salaries when compared too the starting salaries of their peers in other disciplines 3)typically have starting salaries that are equivalent to the starting salaries of their peers in other disciplines 4)typically have much higher starting salaries when compared to the starting salaries when compared too the starting salaries of their peers in other disciplines

typically have lower starting salaries when compared to the starting salaries when compared too the starting salaries of their peers in other disciplines

the best color paper to use for your resume

white or off white

❌as a(n) ___________, a bachelors degree in psych serves as a foundation for entering the job market upon graduation 1) applied degree 2) preprofessional degree 3)transferable degree 4)liberal arts degree

❌ preprofessional

❌surveys shows that the most important attribute that employers search for in an applicant's resume is: 1)strong work ethic 2)written communication skills 3)computer skills 4)time management

❌strong work ethic