Ch 15 Job Advancement and Changes

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Insurance costs for members of a group plan are typically lower than when individuals purchase health care insurance on their own.

true

Professional social media sites allow you to meet other professionals in your career area and exchange information, such as job postings.

portfolio

compilation of your work and other career related info.

job search agent

.A computer program that automatically searches job listings and retrieves jobs matching criteria set by the user

resume

.A concise document that lists your background, education, skills, and experience related to work

thank-you letter

.A message written and sent as a follow-up to a job interview

resume reference

.A person who knows your academic ability and/or work skills and habits and is willing to recommend you to employers

recruiter

.A person who searches for job candidates to fill positions at companies or other organizations

employment application

.A questionnaire completed by job applications to provide information about their qualifications and work experience

job board

.An Internet site that allow users to browse job listings by company, industry, location, and pay

networking

.Making contacts with people who may help you in an activity, such as your job search or career growth

-​is a compilation of samples of your work and other career-related information. -contains info. in electronic format

A career e-portfolio:

chronological resume

A document that gives an applicant's work experience in order with the most recent experience listed first is a(n):

job interview

A meeting between a job applicant and a potential employer to discuss a job and the applicant's qualifications

false

An email is never an acceptable way to send a thank-you message after an interview

​meeting between an employee who is leaving the company and a company representative.

An exit interview is a(n):

employee benefits

Compensation provided to employees other than salary or wages

maintain a calm and professional demeanor

During a performance appraisal:

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If a job ad does not give the name of a person, you should use "To Whom It May Concern" as a salutation in your letter of application.

​telling people you know that you are looking for a job.

Networking during a job search means:

state your interest in a job position.

The basic goal(s) of a letter of application are to:

false

The chronological resume works well for individuals who have good educational background and skills but little or no work experience.

true

To succeed on the job, you should make certain you have a clear understanding of your job duties and how you will be evaluated.

true

Whatever your reasons for leaving a job, you should be professional in handling the exit.

​try to state what may be negative information in a positive manner.

When completing an employment application:

​put your name, address, phone number, and email address each on separate lines.

When preparing an electronic resume:

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When preparing to take part in an online interview, you should close any software programs that may give you audible alerts or open windows on your screen.

​look for articles written about the company.

When researching a company to which you are applying for a job:

letter of application

document to send to a potential employer to state interest in a job and transmit your resume

403b account

tax deferred retirement plan for employees of nonprofit organizations or educational institutions

false

​A letter of application should always be in block letter style.

-​are good sources of information about job openings. -​are not allowed to charge a fee to job applicants. -​may charge a fee to companies seeking job candidates.

​Employment agencies:

​understand that feelings of rejection and insecurity are normal in this situation. ​evaluate your skills and performance to see how you can improve.

​If you are fired from a job, you should:

true

​It is likely that a person will work for only one or two organizations during his or her career.

false

​State government jobs are listed through the USAJOBS website.

paid time off. ​group insurance plans. ​retirement plans.

​Typical employee benefits include:

​listen carefully to the questions asked and answer them succinctly.

​When you are a job candidate taking part in a team interview:

401k account

​Which of the following is a tax-deferred retirement plan for employees of private companies and corporations?

​-view job openings on company websites. ​-use job search agents to find job openings. ​-post your resume to job boards.

​You can use the Internet in your job search to

true

​You should always be accurate and honest when listing information on your resume.

true

​You should dress conservatively for an interview, even if you are applying for a position in an organization that is in a creative line of work.

true

​You should not restrict your job search to direct contacts only.

false

​You should write one good letter of application and use it for all companies to which you apply.