Ch 15 Job Advancement and Changes
true
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:
false
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:
true
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.
