Chapter 25

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Which of the following items is NOT appropriate to place in your portfolio?

Assignments on which you received a grade of C or lower

In your last job, you had a very disorganized supervisor and work environment. Which would be the best way to answer the question, "What did you like least about you last job?"

I found it hard to accomplish what I knew I was capable of doing.

Which response would be best for Jason to use in answering the question, "What do you think you can contribute to our medical practice?"

I have good computer skills that I believe would be helpful as you implement your new office management software.

Which action is most likely to help applicants do well at job interviews?

Participate in mock interviews.

Which of the following should a male applicant never wear to a job interview?

T-shirt with a political slogan

What should you do if you are asked about how you handled a specific type of workplace problem but your work history is limited?

Use a problem from your personal or school life.

Which of the following is an example of a question that asks for information that an employer CANNOT use for making a hiring decision?

Where are your parents from?

John was fired from his last job for taking too many breaks. What should he say if a prospective employer asks if he has ever been fired from a job?

Yes, I was fired for taking too many smoke breaks. I have since quit smoking, so this is no longer a problem.

Behavioral questions are best answered by

describing a situation and how you handled it.

It is illegal for employers to require drug-screening tests for new employees.

false

Whenever you leave a job on good terms, it is advised that you ask your supervisor for a

letter of recommendation.

Interviewing and hiring a new employee can be very stressful for an employer.

true

Job applicants should prepare questions in advance to ask at an interview.

true

Reviewing your personal inventory is a good way to prepare to answer questions about their health care skills.

true

Your appearance at an interview makes an important statement about you as a professional.

true


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