Unit 9: Securing and Maintaning Employment; Chapter 24: Job Leads and The Resume

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(A) __________ is an optional section to include on a resume.

awards

When seeking your first job in health care, your personal preferences should be a low priority. a. True b. False

b. False

Which of the following is an element of professional presentation? facial expression weight expensive jewelry trendy fashion

facial expression

You should make certain that your contact information on your cover letter is in bold-face type is accurate, current and complete includes only an email address is the phone number for your school

is accurate, current and complete

Your resume should showcase your achievements. Which of the following is an example of this? GPA 2.1 volunteer award license requirements good references

volunteer award

Employment experts recommend that individuals spend at least __________ hours a week to the job search.

20

cold calling

Calling or visiting employers to make the first contact.

Marsha has applied to many places and is having difficulty getting an interview. What advice would you give her? Take a break from the job search. Use the same cover letter for all positions. Carefully proofread your cover letter and resume. Apply for all jobs you see, even if you are not qualified.

Carefully proofread your cover letter and resume.

school career service

Department that assists students and graduates with job-search skills such as résumé writing, interviewing, and dressing for success.

networking

Developing relationships with individuals who might help you meet your professional goals or secure job leads.

functional resume

Employment resume that emphasizes professional and general qualifications rather than one's work history.

chronological resume

Employment resume that emphasizes work experience; the employment history section describes previous jobs in some detail.

Which of the following is true of a cover letter? It is a marketing tool. It is not always necessary. It does not need to be customized. It can be generic.

It is a marketing tool.

traits

Personal characteristics.

It is most important to do what to your cover letter? Re-use it. Proofread it. Use a standard form. Sign it.

Proofread it.

What should you do with your cell phone during an interview? Keep it in your lap but on vibrate. Put it on airplane mode or turn it off and put it away. Put it on the desk so you can see it in case of emergency. Put it in your pocket and check it often.

Put it on airplane mode or turn it off and put it away.

What should you do about references on your resume? Write "references available upon request" and hope they don't ask. Provide a complete reference list. Write "references available upon request" and have a list ready. Do not mention references.

Write "references available upon request" and have a list ready.

cover letter

Written documents sent with resumes as a way to introduce oneself and inform the employer why the resume is being sent.

resume

Written summary of personal and professional qualifications.

Which of the following might appropriately be listed as a Special Skill for a graduate seeking a position as an occupational therapy assistant? a. Jewelry-making skill b. Previous jobs working with children c. Good writing ability d. Workshops on working with autistic children

a. Jewelry-making skill

Which of the following methods is considered by many experts to be the best way to successfully find a job? a. Networking b. Making cold calls c. Attending job fairs d. Posting your resume on the Internet

a. Networking

Jason plans to use to Internet to make his resume available for employers. Which of the following types of websites would most likely result in an interview for Jason? a. The websites of local health care facilities b. A resume-posting site that charges a fee c. A national health care resume-posting site d. A free national general resume-posting site

a. The websites of local health care facilities

Marsha is searching for a job. She has applied to over 20 places and has not been able to secure an interview. Which of the following could be the problem? a. There are several misspellings on her resume and cover letter. b. She is new to the area. c. She volunteered throughout college but at non-medical agencies. d. She did not include reference letters with her resume.

a. There are several misspellings on her resume and cover letter.

An important part of the job search is creating a way to keep your search activities organized. a. True b. False

a. True

Career One Stop is a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. a. True b. False

a. True

School career services staff report that some graduates lose job opportunities because they don't follow up quickly enough on job leads. a. True b. False

a. True

Some employers no longer accept paper resumes. a. True b. False

a. True

You should strive to do your best at your externship site, even if you know you don't want to work there after you graduate. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask a professional networking contact you have just met at a meeting? a. What personal qualities are most important to work successfully in this occupation? b. How much can I expect to earn when working in this occupation? c. Could you recommend me to your boss? d. Could I call you later about being my reference when I apply for a job?

a. What personal qualities are most important to work successfully in this occupation

Which section is emphasized on a chronological resume? a. Work Experience. b. Education c. Community Service d. Summary of Qualifications

a. Work Experience.

Jan has just started her search for a job as a dental assistant. Which of the following suggestions would be the most effective strategy for organizing her time? a. Write weekly and daily to-do lists. b. Spend one full day each week working on her job search. c. Take care of job search tasks as they come up. d. Plan to spend about one hour each day on her job search.

a. Write weekly and daily to-do lists.

If you are dropping off an application or resume at place of employment, but don't have an interview, you should a. dress as if you had an interview. b. dress casually so it doesn't look like you are expecting an interview. c. wear something that is trendy and in style. d. not be concerned about how you are dressed.

a. dress as if you had an interview.

A cover letter should be included with your resume a. with every submission to a potential employer. b. only in response to an unadvertised position. c. only when the job requirements are unclear. d. only when a cover letter is requested.

a. with every submission to a potential employer.

How should a cover letter be formatted? as casual correspondence as a formal business letter with a memorable font it does not matter as long as the content is good

as a formal business letter

Which of the following is an element of professional presentation? downcast eyes impressive cell phone attentive eye contact resistive posture

attentive eye contact

In addition to clothing and posture, what other element is included in professional presentation? jewelry hair color attitude family

attitude

Which of the following best describes the contents of a functional resume? a. An emphasis is on education. b. Clusters of skills and abilities acquired in different ways. c. Statements about how the individual will function on the job. d. A well-developed work experience section.

b. Clusters of skills and abilities acquired in different ways.

Career professionals recommend that job seekers spend about 10 hours a week on their job search. a. True b. False

b. False

Case Study A Discouraging Job Search Jasmine is feeling discouraged. She completed a nursing assistant program 2 months ago and still has not found a job. Joe Dorland from her school's placement office called this morning wanting to know if she had followed up on the job opening he gave her last week. She told him she hadn't, because the job was on the other side of the city and it would take her at least 40 minutes to get there on the bus. Joe had called with other leads that she hadn't cared to follow up on. They either sounded pretty boring, were in parts of town she didn't know, or didn't pay enough. Jasmine really thinks that the school should do more to help her get what she wants in a job. Jasmine's school should do more to help her find a job. After all, she earned her diploma and let them know what kind of job she is seeking. a. True b. False

b. False

Few students find employment when they seek help from their schools' career services departments. a. True b. False

b. False

Having a positive attitude when looking for a job is not important as long as you have the skills employers are looking for. a. True b. False

b. False

If an employment web site asks you to send money for them to post your resume, this is a sign of a good web site that will make an effort to find you employment. a. True b. False

b. False

Most job seekers who post their resumes on the general job sites on the Internet receive multiple job offers as a result. a. True b. False

b. False

Recent graduates should consider only jobs that meet all their employment preferences. a. True b. False

b. False

The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to hire you. a. True b. False

b. False

The reason for attending a job fair is to interview with as many employers as possible. a. True b. False

b. False

Using bright colored paper when printing your resume is a good way to draw the employer's attention to it. a. True b. False

b. False

What is the main purpose of cold calling in person when you are looking for a job? a. To sell yourself to an employer b. To locate job openings and let employers know you are available c. To ask for an interview d. To see if the facility looks like a place you would want to work

b. To locate job openings and let employers know you are available

Which of the following statements should Alicia use in the Work Experience section when describing her previous work in health care? a. Several years of experience as a medical transcriptionist b. Transcribed reports for a variety of medical specialists with consistent accuracy for which I received commendations c. Transcribed physicians' reports d. Transcriptionist

b. Transcribed reports for a variety of medical specialists with consistent accuracy for which I received commendations

If you decide to post your resume on the Internet, what information should never be included on the resume? a. Your marital status b. Your social security number c. A job from which you were fired d. Your age

b. Your social security number

The best way to know your financial needs is to a. check your bank statements. b. keep track of all your expenses for a few months. c. estimate what you are spending. d. write down your expenses for one month.

b. keep track of all your expenses for a few months.

Which of the following is an element of professional presentation for an interview? clean new jeans business suit mini-skirt organizational colors

business suit

What is Career One Stop? a. A best-selling book on job hunting b. A national health care employment service c. An informational website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) d. A national chain of employment counselors

c. An informational website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

Prior to enrolling in a nursing program, Liz worked as a preschool teacher. Which type of resume would be her best choice? a. Standard b. Chronological c. Functional d. Professional

c. Functional

Why are employment professionals now recommending that the objective be omitted from resumes? a. Employers are not interested in objectives. b. Good objectives are difficult to write. c. Job applicants should emphasize what they can offer, not what they want. d. Objectives do not give useful information to the employer.

c. Job applicants should emphasize what they can offer, not what they want.

What is the best action to take if you hear about a job that has not been advertised? a. Start watching for a posting on the Internet about the job. b. Do not waste your time because the chances are good that there is no job. c. Send the employer a resume along with a cover letter stating that you understand there is an opening for which you might qualify. d. Call the employer and ask if there is a job open

c. Send the employer a resume along with a cover letter stating that you understand there is an opening for which you might qualify.

Which of the following would be the best voice-mail message on the phone for an individual who is seeking a job in health care? a. I'm screening calls. If you're not trying to sell me something, go ahead and leave your name and number. b. You have reached 541-123-4567. c. You have reached the voice-mail for Trish Camello. Please leave your name and number and I will call you back as soon as possible. d. This is Trish. You know what to do. Have a great day!

c. You have reached the voice-mail for Trish Camello. Please leave your name and number and I will call you back as soon as possible.

The first step when starting your job search is to a. ask the career services staff at your school for assistance. b. browse the Internet for job openings. c. make a list of all the qualifications you have to offer an employer. d. prepare an outline for your resume.

c. make a list of all the qualifications you have to offer an employer.

It is recommended that job seekers prepare a personal inventory that includes a. a list of what they are looking for from an employer. b. the classes they took in school. c. technical skills, as well as personal traits that apply to the job. d. only their technical health care skills.

c. technical skills, as well as personal traits that apply to the job.

Which of the following is the best use of the Internet when you are seeking a job? a. To learn job search techniques b. To get information about specific health care facilities c. To review jobs on national websites d. All of these

d. All of these

Which of the following is reported to be the most effective way for recent graduates to find effective job leads? a. Review employment ads in the newspaper. b. Ask their friends who are already working. c. Review national job websites on the Internet. d. Work with their school's career services department

d. Work with their school's career services department

Which of the following is appropriate to place on a resume? a. Your children's ages b. Your marital status c. Your age d. Your email address

d. Your email address

When submitting a resume that will be scanned into an employer's database, it is important to a. stress your unique qualifications for the job. b. keep the resume as short as possible. c. highlight or bold words you want to emphasize. d. include keywords that describe the job you are seeking.

d. include keywords that describe the job you are seeking.

You can use social networking sites such as Facebook to your advantage by a. putting your resume on these sites. b. posting photos of yourself at parties to demonstrate that you get along with others. c. including write-ups of your good qualities. d. posting photos of you performing volunteer activities that help your community.

d. posting photos of you performing volunteer activities that help your community.

If you are moving to a new area after graduation, it is best to learn about employers in that location and then a. call employers when you arrive at the new location. b. post your resume on the Internet seeking employment in the new location. c. wait until you move before sending out your resume. d. send your resume and a cover letter to employers that interest you.

d. send your resume and a cover letter to employers that interest you.

Addison has no experience working in health care. In seeking her first job as a medical assistant, she would benefit most by placing the ____________ section at the beginning of her resume.

education

When including licensing or degree requirements on a resume you should omit dates include dates include license numbers include professional exams you have not yet taken but plan to take

include dates

When considering whether to add your GPA to your resume you should always include it never include it include it if it is a strength round it up

include it if it is a strength

Your resume should contain adequate amounts of information numbers pages text

information

Which of the following is appropriate to wear at an interview? everyday casual clothing clothes that semi-reveal tattoos and piercings neat and clean business attire a new graphic art t-shirt with the company logo

neat and clean business attire

In addition to clothing, what other factors are included in professional presentation? posture healthy weight humor trendy fashion style

posture

Which of the following should be included on a resume? relevant personal achievement social club memberships religious affiliations embellished volunteer work

relevant personal achievement


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