List the companies at which you would like to work.
100
Who should you contact, within a company, about a job?
The person responsible for hiring - the manager.
100
What is a Personal Fact Sheet?
A brief written summary of facts to help you prepare for writing a resume.
100
Why is it important to have someone check your resume and double-check it for grammar and spelling errors?
A resume is the first impression an employer gets of you. If it is filled with errors, it is likely that you will not get an interview.
100
What are two questions you are not required to answer on a job application?
Do you live in an apartment or house?
Do you have debt?
Do you own a car?
Do you have a disability?
200
What is the 2nd step in a successful job hunt?
Prepare a resume.
200
What is a 'blind ad'?
An ad for a job that does not include the name of the company.
200
Name at least two things that need to be on your personal fact sheet.
Personal information, previous work experience, education, references, skills, hobbies, interestes, activities, honors.
200
What is a 'Job Portfolio'?
A well-organized collection of materials that shows a future employer what you can do.
200
When is it ok for a disability to be addressed on a job applicationor interview?
When the the disability may directly affect the performance of the job.
300
What is the 3rd step in a successful job hunt?
Contact the hiring manager at the company.
300
Why would a company use a blind ad?
To avoid the time and expense of responding to a large number opf applicants.
or
To get those to apply who may otherwise not apply if they knew what company it was.
or
The company may want to keep the job opening a secret from current employees.
300
What is the purpose of a resume?
To summarize a person's educational and work background to be sent to a potential employer.
300
What is the purpose of a 'Letter of Application' or a 'Cover Letter'?
To get an employer interested in your qualifications, and make them want to interview you.
300
Why should you carefully consider what you post on your social media sites?
Employers sometimes search online for potential applicants, and you do not want them to see things that would make them less likely to hire you.
You also want to protect your privacy.
400
What is NETWORKING?
Talking with people and making relationships that may lead to job opportunities.
400
What are job-search websites?
Sites designed to find job openings posted at a variety of locations.
400
Name 4 of the 6 headings typically used in resumes.
Job Objective, Education, Work Experience, Honors/Activities, Personal, References
400
Why is it recommended that you list "References Available Upon Request" on your resume instead of listing the references?
To keep that information private until a company expresses interest in you.
400
What main points should be covered in your letter of application/cover letter?
Why you are writing.
Why you are right for the job.
To request an interview.
500
Who, mentioned in the book, is an excellent source for job leads?
Friends and relatives.
500
What 'social media' sites can be used as a tool to look for jobs?
Twitter or Facebook.
500
Under "References," what should usually appear on the resume?
"References Available Upon Request"
500
What questions are illegal to ask on a job application?
Questions that are unrelated to your ability to do the job.
500
Why do companies have a human resources department?
To handle the responsibilities related to employment services.