Getting a Job

Resume and questions

100

Writing in slang is appropriate:

a. Slang is not appropriate on résumés or cover letters

b. Only on your résumé if you are having spacing problems

c. Only on your cover letter if you are having spacing problems

d. Only for certain words, such as "phone" vs. "telephone"

D

200

The best resumes are usually_______

• Two or three pages in length
• One page in length
• Created in chronological order
• Hand written

One page in length

300

. If asked if you have any questions at the end of your interview, what should you do?

• Do not ask any questions!
• This is the time to ask about the salary and benefits.
• Say, "Thank you but you've answered all of my questions."
• Ask a genuine question you have

• Ask a genuine question you have

400

Don't do this when the interview ends:

• Shake hands with all members of the interview committee
• Thank everyone for his/her/their time
• Ask if you got the job
• Write a thank you email to interview committee members

• Ask if you got the job

500

Does the most qualified person always get the job? Why or why not?

• Yes, education and experience always get a person hired
• No, someone can be perfect on paper and a bad match in person
• Yes, if they are extroverted
• Yes, the most qualified person is always hired

• No, someone can be perfect on paper and a bad match in person

Interview questions

100

Your GPA is a 1.8. You are asked, "Can we expect a similar performance?"

• Give a general reason for your grades: sports, job, family
• Explain that these days a 1.8 is a very good GPA
• Be honest and tell them YES
• Politely tell them that you take offense to the question

• Give a general reason for your grades: sports, job, family

200

You cannot understand the accent of someone on the interview committee. What do you do?

• Say, "I can't understand you."
• Ask questions and repeat what was said
• Giggle
• Excuse yourself and leave the interview

• Ask questions and repeat what was said

300

Which will make a bad first impression during an interview?

• Greeting the committee members with a firm handshake
• Making eye contact with all committee members when speaking
• Chew gum to keep your breath fresh
• Be prepared to answer questions

• Chew gum to keep your breath fresh

400

You are very curious about the salary and benefits that come with the job. What do you do?

• Tell the employer the lowest salary you will accept
• During your first interview ask about the salary
• Wait until the end of the interview process
• During the interview, tell them your salary requirements

• Wait until the end of the interview process

500

You have been asked your salary requirements. How do you respond?

• Restate your strengths & ask for 25% more than the norm
• Offer a salary range
• Do some research beforehand and be ready to provide an amount
• Start with a low salary and hope that more is offered

• Do some research beforehand and be ready to provide an amount

Attire

100

You should wear little or no jewelry in the interview

• True
• False

True

200

It is important to make sure you take with you to every job interview a:

• Sandwich and bottled water
• Copies of your birth certificate
• Flash drive containing your resume
• Portfolio or briefcase

Portfolio or briefcase

300

To keep your pants up you should wear: (Select your best option)

• A leather belt that matches the shoes
• Not always necessary
• Leather belt with a gold buckle
• Braces

• A leather belt that matches the shoes

400

The style and color of an interview tie is:

• Powerful and helps your stand out
• Any tie is fine as long as you feel comfortable
• Conservative in pattern and a color that doesn't stand out
• Boring and ugly

• Conservative in pattern and a color that doesn't stand out

500

A conservative Heel for an interview are how many inches high:

• 1.5"
• 2.5"
• No more than 3"
• 2"

• 2"

Important skills

100

Which of the following demonstrates responsibility?

• Lying about an error
• Taking extended lunch breaks
• Admitting to a mistake
• Procrastinating

Admitting to a mistake

200

Which of the following is not necessary for all job types

a. Problem solving skills

b. communication skills

c. Writing skills

d. Math skills

D. Math Skills

300

You are asked to describe your greatest strengths. Don't do this:

• Stay positive and smile while answering
• Use powerful words: Responsible, Hard worker, Etc.
• Tell a short success story about a strength of yours
• Include lots of personal strengths: Knitting, Fishing

• Include lots of personal strengths: Knitting, Fishing

400

You are asked to describe your greatest weaknesses. How do you respond?

• Explain that you aren't very productive after lunch
• Tell a story about almost getting fired
• Tell a story about overcoming an obstacle.
• Say, "Chocolate is my greatest weakness. HAHAHA"

• Tell a story about overcoming an obstacle.

500

Don't ask the interview committee:

• When will the job begin??
• How many vacation days come with the job?
• My family has mid-July vacation plans. Is that a problem?
• Why is the job vacant?

• How many vacation days come with the job?

Extra

100

You must be careful what is on your social media when applying for jobs.

a. True

b. False

True

200

Which four items should you take into an interview?

• Pens, Calculator, Chewing gum, A Cell Phone
• A Pencil, Pencil sharpener, Brief Case, A Bottle of Water
• Pens, Notepad, Brief Case, and Copies of Resume
• Brief Case, A Pen, Copies of Resume, Calculator

Brief Case, A Pen, Copies of Resume, Calculator

300

Don't do this when preparing for an interview:

• Drive to the interview location to determine fastest route
• Call the employer and ask a lot of questions about the job
• Practice interviewing with someone
• Research the company and create a list of questions

• Call the employer and ask a lot of questions about the job

400

Which will make you appear confident during your interview?

• Not making good eye contact
• Raising your hand often to ask questions
• Taking notes during the interview
• Saying "um" a lot during the interview

Taking notes during the interview

500

You arrive 45 minutes early to the interview. What should you do?

• Drive away and return 10 min before the interview
• Go inside and ask to begin the interview early
• Go out for an everything bagel and a large coffee
• Go inside and get to know the secretary and other staff

• Drive away and return 10 min before the interview