Resumes & Cover Letters
This is the recommended resume length for applicants new to the workforce
A: What is 1 page?
Which of the following is commonly used for sourcing candidates in HR recruitment?
A.Job boards
B.Social media
C.Referrals
D.All of the above
What is D) All of the above?
The acronym HRBP stands for this
A: What is Human Resources Business Partner?
True or false: an employee who is paid an hourly rate and eligible for overtime is considered an exempt employee
A: What is False? Exempt employees are salaried and not eligible for overtime.
You are scheduled for a 10:00 am in-person interview. What is the recommended time to arrive?
A.9:00 am
B.9:45 am
C.10:00 am
D.10:05 am
Answer: What is B) 9:45 am?
True or false:
Employment history should be listed in chronological order on your resume
What is False? It should be listed in reverse chronological order or most recent to oldest
It is illegal to reject an application based on:
A.Qualifications
B.Poor resume formatting/typos
C.Gender
D.Work authorization status
c) What is C) Gender? There is a very narrow exception to this law. You may specify gender if it is a bona fide occupational qualification. For example, an employer may require a woman to work as a bathroom attendant for the women’s bathroom.
This is a flexible work model that combines in-person office work with remote work
A: What is Hybrid?
True or False: Employees may use sick leave for doctor appointments for preventive medical care.
Answer: What is True?
The best way to prepare for an interview is to:
A.Rehearse common interview questions
B.Review your resume
C.Create a story bank
D.All of the above
What is D) All of the above?
Which of the following is considered a strong lead for a cover letter?
A.I’m writing to you to express my interest in the Media Specialist role, which I recently saw posted on the WCM job board
B.As a recent graduate with a degree in Communications, it is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the HR assistant role.
C.I believe in the power of a well-told story to connect an audience and drive action. That’s why I’ve dedicated the last five years to finding and producing human stories behind top services and brands —and why I hope to continue my journey by joining your team as a Media Specialist
Answer: What is C? The lead is meant to captivate your reader and evoke a positive response
Which of the following is NOT a popular job board used by recruiters and job seekers?
A.jobs4u
B.snagajob
C.ziprecruiter
A: What is a) jobs4u?
From the Latin phrase meaning “by the day”, this type of employee goes to work in shifts, only when the company needs their work
A: What is per diem?
Per NY State, Employers with 100 or more employees must provide up to how many hours of paid sick leave per calendar year?
A.40
B.56
C.64
D.72
What is B) 56 hours?
Which of the following is not considered a good question to ask an interviewer:
A.Can you describe your team culture?
B.What does this company do?
C.Can you tell me more about what a typical day will look like in this role?
D.Are there any concerns you have about me as a candidate that I can address?
What is B) what does your company do? You should research the company before interviewing, ideally before applying!
At most, a recruiter or hiring manager will spend how many seconds reviewing your resume?
A: What is 10 seconds?
Which of the following should not be discussed by the Hiring Manager during an interview?
A.Availability
B.Desired salary
C.Goals
D.Work history
Answer: What is B) desired salary? This should be discussed with the candidate by the HR recruiter
Which of the following is not considered a functional area of Human Resources at WCM?
A.Compensation
B.Benefits
C.Payroll
D.Immigration
Answer: What is C) Payroll?
Q: As of January 1, 2024, this is the current minimum wage for NYC:
A.14.00/hr
B.15.50/hr
C.16.00/hr
D.$17.20
Answer: What is C) 16/hr?
The CAR method used in behavioral interviewing stands for?
A.Communication, Assessment, Result
B.Circumstance, Actions, Reward
C.Context, Actions, Results
D.Commitment, Awareness, Realize
Answer: What is C) context, actions, results? Give Context (what was the situation?), describe Actions (how did you handle the situation?), report Results (what was the outcome?)
The closing section of your cover letter that is used to tie everything together is referred to as what body part
What are ligaments?
Upon receiving a new job requisition, the recruiter completes this with the hiring manager to review the job profile and requirements, discuss the ideal candidate, and create a plan of action for recruiting.
A: What is the Primary Intake Meeting?
This refers to a significant change in your life that may impact your need or qualification for health insurance coverage. These events allow you to change your coverage outside of the annual Open Enrollment period.
A: What is a qualifying life event?
Effective September 2023, this NY state law requires employers with four (4) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.
A: What is the pay transparency law?
It is recommended to do this during a phone interview to help you feel more confident and alert.
A: What is stand up?