RESUME
INTERVIEW
SOFT SKILLS
JOB SEARCH
GENERAL
100
What is the purpose of a resume?
To get an interview
100
It’s appropriate to discuss personal, political or religious matters at this point in a job interview?
Never
100
This skill means that you will work well in groups and teams and take a leadership role when appropriate.
Team Player
100
An online social networking service founded in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students.
Facebook
100
Find my participant a good job lead, professionalize their resume, prepare them for an interview.
Your Responsibility!
200
Mailing a resume without this is a waste of time.
A cover letter. (Each letter should be written for a specific employer.)
200
What circumstances would it be acceptable to bad-mouth your prior or current employer in a job interview.
None
200
What soft skill refers to you being both verbally articulate and a good listener? It also means that you can make your case and express your needs in a way that builds bridges with colleagues, customers and vendors.
Good Communication Skills
200
An online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based messages of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets".
Twitter
200
What does WIA stand for?
Answer: Workforce Investment Act
300
This list should be mentioned but omitted on most resumes.
References (Make sure you alert your references that they may be getting called – and ask them to inform you if they are contacted.)
300
It’s OK to bring up salary at this point in a job interview.
After you are offered the job?
300
This soft skill means that you know how to prioritize tasks and work on a number of different projects at once. It also means that you will use your time on the job wisely.
Time Management Abilities
300
A social networking website for people in professional occupations.
LinkIn
300
How often are you required to contact your WIA Workforce Consultant?
Answer: once per month
400
It’s the most popular resume format.
Chronological (This provides a dated history of all relevant employment.)
400
You should take this step after every job interview.
Send a thank-you note
400
This soft skill means that you are resourceful and able to creatively solve problems that may arise and that you will take ownership of problems.
Problem-Solving Skills
400
During the hiring process, which social network is used most to screen candidates?
Answer: Facebook (76%) {Twitter 53%; LinkedIn 48%}
400
What website can be used to access the monthly workshop calendar, WIA announcements, newsletter, and Workforce Partners?
500
This format can help deflect attention from an employment gap.
Functional (A resume organized by function focuses on accomplishments and skills, and is also good for someone looking to change careers, by emphasizing transferable skills.)
500
Initial decisions formed about you in the first _____________ minutes of the job interview are nearly irreversible.
three minutes
500
What skill allows you be able to accept feedback in a positive manner?
Ability to Accept and Learn From Criticism
500
_____ out of 10 job seekers are “Super Social” and have over 150 contacts on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
Answer: 4 out of 10
500
What percent of “Super Socials” found their last job through a social network? (3%; 15%; 28%; 45%; 65%; or 71%)
Answer: 28%
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