Interview
Which of the following would be a suggested action prior to a job interview?
A. Conduct online research to learn more about the person you are having the interview with.
B Stay up late going over interview questions.
A. Conduct online research to learn more about the person you are having the interview with.
How does your social media behavior influence your ability to get a job?
A. It has no impact, employers are forbidden by law from looking at your social media accounts.
B. It can have a positive impact as employers like fun-loving employees who know how to have a good time.
C. Having a professional LinkedIn profile is critical since almost all recruiters use it to find talent.
C. Having a professional LinkedIn profile is critical since almost all recruiters use it to find talent.
You should call right after you get done with the interview for a job.
No, wait at least 24 hours
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Read the excerpt from the above following cover letter. Which of the statements is not true about the cover letter?
A. demonstrates enthusiasm for the role
B. It is not a strong statement, as the applicant is just bragging about all that she has accomplished.
B. It is not a strong statement, as the applicant is just bragging about all that she has accomplished.
Lisa, a high school student, bags groceries at the local supermarket three nights a week during the school year. She is a _________ worker and likely gets paid _________________.
A. full time, and hourly wage
B. part time, an hourly wage
C. part time, a salary
D. full time, a salary
B. part time, an hourly wage
Your friend, Juliana, has an informational interview next week. She asks you for advice on how to prepare for it. What would you recommend?
A. Create a list of questions ahead of time that will help you get a better understanding of their job and the industry they work in
B. Send a short text to them after your meeting to say "Hey, thanks for your time. Let's do it again!"
A. Create a list of questions ahead of time that will help you get a better understanding of their job and the industry they work in
Every April, businesses in your city start hiring part-time high school employees to work during the summer. You really want to secure one of these jobs. What information should you have with you to be sure you can fill out an application at any place that's hiring?
A. A utility bill, your social security number, and a resume
B. Your work history, the proper spelling of your high school, contact info for your references
B. Your work history, the proper spelling of your high school, contact info for your references
Who should you send a "Thank You" message to?
The person that would be hiring you.
How should you think about the relationship between your resume and cover letter?
A. Your cover letter is optional, while your resume is required for any job that you are applying for.
B. Your cover letter should highlight key elements of your resume that make you qualified for the job.
B. Your cover letter should highlight key elements of your resume that make you qualified for the job.
Explain what it means when you are on salary.
Paid a specific amount for the year.
Your friend Daniela has prepared a list of questions to ask in her interview tomorrow at a local fast food restaurant. Which question should she NOT ask if she wants to get the job?
A. What happens if there are days when I'm scheduled to work but I have a lot of homework or an after school event I want to attend?
B. What is the opportunity for advancement in a part-time role at this company?
A. What happens if there are days when I'm scheduled to work but I have a lot of homework or an after school event I want to attend?
Which represents the most traditional sequence of events for being hired for a job?
Put these in Correct order.
interview, fill out application, create resume
Create Resume, Fill out application, Interview
After you interview and wait 24 hours and send your "Thank You" how long should you wait to contact the company about the job?
2 Weeks
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding references you would include on a job application or resume?
A. It is ok, if you do not provide any personal references because companies typically do not contact them anyways.
B. You are more likely to get the job if you include fake but important sounding personals references.
C. You should contact your personal references ahead of time to ask their permission to include them on your application.
C. You should contact your personal references ahead of time to ask their permission to include them on your application.
What does it mean to earn a wage?
Wage is an hourly rate at which a person is paid.
A potential employer asks Ramon, "What is your greatest professional weakness?" Which answer would probably come across best in an interview?
A. Actually, I don't think I have any
B. Truthfully, I'm not great at speaking up in large groups, but I'm working on it.
B. Truthfully, I'm not great at speaking up in large groups, but I'm working on it.
Rosita is a high school student and track team member who has been babysitting her neighbor's daughter since she was 12. In what order should she structure the sections of her resume?
work experience, education, athletic teams, honors and awards, name/contact info
name/contact info, work experience, education, honors and awards, athletic teams
You just finished an interview for a summer internship you'd really like, and the interview seemed to go well. What would be an appropriate follow-up?
A. Send a nice thank you note or email to the person you interviewed with
B. Call the business every day after school to see if they've made a hiring decision yet
C. Write the hiring manager an email saying you received another offer and need to know about the position urgently
A. Send a nice thank you note or email to the person you interviewed with
Which set of items would be appropriate to include on your resume during high school?
A. Education, computer skills, starting salary request
B. Volunteer experience, sports team participation, computer skills
C. Requested vacation days, education, special dietary needs
D. Education, scheduling requests, personal references
B. Volunteer experience, sports team participation, computer skills
$15.00
Wage or Salary?
Wage
You received a call from an ice cream shop in reference to your recent application for a part-time job. They want you to come in for an interview next Thursday at 6:30pm. What will you wear?
A. A business suit and polished shoes.
B. Business casual attire, such as non-jeans and a nice collared shirt or blouse.
C You're coming straight from a soccer game, so probably your uniform.
B. Business casual attire, such as non-jeans and a nice collared shirt or blouse.
Avery wants to apply for an internship in video game development, but she's never had a job before. What strategy should she use when crafting her resume?
A. Highlight other things she's done that might make her an attractive candidate -- taking a programming class in high school, being VP of the video game club, contributing to online gaming forums regularly
B. Don't even apply for this type of internship until she has more work experience
C. Research an impressive computer programming summer camp and include that on her resume, even though she's never attended
A. Highlight other things she's done that might make her an attractive candidate -- taking a programming class in high school, being VP of the video game club, contributing to online gaming forums regularly
How many questions should you have prepared for the end of the interview?
3-5 questions
Cover letters can be time consuming to write. Which of these is the best approach to use on this task?
A. Don't bother writing one -- no recruiter reads cover letters anyway
B. Just rewrite your resume bullet points in sentence form, and that will be a sufficient cover letter
C. Write a personalized cover letter for each job you apply to, but keep it to no more than one page
C. Write a personalized cover letter for each job you apply to, but keep it to no more than one page
$35,000
Wage or Salary?
Salary