Skills, abilities, aptitudes, and more
Which of the following personal characteristics is an example of ethical behavior?
a) Honesty
b) Positive Attitude
c) Self-Esteem
d) Flexibility
a) Honesty
A brief statement on a resume that that explains a person's career goals to an employer.
Career Objective
The sign-off for a cover letter, such as "best regards" is called _____.
Complimentary Close
If the interviewer provides you with an opportunity to ask questions, you should _____.
Ask relevant questions but know your questions can reveal your personality.
Standard of appropriate behavior when using technology to communicate.
Problem solving is an example of using _____.
a) Basic skills
b) Personal Qualities
c) Thinking Skills
d) People Skills
c) Thinking Skills
If you are a recent graduate or a current student and do not have much work experience, you may choose to focus on what sections of your resume instead of work experience?
Education, Skills, or Extracurricular Activities
What is the purpose of the introduction of a cover letter?
To introduce yourself and explain why you are sending the communication.
What is the appropriate response to a question on a job application that does not apply to you?
N/A or not applicable
A formal interview in which a predetermined list of questions is posed to each candidate interviewing for a position.
a) structured interview
b) unstructured interview
Structured interview
An unstructured interview is when an interview is conducted to get to know a candidate's personality in a relaxed situation.
The principles and beliefs that matter most to a person are the persons _____.
Values
Which type of resume includes beginning and end dates for each job listed in the experience section?
Chronological Resume A.K.A. Timeline Resume
What is the main purpose of the body paragraph of a cover letter?
Demonstrate that you meet or exceed the qualifications for the job.
An interviewer in prohibited by law to ask questions related to an applicant's _____.
Gender
Automatic notification by text or email of employment opportunities that meet specified criteria.
a) Job Alert
b) Job Application
c) Job-Search Website
d) Time management
a) Job Alert
A characteristic a person developed naturally is called a(n) ______.
Aptitude
What is the purpose of a resume?
To convince a potential employer that an applicant's experiences and skills match the qualifications of the job and to get an interview request.
What is the goal of an application cover letter?
To convince someone in the company to schedule an interview with you.
The purpose of a 2nd interview is to ______.
(hint: think of this question from the employer's side of view. What are they hoping to get out of a 2nd interview.)
Allow the company to learn more information about you as a candidate.
What is the difference between infringement and plagiarism?
Infringement is the use of intellectual property without proper consent, and plagiarism is using someone else's intellectual property and passing it off as your own.
The ability to influence and inspire other people is the quality of ______.
Leadership
What information needs to be included in the header of your resume?
Legal name, phone number, email address, geographic location.
What do we call the address of the person who is receiving the cover letter?
Inside Address
2 types of commonly conducted interviews are video interviews and phone interviews. What do we call these types of interviews?
Virtual Interview
What is the difference between harassment and discrimination?
Harassment is any unwanted contact or interaction from someone that can make you uncomfortable whereas discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person based on race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, or age.