True or False. The number one objective of a resume is self-advertisement.
What is False: To get an interview
100
How soon after the interview should the 'thank you' letter be sent?
What is within one week
100
What three characteristics are considered by the employer during an interview?
What is Attitude, Appearance, and Skill
100
Name the action that can create easy rapport in an interview.
What is A smile
100
List some ways an employer could observe a prospective employee while they are waitng for their interview.
What is 1. Two way mirror 2. Casual walk through the waiting room
200
How should 'Work Experience' be listed on a resume?
What is Reverse Chronological Order
200
Which of the following would be proper for a 'thank you' letter following an interview?
a. tell something new about yourself
b. address letter to the company
c. use a form letter
d. generalize your skills once more
What is A. tell something new about yourself
200
What three aspects make you likeable in an interview?
What is Eye Contact, Body Language, Voice Melody
200
Which body signal is the most revealing into who you really are?
What is Facial expression
200
List a way you could 'screw up' an interview.
What is dressing up like Princess Leia and telling the interviewer that you can read minds.
300
One way to indicate you are a self-starter on a resume is to
a. list the percentage of a school expenses earned while in school
b. indicate that you are an avid mountain climber
c. emphasize how much money you want to earn
d. a limp, fishy handshake
What is A. list the percentage of school expenses earned while in school
300
Never mail your resume without a ________________.
What is Cover Letter
300
Which of the following IS NOT a factor that makes one likable in an interview?
a. voice melody
b. avid conversationalist
c. body language
d. eye contact
What is B. avid conversationalist
300
In a business setting nonverbal cues may transmit as much as ___% of the total meaning
What is 80%
300
List one way in which you could 'sell yourself'
What is 1. Learn about the company 2. Be well groomed 3. Listen carefully 4. Think before you answer 5. Be respectful 6. Don't look for sympathy 7. Be confident 8. Show your potential 9. Be open to suggestions 10. Bring your resume 11. Have references
400
Which of the following would be considered a manner in which a person would establish themselves as a specialist in their résumé?
a. professional experience
b. skills
c. accomplishments
d. qualifications
e. a and d
f. all of the above
What is F. all of the above
400
The ending paragraph of a cover letter should
a. thank the interviewer for taking time to read the résumé.
b. generate interest in the applicant.
c. indicate when the applicant will contact the perspective employer.
d. invite the perspective employer to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
What is C. indicate when the applicant will contact the perspective employer.
400
Which of the following is a suggested activity for the interviewee prior to the interview?
a. arrive early
b. a facial muscle workout
c. take a breath; hold while counting to five; exhale slowly;
d. all of the above
e. a and b
What is D. All of the above
400
What three things must your face portray during an interview
What is reflect your character, establish credibility, and emotional well-being
400
How should you approach negative questions during an interview?
What is Never say anything negative about a former job, employer,! The interviewer may interpret this to mean that you are the problem.
500
Which part of the résumé is the most important?
a. all is important
b. heading
c. envelop or delivery cover
d. top 1/3 of résumé
What is D. top 1/3 of resume
500
List one objective of the first paragraph of the cover letter
What is 1. Grab an employer's attention 2. Mentions the job you are seeking and who referred you. 3. Indicates that you can meet the employer's needs. 4. Demonstrates that you know something about the organization.
500
What percentage do Appearance, Attitude, and Skill have in most employer's decision to hire you?
What is Attitude: 80% , Appearance: 10% , Skill: 10%
500
Define 'Proxemics' and 'Kinesics'
What is Kinesics: non-verbal communication - body language. Proxemics: the ways in which a person uses space, or how he/she arranges and interacts with the environment
500
What should one do before an interview
What is Learn about the company's history, organization, financial condition, products, or services, marketing policies, management philosphy, and status in the community