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100
It's OK to bring up salary at this point.
What is after you are offered the job?
100
Never bring these to a job fair.
What is your children?
100
It is important to be honest on a job application or resume because it represents this.
What is a legal document?
100
Name two job search websites.
What are ...? * www.indeed.com * www.monster.com * www.craigslist.org * www.careerbuilder.com * www.snagajob.com, etc.
100
These companies offer temporary work options.
What are staffing agencies?
200
You can expect this screening technique as part of the interview process.
What is testing (for skill levels, personality traits, drug use, etc.)?
200
Be prepared to hand out these two documents.
What are business/networking cards and resumes?
200
This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application.
What is interview clothes?
200
It is important to get one of these at the end of an interview so you have all the correct contact information for the employer.
What is business card (or Name, Title, phone number & email address)?
200
Maryland is the only state that offers this workforce service for professionals.
What is POAC?
300
When the job offer is made, salary is only one part of this.
What is entire compensation package?
300
This is a common job fair mistake.
What is not visiting every employer's booth?
300
Give one good example for "Reason for Leaving."
What is ...? I desired a more challenging position. * I had an option for a better job. * I desired a job that was a better fit for my skills and qualifications. * I became self-employed. * There was a general lay off due to an economic downturn. * I returned to school to upgrade my skills.
300
This website, founded by Ms. Dikel, is a free directory of online employment and career resources.
What is www.rileyguide.com?
300
This should be mentioned but omitted on most resumes.
What are references?
400
Name two things to have ready for a phone interview.
What are company research, your resume, job description, 30-second speech, web site open, etc?
400
Don't overlook this one important element when dressing for a job fair.
What is wear comfortable shoes?
400
Two words that you should avoid using when filling out "Reason for Leaving"
Quit or Fired.
400
Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
What are ...? Bad mouthing past employers * Personal Issues * Politics * Religion * Salary * Family
400
DLLR is the acronym for this.
What is Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations?
500
The most important thing to do before every interview.
What is prepare (i.e. research & rehearse)?
500
This person will send you a comprehensive listing of job fairs and open houses in Washington-Baltimore area.
What is Jim Dittbrenner (email: jimditt@verizon.net)?
500
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
What in N/A (Not Applicable)? This shows that you saw the question.
500
When not using an online application process, this should be done a few days after submitting your cover letter, resume, and/or job application.
What is following up with the employer, either with a phone call, e-mail, or in person?
500
Reporting any earned income reduces this amount.
What is unemployment insurance?