Vocabulary
Basics
Dress Code
What's in a Résumé
Random
100
Define Honesty
Truthfulness; Sincerity
100
What is the purpose of a Résumé?
To showcase your knowledge and skills
100
What is professionalism?
Its the ability to handle problems and criticism gracefully and maturely
100
What is a document containing appropriate and important facts about a person who is applying for a job is:
A résumé
100
Networking, Employment Agencies, and classified ads can be sources of:
Job Leads
200
Define Job Application
Document that job seekers fill out so employers can use it to screen applicants
200
What is the purpose of a Cover Letter?
To highlight information in an accompanying résumé
200
What is appropriate to wear to an interview?
A nice pair of slacks, a blazer, tie (guys), nice dress shoes, hair pinned up (girls), neutral makeup, and fingernails should look clean, and trimmed to a respectable length.
200
What is a reference letter similar to?
A recommendation
200
Which person usually makes the best reference for a job applicant?
Previous Employer
300
Define Net Pay
Amount of income left after taxes and deductions have been taken out
300
After an Interview, a follow-up letter should be set to the?
The person who conducted the interview
300
What colors should you wear to an interview?
Solid Colors; Navy, Dark Gray, Black, Neutral Colors
300
True or False: Is basic info such as address, and education, included in a résumé
True
300
All of the following are acceptable forms of proof of US citizenship except:
High school diploma
400
W-4 Form
Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate that shows the employer how much tax to withhold from an employee's paycheck
400
Whats the purpose of transferable skills?
It is easier for people to adapt to new work environments
400
Are visible tattoos allowed in a job interview?
Visible tattoos are not allowed at a job interview. It is best to cover them up
400
True or False: Should you include what church you go to in your Résumé?
False
400
Which is not an employee benefit?
Regular paychecks
500
Cafeteria Benefits Plan
A plan that allows employees to choose the benefits they want
500
What is the purpose for a Career Portfolio?
To showcase the applicants skills, interests and abilities
500
Explain the difference between "business professional" and "business casual".
Business attire is generally formal, while casual wear can mean anything from unbuttoning a button to a comfy pair of sweat pants.
500
How early should you show up before a job interview?
15-20 minutes early
500
The amount of salary of wages earned for a certain period of time before deductions are withheld is:
Gross Pay