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3.03 Test Review
Understand lifestyle goals, choices, and job search procedures
Which set of words illustrates action verbs recommended for use
in resumes?• Dependability, Resourcefulness, Creativity,
Organization, Workmanship• Extraordinary, First-Rate, High-Achiever, Noteworthy,
Distinctive• Opinion, Behavior, Code of Ethics, Aim, Drive,
Ambition• Worked, Influenced, Developed, Solved, Produced
Created, Integrated
Molly included in her resume, her work experiences, honors and awards,
and special skills. She also needs to include:
• A statement “References furnished upon request”
• Her date of birth• Her height and weight• Her social security number and driver’s license
number.
Noland included in his resume his educational background, skills learned
from paid work experience, and contact information. He also needs to include:
• A history of salaries earned in previous jobs• His current age, height, weight, and health conditions• His memberships in all organizations from high school
to present• Skills learned from unpaid volunteer experience
related to position applied for
Which illustrates a recommended strategy for a junior in high school
to locate job openings?• Check for job postings on the guidance office
bulletin board• Complain on a social networking site about an
interview and mention the employer• Hang out at the mall and hope that someone will
offer a job• Record a rap message on one’s cell phone
Tina has an interview for a bank teller position. What should Tina
wear?
• Blue blazer, sandals, khaki slacks• Charcoal pantsuit, white blouse, dress pumps• Navy blue suit, navy knit tank top, navy
sweater• Strapless sundress, matching chunky necklace,
high heels
Fred is ready to write a cover letter. His cover letter should emphasize:
• His knowledge of the company• His personal interest in obtaining the job• His previous work experience• That he has a good vocabulary
Matt has an interview for an accounting position. What should
Matt wear?
• Blue blazer, pink shirt, tie, khaki pants• Blue shirt, tie with dollar signs, khaki pants• Navy blue suit, navy blue silk shirt, navy blue
tie• Navy blue suit, white shirt, conservative tie
John is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does he
need in order to start?
• A blue and red ink pen• A recent photo• Official copies of school transcripts• Permission to use people as references
Alice finished her cover letter. What should she do next?
• Place the cover letter in a folder and wait to hear from the interviewer
• Place the cover letter in an envelope with a blank application form
• Send to the interviewer by postal mail or electronic attachment to an email
• Send by messenger to the head of the hiring company
Rose is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does
she need in order to start?
• A blue and red ink pen• A recent photo• Information on past employment• Official copies of school transcripts
Mattie is ready to begin filling out a job application form. What should
Mattie do first?
• Mark out items that do not apply to her • Print her address• Print her name• Read the entire form carefully
Patty and her interviewer greeted one another pleasantly and the
interviewer motioned her to sit down. How should she respond?
• Adjust clothes and hold skirt down while sitting• Sit back in a completely relaxed manner with legs
crossed• Sit forward with pen and notepad ready to take
notes and papers stacked loosely in lap• Sit straight with ankles crossed and pen and paper
easy to access if needed
Nick is wearing a professional suit, tie, and shoes to make a good first impression for his job interview. He wants to war a new
fragrance he just purchased. What should Nick do?
• Avoid wearing any fragrance at all• Lightly spray his shirt with cologne• Use a scented deodorant, with aftershave• Wear a scented body lotion
Beth is uncertain how to answer the question about why she feels she should
be accepted for a culinary apprenticeship. How should she respond?
• Begin talking and continue until an answer comes to her• Look at the interviewer’s hands to conceal her
uncertainty• Look in her career notebook for answers she has written
down• Take a few seconds to form an answer before speaking
Erin has an interview for a position at an investment firm. What should
she wear?
• Conservative shoes and jewelry• Designer sandals and no hosiery• Heavy makeup and a trendy hair style• Large jewelry and bright fingernail polish
Adam arrived 15 minutes earlier for his interview. After introducing himself to
the receptionist, what should Adam do?
• Conduct small talk with the receptionist• Double check his notebook to confirm he has
everything• Practice answers to potential questions in his
mind• Read the classifieds in the newspaper
Patsy has an interview for a receptionist’s position. What
should Patsy wear?
• Attention-getting jewelry and matching shoes and bag
• Lots of makeup and a hair style that flatters her face
• Multiple bracelets and large hoop earrings• One set of small earrings, a watch and a simple
necklace
Dan wants to follow up after a very good interview and share his positive feelings about the work opportunity.
What should he do?
• Read the bulletin board for other jobs • Update his resume• Write a cover letter• Write a thank you letter
Jane arrived fifteen minutes early for her interview at the hospital and entered
the waiting room. What should Jane do?
• Call friends on her cell phone• Introduce herself to the receptionist• Listen to her ipod• Touch up her manicure
Mark wants to thank his interviewer and make the best impression
possible after his interview . What should he do?
• Send a thank you note with a friend in the company• Send a thank you note on a social networking site• Send a formal thank you letter within 24 hours• Send an email thank you within the week of the
interview
Don has just finished an interview with the personnel department at a local office. What should he do?
• Fill out an application for the position• Prepare a resume and send it by
messenger• Write a cover letter• Write a thank you letter
Rose finds a question on an application form that asks her reason for leaving
her prior job. She left because she was fired. What should Rose do?
• Leave it blank• Write “the company was sold”• Write “Involuntary separation”• Write “do not wish to respond”