Foundation Assessment

Foundation Standard 4:

4.4 Employability Preparation

1. What is usually included in the first paragraph of a cover or introductory letter?

A. Explanation of educational preparation.

B. A brief introduction and goal statement.

C. A thank you for consideration and invitation to contact references.

D. Long range plans and personal vision for the future.

2. What section is included on most resumes?

A. Long-range plans

B. Names and addresses of references

C. Work experience

D. Hobbies

3. What statement about the requirements for a resume is true?

A. Information is presented in chronological order.

B. Headings should blend in with the rest of the text.

C. The more pages the better.

D. Should be printed on good quality paper.

4. When looking for a job, networking can be an effective strategy. What should you do to network?

A. Check career listings at a local TV station.

B. Tell your friends and family you are looking for a job.

C. Look at job search sites on the internet.

D. Go to the personnel department at a healthcare facility.

5.When filling out a job application, what should you put in the blank that says reason for leaving if you have not left?

A.I havent left yet.

B.-

C.N/A

D.Leave it blank.

6.You have a job interview with a local office of the March of Dimes. What should you do before you go to the interview?

A.Research the organization.

B.Get a haircut.

C.Remove all your jewelry.

D.Make a donation to the March of Dimes.

7.You have an interview to work for a dental laboratory. The job involves delivering dentures to dental offices and picking up impressions. What should you wear to your interview?

A.A white clinical uniform

B.Scrubs

C.Business casual attire

D.Professional business attire

8.Once you shower and dress for your interview, you should not ride in a car with someone who is smoking. Why?

A.The interviewer will think you are lying when you say you do not smoke.

B.Your clothes will have an odor of cigarette smoke.

C.The ashes could get on your clothes and ruin your appearance.

D.Breathing in smoke will give you a sore throat.

9.What should you do FIRST when meeting the person who is going to interview you?

A.Wait for the interviewer to speak first

B.Greet the interviewer by name and shake hands

C.Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor

D.Remain standing until the interviewer tells you to sit down

10.If you have a 10:00 a.m. interview at the hospital in the personnel department, and it takes exactly 20 minutes to travel from your home to the hospital parking lot, when should you leave your home?

A.9:10 a.m.

B.9:25 a.m.

C.9:35 a.m.

D.9:40 a.m.

11.What or who should you take with you to a job interview?

A.A copy of your resume

B.Chewing gum

C.Your best friend

D.A copy of your answers to typical interview questions

12.During an interview for a dental office receptionist position, your first question is Tell me about yourself. What is the BEST response?

A.I was born in Independence, Missouri on a snowy day in March. My parents didnt ever know if they would reach the hospital on time

B.Im what you would call a happy-go-lucky, energetic, and very approachable young person. I guess thats why I have so many friends...

C.Im Mary Smith, I currently attend Central High, and I live at home with my parents. I have my own car, so transportation to work is not a problem...

D.Im an honor student at the city Medical Professions Academy. I plan to enroll at State University in the fall in their dental hygiene program...

13.At the end of our interview, the interviewer asks if you have any questions. Of the following, which is the BEST question to ask?

A.How many vacation days will I earn each year?

B.When could I expect my first pay increase?

C.What kind of job training is available here?

D.Can I wear jeans to work on Fridays?

14.During a job interview, it is usually appropriate to:

A.Smile.

B.Giggle.

C.Chew gum.

D.Frequently push the hair back from your eyes.

15.What is the best way to resign from a job?

A.Over the phone

B.In a written business letter

C.Via e-mail

D.Via a text message

16.You are applying for a job as a receptionist at a health club. Which of your personal skills would you want to list in the Skills section of your resume?

A.Proficient using Word, Access and Excel

B.Applying hot and cold applications

C.Completing insurance forms

D.Skilled player of basketball and softball

17.Patrice brings a printed list of her references to a job interview. For the reference below, what did Patrice do wrong?

Dr. Patrick Heart, Family Practice, Woods Clinic, 334 Main Street, Flint, MI (888) 765-7654

A.Words like Street should be abbreviated

B.Should have included Dr. Hearts specialty

C.Should have spelled out the state name

D.The zip code is missing

18.Tanya is filling out a handwritten, single-sided job application. There are three spaces to list her work experience, but Tanya has had six part time jobs in the last four years. What should she do?

A.List the first three and write the next three jobs on post-it notes to stick on the application over the work experience section.

B.List the three most previous jobs and leave off the rest.

C.Try to squeeze the extra three jobs in the margin of the application.

D.Write additional work experience on the back and list the remaining jobs on the back of the application.

19.What question should you be prepared to answer in any job interview?

A.Do you ever feel depressed or overly sad about life?

B.Why do you want to work here?

C.Did your last employer mistreat you?

D.When do you plan to get married?

20.Chan interviews for a job at a physicians office. Of the following, what is the BEST way for Chan to show his appreciation?

A.Send an e-mail thank you within three days.

B.Take a pre-written thank you note from his pocket and hand it to the interviewer before leaving the office.

C.Go to his car, write the thank you note, and take it to the receptionist to deliver it to the interviewer.

D.Go home, think about the interview for a few days, write a thank-you in the form of a business letter, and mail it within 10 days.

2 Foundation Standard 4: 4.4 Employability Preparation NCHSE