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”