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| Which response would indicate that the job applicant being interviewed possesses problem solving skills? | "I served on a committee to help our school serve meals that are more appealing to students and increase profit." |
| A career portfolio is helpful in a job interview because it: | Helps showcase the applicants', skills, interests and abilities. |
| When deciding what to wear to an interview, wear clothes that would be: | One step above what would be appropriate to wear on the job. |
| Which response would indicate that the job applicant being interviewed possesses technology, resource, information skills? | "I researched using periodical, book, electronic and human resources." |
| Which response would indicate that the job applicant being interviewed possesses critical thinking skills? | "I develop new products and processes based on analysis of data.: |
| Which of the following is NOT evidence of dependability? | A high school transcript with excessive unexcused absences. |
| During a job interview, questions will be asked to: | Find out if the applicant is the best person for the job. |
| The main reason for a cover letter is to: | Make the employer want to read the applicants resume. |
| The amount of salary or wagess earned for a certain period of time before deductions are withheld is: | Gross pay. |
| Private employment agencies: | Charge for their services. |
| Which should NOT be included in the conclusion of the cover letter/letter of application? | Salutation to a specfic person or title. |
| Psychological tests are given to: | Determine how well one will adjust to a job. |
| If you don't understand a question an interviewer asks: | Ask him or her to clarify it. |
| A document containing appropriate and important facts about a person who is applying for a job is a: | Resume. |
| A candidate with little work experience will need to focus attention on which section of the resume? | Skills |
| Answering questions about qualifications objectively and openly during an interview demonstrate a candidate's: | Honesty. |
| If the interviewer asks about the ability to work with others, he/she is reeferring to which SCANS skill? | Interpersonal |
| A resume aids the job-seeking process in that it: | Organizes experiences and skills. |
| Which is NOT a good question to ask a potential employer during a job interview? | What services/products does your company offer? |
| Which should NOT be included as part of a follow-up letter? | Request for another interview. |
| The first step in crreating a network is to build a/an: | Contact list. |
| Which of the following is a common reason people get fired? | Failure to follow rules. |
| Most fired workers lose their jobs because of: | Poor human relations. |
| An example of an appropriate interview question is: | "What are your greatest strengths?" |
| After an interview, a follow-up letter should be sent to the: | Person who conducted the interview. |
| Directing an applicant to a potential employer for a job interview is a: | Referral. |
| One of the first things to do to prepare for a job interview is: | Research the company. |
| Handling problems and criticism gracefully and maturely is exhibiting: | Professionalism. |
| Networking, employment agencies, and classified ads can be source of: | Job leads. |
| What information must be listed on a job application? | Legal name |
| The type of resume that works best for a person with continuous work experience is a/an: | Chronological resume. |
| A letter of application for employment should be sent to: | The person who has the authority to hire you. |
| Which person usually makes the best reference for a job applicant? | Previous employer |
| What is the public government employment agency in North Carolina? | Employment Security Commission |
| Which document does NOT provide acceptable proof to an employer employer of US citizenship? | High school diploma |
| The Form W-4 reports all of the following tax information to employer EXCEPT: | Benefits. |
| A reference letter is the same as a letter of: | Recommendation. |
| Which question should a candidate expect to be asked during a job interview? | What are your skills and abilities? |
| A cover letter is used to: | Highlight information in an accompanying resume. |
| A cover letter is: | Sent with a resume. |
| Which is NOT an employee benefit? | Regular paychecks |
| The purpose of a resume is to: | Showcase your knowledge and skills. |
