Q&A Hero

Q: In fee-paid positions, you pay an agency for finding you a job. a. True b. False

Q: On your resume, it is okay to use abbreviations for names of courses you have taken to shorten the length. a. True b. False

Q: On your resume, it is acceptable to have a nickname at the top of the page. a. True b. False

Q: Most universities have a free placement agency. a. True b. False

Q: Never use more than a one-page resume. a. True b. False

Q: On resumes, educational background is listed in reverse chronological order. a. True b. False

Q: The changing labor market suggests taking a part time position to gain work experience. a. True b. False

Q: Most organizations reject candidates that have less than 50% of the required skills. a. True b. False

Q: Passive verbs should be used in your resume. a. True b. False

Q: The chronological format lists experiences in chronological order. a. True b. False

Q: Volunteer experience should not be included on your resume. a. True b. False

Q: Two-page cover letters are acceptable. a. True b. False

Q: A man should be able to insert one finger inside his buttoned collar or it is too tight. a. True b. False

Q: If you do not know the person who is receiving your cover letter, using To whom it may concern is equally acceptable. a. True b. False

Q: If a resume is included, the cover letter does not need to specify the position for which you are applying. a. True b. False

Q: Unlawful questions are often asked during lunch or dinner. a. True b. False

Q: If you have done something wrong in the past, it is best to provide an excuse for the behavior. a. True b. False

Q: It is important to follow-up an interview with a brief letter thanking the interviewer for his/her time. a. True b. False

Q: The interview is over before the interviewer walks you to the elevator or out to the door. a. True b. False

Q: Use the cover letter to explain for what position you are applying. a. True b. False

Q: Be prepared to answer unlawful questions tactfully and effectively. a. True b. False

Q: Interviewers prefer standard accents. a. True b. False

Q: A resume is your silent sales representative. a. True b. False

Q: Which of the following is a website geared to assist in the interview process?a. www.references-etc.comb. www.askjeeves.comc. www.yahoochat.comd. www.monster.com

Q: When handling rejection, dont be a victim. a. True b. False

Q: Asking questions of the recruiter gives him/her what type of information about you? a. maturity b. professionalism c. interests d. all of the above

Q: If you respond to an unlawful question by saying Is this a test to see how I might respond to an unlawful question?, this technique is known as a. tactful inquiry. b. neutralizing. c. tongue-in-cheek test response. d. taking advantage of the question.

Q: Saying um or uhh is which of the following forms of nonassertive answer? a. qualifier b. nonfluency c. slang d. vagueness

Q: Ralston, Kirkwood, and Burant found that behavioral questions are asking applicants to a. make excuses. b. tell stories. c. lie. d. self-promote.

Q: If the companys manager asks you how you would handle a problem her company is having with employee theft, which type of question strategy is that? a. current critical incident b. task oriented c. past experience d. hypothetical

Q: If you are applying for a teaching job and were asked how you would handle a bomb scare if it happened at your school, what type of question strategy would that be? a. historical critical incident b. task oriented c. hypothetical d. past experience

Q: Which of the following nonverbal characteristics result in more favorable ratings by interviewers? a. smiling b. eye contact c. forceful voice d. all of the above

Q: Which of the following is NOT a recommended color of suit for a standard interview? a. brown b. blue c. gray d. black

Q: Which of the following is a common mistake made by men related to dress and appearance? a. shirts that are too tight b. wrong style for body shape c. shoes wrong color d. all of the above

Q: Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by women related to dress and appearance? a. too much jewelry b. clothing inappropriate c. scuffed shoes d. dirty nails

Q: What are factors to observe about the interviewer upon first contact? a. degree of liking b. similarities in age c. similarities in background d. all of the above

Q: What is the name given to a collection of your work that shows you in action? a. digital story b. portfolio c. e-resume d. scannable resume

Q: Which of the following are items that employers do NOT like on resumes? a. white space b. bullets c. typographical errors d. different printer fonts

Q: Which of the following are items NOT to include on your resume? a. age b. grade point average c. degrees earned d. last employer

Q: Which of the following resume formats focuses attention on relevant skills to match an ideal applicant profile? a. functional b. chronological c. topical d. none of the above

Q: Which of the following is NOT a service provided by placement agencies? a. develop resumes b. self analysis assistance c. assist with cover letters d. find your references

Q: Recruiters usually have which of the following questions in mind? a. Can you do the job? b. Will you do the job? c. How well will you fit into the organization? d. all of the above

Q: The common two-step process of interviewing is a. screening, determinate. b. honesty, screening. c. determinate, hypothetical. d. hypothetical, screening.

Q: A study found which of the following to be true about a first impression in interviews?a. Its based on 7% spoken wordsb. Its based on 38% tone of voicec. Its based on 55% body languaged. all of the above

Q: Which of the factors below are things you should learn about the organization to which you are applying? a. potential mergers b. financial status c. geographical locations d. all of the above

Q: What information about the recruiter may be helpful to research prior to the interview? a. their position b. professional background c. personality d. all of the above

Q: Most valued needs include all of the following except a. long range goals. b. free time. c. possessions. d. family.

Q: Self analysis involves identifying which of the following? a. personality strengths and weaknesses b. professional strengths and weaknesses c. communicative strengths and weaknesses d. all of the above

Q: The essential first step to locating and obtaining the position you want is a. research on the company. b. buying a new wardrobe. c. self analysis. d. drafting a resume.

Q: Successful applicants tend to a. give brief answers. b. include qualifiers in their answers. c. try to second-guess interviewers so they are ready to answer. d. use professional jargon.

Q: In a functional resume format, you should a. delete the career objective to save space. b. place your experiences under headings that highlight your qualifications. c. list work experiences in reverse chronological order. d. list references last.

Q: Recent studies reveal that 50 percent of all speech acts in a sample of employment interviews were a. declarative statements. b. employer questions. c. applicant answers. d. employer answers.

Q: Recruiters react more favorably toward applicants if they do all of the following except a. respond cautiously. b. smile. c. have expressive facial expressions. d. maintain eye contact without staring.

Q: Which of the following is a major advantage of a functional resume format? a. It is easy to organize. b. It emphasizes experiences. c. It focuses attention on relevant skills. d. It is most commonly encountered by employers.

Q: Impressive career objectives are NOT a. brief. b. career-oriented. c. self-centered. d. precise.

Q: Three types of resumes applicants might create today are a. blocked, indented, and chronological. b. functional, profile, and academic. c. scannable, profile, and blocked. d. chronological, functional, and scannable.

Q: What are five questions you should ask yourself during your post-interview evaluation?

Q: List five questions that are effective for an applicant to ask.

Q: Discuss five ways candidates slip up during interviews.

Q: List five common questions to expect to be asked during employment interviews.

Q: Discuss the elements that should be included in an effective cover letter.

Q: List four types of answers that result in unsuccessful applicants.

Q: Compose four unlawful questions and how you would respond to each of them.

Q: What are five essential characteristics of successful applicants answers to recruiter questions?

Q: In what ways do recruiters place great importance on nonverbal communication when interviewing applicants?

Q: List the characteristics of impressive career objectives.

Q: Describe the unique advantages of a functional resume format.

Q: How can an applicant create a favorable first impression?

Q: Write five key questions you should ask during your self-analysis prior to an employment interview.

Q: How can you create a network tree?

Q: What are the essential elements of a chronological resume?

Q: Establishing legally defensible criteria is an important step in avoiding lawsuits. a. True b. False

Q: An applicant profile reduces the birds-of-a-feather syndrome. a. True b. False

Q: The EEOC is concerned with intent, not effect. a. True b. False

Q: Some recruiters of sales persons often use an interviewee-controlled approach to hiring. a. True b. False

Q: Its okay to ask the applicant to call you by your first name during the opening of the employment interview. a. True b. False

Q: There are always two applicants in each interview, the real one and the make believe. a. True b. False

Q: A task force of the American Psychological Association concluded that the honesty tests used currently identify individuals with a high propensity for stealing in the workplace. a. True b. False

Q: The interview evaluation standardized section should contain biographical information. a. True b. False

Q: Resume scanning systems may identify a candidate who knows the system, but may not be the most qualified. a. True b. False