Question 1

What is false about resumes?

Accepted Answer

A single error on a resume could cause an employer not to give you an interview

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A resume is private and should not be read by others.

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Many employers read resumes to decide who to interview for a job

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A resume is sent with a cover letter to an employer

Question 2

What should NOT be included on resumes?

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family information

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work experience

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education

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job-related skills

Question 3

What information is in the "Job Objective" part of a resume?

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The type of position you're searching for

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A list of jobs and work experience you've had

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The things you don't like about your job

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the duties you have at a job

Question 4

What information should go at the top of a resume?

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Name, Address, Contact Information

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Special skills, abilities, and talents

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Job Objective

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Education

Question 5

Which is TRUE about resumes?

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Resumes should be added to and revised continually.

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You should create a new resume for every job you apply to

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Your resume should include information about your family.

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Resumes are rarely read and reviewed by employers

Question 6

If you have no work experience, the best option is to

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Include your volunteering and school classes related to the job

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Make up fictional work

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Start a job today, even if you hate it

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Give information about your parents' jobs

Question 7

How should you list your work experience on a resume?

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From your current job to your first job.

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Highest paid to lowest paid.

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Most favorite to least favorite.

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From your first job to your current job.

Question 8

What are "references" on a resume or job application?

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People who will give a good recommendation of you

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Extra information you bring in when filling out an application

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Books that will give good information about careers

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A website that lists all the available job openings

Question 9

What may be included on a high school student's resume?

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School & Activities

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Height and weight

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Current form of transportation

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Small lies to make you seem older

Question 10

Which should be included on a resume?

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Only positive information

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Reason for leaving previous job

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Jargon and slang from previous job

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Current health

Question 11

Which of the following fonts is the most appropriate to use on a resume?

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4

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2

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1

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3

Question 12

What is a cover letter?

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A letter you mail with a resume when applying for a job

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A document that lists all your job skills and trainings

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A letter thanking the employer for interviewing you

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A document that lists all your references

Question 13

What is the minimum number of paragraphs needed in a cover letter?

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3

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2

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4

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1

Question 14

What is NOT true about cover letters?

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The same cover letter may be used for every job you apply for

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Cover letters follow the same format as a typical business letter

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They should have a polite, professional tone

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They should show enthusiasm for the job

Question 15

What information goes in the first paragraph of a cover letter?

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Introducing yourself and the position you're applying for

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Sharing contact information to arrange an interview

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Summarizing your job skills and experience

Question 16

What information goes in the second paragraph of a cover letter?

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Summarizing your job skills and experience

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Sharing contact information to arrange an interview

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Introducing yourself and the position you're applying for

Question 17

What information goes in the third paragraph of a cover letter?

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Sharing contact information to arrange an interview

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Introducing yourself and the position you're applying for

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Summarizing your job skills and experience

Question 18

What should you do if you don't know the name of the person to address in your cover letter?

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Call the company and ask for the name

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Write "To Whom it May Concern"

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Write "Dear Sir or Madam"

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Leave the salutation blank

Question 19

What is NOT true about a job application?

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You may leave blanks if you don't know the answer

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You need to read and follow all instructions

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You must be completely honest

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You must write clearly and legibly

Question 20

What should you bring to a job interview?

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A solid handshake

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A friend to keep you calm

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Chewing gum for fresh breath

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Your cell phone

Question 21

What is appropriate non-verbal communication in an interview?

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Making eye contact

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Crossing your arms

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Playing with your hands

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Chewing gum for fresh breath

Question 22

What is true about answering questions in a job interview?

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Give examples and explain answers

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Make up information if you need to

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Keep answers as short as possible

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Don't look at the interviewer when answering

Question 23

What is NOT an error in this resume heading?

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The heading should always be on the left margin

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A comma is needed between Norfolk and NE

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There is no phone number or email

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The ZIP Code is missing

Question 24

What advice would you give about the references above?

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Relatives should not be used as a reference

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Co-workers should not be references

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You only need one references

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You should have at least four references

Question 25

What advice would you give Sally about the top heading of her resume?

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Start an email with a more professional address

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Add photos or clip art

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Don't center your heading

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Don't bold your name

Question 26

What is the problem with the Job Objective?

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It doesn't describe the job position she wants

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It should go at the end of a resume

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It should be a complete sentence

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It doesn't mention her education.

Question 27

Which word is too negative and should be removed from this section?

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annoying

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condiment

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customer

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Big

Question 28

The W-4 form tells your employer how much income tax you wish to have withheld from your paycheck.

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True

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False

Question 29

Employers are encouraged to help new employees with their W-4 Forms

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False

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True

Question 30

The purpose of job/performance evaluations is

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for the employer to share what you're doing well and how you can get better

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to share the performance of all your fellow employees

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to decide the future direction of the business.

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what the financial state of the business is

Question 31

Job/Performance evaluations are always a formal meeting.

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False

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True

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