Introduction to Business

Chapter 21: Getting a Job

Chapter Practice Review Quizzes

1
Which is a job that you would most likely find at a hospital?
A)retail buyer
B)graphic designer
C)sales associate
D)operations administrator
2
Which term refers to basic skills you need to get a job, keep it, and do well at it?
A)employability skills
B)high school diploma
C)work experience
D)work-related skills
3
Which is true of experienced workers?
A)They usually make a good first impression.
B)They need less training to do a new job.
C)They usually lack computer skills.
D)They have extensive formal education.
4
Which term is a synonym for body language?
A)verbal communication
B)nonverbal communication
C)gestures and fidgeting
D)eye contact
5
Which is probably NOT a way a potential employer might learn about your personality?
A)your body language during an interview
B)your history of work experience
C)your performance in school and extracurricular activities
D)your ability to make a good first impression
6
Which is probably the least effective way you can make a good first impression during an interview?
A)by dressing appropriately
B)by being well-groomed
C)by using only standard English
D)by apologizing politely for being late
7
Which statement about beginning a job search is true?
A)You should limit your search to one type of job.
B)It is wise to apply for jobs which require no experience.
C)You should have a sense of which jobs you might like and be able to do well.
D)Potential employers will pay little attention to your résumé.
8
Which is the way most people organize the work experience section of a résumé?
A)The job that is most like the one you are applying for is listed first.
B)Jobs are listed in order of increasing responsibility.
C)Jobs are listed in chronological order.
D)The job you held for the longest period of time is listed first.
9
Which is the most important purpose of a résumé?
A)to give a prospective employer a sense of your personality
B)to persuade a potential employer to interview you
C)to highlight your personal interests and work-related qualifications
D)to explain your education and work history
10
Which usually comes at the end of a résumé?
A)job objective
B)education section
C)skills summary
D)work experience
11
Which is an important purpose of the cover letter that accompanies a résumé?
A)to explain your work history and education
B)to complete a job application
C)to tell the employer about yourself and why you are applying for a job
D)to set up an appointment for an employment test
12
Which type of job might require drug and lie-detector testing?
A)government and law enforcement jobs
B)sales and sales support jobs
C)truck driver and delivery jobs
D)public relations and advertising jobs
13
Which will help you most when preparing for an interview?
A)Make sure your cover letter and résumé are free of errors.
B)Complete a job application and list your references.
C)Research the company and think of questions to ask the interviewer.
D)Prepare to take a test to evaluate your job-related skills.
14
Which is NOT a good thing to include in a follow-up letter after an interview?
A)a thank-you to the interviewer
B)an expression of your interest in the job and anything you forgot to mention
C)a restatement of your objective and how your skills are well-suited to the job
D)a request for an immediate decision about your hiring
15
What might an interviewer think of you if you show up late for the interview?
A)You are unreliable and perhaps even disrespectful.
B)You are a very busy person with lots of responsibilities.
C)Your personality is better suited to another type of job.
D)You had another interview that went longer than expected.
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