Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 6: Finding and Applying for a Job

Interactive Practice Tests

1
Talking with people you know to share information and advice about jobs is called:
A)networking
B)interviewing
C)collaborating
D)temping
2
A recommendation from a contact who is part of your network is called a
A)job lead
B)referral
C)job advertisement
D)cold call
3
Information about a job that is available is called a
A)resume
B)referral
C)job lead
D)work permit
4
When applying for a job, always use
A)a public or private employment agency.
B)job referrals.
C)standard English.
D)a chronological résumé.
5
Networking, employment agencies, and classified ads can all be sources of
A)job leads.
B)school-to-work programs.
C)résumés.
D)work permits.
6
Performance, polygraph, or drug tests are
A)illegal and cannot be given.
B)sometimes used by employers in various fields to test job applicants.
C)always written in standard English.
D)required for job seekers without Social Security numbers.
7
Classified ads in newspapers
A)lead to jobs for only a small percentage of job seekers.
B)are a good source of referrals.
C)should be your main source of job leads.
D)are more effective for finding a job than networking.
8
The first step in creating a network is to build a(n)
A)job lead.
B)introductory script.
C)referral.
D)contact list.
9
To use the Internet, you need
A)a Social Security number or a work permit.
B)experience in networking.
C)access through a computer, modem, telephone line, and an account with a service provider.
D)a lengthy contact list.
10
School counselors and placement centers can help you
A)identify job leads and set up interviews.
B)place a classified advertisement.
C)learn standard English.
D)screen job applicants.
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