Career Readiness Post-Test 2013-2014
  • 1. What is the most common tool employers use for finding employees?
A) Social Networks
B) Internet/Computer Software
C) Newspapers
D) All choices are correct
  • 2. Which of the following is the best way to carry your appearance on a job interview?
A) Have on neat and clean clothing
B) Wearing a hat is a good idea
C) Neglect to comb and wash your hair
D) Chew gum to be sure your breath is fresh
  • 3. 4. Which of the following information is typically NOT asked for on a job application?
A) Your Social Security
B) Your former places of employment
C) Your Address
D) Names of your siblings
  • 4. What qualities do employers look for in an employee?
A) I don’t like teamwork and cannot get along with others.
B) I am a dependable worker who works well under pressure.
C) I never make a decision without checking with my boss.
D) I take days off from work whenever I am tired.
  • 5. What makes a person successful on the job?
A) A person keeps learning and improving his or her skills.
B) A person likes the job.
C) A person has all the skills needed for the job.
D) All choices are correct
  • 6. True or False: A person's interests are important when choosing a job.
A) True
B) False
  • 7. True or False: The only way to find a job is through the want ads.
A) True
B) False
  • 8. Good employees should _____.
A) Call if they are going to miss work
B) Only meet the customer’s needs to a certain degree
C) Be on time most days
D) Try not to ask questions if they are uncertain about something
  • 9. Should you smile at the interviewer?
A) Yes, moderately, so the interviewer knows you are easy to get along with
B) ONLY when you meet the interviewer
C) No – you must ALWAYS look serious and responsible
  • 10. When is the interviewer likely to make his/her decision on whether you are the right candidate for the job?
A) Five minutes into the interview
B) As soon as you walk in at the door
C) There is no way of knowing this!
D) At the end of the day, after careful reflection and having compared you with all the other candidates
  • 11. What should you bring with you to the interview?
A) Your parent or best friend, in case you forget what to say
B) A few basic essentials (extra copies of your resume, a small notepad, datebook/agenda pad, pens, etc.)
C) Nothing
D) Munchkins to share
  • 12. True or False: The purpose of a résumé is to get you a job.
A) True
B) False
  • 13. True or False: A standard résumé NEVER changes.
A) True
B) False
  • 14. What is the standard length for a résumé?
A) 3 pages
B) As long as it needs to be
C) 1 page
D) There is no standard length
  • 15. What order do you list information on a résumé?
A) Chronological
B) Alphabetical
C) Reverse chronological
D) Reverse alphabetical
  • 16. The purpose of a cover letter is to _____.
A) Get a job
B) Repeat what is on your résumé
C) None of these are correct
D) Introduce yourself to a possible employer
  • 17. All of the following are included on a cover letter EXCEPT _____.
A) The position for which you are applying
B) Your name and address
C) Your scheduling preferences
D) The name of the person to whom you are writing
  • 18. True or False: Your résumé and cover letter should contain no more than one mistake.
A) False
B) True
  • 19. The purpose of a résumé is to get _____.
A) Brag about one’s accomplishments
B) An interview
C) A job
D) None of these are correct
  • 20. How should you prepare for the interview?
A) Find out all that you can about the organization, the market in which it operates and the job function you are applying for
B) Plan how you are going to get there: check routes, timetables, etc.
C) Think of questions to ask the interviewer
D) Think of your strengths and weaknesses and try to anticipate likely questions
E) All of these are correct
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