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PCD 3

Question 1 of 51

1

Employers use employment application forms, resumes, and cover letters to select interviewees and weed out people who do not look qualified on paper.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 51

1

An employer can legally use a job application form to collect information about an applicant’s Social Security number and proof of citizenship.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 51

1

Employers cannot process a preprinted application that is not signed.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 51

1

An employment application requires information that is not in your resume, such as information about any misdemeanors and felonies.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 51

1

Every customized resume you submit should have a matching cover letter.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 51

1

If you know the names of the human resources manager and the person who will make the hiring decision, send your cover letter and resume to both of them.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 51

1

If an application asks permission to contact your current employer, you should answer “yes” even if your employer does not know you are looking for a new job.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 51

1

One page is the maximum length for a cover letter.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 51

1

Following up with an organization after submitting an application gives you a chance to demonstrate initiative and increase your name recognition.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 51

1

Most employment applications have a section stating that the employer may procure an investigative consumer report about you as part of considering your application.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 51

1

Which response would be suitable for the “Reason for Leaving” entry in an application’s employment history section?

Select one of the following:

  • Fired for no reason

  • Personal conflict

  • Quit

  • AOTA

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 12 of 51

1

Which of the following is the best way to write a salutation in a cover letter addressed to Mr. Ravi Patel, Human Resources Manager, ABC Company?

Select one of the following:

  • Dear Sir

  • Gentlemen

  • To Whom It May Concern

  • AOTA

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 13 of 51

1

You will be screened into or out of an interview on the basis of your

Select one of the following:

  • Resume

  • Employment application

  • Cover letter

  • AOTA

  • A and B only

Explanation

Question 14 of 51

1

An effective cover letter

Select one of the following:

  • makes an excellent first impression.

  • is well written and attractive.

  • convinces the reader to read the resume.

  • highlights the writer’s key qualifications.

  • emphasizes how the writer’s qualifications meet the employer’s needs.

  • AOTA

Explanation

Question 15 of 51

1

An effective closing paragraph in a cover letter asks for a(n):

Select one of the following:

  • job

  • interview

Explanation

Question 16 of 51

1

If you apply for most jobs online, your “job search package” consists of your

Select one of the following:

  • completed online application

  • print cover letter

  • print resume

  • AOTA

Explanation

Question 17 of 51

1

If you mail your job search package to an employer, you can include

Select one of the following:

  • your business card.

  • a reference list.

  • a few samples from your Career Portfolio.

  • AOTA

Explanation

Question 18 of 51

1

If a job listing at a job site has the name of the company

Select one of the following:

  • apply for the job only through the job site.

  • apply for the job only through the company website.

  • apply for the job through the job site and the company website.

Explanation

Question 19 of 51

1

Since tattoos are a permanent creative expression, it is acceptable to leave them exposed when dressing for an interview.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 51

1

An interviewer can form a strong opinion of you within the first 30 seconds of meeting you.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 21 of 51

1

Often, a less experienced applicant with more enthusiasm for a job is hired over competitors who are more qualified but less enthusiastic.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 22 of 51

1

An interview begins in the waiting area with the receptionist.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 23 of 51

1

Make yourself stand out in interviews by dressing in a manner that draws as much attention as possible.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 24 of 51

1

To show that you would fit in at a very informal company, dress for your interview the way employees dress.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 25 of 51

1

Words like “only” and “probably” are a useful way to indicate that you do not like to brag about your accomplishments.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 26 of 51

1

Your behavior in an interview gives your prospective employer clues to how you will treat clients and customers.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 27 of 51

1

Most interviewers will pay much more attention to what you say than to your body language.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 28 of 51

1

Your attitude is the biggest factor determining your success in an interview and the number one factor that influences an employer to hire.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 29 of 51

1

Your 30‐Second Commercial is a very condensed summary of all of your qualifications, training, and experience.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 30 of 51

1

To convey a professional image, carry a full‐sized briefcase into the interview.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 31 of 51

1

In an interview, your verbal communication should be

Select one of the following:

  • positive.

  • courteous

  • focused on how you fit the job.

  • AOTA

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 32 of 51

1

Assertive body language

Select one of the following:

  • is relaxed, open, and confident.

  • diminishes credibility.

  • appears overbearing.

  • AOTA

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 33 of 51

1

During the interview, the first thing the employer will evaluate is your

Select one of the following:

  • cover letter and resume.

  • communication skills.

  • image and appearance.

  • AOTA

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 34 of 51

1

Which communication form or feature has the most effect during your interview?

Select one of the following:

  • Nonverbal

  • Verbal

  • Voice Quality

  • AOTA

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 35 of 51

1

An Interview Marketing Kit should contain copies of your resume, your appointment calendar (or phone, with the ringer turned off), plus these things:

Select one of the following:

  • samples from your Career Portfolio.

  • a copy of your 30‐Second Commercial.

  • list of references, including telephone numbers.

  • a pen and a notebook with list of questions.

  • AOTA

Explanation

Question 36 of 51

1

Making eye contact is essential to achieving effective communication because it conveys

Select one of the following:

  • interest in what the person is saying.

  • confidence.

  • Intelligence

  • Honesty

  • AOTA

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 37 of 51

1

When making an interview request by telephone, avoid using prepared scripts or notes.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 38 of 51

1

If you do not receive a response after sending a cover letter and resume, make a telephone call or a personal visit to request an interview.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 39 of 51

1

It is not appropriate to ask the gatekeeper about the company or the person(s) who interview and hire at that company.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 40 of 51

1

Some companies require all applicants to apply through their human resources departments.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 41 of 51

1

When making a request for an interview, you should emphasize your qualifications before you ask for the interview.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 42 of 51

1

When making a request for an interview by telephone, relax and smile.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 43 of 51

1

When employers are not advertising or hiring for positions, applicants are often more successful in obtaining interviews by using an indirect, rather than a direct, strategy.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 44 of 51

1

The gatekeeper is an administrative support person, receptionist, or human resources staff person who screens calls and visitors for the person who makes hiring decisions.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 45 of 51

1

Taking another job while you are waiting for a position to become available can give you valuable work experience, even if it is not similar to your target job.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 46 of 51

1

Which of the following is an indirect method of contacting employers for an interview?

Select one of the following:

  • Personal visit

  • Telephone call

  • Request for assistance with career planning

  • NOTA

Explanation

Question 47 of 51

1

The focus of an effective interview request should be

Select one of the following:

  • your preparation for the interview.

  • your research of the company.

  • how your abilities can benefit the employer.

Explanation

Question 48 of 51

1

While making a telephone request for an interview, if you sense that it is not a good time to talk with the person whom you have called, you should

Select one of the following:

  • be persistent because employers admire this trait.

  • suggest that you call the employer back at a more convenient time.

  • suggest that the employer call you back at a more convenient time.

Explanation

Question 49 of 51

1

To uncover the hidden job market and obtain an interview, you must

Select one of the following:

  • learn about an employer’s history and products.

  • practice describing how your skills could benefit the company.

  • describe how you could provide a useful service for the company.

  • AOTA

Explanation

Question 50 of 51

1

When asking for an interview, you should give attention to

Select one of the following:

  • speaking at a moderate speed.

  • using grammar correctly.

  • projecting confidence.

  • AOTA

Explanation

Question 51 of 51

1

The hidden job market refers to

Select one of the following:

  • jobs that are unadvertised or that must be “created” by the applicant, who then must make an employer aware of a need the applicant could fill.

  • jobs that have been posted only on the Internet.

  • jobs obtained through networking sources.

Explanation

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