Job Application Quiz

True or False. When filling out a job application, it doesn't really matter what color the ink is.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you want to impress a future employer, then do what on your application?

• Include irrelevant information
• Highlight your relevant skills and experiences
• Leave out any accomplishments
• Draw pictures

When giving a reason for leaving a job, you should say what?

• That's it's too hard

• The reason for taking a vacation.
• The reason for changing careers.
• The reason for staying in the job.

When filling out an application, under "employment desired" you should say....

• Specify the type of employment desired
• Write 'No preference'
• Write 'Any job'
• Leave it blank

Which of the following are important when filling out an application?

• spelling

• neat handwriting

• a completed application

• using red ink

Which one below would be an acceptable reason for leaving a job?

• Lack of job security.
• Finding a better opportunity or career advancement.
• Disagreement with coworkers.
• Boredom or lack of challenge in the role.

True or False. If employers don't ask, you don't need to provide any information on why you left the job.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• It's important to be ______, because prospective employers may check with your previous employer.

• honest
• untruthful
• dishonest
• deceptive

So, if you left a job because you were bored with your day-to-day work or simply hated the position or the company, you might want to rephrase your reason as something like.....

• lacking motivation or ambition
• feeling stagnant or unfulfilled
• desiring a change of pace or environment
• being unchallenged or seeking new opportunities

Which ones listed below are some common reasons for leaving a job?

• poor management
• dissatisfaction with salary or benefits, lack of career growth opportunities, poor work-life balance, toxic work environment, and personal reasons
• lack of job satisfaction
• lack of job security