CO231_Ch15_Employment Quiz

How many jobs can the typical worker expect to have within the first 12 years of their career?

• 1

• 2-4

• 5-7

• 8-10

The primary purpose of a cover letter is to ask for an interview.

• True

• False

How many jobs can a typical worker expect to have over the course of their working career?

• 1-3

• 4-7

• 8-11

• 12-15

What resume format do recruiters generally prefer?

• Chronological (arranged around dates of employment, education)

• Functional (arranged around skills)

Having your job terminated ranks in the top 10 of the most severe crises in life.

• True

• False

What do many experts in the field of recruiting think is the best way for a postsecondary graduate to find a job today?

• Searching the Internet

• Networking

• Sending out hundreds of resumes

• Reading job boards

Where is the best place to look for a job online?

• Monster.com

• Company websites

• Linkedin.com

• CareerBuilder.com

Networking is a good way to find a job...who should be on your list of people to contact about job leads?

• Potential employers, professional organizations, and friends

• Family members, neighbours, and business associates

• School alumni and instructors

• Your dentist, doctor, insurance agent, and other service providers.

• All of the above.

A wise job candidate would prepare which of the following resumes?

• A beautiful, print-based resume

• An online resume

• A scannable resume

• All three versions