Job Search Unit Test Review

Match the following

• job posting

• a document that a job seeker creates using a word processing program to summarize academic achievements, work experience, and related skills

• job application

• an online or paper form created by an employer to gather basic information from job seekers

• job interview

• a meeting that enables an employer to ask questions to help decide whether to hire a particular job seeker

• job resume

• a description of an available employment position that a company hopes to fill by hiring a worker

• contact information

• the job seeker's name, phone number, and email address

Match the following

• thank you note

• a website that contains a sortable list of job postings

• job offer

• a short message of appreciation that a job seeker sends to a potential employer after a job interview

• employer

• a person who knows the job seeker and who may be contacted by the potential employer to provide first-hand knowledge about the skills, experience, and character of the job seeker

• online job board

• a person or company that hires people to fulfill work-related tasks

• reference

• an employer's written or oral invitation to hire the job seeker; it often includes details such as position, start date, and salary

Which describes the best resume for a job seeker to submit to a company?

• Is one page and uses bold, red font

• Is four pages and uses black font

• Is one page and uses black font

• Is two pages and uses cursive font

Answer explanation

The best resume for a job seeker to submit to a company is one page and uses black font, as it is concise and easy to read for recruiters.

Which is a possible format of a job interview?

• In-person (people in the same room)

• Telephone call

• Online (video conferencing)

• All of these answers

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of these answers' because job interviews can be conducted in-person, over the telephone, or online through video conferencing.

Which is a true statement about job applications and job resumes?

• Companies never ask job seekers for both a job application and a resume.

• The information that the job seeker puts on both of them should match.

• A resume, but not a job application, should be carefully proofread before submitting it.

• All of these answers are correct.

Answer explanation

The correct statement is that the information on both job applications and resumes should match, ensuring consistency in the job seeker's details.

Which of the following is the most appropriate job interview question?

• "What religion do you practice?"

• "Are you married?"

• "Are you a high school graduate?"

• "What is your ethnicity?"

Answer explanation

The most appropriate job interview question should focus on qualifications and skills, making 'Are you a high school graduate?' the correct choice.

Which action should a job seeker take before attending a job interview?

• Research the company and position.

• Silence electronic devices before entering the room.

• Practice answering likely questions.

• All of these answers are correct.

Answer explanation

The correct action for a job seeker before attending a job interview is to research the company and position, silence electronic devices, and practice answering likely questions. Therefore, all of these answers are correct.

Which is an online method to learn about

potential job openings?

• Viewing a company’s social media

  postings and website

• Attending a local job fair

• Asking friends, family, and other

  people if they know of opportunities

• Going to a job placement agency

Answer explanation

Viewing a company’s social media postings and website is an online method to learn about potential job openings.

Which additional information might an

employer ask the job seeker to submit?

• Contact information of references

• School transcript

• Cover letter

• All of these answers are correct

Which decreases the chances that a job

seeker will get invited to a job interview?

• The job application is incomplete.

• The job résumé is free of errors.

• The job résumé and application

  use keywords from the job posting.

• The job application includes all

  requested attachments.