Job Search Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "jobseeker" refer to?

• A person who has a job

• Someone who is looking for a job

• An employer offering a position

• A person who trains interns

Which of the following best describes a "curriculum vitae" (CV)?

• A letter of application

• A document that summarizes your education and experience

• A job advertisement

• An interview script

If you "apply for" a job, you:

• Write a resume

• Send a cover letter

• Submit an application to be considered for the position

• Attend an interview

What does it mean to "stand out from" other candidates?

• To be less noticeable

• To be very different or noticeable in a positive way

• To copy others' resumes

• To avoid attention during the interview

Which phrase best fits the definition: "to get or obtain"?

• Stand out from

• Sort out

• Gain

• Come across well

If you "sort out" a problem, you:

• Ignore it

• Deal with it and find a solution

• Create more issues

• Put it off for later

Which describes a "cliché"?

• An original idea

• An overused phrase or idea that has little meaning

• A detailed resume

• A successful job interview

To "come across well" during an interview means to:

• Leave a positive impression

• Be nervous and unsure

• Turn down the job offer

• Say inappropriate things

What does "stand out from" imply?

• To blend in with others

• To be noticeably different and attract attention

• To hide your skills

• To accept a job offer

The phrase "gain experience" means to:

• Lose skills over time

• Successfully deal with a problem

• Obtain valuable skills and knowledge by working or training

• Find a new job