1. Understand lifestyle goals, choices, and job search procedures
3.03 Test Review
Understand lifestyle goals, choices, and job search procedures

2. Which set of words illustrates action verbs recommended for use in resumes?
Dependability, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Organization, Workmanship
Extraordinary, First-Rate, High-Achiever, Noteworthy, Distinctive
Opinion, Behavior, Code of Ethics, Aim, Drive, Ambition
Worked, Influenced, Developed, Solved, Produced Created, Integrated

3. Molly included in her resume, her work experiences, honors and awards, and special skills. She also needs to include:
A statement “References furnished upon request”
Her date of birth
Her height and weight
Her social security number and driver’s license number.

4. Noland included in his resume his educational background, skills learned from paid work experience, and contact information. He also needs to include:
A history of salaries earned in previous jobs
His current age, height, weight, and health conditions
His memberships in all organizations from high school to present
Skills learned from unpaid volunteer experience related to position applied for

5. Which illustrates a recommended strategy for a junior in high school to locate job openings?
Check for job postings on the guidance office bulletin board
Complain on a social networking site about an interview and mention the employer
Hang out at the mall and hope that someone will offer a job
Record a rap message on one’s cell phone

6. Tina has an interview for a bank teller position. What should Tina wear?
Blue blazer, sandals, khaki slacks
Charcoal pantsuit, white blouse, dress pumps
Navy blue suit, navy knit tank top, navy sweater
Strapless sundress, matching chunky necklace, high heels

7. Fred is ready to write a cover letter
Fred is ready to write a cover letter. His cover letter should emphasize:
His knowledge of the company
His personal interest in obtaining the job
His previous work experience
That he has a good vocabulary

8. Matt has an interview for an accounting position. What should Matt wear?
Blue blazer, pink shirt, tie, khaki pants
Blue shirt, tie with dollar signs, khaki pants
Navy blue suit, navy blue silk shirt, navy blue tie
Navy blue suit, white shirt, conservative tie

9. John is getting ready to fill out a job application form
John is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does he need in order to start?
A blue and red ink pen
A recent photo
Official copies of school transcripts
Permission to use people as references

10. Alice finished her cover letter. What should she do next?
Place the cover letter in a folder and wait to hear from the interviewer
Place the cover letter in an envelope with a blank application form
Send to the interviewer by postal mail or electronic attachment to an
Send by messenger to the head of the hiring company

11. Rose is getting ready to fill out a job application form
Rose is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does she need in order to start?
A blue and red ink pen
A recent photo
Information on past employment
Official copies of school transcripts

12. Mattie is ready to begin filling out a job application form
Mattie is ready to begin filling out a job application form. What should Mattie do first?
Mark out items that do not apply to her
Print her address
Print her name
Read the entire form carefully

13. Patty and her interviewer greeted one another pleasantly and the interviewer motioned her to sit down. How should she respond?
Adjust clothes and hold skirt down while sitting
Sit back in a completely relaxed manner with legs crossed
Sit forward with pen and notepad ready to take notes and papers stacked loosely in lap
Sit straight with ankles crossed and pen and paper easy to access if needed

14. Nick is wearing a professional suit, tie, and shoes to make a good first impression for his job interview. He wants to war a new fragrance he just purchased. What should Nick do?
Avoid wearing any fragrance at all
Lightly spray his shirt with cologne
Use a scented deodorant, with aftershave
Wear a scented body lotion

15. Beth is uncertain how to answer the question about why she feels she should be accepted for a culinary apprenticeship. How should she respond?
Begin talking and continue until an answer comes to her
Look at the interviewer’s hands to conceal her uncertainty
Look in her career notebook for answers she has written down
Take a few seconds to form an answer before speaking

16. Erin has an interview for a position at an investment firm
Erin has an interview for a position at an investment firm. What should she wear?
Conservative shoes and jewelry
Designer sandals and no hosiery
Heavy makeup and a trendy hair style
Large jewelry and bright fingernail polish

17. Adam arrived 15 minutes earlier for his interview
Adam arrived 15 minutes earlier for his interview. After introducing himself to the receptionist, what should Adam do?
Conduct small talk with the receptionist
Double check his notebook to confirm he has everything
Practice answers to potential questions in his mind
Read the classifieds in the newspaper

18. Patsy has an interview for a receptionist’s position
Patsy has an interview for a receptionist’s position. What should Patsy wear?
Attention-getting jewelry and matching shoes and bag
Lots of makeup and a hair style that flatters her face
Multiple bracelets and large hoop earrings
One set of small earrings, a watch and a simple necklace

19. Dan wants to follow up after a very good interview and share his positive feelings about the work opportunity. What should he do?
Read the bulletin board for other jobs
Update his resume
Write a cover letter
Write a thank you letter

20. Jane arrived fifteen minutes early for her interview at the hospital and entered the waiting room. What should Jane do?
Call friends on her cell phone
Introduce herself to the receptionist
Listen to her ipod
Touch up her manicure

21. Mark wants to thank his interviewer and make the best impression possible after his interview . What should he do?
Send a thank you note with a friend in the company
Send a thank you note on a social networking site
Send a formal thank you letter within 24 hours
Send an thank you within the week of the interview

22. Don has just finished an interview with the personnel department at a local office. What should he do?
Fill out an application for the position
Prepare a resume and send it by messenger
Write a cover letter
Write a thank you letter

23. Rose finds a question on an application form that asks her reason for leaving her prior job. She left because she was fired. What should Rose do?
Leave it blank
Write “the company was sold”
Write “Involuntary separation”
Write “do not wish to respond”