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- 1. Multiple Choice
Experienced recruiters will spend no more than ________ minutes deciding who they want to see for further prescreening.
2
10
20
30
- 2. Multiple Choice
Steve is beginning his job search this semester. He is ready with his strategy and is focused on what he needs. Before he starts he should _______. [Choose the 3 best answers!]
check the company website of companies he likes for openings and clues about the recruiting process
just print 50 copies of his resume and go door-to-door of every major company he likes
tell family and friends
listen to the news to find out the major issues going on in his target industry / company
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: You must customize your résumé for each job you are applying to.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Jasmine is interested in working as a developer for Electronic Arts. However, she is not sure of how she should apply for this dream job. To be proactive, she should ________.
wait for their job advertisements on job websites
get in touch with their HR department and sell herself
monitor the company's website for openings
tell family and friends that he wants to work there
- 5. Multiple Choice
________ is the process of making informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts.
Resourcing
Soliciting
Temping
Networking
- 6. Multiple Choice
Kirndeep is a typical manager trying to avoid the time and expense of sifting through hundreds of applications, so she would first ________.
give the task to a subordinate
place an advertisement in the local newspaper, before going online
ask for recommendations from her employees
establish a presence at a local career fair
- 7. Multiple Choice
When you are networking, don't overlook ________; you not only meet people but also demonstrate your ability to solve meaningful problems, manage projects, and lead others.
gaming sites
your community centre
social media
volunteering
- 8. Multiple Choice
The more you network, the more ________ you become in your network.
involved
expendable
valuable
marketable
- 9. Multiple Choice
Ruth is filling out an online application form for a job as an accountant at a large organization. She needs to make sure that she carefully includes all the required details because ________.
the organization might notice her lack of interest
the missing information can create a gap in the chronology
a simple spelling / grammar/ formatting mistake can get her resume thrown out
she's required to by law
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is not true regarding résumés?
All a résumé can do is get you in the door.
In most cases, your résumé needs to make a positive impression within 30 or 45 seconds
The purpose of a résumé is only to list all your skills and abilities.
If the résumé doesn't contain the right keywords, a human being may never see it.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Chris has a criminal record and has been incarcerated for a month. What should Chris do when applying for a job?
Deny, deny, deny the criminal record
Not be held liable for the action since it has no bearing on these job skills
Only apply to companies that encourage rehabilitation of criminals
Not lie because companies will check criminal records
- 12. Multiple Choice
A ________ can get your resume tossed out and cost you interview opportunities.
combination résumé, highlighting your skills
résumé based on a website sample
single page résumé
single mistake or oversight on your résumé
- 13. Multiple Choice
The importance of adapting your résumé to your target readers' needs and interests cannot be overstated. Adapting to your readers means ________.
customizing your résumé and cover letter for every job application
maintaining consistency and attention to detail
putting their needs ahead of your needs
generalizing your experience to suit a variety of needs
- 14. Multiple Choice
The majority of résumés are now subjected to applicant tracking systems (ATS). To help increase the chances of your resume getting seen, which section should include all the relevant keywords from the job ad?
Contact information
Personal data
Hobbies
Introductory statement and experiences
- 15. Multiple Choice
________ are specific phrases from the job posting such as business/ technical terms from the profession; industry-specific jargon; names or types of products or systems used in a profession; job titles; and college degrees.
Scannable words
Professional language
Keywords
Business language
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which is the most ideal email address for a résumé?
Deathhammer@gmail.com
Hardworking.Harry@gmail.com
Cindy.Cooper@highlandsystems.ca
NancySmith@gmail.com
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of these candidates should include a Profile Branding Statement (aka. Objective or Summary of Qualifications) in their résumé? [Choose all answers that apply]
In 8 months with the organization, Nathan was promoted three times.
As an experienced manager, for 12 years Stefan had grown with the company, managing double-digit annual growth in revenue and employees in his division.
After all these years as a junior assistant, Chris is finally a junior manager now.
Zack has just graduated from college and plans to continue a career as a Red Seal Technician, a job for which he has internship experience since his freshman year.
- 18. Multiple Choice
For which of these applicants is education their strongest selling point?
A college graduate who has no experience
An upper-level manager who is to be promoted soon
A recently promoted lower level manager
An office assistant looking to upgrade his qualifications
- 19. Multiple Choice
In the education section mention ________ only if the associated achievements are related to the job you are applying for, or your career goals.
a high GPA (grade point average)
diplomas / degrees obtained
scholarships
high school or military training within last 10 years
- 20. Multiple Choice
On your resume devote the most space to the jobs that ________.
are relevant to your education
were the most challenging
you held the longest
are related to your target position
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