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soft-skills
Instructions:
Answer 42 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A structured interview in which the interviewer describes a situation likely to arise on the job - then asks the candidate what he or she would do in that situation
interview media
the warm up
situational interview
selection stage of interview
2. As with business messages - planning a resume means analyzing your purpose and your audience - gathering information - choosing the best medium - and organizing your content
lack of work histor
resume should emphasize
planning your resume
closing a interview
3. Pay attention - think before you speak - tailor things from the company's point of view
Solicited application letter
question and answer stage
researching specific companies
screening stage
4. 1-Structured Interview: Interviewer asks prepared - job related questions and 2-Open-ended interview is when the interviewer adapts his questions based on your responses - 3-panel interview - 4- group interview 5- behavioral interview - 6-situational
purpose of resume
first steps in looking for a job
common problems employers see on the resume
different types of interviews
5. Go beyond every company's communication materials; find out what others in their industries and communities think about them.
selection stage of interview
researching specific companies
functional resume
panel interview
6. Planning ahead for interviewing questions will help you handle them more confidently and successfully.
planning your resume
asking question during the job interview
describing work history?
number of interviews before a job offer with the same company?
7. The last few minutes is a last opportunity to correct any misconceptions
screening stage
lack of work histor
Solicited application letter
the close
8. Most realistic type of interview - you actually perform a job related activity during the interview.
stress interview
working interview
employers are looking for two things
question and answer stage
9. 1- Build toward career 2-prepare resume and other employment messages 3-understand interview process 4- prepare for interview 5-participate in interview 6-follow up amd accept offer.
interview media
stress interview
first steps in looking for a job
working interview
10. Interviews that ask applicants to describe specific behaviors or actions they have displayed in the past to demonstrate particular skills - ask job applicants about past behaviors
open ended interview
employers are looking for two things
six different formats you may use to produce your resume?
behavioral interviews
11. For a successful scannable resume - 1- use plain font and simplified design. 2-compile a keword summary that lists all the terms that can help match your resume to the right opening. a scannable resume is formatted to be OCR friendly
screening stage
preparing your resume for scanning
resume should emphasize
different types of interviews
12. Interviewing using a variety of media options - telephone - email - virtual meetings etc...
working interview
middle section of a job application letter
stress interview
interview media
13. This the second round of interviews and you may interview with several people from the company. they are narrowing down applicants and you should show interest in the job - listen attentively - ask questions.
selection stage of interview
first steps in looking for a job
common problems employers see on the resume
conventional resume
14. Optical Character Recognition
lack of work histor
preliminary screening interview
question and answer stage
OCR
15. A set of prepared questions - Usually used by behavioral and cognate clinician because it helps to pinpoint behaviors - attitudes - and thinking process.
structure interview
researching specific companies
closing a interview
employers are looking for two things
16. The most important because employers make up there minds in the 1st 20 seconds of an interview so keep your guard up.
Best physical appearance of the resume
purpose of resume
describing work history?
the warm up
17. Nontraditional does not mean good - Elements to get noticed: -White space -Headings -Changes in type size and font -Shading -Positioning - use straightforward typefaces such as times roman or arial.
purpose of resume
panel interview
resume design
combination resume
18. Sequence of job interviews
closing a interview
preliminary screening interview
unsolicited application letter
within hours or two days after interview
19. Use the middle section of your letter to expand on your opening - presenting a more complete picture of your strengths which presents your strongest selling points in terms of your potential benefit to the organization.
the warm up
middle section of a job application letter
purpose of resume
number of interviews before a job offer with the same company?
20. The begining stage when emplyees filters out applicants who are unqualified or not a good fit. best approach is to try to differentiate yourself from other candidates and follow the interviewers lead.
screening stage
lack of work histor
unsolicited application letter
preparing your resume for scanning
21. Emphasizes the applicant's work experience in chronological order beginning with the most recent - Type of resume used when the applicant wants to emphasize work experience.
unsolicited application letter
chronological resume
the close
resume design
22. Should be organized around your strengths
conventional resume
asking question during the job interview
question and answer stage
resume should emphasize
23. 1- Too long or wordy 2- too short or sketchy 3-difficult to read 4-poorly written 5-displaying weak understanding of the business world 6-poor quality printing or cheap paper 7-spelling errors and grammar errors 8-boastful 9-gimmicky
combination resume
planning your resume
common problems employers see on the resume
describing work history?
24. Multiple times before deciding to make you a job offer. sequence of interviews starts with the screening stage - than you move into the selection stages - and lastly the final stage which the interviewer mauy try to sell you on working for the firm.
behavioral interviews
number of interviews before a job offer with the same company?
unsolicited application letter
preliminary screening interview
25. The researcher has a particular topic for study - but they allow the conversation to go wherever the researcher participant takes it - and each interview becomes highly individual (low-structure)
middle section of a job application letter
open ended interview
common problems employers see on the resume
screening stage
26. 1-Whether you can handle the responsibilities and 2-whether you are a good fit with the organization and target position.
open ended interview
employers are looking for two things
Best physical appearance of the resume
describing work history?
27. Conclude gracefully
closing a interview
different types of interviews
interview media
planning your resume
28. Focuses attention on a candidate's skills rather than on past employment. - reverse the content and titles of the conventional resume - organizing by what the candidate can do or has learned rather than by types of experience
functional resume
behavioral interviews
the close
resume should emphasize
29. Follow up with a thank you letter or email thanking the interview for their time and consideration even if you don't have a good chance being hired.
open ended interview
purpose of resume
within hours or two days after interview
closing a interview
30. When you describe past job responsibilities be sure to relate them to the needs of potential employers; identify the skills and knowledge from these previous jobs that you can apply to a future job.
resume should emphasize
first steps in looking for a job
open ended interview
describing work history?
31. Resume formatted to look attractive and designed to be mailed or handed to the reviewer - but cannot effectively be scanned by computers or stored electronically - form of life history organized by type of work experience
employers are looking for two things
conventional resume
panel interview
the warm up
32. 1-Printed traditional resume 2-printed scannable resume 3-electrontic plain-text file 4-microsoft word file 5- HTML format 6- PDF file
situational interview
researching specific companies
selection stage of interview
six different formats you may use to produce your resume?
33. Highlighting specific skills and abilities and follows with a chronological list of jobs and a brief look at education - a resume that summarizes the job skills as well as education and employment history - Utilizes quantities of both the chronologic
combination resume
resume design
screening stage
researching specific companies
34. An application letter written in response to an advertised job vacancy
purpose of resume
Solicited application letter
preparing your resume for scanning
common problems employers see on the resume
35. Several applicants interviewing at the same time while being observed by company representatives. This allows them to observe how one behaves in a stressful and competitive environment.
group interviews
structure interview
when going to a job interview
middle section of a job application letter
36. Effective resume designs are simple - clean - and professional- not gaudy - clever - or cute.
six different formats you may use to produce your resume?
group interviews
Best physical appearance of the resume
unsolicited application letter
37. To stimulate an employers interest in learning more about you.
when going to a job interview
situational interview
employers are looking for two things
purpose of resume
38. Type of interview in which structured questions are spread across a group; individual who is most compentent in the relevant area usually asks the question.
first steps in looking for a job
panel interview
preliminary screening interview
purpose of resume
39. 1-Learn about the organization 2-thinking ahead about interviewer's questions 3-planning question of your own 4-boosting your confidence 5-polishing your interview style 6-presenting a professional image 7-being ready when you arrive
panel interview
stress interview
preliminary screening interview
when going to a job interview
40. An application letter written to an organization that has not advertised a vacancy. Also called a prospective letter
closing a interview
unsolicited application letter
describing work history?
different types of interviews
41. Interview designed to create anxiety and put pressure on applicants to see how they respond to stress enviroments
Best physical appearance of the resume
when going to a job interview
six different formats you may use to produce your resume?
stress interview
42. Consider a combination resume to highlight your skills while still providing a chronological history of your employment.
situational interview
asking question during the job interview
panel interview
lack of work histor