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6. What is the difference between a job and a profession? (1 point)
A job is the work you do and a profession includes the environment you work in.
A job is the work you do and a profession includes your career field.
A job is your career field and a profession includes your work environment.
A job is the environment you work in and a profession includes the work you do.
7. What is the purpose of a cover letter? (1 point)
to see if you and the company are a good match for each other
to state a career goal and the type of position you're looking for and the qualifying skills you have
to state a summary of your education and experience that's relevant to the job you're applying for
to state why you are applying for the job and what you can offer the company
8. What is the purpose of a resume? (1 point)
to see if you and the company are a good match for each other
to state a career goal and the type of position you're looking for and the qualifying skills you have
to state a summary of your education and experience that's relevant to the job you're applying for
to state why you are applying for the job and what you can offer the company
9. What is the purpose of a job objective? (1 point)
to see if you and the company are a good match for each other
to state a career goal and the type of position you're looking for and the qualifying skills you have
to state a summary of your education and experience that's relevant to the job you're applying for
to state why you are applying for the job and what you can offer the company
10. In order to apply for a job, you decide to write a résumé by the end of the week. Which type of goal is
writing your résumé by the end of the week?
(1 point)
immediate-term
short-term
medium-term
long-term
11. Which of the following is a true statement about a 401k? (1 point)
Contributions are not taxed until the employee retires.
Employers are required to match employee contributions dollar for dollar.
Employers deposit the money directly into the employee’s bank account.
There is a financial benefit for withdrawing the money before retirement.
12. What information can you find on a job search site? Select all that apply. (2 points)
Experience levels of jobs
Jobs by gender
Jobs by age
Location of jobs
Guarantees of interviews
13. Which type of job search resource would be most likely to charge a fee? (1 point)
Classified ads in newspapers and magazines
Employment agencies
Internet searches
Schools guidance counselors
14. Once you've graduated from college, how should you update your resume? (1 point)
remove grades of individual courses
remove references
remove special skills
remove volunteer experience
15. How is a college resume similar to or different from a job resume? (1 point)
A college resume focuses on employable skills, while job resume focuses on academics.
A college resume focuses on academics, while a job resume focuses on employable skills.
A college resume lists employable skills just like a job resume.
A college resume lists work history, while a job resume lists extra-curricular activities.
16. Which of the following should you do before a job interview? (1 point)
Ask about the number of working hours required
Ask about the salary and benefits
Maintain eye contact and practice good body language
Do research to learn about the company
17. When listing work experience, class projects, special skills, and activities on your resume, what is
important to remember?
(1 point)
to list as many examples of skills and activities as possible
to list only real work experience
to list those things related to the job you're applying for
to not worry about being asked to demonstrate the skills you say you have
18. Which of the following are true about resumes? Select all that apply. (2 points)
keep the resume length to one page
job experience should be listed in reverse chronological order
job objective should be listed at the end of the resume
references should be listed first in the resume
use action words when describing your experience