Many people find jobs through the hidden job market. This market involves jobs that are:

1.   ?    Advertised informally by word of mouth
2.   ?    Listed in the classified ad section of the newspaper.
3.   ?    Listed with the school placement office
4.   ?    Listed with the Employment Security Commission

What should a person take to a job interview?

1.   ?    Draft card, school Id, and social security card
2.   ?    Driver's license, notebook, and pen
3.   ?    Driver's license, school Id, and social security card
4.   ?    Proof of age, resume, and social security card

The interviewer asked Miguel what he expected to be doing and how much money he planned to be making ten years. Why did he ask this question?

1.   ?    So he would not have to hire Miguel
2.   ?    To evaluate Miguel's ambition
3.   ?    To make him uncomfortable in the interview
4.   ?    To see if the company could afford him in ten years

When job hunting, it is a good idea to:

1.   ?    Keep it a secret.
2.   ?    Read the newspaper monthly.
3.   ?    Tell as many people as possible.
4.   ?    Tell only best friends.

Where do employers and employees have access to recruiters who match employers with job seekers?

1.   ?    Classified ads
2.   ?    Employment agency
3.   ?    Placement office
4.   ?    School counselors

Juan is a senior in high school. Where on campus can he locate information about the job market?

1.   ?    Classified ads
2.   ?    Employment agency
3.   ?    Hidden market
4.   ?    School counselors

Maria is moving to another city. Which method of job seeking would she use to make her availability known?

1.   ?    Hidden job market
2.   ?    Mail an application
3.   ?    Place a position wanted ad
4.   ?    Telephone for an interview

Which describes positive job interview behavior?

1.   ?    Ask when a hiring decision will be made
2.   ?    Direct and control the conversation
3.   ?    Exaggerate qualifications and previous experiences
4.   ?    Speak openly and critically about a previous employer

What is appropriate behavior for a job interview?

1.   ?    Only chew gum or smoke after asking permission
2.   ?    Respond to questions with a simple yes or not
3.   ?    Send a resume by mail the next day
4.   ?    Shake hands with the interviewer

How can a portfolio be used during an interview?

1.   ?    Documentation of accomplishments
2.   ?    Expression of ideas about child care
3.   ?    Presentation of activities
4.   ?    Progression of work from worst to best

How should Robert "Bob" G. White sign his name on a job application?

1.   ?    Bobbie White
2.   ?    Mr. R. G. White
3.   ?    Robert G. White
4.   ?    White, Robert G.

Which information should be included in a resume?

1.   ?    Age
2.   ?    Health record
3.   ?    Number of children
4.   ?    Work experience

What do the letters NA mean when used on a job application?

1.   ?    No answer
2.   ?    No application
3.   ?    Not applicable
4.   ?    Not asked

Which previous work experience should be listed FIRST on a job application?

1.   ?    Job help for the longest time
2.   ?    Job liked the most
3.   ?    Most impressive job
4.   ?    Most recent job

Job seekers can search for employment on the information highway through:

1.   ?    Classified ads
2.   ?    Employment agency
3.   ?    Internet
4.   ?    Placement office

What should accompany the resume when applying for a job?

1.   ?    Application
2.   ?    Cover letter
3.   ?    Portfolio
4.   ?    Thank-you note

Who does an employer ask about a prospective worker's ability or character?

1.   ?    Interviewer
2.   ?    Reference
3.   ?    Relative
4.   ?    Resume

A resume that is sent to an employer should include a :

1.   ?    Cover letter
2.   ?    Handwriting sample
3.   ?    List of friends with similar employment
4.   ?    Statement from each reference

What should a person do in an interview when asked a question he/she doesn't know?

1.   ?    Admit he/she doesn't know
2.   ?    Make up an answer
3.   ?    Pretend the question was not asked
4.   ?    Talk about something else

What would Anita be MOST likely to discuss during a first interview for a professional job?

1.   ?    Day care options
2.   ?    Educational background
3.   ?    Future salary expectation
4.   ?    Health history

What is appropriate when being interviewed for a job?

1.   ?    Arrive no more that five minutes late
2.   ?    Ask about the benefits
3.   ?    Ask about the vacations
4.   ?    Explain your qualifications

When asked a question at a job interview, Laquita mumbles an answer and looked at the ceiling. What is Laquita doing?

1.   ?    Communicating in a professional manner
2.   ?    Demonstrating poor self-concept
3.   ?    Showing no interest in getting the job
4.   ?    Showing good body language