Assessments Content

Competency

Analyze employer needs based on current market trends.

Instructions

Select the correct answer for each question. Be sure to read each answer carefully before selecting.

Question 1

A job application never requires personal information like date of birth or social security number.

A. True

B. False

Question 2

A resume is a document one creates to highlight career accomplishments.

A. True

B. False

Question 3

There is no need to bring companies of a cover letter and resume to a job interview.

A. True

B. False

Question 4

When writing a cover letter, you should always:

A. Repeat the content on your resume to emphasize the information.

B. Create 1 letter about your skills addressed to different companies.

C. Include information that demonstrates your industry and/or employer knowledge.

D. Mention both the skills you have and those you need to develop.

Question 5

Correct contact information includes:

A. Legal name, preferred phone number, school email and city/state of address.

B. Legal name, all phone numbers, personal email and full address.

C. Name, preferred phone number, personal email and full address.

D. Legal name, preferred phone number, personal email and city/state of address.

Question 6

A cover letter:

A. Should only include key words.

B. Highlights how knowledgeable a candidate is in comparison to others.

C. Speaks to skills that are general in nature and applicable to a variety of positions.

D. Should not be industry-specific.

Question 7

Most employers will recruit talent at the lowest salary they can offer.

A. True

B. False

Question 8

You must include bulleted statements with all work experience listed on a resume.

A. True

B. False

Question 9

A resume and job application are:

A. Two completely different job-searching tools.

B. Exactly the same thing.

C. Required for every position.

D. Have nothing to do with each other.

Question 10

There are very few local resources when conducting company research.

A. True

B. False

Question 11

You can always negotiate a job offer.

A. True

B. False

Question 12

Accomplishment Statements:

A. Highlight an employees prior or current job duties in a given position.

B. Describe what the employee did, how and why they did it and the purpose for the action.

C. Should never be included on a resume.

D. Must be written in past tense.

Question 13

Informational interviews:

A. Are conducted by the employer.

B. Are the same thing as phone interviews.

C. Is an advice seeking conversation with someone working in an area of interest.

D. Is ideal only for people seeking opportunities in specific interviews.

Question 14

Only list volunteer work from the last 5-7 years on a resume.

A. True

B. False

Question 15

Company research is important:

A. For resume building.

B. Interview preparation.

C. To determine if they align with ones professional mission.

D. All of the Above.

Question 16

Why is research one of the most important steps in the job search process?

A. To determine if an employer is hiring.

B. To determine what skills you need to gain.

C. To determine if your career goals align with the organization.

D. To determine any networking opportunities.

Question 17

Reviewing certain regions or metro-areas of a country are important:

A. When considering average salaries and job-market growth.

B. Average salaries.

C. Job-market growth.

D. None of the above.

Question 18

Networking is an excellent way to attain employer and industry-specific information.

A. True

B. False

Question 19

Every section of a resume must have a title.

A. True

B. False

Question 20

You should list any Military Experience as a separate section.

A. True

B. False