Assessments Content

1. 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.

2. Question 1

   1 Point

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

   1. True
   2. False
3. Question 2

   1 Point

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

   1. True
   2. False
4. Question 3

   1 Point

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

   1. True
   2. False
5. Question 4

   1 Point

   When writing a cover letter, you should always:

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

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

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

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

6. Question 5

   1 Point

   Correct contact information includes:

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

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

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

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

7. Question 6

   1 Point

   A cover letter:

   1. Should only include key words.

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

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

   4. Should not be industry-specific.

8. Question 7

   1 Point

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

   1. True
   2. False
9. Question 8

   1 Point

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

   1. True
   2. False
10. Question 9

    1 Point

    A resume and job application are:

    1. Two completely different job-searching tools.

    2. Exactly the same thing.

    3. Required for every position.

    4. Have nothing to do with each other.

11. Question 10

    1 Point

    There are very few local resources when conducting company research.

    1. True
    2. False
12. Question 11

    1 Point

    You can always negotiate a job offer.

    1. True
    2. False
13. Question 12

    1 Point

    Accomplishment Statements:

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

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

    3. Should never be included on a resume.

    4. Must be written in past tense.

14. Question 13

    1 Point

    Informational interviews:

    1. Are conducted by the employer.

    2. Are the same thing as phone interviews.

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

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

15. Question 14

    1 Point

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

    1. True
    2. False
16. Question 15

    1 Point

    Company research is important:

    1. For resume building.

    2. Interview preparation.

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

    4. All of the Above.

17. Question 16

    1 Point

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

    1. To determine if an employer is hiring.

    2. To determine what skills you need to gain.

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

    4. To determine any networking opportunities.

18. Question 17

    1 Point

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

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

    2. Average salaries.

    3. Job-market growth.

    4. None of the above.

19. Question 18

    1 Point

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

    1. True
    2. False
20. Question 19

    1 Point

    Every section of a resume must have a title.

    1. True
    2. False
21. Question 20

    1 Point

    You should list any Military Experience as a separate section.

    1. True
    2. False