Your Career How To Make It Happen 9th Edition by Lauri Harwood – Test Bank

True / False

1. A Job Search Journey is once in a lifetime event that cannot be repeated.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   1

2. You should write your resume in Phase One of your Job Search Journey, Prepare for the Journey.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   1

3. Your Career Builder Files contain both documents that you create and documents from other sources.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   True

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2

4. The most successful job seekers spend all their time looking for jobs, not keeping records of their job search activities.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2

5. Because your goals are personal, you should not tell anyone what they are.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   3

6. Only long-term goals need to be in writing.

  a.  True

  b.  False

ANSWER:   False

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   3

Multiple Choice

7. In which phase of the Job Search Journey would you network with others to find job openings?

  a.  Prepare for the Journey

  b.  Create Your Resume

  c.  Apply for Jobs

  d.  Shine at Interviews

  e.  Connect, Accept, and Succeed

ANSWER:   c

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   1

8. When looking for a job that is a best fit for my career, the most important thing to consider is which job:

  a.  pays the most, including wages and benefits.

  b.  is the best match with your skills, strengths, and interests.

  c.  ​will help you make the leap to the next job level at this or another company.

ANSWER:   b

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   1

9. Your Job Search Journey can be exciting because:

  a.  there may be more job options available to you than you realize right now.

  b.  completing the journey quickly might help you get a good grade for this course.

  c.  ​taking a vacation trip will be something you can do once you have a good job.

ANSWER:   a

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   1

10. A ___ involves performing a designated set of responsibilities and duties for a specific employer.

  a.  job

  b.  career

  c.  both a and b

ANSWER:   a

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   1

11. After interviewing for a job:

  a.  that is the end of the process, except for waiting patiently for the interviewer to contact you.

  b.  stay connected to the people and the company where you interviewed.

  c.  if you get the job, start planning how to succeed at work.

  d.  both b and c

ANSWER:   d

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   1

12. The section of your Career Builder Files that contains documents that you will share with others, especially during interviews, is called:

  a.  About You

  b.  About Jobs

  c.  Final Portfolio

ANSWER:   c

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2

13. The About You section of your Career Builder Files could contain which group of documents?

  a.  Your draft job application, military records if applicable, your final resume

  b.  Samples of your work, proof of identity, Career Action Worksheets from this textbook

  c.  List of jobs you can apply for, a list of companies in your career field, your network contacts

ANSWER:   b

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2

14. Which of the following should you include in your Master Career Portfolio?

  a.  School transcripts

  b.  Your resume

  c.  A list of references

  d.  Awards

  e.  ​All of the above

ANSWER:   e

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2

15. What systems can you use to organize your job search?

  a.  A file folder or a binder with tabs to hold all printed documents and notes

  b.  An online digital notebook or file-organizing website, software, or app, if you have regular Internet access

  c.  An email system that has folders and a calendar, but only if you use a professional username for the account

  d.  All of the above

  e.  a and c only

ANSWER:   d

POINTS:   1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2