BUS 271 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the difference between a panel interview and a group interview? - Answers -In
a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In a group interview,
one interviewer presents to several interviewees.
Which of the following are skills that employers in a wide range of fields are looking for?
- Answers -writing and speaking clearly
While looking at your work email you see there is a new location opening in the fall. The
company will be creating several managerial positions and included a job description in
the email. How would you tailor your resume for this job posting? - Answers -Select
work experience to emphasize that you have similar work experience from previous
jobs.
Helena works as a hiring manager at a grocery store chain. She receives hundreds of
resumes each week for a variety of positions. While she reviews resumes she always
takes note of an applicant's work experience, job related skills and education sections.
What do these sections demonstrate? - Answers -If an applicant will be a good fit for
the company.
Which best describes a résumé? - Answers -a professional autobiography in outline
form that shows your education, work experience, job-related skills, accomplishments,
and more
Which traits are typical of the exploring stage of career development? - Answers -
identifying your interests and aptitudes and trying out jobs
Which of the following is the first step to preparing for an interview? - Answers -reread
the job posting or description
Which of the following will be most beneficial to help you grow your professional
network? - Answers -connect with your parents' friends as network contacts
Katie is nervous about her upcoming job opportunities and wants to make sure that her
résumé is perfect. What is the best advice for her? - Answers -Use action verbs and
phrases.
Which of the following are transferable skills? - Answers -accepting constructive
criticism
Which of the following should you AVOID in your cover letter? - Answers -reasons why
you left your last position
, Which of the following can career quizzes help you do? - Answers -create a list of your
skills and match your skills to job types that use those skills
Which of the following are examples of "hard skills"? - Answers -sewing a dart in a
dress, writing Python code, operating an x-ray machine
Which of the following are skills that employers in a wide range of fields are looking for?
- Answers -writing and speaking clearly
Which of the following are transferable skills? - Answers -accepting constructive
criticism
Nyssa has been working as a freelance graphic designer for 15 years. She has
accumulated a stable base of regular clients, and she enjoys the work she does for
them. However, lately she hasn't been feeling as inspired about her work as she did
when she first started. Which stage of career development is Nyssa currently in? -
Answers -maintaining
Ray works as an accountant for a non-profit organization. Ray got his current position
after volunteering at a few of the non-profit's events and becoming friends with some of
its employees. Which method did Ray use to develop his professional network? -
Answers -volunteering
Which of the following should you include on a résumé? - Answers -education, work
experience, relevant skills, contact information
Which of the following best defines a cover letter? - Answers -a professional letter you
write to introduce yourself and tell a prospective employer why you qualify for a position
Which of the following is a professional accomplishment that could go on a résumé? -
Answers -an award earned in your field
What is a way to tailor your resume for a specific job opening? - Answers -Look for the
keywords in the job posting and change the language of your resume to match it.
How does a potential employer use your resume? - Answers -They use the resume to
match your experiences and skills with what is needed for the job.
Which of the following is NOT something you should do to prepare for an interview? -
Answers -prepare a speech about what your last position was like
What is the difference between a panel interview and a group interview? - Answers -In
a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In a group interview,
one interviewer presents to several interviewees.
What is the difference between a panel interview and a group interview? - Answers -In
a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In a group interview,
one interviewer presents to several interviewees.
Which of the following are skills that employers in a wide range of fields are looking for?
- Answers -writing and speaking clearly
While looking at your work email you see there is a new location opening in the fall. The
company will be creating several managerial positions and included a job description in
the email. How would you tailor your resume for this job posting? - Answers -Select
work experience to emphasize that you have similar work experience from previous
jobs.
Helena works as a hiring manager at a grocery store chain. She receives hundreds of
resumes each week for a variety of positions. While she reviews resumes she always
takes note of an applicant's work experience, job related skills and education sections.
What do these sections demonstrate? - Answers -If an applicant will be a good fit for
the company.
Which best describes a résumé? - Answers -a professional autobiography in outline
form that shows your education, work experience, job-related skills, accomplishments,
and more
Which traits are typical of the exploring stage of career development? - Answers -
identifying your interests and aptitudes and trying out jobs
Which of the following is the first step to preparing for an interview? - Answers -reread
the job posting or description
Which of the following will be most beneficial to help you grow your professional
network? - Answers -connect with your parents' friends as network contacts
Katie is nervous about her upcoming job opportunities and wants to make sure that her
résumé is perfect. What is the best advice for her? - Answers -Use action verbs and
phrases.
Which of the following are transferable skills? - Answers -accepting constructive
criticism
Which of the following should you AVOID in your cover letter? - Answers -reasons why
you left your last position
, Which of the following can career quizzes help you do? - Answers -create a list of your
skills and match your skills to job types that use those skills
Which of the following are examples of "hard skills"? - Answers -sewing a dart in a
dress, writing Python code, operating an x-ray machine
Which of the following are skills that employers in a wide range of fields are looking for?
- Answers -writing and speaking clearly
Which of the following are transferable skills? - Answers -accepting constructive
criticism
Nyssa has been working as a freelance graphic designer for 15 years. She has
accumulated a stable base of regular clients, and she enjoys the work she does for
them. However, lately she hasn't been feeling as inspired about her work as she did
when she first started. Which stage of career development is Nyssa currently in? -
Answers -maintaining
Ray works as an accountant for a non-profit organization. Ray got his current position
after volunteering at a few of the non-profit's events and becoming friends with some of
its employees. Which method did Ray use to develop his professional network? -
Answers -volunteering
Which of the following should you include on a résumé? - Answers -education, work
experience, relevant skills, contact information
Which of the following best defines a cover letter? - Answers -a professional letter you
write to introduce yourself and tell a prospective employer why you qualify for a position
Which of the following is a professional accomplishment that could go on a résumé? -
Answers -an award earned in your field
What is a way to tailor your resume for a specific job opening? - Answers -Look for the
keywords in the job posting and change the language of your resume to match it.
How does a potential employer use your resume? - Answers -They use the resume to
match your experiences and skills with what is needed for the job.
Which of the following is NOT something you should do to prepare for an interview? -
Answers -prepare a speech about what your last position was like
What is the difference between a panel interview and a group interview? - Answers -In
a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In a group interview,
one interviewer presents to several interviewees.
