Chapter 5: Job Search Skills

Question 1

Interviews can be scheduled for any time of the day or week, but the applicant must not be late.

Answer 1

Scheduling the Interview.

Question 2

Research has found that an applicant’s knowledge significantly correlates with the interview rating.

Dress neatly and professionally, and adjust your style as necessary to fit the situation.

Answer 2

Before the Interview.

Question 3

Nonverbal behaviors should include.

Answer 3

1. A firm handshake
2. Eye contact
3. Smiling and head nodding

Question 4

Verbal behaviors should include.

Answer 4

1. Asking questions
2. Subtly pointing out how you are similar to the interviewer
3. Not asking about the salary
4. Not speaking slowly
5. Not hesitating before answering questions

Question 5

A letter that accompanies a résumé or job application.

Answer 5

Cover letter.

Question 6

The first paragraph of the cover letter should communicate three (3) pieces of information.

Answer 6

1. The fact that your résumé is enclosed
2. The name of the job you are applying for
3. How you know about the job opening

Question 7

The second paragraph of the cover letter.

Answer 7

Must state that you are qualified for the job and provide about three (3) reasons why.

As much as possible, it should not repeat the content of your résumé.

Question 8

The third paragraph of the cover letter.

Answer 8

Explains why you are interested in the particular company to which you are applying.

Question 9

The final paragraph of the cover letter.

Answer 9

Closes your letter and provides information on how you can best be reached and contacted.

Question 10

These are summaries of an applicant’s professional and educational background.

Answer 10

Résumés.

Question 11

Résumés can be viewed in one of two ways.

Answer 11

1. Written as a history of one’s life
2. An advertisement of skills

Question 12

Three (3) characteristics of effective résumés.

Answer 12

1. Attractive and easy to read
2. Cannot contain any typing, spelling, grammatical, or factual mistakes
3. Should make the applicant look as qualified as possible without lying

Question 13

A type of résumé in which jobs are listed from in order from most to least recent.

Answer 13

Chronological résumé.

Question 14

A type of résumé in which jobs are grouped by function rather than listed in order by date.

Answer 14

Functional résumé.

Question 15

A type of résumé that takes advantage of psychological principles pertaining to memory organization and impression formation.

Answer 15

Psychological résumé.