Busad 110 - Human Relations in Business » Fall 2020 » Chapter 17 Quiz

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Question #1
The job-finding tactic called develop a comprehensive marketing strategy centers on
A.   identifying your position objective.
B.   identifying your potential contribution.
C.   smiling at interviewers and contacts.
D.   using multiple approaches to reach the right employer.
Question #2
The job-hunting tactic most closely related to increasing personal productivity is
A.   be aware of qualifications sought by employers.
B.   engage in extreme job hunting.
C.   stay organized during your job search.
D.   use networking to reach company insiders.
Question #3
A starting point for choosing keywords to include on your job résumé is
A.   a modern dictionary of slang.
B.   words and phrases that are trending on social media Web sites at the time.
C.   the job description associated with the position.
D.   current industry buzzwords.
Question #4
Which of the following would most likely be part of a behavioral interview?
A.   Tell me about your record of attendance and punctuality.
B.   How are you feeling and acting today?
C.   Describe for me a time when you solved a tough problem under a time deadline.
D.   What type of animal do you admire the most?
Question #5
A poll taken by Marist College found that which one of the following words or phrase is the most annoying, and should therefore be minimized while interviewing?
A.   "Excuse me, sir (or madam)"
B.   "You can say that again."
C.   "Whatever"
D.   "Nice to be here"
Question #6
Roy is building his personal brand, so he should
A.   compare himself to his favorite brands, such as Nike or Chevrolet.
B.   think through his basket of strengths.
C.   give himself a clever name, such as "Resilient Roy."
D.   list his most important needs for development.
Question #7
Peter, a mutual fund sales representative, has a proactive personality so he is likely to
A.   respond immediately when his boss makes a suggestion.
B.   procrastinate when faced with a difficult task.
C.   become stressed with facing a heavy workload.
D.   search out new potential clients his company is not yet serving.
Question #8
Araks career can be considered a calling because she
A.   supplements her paid work with volunteer work.
B.   experiences a consuming, meaningful passion about her work.
C.   entered her field because of a family business.
D.   satisfies a few of her religious values through work.
Question #9
When first developing your network, it is recommended that you
A.   offer people prizes for becoming network members.
B.   only include people doing work similar to yours.
C.   include a large number of people.
D.   be quite restrictive about who can be in your network.
Question #10
Now that I have studied techniques and strategies for career management, I have increased my chances of
A.   attaining career satisfaction.
B.   living longer and healthier.
C.   earning a high income in my field.
D.   all of the above.

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