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.   use networking to reach company insiders.
C.   stay organized during your job search.
D.   engage in extreme job hunting.
Question #3
A starting point for choosing keywords to include on your job résumé is
A.   words and phrases that are trending on social media Web sites at the time.
B.   a modern dictionary of slang.
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.   What type of animal do you admire the most?
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.   Tell me about your record of attendance and punctuality.
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.   "Whatever"
C.   "You can say that again."
D.   "Nice to be here"
Question #6
Roy is building his personal brand, so he should
A.   list his most important needs for development.
B.   compare himself to his favorite brands, such as Nike or Chevrolet.
C.   give himself a clever name, such as "Resilient Roy."
D.   think through his basket of strengths.
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.   satisfies a few of her religious values through work.
B.   supplements her paid work with volunteer work.
C.   entered her field because of a family business.
D.   experiences a consuming, meaningful passion about her work.
Question #9
When first developing your network, it is recommended that you
A.   include a large number of people.
B.   only include people doing work similar to yours.
C.   be quite restrictive about who can be in your network.
D.   offer people prizes for becoming network members.
Question #10
Now that I have studied techniques and strategies for career management, I have increased my chances of
A.   attaining career satisfaction.
B.   earning a high income in my field.
C.   living longer and healthier.
D.   all of the above.

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