Career Quest: JobsOnline version Explore roles and recruitment basics by CALEB HUMPHREY 1 What is the primary purpose of a resume in a job search? a To provide a full personal history including family details b To summarize skills, experience, and education for employers c To list every place the applicant has visited d To advertise personal opinions about the company 2 Which of these is typically NOT part of a job description? a Responsibilities and duties b Required qualifications c Work hours and schedule d The applicant’s preferred vacation spots 3 What is an internship primarily designed for? a Guaranteeing permanent employment b Replacing a full-time employee c Providing long-term salary benefits d Gaining hands-on experience in a field of interest 4 Which document is commonly used for applying to jobs? a A cover letter and resume b A personal blog post c A fitness certificate d A bank statement 5 What should a strong professional network help you with? a Only increasing your social media followers b Forcing employers to hire you c Avoiding all interviews d Finding opportunities and getting referrals 6 Which skill is most valuable for most white-collar jobs? a Communication and collaboration b Cooking c Graphic design software only d Heavy lifting 7 What is the purpose of a job interview? a To assess fit between candidate and role b To negotiate the company’s budget c To assess the company’s profitability d To schedule the next conference 8 Which is a common method to evaluate candidates? a Random guessing b Ignoring experience c Structured interviews d Only awarding based on grades 9 What does “career progression” refer to? a Moving to a different city without changing roles b Only changing employers without skill growth c Advancement and growth in one’s professional path d Staying in the same job forever 10 Which action improves employability after a layoff? a Ignoring market trends b Avoiding networking c Closing all social profiles d Updating skills through training and certifications
