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Topic: The Application Process

 Lesson: Completing a Job Application (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Neatness in filling out an application is one way you can show prospective employers that you care about the job.
2.A couple of exaggerated answers on a job application are okay.
3.It is the prospective employer’s responsibility, not the applicant’s, to identify the applicant’s strongest qualities.
4.There are ways to overcome saying on an application form that you have been fired or laid-off.
5.You should fill in something on every blank line of an application form.
6.Asking references for permission to use their names is a waste of time.
7.An application form should be reread, signed and dated before it’s turned in.
8.On an application form, you should always list a salary that is slightly higher than you expect to earn.
9.Having an application form ahead of time offers no advantage.
10.All directions for completing an application should be followed.
 Lesson: Information for an Application (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.You should always give permission to contact your current employer.
2.It isn’t necessary to list all of your previous jobs in the Employment record section.
3.Personal information refers to your preferences for the type of work desired.
4.No application is complete until the signature and date lines are provided.
5.Work-related information must be precise, as employers use it to place you in the right job.
6.In the signature line, writing your nickname is acceptable.
7.If your military service is not recent, it should not be included.
8.One reference is enough for most applications.
9.All schools attended should be listed in an application.
10.You should never list felonies, as they may keep you from getting a job.
 Lesson: Why Companies Use Applications (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Once a job is filled, a company destroys all the applications.
2.Application forms make an interviewer’s job easier.
3.Standardization of application forms is common in companies.
4.Legally, applications are not important to a company.
5.When information required in applications is consistent for different jobs in the same company, comparisons of candidates can be done more effectively.
6.Even though most applications are similar, different companies may ask for specialized information that fits their individual needs.
7.An application provides support information for an interviewer who doesn’t know an applicant well.
8.Some companies build banks of applications and refer to them only when a job comes available.
9.An attractive application form makes a company appear more professional.
10.Application forms are never used to sort candidates into categories.
 Lesson: Developing Job Information (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Before starting to locate job-related information, you should decide what is needed.
2.Leaving out some of your work history makes sense if it’s hard to locate.
3.Standardization of application forms is common in companies.
4.Obtaining job-related information can be time consuming.
5.You should think about all the experiences that tell your work story.
6.The longer the words in an application, the better. They make you sound important.
7.Making a list of sources where you can obtain job-related information is helpful.
8.If you are tired or frustrated, ignore some information so you can become motivated again.
9.You should include all the information you have in every application.
10.You may need creative ways to locate sources from the past that can help with your application-related matter.
 Lesson: Assuring Accuracy of Information (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Organizing your answers on plain paper before transferring them to the final application is a good idea.
2.Answers should be carefully matched to the information required.
3.Make an extra copy of an application to use as a rough draft.
4.Asking another person to read your application before submitting it is the same thing as cheating on a test.
5.Personal values questions can be answered quickly since they are only your opinion and don’t count for much.
6.Some questions are more important than others; therefore, they should be answered more carefully.
7.If you want to return an application quickly, you should hurry through your answers.
8.You should get into a "perfectionist" mentality when completing an application form.
9.Speed in completing an application is more important than accuracy.
10.Filling out an application in the employer’s office is the best idea.
 Lesson: Writing a Cover Letter (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Cover letters should develop a connection with the employer.
2.In your cover letter, you should describe clearly how your experience and education prepared you for the job you are seeking.
3.In a cover letter, saying you can’t do something is important because it shows you aren’t afraid of the truth.
4.Cover letters should be no longer than one page.
5.The only purpose of a cover letter is to say that an application or résumé is enclosed.
6.A correctly formatted cover letter should look like a picture in a frame.
7.A cover letter should not contain slang language.
8.Using a few unnecessary words shows that you have spent a lot of time writing the cover letter.
9.Using "I" often in a letter shows you are confident of your ability.
10.Cover letters should contain five to six paragraphs.
 Lesson: Applying Online (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Read the online job description fully before starting to fill out an application.
2.If your skills don’t match the online position description, you should look for another position.
3.You should never submit an online application until it has been proofed carefully.
4.You should go to a company’s website to view an online application.
5.You should follow your rough draft when filling in the final application.
6.The only way to obtain a company’s Web address is to ask for it.
7.Identifying and using key terms can add to the effectiveness of your application.
8.Downloading and reviewing an application before beginning to complete it is a good idea.
9.You should always review your application for accuracy.
10.Very little is gained by entering information electronically into a rough draft.
 Lesson: Applying in Person (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Making an appointment to deliver an application in person is a good idea.
2.Since you won’t see anyone important when you turn in an application, any type of clothing is acceptable.
3.Saying thank you to the staff person who takes your application can be helpful in addition to being good etiquette.
4.Filling out a rough draft application in advance is not a good idea because your answers won’t be spontaneous.
5.To make an application more interesting, use more than one color of ink.
6.A union card or certificates are examples of items that a company might want to copy and attach to your application.
7.A personal portfolio should not be taken along if you are only submitting an application.
8.Companies are not allowed to ask you for a picture ID.
9.A follow-up letter is not needed unless you interview for a position.
10.No personal preparation is necessary if you are only delivering an application to the company.
 Lesson: Following Up on an Application (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Companies don't expect you to follow up.
2.You should never look for a second job if you have an application in with one company.
3.Contacting a company to see if an application arrived is a good idea.
4.If the person who answers a company’s phone doesn’t want to talk to you about your application, you should give up.
5.Sending a résumé is acceptable if you haven’t heard back about your application.
6.Companies always let you know when a job has been filled.
7.You will get better answers about the status of your application if you talk to the hiring authority.
8.When you don’t hear back about your first application, send another.
9.Following up on an application persistently is rude.
10.Learning whether a job is still open is your responsibility.
 Lesson: Double Check Your Application (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.A fancy distinctive signature is the best type.
2.Fudging the facts a little to make your application seem more interesting is never acceptable.
3.You shouldn’t worry about having a second number for an employer to call.
4.Leaving a few answers out on an application is okay if you don’t know what to write.
5.If you do not use software and a printer for an application, your handwriting should be as legible as possible.
6.All application forms are similar, so, after reading the directions on a few forms, you don’t need to read every word on each form.
7.You can squeeze in more words on an application form if you abbreviate.
8.Reviewers don’t care about a few crinkles or smudges on an application.
9.You don’t need to check every specialized term from your professional field because most employers won’t know what the terms mean anyway.
10.Dishonest answers will get your application thrown out.
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