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Which question is most likely to be illegal in an interview?

A
What companies have you worked for?
B
Do you plan to have children in the future?
C
Do you have a list of references?
D
What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?
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Why should an employer have employees sign a copy of the company's personnel policy?

A
To get an official copy of the employee's signature
B
So that the company knows how much money to withhold from payroll
C
So it's easier to hold employees accountable for following the policies
D
To encourage employees to discuss the policies with each other
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Which of the following types of work would a company be most likely to perform through outsourcing?

A
Long-term work that requires close supervision
B
A consistent, predictable amount of work
C
Important tasks that the company wants control over
D
Specialized work that doesn't require much supervision
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To move toward a personal vision, what smaller steps should you take?

A
Set smaller, more specific goals.
B
Participate in many internships.
C
Change your lifestyle.
D
Switch your personal vision frequently.
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Why should an employer have employees sign a copy of the company's personnel policy?

A
To get an official copy of the employee's signature
B
So that the company knows how much money to withhold from payroll
C
So it's easier to hold employees accountable for following the policies
D
To encourage employees to discuss the policies with each other
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A full-time job usually means you will work how many hours per week?

A
20
B
35
C
40
D
55
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An employee who works from home is participating in what activity?

A
Contracting
B
Telecommuting
C
Job shadowing
D
Outsourcing
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What should you do before giving contact information for your references to a potential employer?

A
Notify references and get their permission.
B
Write a follow-up letter.
C
Research the company on its website.
D
Introduce your references to each other.
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In the hiring process, ____________ are people who are willing to speak with a potential empoyer about a job candidate's qualifications for the job the candidate applied for, and should be part of the Job Portfolio.

A
Subcontractors
B
Classifieds
C
Personnel
D
References
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Which document is necessary for nearly everyone who applies for a job?

A
School transcript
B
Referral
C
Resume
D
Work sample
17

Which document might you include along with your resume to give additional information about your qualifications for and interest in the job?

A
Cover letter
B
Follow-up letter
C
Employer evaluation
D
Interview questions
18

To help ensure that you make a good impression, what should you send to a potential employer after the interview?

A
School transcripts
B
Resume
C
Follow-up letter
D
Cover letter
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A goal that you want to achieve by next year is which type of goal?

A
Short-term
B
Intermediate
C
Long-term
D
Lifestyle

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