7.14 Knowledge Check

1. 4. Update your resume and reference list
2. 1. Research the employer
3. 2. Research the position
4. 8. All of the above
5. 5. Prepare and organize your portfolio
6. 7. Google map or GPS the location
7. 6. Plan your wardrobe
8. 3. Review your resume and list of skills

2. TrueFalse Activity
(True/False)

3. MultiChoice Activity

1. Situation, Task, Action, Result
2. Sincerity, Task, Availability, Resiliency
3. Simplicity, Truth, Avoidance, Reactionary

4. TrueFalse Activity
(True/False)

5. MultiChoice Activity

1. All of the above
2. Describe your qualifications using concrete applicable examples.
3. Focus on how your skills and abilities benefited or brought success to the company.
4. Review the job posting in detail and document all the requirements

6. MultiChoice Activity

1. Pardoned offences.
2. County/place of origin and citizenship status.
3. Family structure, children or marital status.
4. Mental or physical health and disability.
5. Gender, sexual orientation, race and/or ethnicity.
6. All of the above.
7. Religion, faith or creed.
8. Age, appearance, height and weight.

7. MultiChoice Activity

1. Can you describe the company culture?
2. What is your favorite part of working here?
3. All of the above
4. What are the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the successful candidate in performing this job?
5. When will the hiring decision be made?
6. What future career opportunities exist within the company?
7. What are the two or three most important characteristics you are looking for in a candidate for this position?
8. How are work assignments handled? Will I work independently or as a member of a team?
9. Who are the main people or teams that the successful candidate would collaborate with?
10. Why is this position available?

8. MultiChoice Activity

1. Refuse to discuss your resume and qualifications; they should already know this.
2. Close by restating your strengths and interest in the position.
3. Never maintain eye contact and always keep your head down.
4. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early.
5. Pause and reflect on the question.
6. Greet all parties.
7. Ask relevant questions.
8. Present yourself positively.
9. Listen and think carefully before you answer.

9. TrueFalse Activity
(True/False)