Chapter 25 Job Search: Finding Your Match

Chapter 25  Job Search: Finding Your Match

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When should a follow-up letter be written to a recruiter?
A.
Before the interview to thank him/her for granting you the interview
B.
Approximately 2 weeks after you did not get the job to inquire why
C.
A few days after the interview
D.
When you are sure you got the position

ANS: C
(C) is correct because a follow-up letter thanking the recruiter is a courtesy and a reminder of the nurse’s interest in receiving a timely response. (A) is incorrect because the question asks about a follow-up letter, and this choice describes contact before the interview. (B) is incorrect because it is inappropriate to inquire by letter about why the job was not given to the applicant. (D) is incorrect because the follow-up letter is sent to thank the agency for interviewing the applicant.

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2. Cover letters
A.
should signify an interest in the employer and let the employer know that you took time to research the organization.
B.
must be handwritten so the employer can determine whether charting will be legible.
C.
should be limited to one paragraph because time is of the essence.
D.
let the employer know your desired salary, shift, and area of practice.

ANS: A
(A) is correct because the purpose of the cover letter is to show the recruiter that the applicant has an interest in the facility and that he/she did homework to learn more about the facility. (B) is incorrect because all cover letters should be typewritten. (C) is incorrect because the cover letter should provide a foundation on which all other interaction with the facility will be built. Three paragraphs should be written to emphasize several points intended to intrigue the reader so he or she will review the resume. (D) is incorrect because the cover letter is not the place to express the applicant’s desire for any benefits the facility offers. The cover letter is a way to show interest in the facility and to prompt the person who is responsible for hiring to take a closer look at the enclosed resume.

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3. To determine basic competency, the interview for a nursing position may include a test in
A.
pathophysiology.
B.
correctly writing nursing diagnoses.
C.
pharmacology.
D.
computer skills.

ANS: C
(C) is correct because preemployment pharmacology testing is common. Institutions often give a quiz to assess basic knowledge of routinely administered medications, their purposes, and associated adverse effects. (A) is incorrect because pathophysiology is not basic knowledge that would be tested at a place of employment. (B) is incorrect because writing nursing diagnoses is a method of thinking, not an actual practice matter. (D) is incorrect because computer skills are not at the crux of nursing practice; therefore, they can be learned on the job, and in some settings, they are not part of the job expectations.

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4. When the job applicant is asked to identify weaknesses, one appropriate reply for the novice nurse might be
A.
“I have no weaknesses.”
B.
“Are you trying to set me up?”
C.
“Delegating to peers.”
D.
“Caring requires weakness.”

ANS: C
(C) is correct because it is best to be honest about weaknesses the applicant may have. The employer does not expect the graduate nurse to have only strengths. All nurses can improve in their profession. (A) is incorrect because all nurses/applicants have weaknesses. This response shows lack of insight. (B) is incorrect because it is a question, not a response. It also is a defensive stance for the applicant to take. This would be an inappropriate response. (D) is incorrect because caring is not a weakness; it is a strength and forms the foundation of nursing.

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