Chapter 27 Job Search: Finding Your Match

Chapter 27  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
c.
A few days after the interview
d.
When you are sure you got the position

ANS: C
Correct: A follow-up letter thanking the recruiter is a courtesy and a reminder of the nurse’s interest in receiving a timely response.
Incorrect:
a. The question asks about a follow-up letter, and this choice describes contact before the interview.
b. It is inappropriate to inquire by letter about why the job was not given to the applicant.
d. The follow-up letter is sent to thank the agency for interviewing the applicant.

DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 485

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
Correct: The purpose of the cover letter is to show the recruiter that the applicant has an interest in the facility and that he or she did homework to learn more about the facility.
Incorrect:
b. All cover letters should be typewritten. They should provide a foundation on which all other interaction with the facility will be built.
c. Three paragraphs should be written to emphasize several points intended to intrigue the reader so he or she will review the resume.
d. 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.

DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 484

3. A nurse interested in an entry level position as a registered nurse prepares the cover letter. A correctly written cover letter might include:
a.
“I am interested in a position where community outreach is valued as noted in your organization’s mission statement.”
b.
“I am highly educated and have several degrees including an Associate Degree in accounting, a certification in word processing, a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing.”
c.
“I am looking for a position that will allow me to develop my skills and still have a balanced home and work life.”
d.
“I am married, a Christian, a single parent, and due to the downturn in the economy will be willing to work any shift or nursing unit.”

ANS: A
Correct: Letting the potential employer know you have researched the organization shows a sincere interest.
Incorrect:
b. A list of degrees belongs in the resume.
c. Although you want an organization that values learning, applicants should stress what they have to offer.
d. Personal information is not appropriate in the cover letter or in a resume, and this may give a sense of desperation rather than a desire for a career in this organization.

DIF: Application REF: p. 484

4. 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
Correct: Preemployment pharmacology testing is common. Institutions often give a quiz to assess basic knowledge of routinely administered medications, their purposes, and associated adverse effects.
Incorrect:
a. Pathophysiology is not basic knowledge that would be tested at a place of employment.
b. Writing nursing diagnoses is a method of thinking, not an actual practice matter.
d. 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.

DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 495