Question

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: John Hemington, Human Resource director

S+F Media is seeking a new member for our web design team. An innovator at the top of the field, S+F media has been delivering sleek, polished websites and user interfaces to our clients for more than 5 years. We are looking for motivated, creative personalities with fresh ideas who are ready to contribute their talents to our company’s future.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in art, design, programming, or a similar field.

2. Two years’ experience in web design in a professional capacity.

3. Availability to work nights and weekends.

4. Ability to work independently and complete projects under tight deadlines

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and portfolio to [email protected]

S+F Media | 627 Main Street, Kansas City, KS | 913.555.6260

The following questions are based on this job posting.

44. Which of the following can be inferred from this employment advertisement?

a. S+F Media is looking for a knowledgeable, creative applicant.

b. The position at S+F Media requires multiple college degrees.

c. S+F Media is looking for someone who has a sleek, polished appearance.

d. The position at S+F Media requires 5 years of experience working with clients.

45. Which of the following candidates would most be most likely to qualify for the position at S+F Media?

a. An applicant who has a bachelor’s degree in art and no job experience.

b. An applicant who has a bachelor’s degree in music theory and 5 years’ experience in computer programming.

c. An applicant who has a bachelor’s degree in design who is taking classes at night.

d. An applicant who has a bachelor’s degree in web design and 3 years’ experience.

Answer 1

43. 2. Two years’ experience in web design in a professional capacity.

In the advertisement, it is nowhere mentioned that a bachelor’s degree in art, design, programming, or a similar field is required. Infact there is nothing mentioned related to deadlines, work on weekends or late night. But, as it is stongly highlighted that they are a professional company and they are looking for someone who is motivated and has a creative personalities with fresh ideas who are ready to contribute their talents to our company’s future and most importantly they are looking for a member in their web design team and that is why only a candidate with two years’ experience in web design in a professional capacity can deliver that the best.

44. a. S+F Media is looking for a knowledgeable, creative applicant.

"We are looking for motivated, creative personalities with fresh ideas who are ready to contribute their talents to our company’s future" This line justifies the answer. There is nothing mentioned about the appearance or multiple degrees.

45. d. An applicant who has a bachelor’s degree in web design and 3 years’ experience.

This applicant is best suited for the job as he has a relevent degree as well as job experience.