Question 1

Should you use the word "I" in your résumé? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It is best to avoid using "I" in a résum

Question 2

Why do many employers prefer a chronological format for a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) The résumé starts with the candidate's strength 
B) The résumé starts by clearly indicating what position is being applied for 
C) The professional history is clear and easy to follow 
D) Personal interests and goals are usually right up front 
E) They are most effective when using keyword searches 
A) The résumé starts with the candidate's strength 
B) The résumé starts by clearly indicating what position is being applied for 
C) The professional history is clear and easy to follow 
D) Personal interests and goals are usually right up front 
E) They are most effective when using keyword searches

Question 3

Discuss the general rule regarding the appropriate length for a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The ideal length of your résumé depends

Question 4

When emailing your résumé to a prospective employer and you have a specific reference/job number,include that number in the ________ of the email message.

Accepted Answer

A) subject line 
B) introduction 
C) closing section 
D) signature block 
A) subject line 
B) introduction 
C) closing section 
D) signature block

Question 5

Business-related blogs and microblogs

Accepted Answer

A) are generally not very helpful to job applicants. 
B) can help you get comfortable with the jargon and buzzwords in a particular field. 
C) can be useful in a job search,but only for those seeking positions in technical fields. 
D) are very difficult to find online. 
E) always provide accurate and up-to-the minute information about a company. 
A) are generally not very helpful to job applicants. 
B) can help you get comfortable with the jargon and buzzwords in a particular field. 
C) can be useful in a job search,but only for those seeking positions in technical fields. 
D) are very difficult to find online. 
E) always provide accurate and up-to-the minute information about a company.

Question 6

Discuss the appropriate writing style when composing a résumé.

Accepted Answer

Write your résumé using a simple and dir

Question 7

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) Volunteer 
B) Additional information 
C) Education or Work Experience 
D) Keyword 
E) Application letter 
A) Volunteer 
B) Additional information 
C) Education or Work Experience 
D) Keyword 
E) Application letter

Question 8

All of the following tips EXCEPT ________ will help succeed when posting résumés in an online environment.

Accepted Answer

A) taking advantage of social networking 
B) remembering that your online presence is a career-management tool 
C) expecting that employers will retrieve your résumé from a website 
D) submitting your résumé via the method and medium that each employer prefers 
A) taking advantage of social networking 
B) remembering that your online presence is a career-management tool 
C) expecting that employers will retrieve your résumé from a website 
D) submitting your résumé via the method and medium that each employer prefers

Question 9

The best approach to preparing a résumé is to

Accepted Answer

A) spend a lot of time creating it,and then send the same version to all prospective employers. 
B) learn as much as you can about who may be reading it and be sure to meet their needs. 
C) keep it general,brief,and nonspecific. 
D) use two or three pages so you can include detail. 
E) be as unique as possible in order to stand out from others. 
A) spend a lot of time creating it,and then send the same version to all prospective employers. 
B) learn as much as you can about who may be reading it and be sure to meet their needs. 
C) keep it general,brief,and nonspecific. 
D) use two or three pages so you can include detail. 
E) be as unique as possible in order to stand out from others.

Question 10

When employers see that a candidate has been with one employer for a long time,what else do they expect to see on the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased responsibilities over time 
B) Salary range 
C) Reason for leaving 
D) Projects worked on 
E) Skills that only relate to the position being applied for 
A) Increased responsibilities over time 
B) Salary range 
C) Reason for leaving 
D) Projects worked on 
E) Skills that only relate to the position being applied for

Question 11

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

Accepted Answer

Some experts maintain that such a statem

Question 12

In which order should jobs be listed in the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronological order 
B) The job that most closely relates to the position being sought first 
C) Reverse chronological order 
D) Full-time jobs first 
E) The job held the longest first 
A) Chronological order 
B) The job that most closely relates to the position being sought first 
C) Reverse chronological order 
D) Full-time jobs first 
E) The job held the longest first

Question 13

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Accepted Answer

A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C) sifting through the many résumés they receive each year. 
D) automatically eliminating résumés older than one year. 
E) comparing one candidate to others in the system. 
A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C) sifting through the many résumés they receive each year. 
D) automatically eliminating résumés older than one year. 
E) comparing one candidate to others in the system.

Question 14

Your résumé should always include membership or significant activity in religious or political organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why is it important to customize a résumé for each job applied for?

Accepted Answer

An important aspect of the employer's qu

Question 16

The best way to become a valued network member is by

Accepted Answer

A) expecting others in your network to help you. 
B) emailing your résumé to everyone in your network. 
C) broadcasting the contact information of everyone you meet. 
D) none of the above. 
A) expecting others in your network to help you. 
B) emailing your résumé to everyone in your network. 
C) broadcasting the contact information of everyone you meet. 
D) none of the above.

Question 17

The purpose of a résumé is to get an employer interested in interviewing the candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most common organization for a résumé is

Accepted Answer

A) functional. 
B) retrospective. 
C) chronological. 
D) organic. 
E) combination. 
A) functional. 
B) retrospective. 
C) chronological. 
D) organic. 
E) combination.

Question 19

Discuss four fallacies about the purpose of a résumé and discuss what the résumé really can do for a candidate.

Accepted Answer

One fallacy is that the purpose of a rés

Question 20

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé,you should

Accepted Answer

A) have it prepared by a professional artist for esthetic appeal. 
B) make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
C) use colored paper. 
D) use a variety of typefaces in various colors. 
E) add unique elements to make you stand out from the crowd. 
A) have it prepared by a professional artist for esthetic appeal. 
B) make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
C) use colored paper. 
D) use a variety of typefaces in various colors. 
E) add unique elements to make you stand out from the crowd.

Should you use the word "I" in your résumé? Why or why not?

Why do many employers prefer a chronological format for a résumé?

Discuss the general rule regarding the appropriate length for a résumé.

When emailing your résumé to a prospective employer and you have a specific reference/job number,include that number in the ________ of the email message.

Business-related blogs and microblogs

Discuss the appropriate writing style when composing a résumé.

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

All of the following tips EXCEPT ________ will help succeed when posting résumés in an online environment.

The best approach to preparing a résumé is to

When employers see that a candidate has been with one employer for a long time,what else do they expect to see on the résumé?

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

In which order should jobs be listed in the résumé?

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Your résumé should always include membership or significant activity in religious or political organizations.

Why is it important to customize a résumé for each job applied for?

The best way to become a valued network member is by

The purpose of a résumé is to get an employer interested in interviewing the candidate.

The most common organization for a résumé is

Discuss four fallacies about the purpose of a résumé and discuss what the résumé really can do for a candidate.

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé,you should

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

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Exam 18: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Should you use the word "I" in your résumé? Why or why not?

Why do many employers prefer a chronological format for a résumé?

Discuss the general rule regarding the appropriate length for a résumé.

When emailing your résumé to a prospective employer and you have a specific reference/job number,include that number in the ________ of the email message.

Business-related blogs and microblogs

Discuss the appropriate writing style when composing a résumé.

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

All of the following tips EXCEPT ________ will help succeed when posting résumés in an online environment.

The best approach to preparing a résumé is to

When employers see that a candidate has been with one employer for a long time,what else do they expect to see on the résumé?

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

In which order should jobs be listed in the résumé?

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Your résumé should always include membership or significant activity in religious or political organizations.

Why is it important to customize a résumé for each job applied for?

The best way to become a valued network member is by

The purpose of a résumé is to get an employer interested in interviewing the candidate.

The most common organization for a résumé is

Discuss four fallacies about the purpose of a résumé and discuss what the résumé really can do for a candidate.

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé,you should

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters