Question 1

Which of the following should be done to make a résumé tight,clear,and focused?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep the résumé to one page 
B) Add links to the résumé for additional information 
C) Eliminate unnecessary details and irrelevant information 
D) Write the résumé for viewing on mobile technology 
E) Use a longer qualification section and shorter job descriptions 
A) Keep the résumé to one page 
B) Add links to the résumé for additional information 
C) Eliminate unnecessary details and irrelevant information 
D) Write the résumé for viewing on mobile technology 
E) Use a longer qualification section and shorter job descriptions

Question 2

Which of the following can help show your problem solving and project management skills on your résumé even when you don't have much paid work experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Trade shows 
B) Networking 
C) Blogging 
D) Volunteering 
E) Utilizing mobile apps for the job search 
A) Trade shows 
B) Networking 
C) Blogging 
D) Volunteering 
E) Utilizing mobile apps for the job search

Question 3

Don't bother mentioning unpaid community service activities on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which résumé format is dominated by work experience,which is placed near the top of the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Keyword 
B) Chronological 
C) Functional 
D) Combination 
E) Skills-based 
A) Keyword 
B) Chronological 
C) Functional 
D) Combination 
E) Skills-based

Question 5

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process,you should

Accepted Answer

A) stress how much getting the job will mean to you. 
B) press for a decision because you are scheduled for other interviews. 
C) let the employer determine how to use your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
D) explain how your skills and accomplishments will meet the needs of the employer. 
E) be honest about the pay and benefits you expect to receive once hired. 
A) stress how much getting the job will mean to you. 
B) press for a decision because you are scheduled for other interviews. 
C) let the employer determine how to use your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
D) explain how your skills and accomplishments will meet the needs of the employer. 
E) be honest about the pay and benefits you expect to receive once hired.

Question 6

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

Accepted Answer

(1)Name and Contact Information-contains

Question 7

When listing work experience on a résumé,you should emphasize significant achievements in each job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The more good information a candidate presents about themselves in the résumé,the better,so list all skills and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) "I was in charge of a staff of six employees." 
B) "I supervised a full staff of six employees." 
C) "Was in charge of entire departmental staff." 
D) "Supervised staff of six employees." 
E) I led a staff of six employees." 
A) "I was in charge of a staff of six employees." 
B) "I supervised a full staff of six employees." 
C) "Was in charge of entire departmental staff." 
D) "Supervised staff of six employees." 
E) I led a staff of six employees."

Question 10

Discuss considerations when choosing a design strategy for your résumé.

Accepted Answer

As with every type of business message,k

Question 11

As part of your job search,it's essential to stay abreast of business and financial news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Community service activities should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) miscellaneous 
B) activities and achievements 
C) educational background 
D) work experience 
E) skills and accomplishments 
A) miscellaneous 
B) activities and achievements 
C) educational background 
D) work experience 
E) skills and accomplishments

Question 13

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships,awards,or academic honors you have received.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are common and simple mistakes that can result in losing an opportunity to interview for a position?

Accepted Answer

While you're making all these positive m

Question 15

Rewrite the following to make it a more active statement: "I was in charge of customer complaints and all ordering problems."

Accepted Answer

Handled all customer

Question 16

How is a CV different from a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) CVs are shorter 
B) CVs focus on job skills,not employers 
C) CVs are more detailed and include personal information 
D) CVs are primarily used for leadership positions 
E) CVs focus on salary and promotion 
A) CVs are shorter 
B) CVs focus on job skills,not employers 
C) CVs are more detailed and include personal information 
D) CVs are primarily used for leadership positions 
E) CVs focus on salary and promotion

Question 17

Explain how to include keywords that will attract prospective employers to your résumé and how to select those keywords.

Accepted Answer

Experts used to recommend including a se

Question 18

Because recruiters view your résumé as a concrete example of your attention to quality and detail,it needs to be

Accepted Answer

A) adequate. 
B) good. 
C) perfect. 
D) satisfactory. 
E) unique. 
A) adequate. 
B) good. 
C) perfect. 
D) satisfactory. 
E) unique.

Question 19

You should always include your college GPA on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your online presence is

Accepted Answer

A) your private property. 
B) a career-management tool. 
C) only of interest to your friends. 
D) unrelated to the job-search process. 
E) unrelated to the candidate-selection process. 
A) your private property. 
B) a career-management tool. 
C) only of interest to your friends. 
D) unrelated to the job-search process. 
E) unrelated to the candidate-selection process.

Which of the following should be done to make a résumé tight,clear,and focused?

Which of the following can help show your problem solving and project management skills on your résumé even when you don't have much paid work experience?

Don't bother mentioning unpaid community service activities on your résumé.

Which résumé format is dominated by work experience,which is placed near the top of the résumé?

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process,you should

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

When listing work experience on a résumé,you should emphasize significant achievements in each job.

The more good information a candidate presents about themselves in the résumé,the better,so list all skills and abilities.

Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a résumé?

Discuss considerations when choosing a design strategy for your résumé.

As part of your job search,it's essential to stay abreast of business and financial news.

Community service activities should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships,awards,or academic honors you have received.

What are common and simple mistakes that can result in losing an opportunity to interview for a position?

Rewrite the following to make it a more active statement: "I was in charge of customer complaints and all ordering problems."

How is a CV different from a résumé?

Explain how to include keywords that will attract prospective employers to your résumé and how to select those keywords.

Because recruiters view your résumé as a concrete example of your attention to quality and detail,it needs to be

You should always include your college GPA on your résumé.

Your online presence is

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

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Exam 18: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Which of the following should be done to make a résumé tight,clear,and focused?

Which of the following can help show your problem solving and project management skills on your résumé even when you don't have much paid work experience?

Don't bother mentioning unpaid community service activities on your résumé.

Which résumé format is dominated by work experience,which is placed near the top of the résumé?

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process,you should

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

When listing work experience on a résumé,you should emphasize significant achievements in each job.

The more good information a candidate presents about themselves in the résumé,the better,so list all skills and abilities.

Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a résumé?

Discuss considerations when choosing a design strategy for your résumé.

As part of your job search,it's essential to stay abreast of business and financial news.

Community service activities should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships,awards,or academic honors you have received.

What are common and simple mistakes that can result in losing an opportunity to interview for a position?

Rewrite the following to make it a more active statement: "I was in charge of customer complaints and all ordering problems."

How is a CV different from a résumé?

Explain how to include keywords that will attract prospective employers to your résumé and how to select those keywords.

Because recruiters view your résumé as a concrete example of your attention to quality and detail,it needs to be

You should always include your college GPA on your résumé.

Your online presence is

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

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