Question 1

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

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A) have it delivered via Priority Mail. 
B) use a standard 5 × 7 envelope. 
C) send it via parcel post. 
D) use a large craft envelope. 
E) get a return receipt 
A) have it delivered via Priority Mail. 
B) use a standard 5 × 7 envelope. 
C) send it via parcel post. 
D) use a large craft envelope. 
E) get a return receipt

Question 2

Which of the following is the purpose of a résumé?

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A) To get a job 
B) To increase your network 
C) To get an interview 
D) To create a compelling narrative the employer will carefully read 
E) To provide every positive detail to show the candidate in the best possible light 
A) To get a job 
B) To increase your network 
C) To get an interview 
D) To create a compelling narrative the employer will carefully read 
E) To provide every positive detail to show the candidate in the best possible light

Question 3

By definition,a résumé is a

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A) personal journal about a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
B) structured summary of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
C) random sample of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
D) comprehensive catalog of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
E) description of the type of work they would like to do. 
A) personal journal about a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
B) structured summary of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
C) random sample of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
D) comprehensive catalog of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
E) description of the type of work they would like to do.

Question 4

Recruiters enjoy receiving résumés that allow them to search for information,as if they were on a treasure hunt.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An infographic résumé uses ________ to convey a person's career development and skill set.

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A) storyboarding 
B) visual metaphors 
C) pull quotes and boilerplate text 
D) keyword summaries 
E) pictures of the candidate at work 
A) storyboarding 
B) visual metaphors 
C) pull quotes and boilerplate text 
D) keyword summaries 
E) pictures of the candidate at work

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage of using a combination format when creating a résumé?

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A) It highlights education and capabilities when there is not a strong employment history 
B) It hides issues with past employment 
C) It focuses on skills instead of gaps in employment 
D) Employers prefer the easy-to-follow arrangement 
E) The résumé will scan well when the employer wants to conduct a keyword search 
A) It highlights education and capabilities when there is not a strong employment history 
B) It hides issues with past employment 
C) It focuses on skills instead of gaps in employment 
D) Employers prefer the easy-to-follow arrangement 
E) The résumé will scan well when the employer wants to conduct a keyword search

Question 7

The résumé should be based on what a candidate is looking for,not what the employer is looking for.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most employers now conduct online searches to learn more about promising candidates,and many have rejected applicants because of what those searches yield.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The purpose of a résumé is to

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A) induce the reader to hire you. 
B) list all your skills and abilities. 
C) get you an interview. 
D) take the place of an application letter. 
A) induce the reader to hire you. 
B) list all your skills and abilities. 
C) get you an interview. 
D) take the place of an application letter.

Question 10

According to your textbook,the least desirable way to include keywords in your résumé is in

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A) an introductory statement. 
B) a standalone keyword summary. 
C) the work history section. 
D) the education section. 
E) a volunteer work section. 
A) an introductory statement. 
B) a standalone keyword summary. 
C) the work history section. 
D) the education section. 
E) a volunteer work section.

Question 11

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

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(1)Chronological - lists your employment

Question 12

Name at least five types of information that should NOT be included on résumés when candidates are applying to companies in the United States.

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(Answers may include any five of the fol

Question 13

As a general rule,if you have fewer than five years of professional experience

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A) limit an executive-level résumé to one page in length. 
B) limit a conventional résumé to one page in length. 
C) restrict a highly technical résumé to one page in length. 
D) use one page to highlight personal information and one page to highlight skills and experience. 
E) bold skills that fit the job so they stand out more. 
A) limit an executive-level résumé to one page in length. 
B) limit a conventional résumé to one page in length. 
C) restrict a highly technical résumé to one page in length. 
D) use one page to highlight personal information and one page to highlight skills and experience. 
E) bold skills that fit the job so they stand out more.

Question 14

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

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A) use mild exaggerations-everyone else does,so you'll be at an unfair disadvantage if you don't. 
B) include information that makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C) use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D) leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective. 
E) emphasize those that were most important to you. 
A) use mild exaggerations-everyone else does,so you'll be at an unfair disadvantage if you don't. 
B) include information that makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C) use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D) leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective. 
E) emphasize those that were most important to you.

Question 15

Because a résumé is usually written in short,crisp phrases,proofreading is less important than in other documents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the process of making informal connections with people who could have beneficial business contacts?

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A) Career counseling 
B) Networking 
C) Planning 
D) Applying 
E) Public relations 
A) Career counseling 
B) Networking 
C) Planning 
D) Applying 
E) Public relations

Question 17

If you want to post your résumé on a job website,you should

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A) present your résumé in a less formal style. 
B) choose sites that allow all potential employers to see your contact information. 
C) post on as many job websites as possible to help you build your brand. 
D) avoid websites that don't allow you to restrict the display of your contact information. 
E) add larger and bolder fonts to make it easier to read. 
A) present your résumé in a less formal style. 
B) choose sites that allow all potential employers to see your contact information. 
C) post on as many job websites as possible to help you build your brand. 
D) avoid websites that don't allow you to restrict the display of your contact information. 
E) add larger and bolder fonts to make it easier to read.

Question 18

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

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A) not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B) standard practice,and most employers will expect to see it. 
C) less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references,even if the employer has not requested them. 
D) necessary only when applying for government positions. 
E) not necessary,but expected. 
A) not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B) standard practice,and most employers will expect to see it. 
C) less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references,even if the employer has not requested them. 
D) necessary only when applying for government positions. 
E) not necessary,but expected.

Question 20

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

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A) searching online job boards such as Monster and applying before others get the chance to see the openings. 
B) looking in the newspaper. 
C) waiting to hear about them from people you know. 
D) identifying companies you want to work for and focusing your efforts on them. 
E) send your résumé to every company you would like to work for. 
A) searching online job boards such as Monster and applying before others get the chance to see the openings. 
B) looking in the newspaper. 
C) waiting to hear about them from people you know. 
D) identifying companies you want to work for and focusing your efforts on them. 
E) send your résumé to every company you would like to work for.

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

Which of the following is the purpose of a résumé?

By definition,a résumé is a

Recruiters enjoy receiving résumés that allow them to search for information,as if they were on a treasure hunt.

An infographic résumé uses ________ to convey a person's career development and skill set.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a combination format when creating a résumé?

The résumé should be based on what a candidate is looking for,not what the employer is looking for.

Most employers now conduct online searches to learn more about promising candidates,and many have rejected applicants because of what those searches yield.

The purpose of a résumé is to

According to your textbook,the least desirable way to include keywords in your résumé is in

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

Name at least five types of information that should NOT be included on résumés when candidates are applying to companies in the United States.

As a general rule,if you have fewer than five years of professional experience

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

Because a résumé is usually written in short,crisp phrases,proofreading is less important than in other documents.

Which of the following is the process of making informal connections with people who could have beneficial business contacts?

If you want to post your résumé on a job website,you should

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background.

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

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

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

Which of the following is the purpose of a résumé?

By definition,a résumé is a

Recruiters enjoy receiving résumés that allow them to search for information,as if they were on a treasure hunt.

An infographic résumé uses ________ to convey a person's career development and skill set.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a combination format when creating a résumé?

The résumé should be based on what a candidate is looking for,not what the employer is looking for.

Most employers now conduct online searches to learn more about promising candidates,and many have rejected applicants because of what those searches yield.

The purpose of a résumé is to

According to your textbook,the least desirable way to include keywords in your résumé is in

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

Name at least five types of information that should NOT be included on résumés when candidates are applying to companies in the United States.

As a general rule,if you have fewer than five years of professional experience

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

Because a résumé is usually written in short,crisp phrases,proofreading is less important than in other documents.

Which of the following is the process of making informal connections with people who could have beneficial business contacts?

If you want to post your résumé on a job website,you should

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background.

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

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