Question 1

Because the résumé is a listing of information,you should write it without the use of personal pronouns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When organizing the information in a résumé,which of the following is true of a functional layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  It features a "Highlights" or "Summary" section that includes key points from the three conventional information groups: education,experience,and personal qualities. 
B)  It is particularly good for those who have had many jobs,have taken nontraditional career paths,or who are changing fields. 
C)  It presents your education and work experience from the oldest to the most recent. 
D)  It is particularly good for those who have progressed in an orderly and timely fashion through school and work. 
E)  It is the most common strategy for organizing the information a résumé. 
A)  It features a "Highlights" or "Summary" section that includes key points from the three conventional information groups: education,experience,and personal qualities. 
B)  It is particularly good for those who have had many jobs,have taken nontraditional career paths,or who are changing fields. 
C)  It presents your education and work experience from the oldest to the most recent. 
D)  It is particularly good for those who have progressed in an orderly and timely fashion through school and work. 
E)  It is the most common strategy for organizing the information a résumé.

Question 3

Rather showing that you developed one skill on one job and another skill on another job,you can use the _____,a strategy for organizing information on a résumé that groups related skills and is particularly good for those who have had many jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  combined layout 
B)  reverse chronological organizational layout 
C)  accomplishments layout 
D)  functional layout 
E)  targeted layout 
A)  combined layout 
B)  reverse chronological organizational layout 
C)  accomplishments layout 
D)  functional layout 
E)  targeted layout

Question 4

Selina has been interviewed by several companies and has received two job offers which she needs to decide on within the next few days.However,she is still waiting to hear back from the company she thinks would be the best fit.What type of message should she send to check on the status of her application with the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  a thank-you message 
B)  a follow-up message 
C)  a negotiation letter 
D)  a job acceptance message 
E)  a counter offer 
A)  a thank-you message 
B)  a follow-up message 
C)  a negotiation letter 
D)  a job acceptance message 
E)  a counter offer

Question 5

A(n)_____ message is written in response to an actual job opening.

Accepted Answer

A)  solicited cover 
B)  thank-you 
C)  unsolicited cover 
D)  follow-up 
E)  explicit cover 
A)  solicited cover 
B)  thank-you 
C)  unsolicited cover 
D)  follow-up 
E)  explicit cover

Question 6

Only paid internships offer interns the opportunity to gain marketable skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Before appearing for an interview,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid learning about the company so that you have plenty of questions to ask the interviewer. 
B)  dress in clothes that express your personality and style. 
C)  avoid wasting time on preparing answers or questions for the interviewer. 
D)  let your emotions flow so that the interviewer can see your true colors. 
E)  practice answers to common interview questions to help put yourself at ease. 
A)  avoid learning about the company so that you have plenty of questions to ask the interviewer. 
B)  dress in clothes that express your personality and style. 
C)  avoid wasting time on preparing answers or questions for the interviewer. 
D)  let your emotions flow so that the interviewer can see your true colors. 
E)  practice answers to common interview questions to help put yourself at ease.

Question 8

Because a prospecting (uninvited)cover message is not likely to have competition,it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the context of finding an employer,which of the following is true of career centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career centers tend to charge for their services. 
B)  Very few schools have career centers. 
C)  Career centers primarily attract employers who are looking for experienced applicants for executive positions. 
D)  Career centers do not maintain databases on registrants' school records,résumés,and recommendations. 
E)  Most career centers have directories listing major companies with contact names and addresses. 
A)  Career centers tend to charge for their services. 
B)  Very few schools have career centers. 
C)  Career centers primarily attract employers who are looking for experienced applicants for executive positions. 
D)  Career centers do not maintain databases on registrants' school records,résumés,and recommendations. 
E)  Most career centers have directories listing major companies with contact names and addresses.

Question 10

Which of the following is considered appropriate to include in your résumé when listing personal information?

Accepted Answer

A)  social activities 
B)  gender 
C)  marital status 
D)  race 
E)  religion 
A)  social activities 
B)  gender 
C)  marital status 
D)  race 
E)  religion

Question 11

Once a job has been secured,which of the following activities should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping a finger on the pulse of the job market 
B)  updating your résumé only when applying for a new job 
C)  keeping up on your professional reading 
D)  assessing and acquiring different skills required for the job 
E)  staying alert to better job opportunities 
A)  keeping a finger on the pulse of the job market 
B)  updating your résumé only when applying for a new job 
C)  keeping up on your professional reading 
D)  assessing and acquiring different skills required for the job 
E)  staying alert to better job opportunities

Question 12

In the context of organizing information in a résumé,the functional layout is also known as the _____ and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse chronological organizational layout 
B)  skills layout 
C)  accomplishments layout 
D)  achievements layout 
E)  combined layout 
A)  reverse chronological organizational layout 
B)  skills layout 
C)  accomplishments layout 
D)  achievements layout 
E)  combined layout

Question 13

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

Accepted Answer

Internships are a wonderful way to netwo

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of an email cover message?

Accepted Answer

A)  to request an interview 
B)  to discuss salary and other compensation needs 
C)  to display the applicant's knowledge of the company 
D)  to highlight the personal information of the applicant 
E)  to identify the job the applicant is applying to 
A)  to request an interview 
B)  to discuss salary and other compensation needs 
C)  to display the applicant's knowledge of the company 
D)  to highlight the personal information of the applicant 
E)  to identify the job the applicant is applying to

Question 15

Cover messages should focus on what the employer can do for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a primary reason why references should not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is extremely difficult for a person to find someone who will refer him or her. 
B)  It takes up space that a person could use to sell his or her skills. 
C)  It is unethical for a person to be selected for a job based on someone's reference. 
D)  It can always be given at a later point in time by putting "references available upon request" at the bottom of a résumé. 
E)  It is against the law to hire an individual based on his or her references. 
A)  It is extremely difficult for a person to find someone who will refer him or her. 
B)  It takes up space that a person could use to sell his or her skills. 
C)  It is unethical for a person to be selected for a job based on someone's reference. 
D)  It can always be given at a later point in time by putting "references available upon request" at the bottom of a résumé. 
E)  It is against the law to hire an individual based on his or her references.

Question 17

What are the internal factors to be considered when searching for a job?

Accepted Answer

The following are the internal factors t

Question 18

Explain the general layout of a thank-you message following an interview.

Accepted Answer

Thank-you messages begin with an express

Question 19

After completing his internship,Ivan decides to search for a job.He decides to begin his search by sending physical copies of his résumé to prospective employers.When describing in his résumé the duties he performed as an intern last summer,he should use

Accepted Answer

A)  action-oriented,present tense verbs. 
B)  action-oriented,past tense verbs. 
C)  verbs in progressive future tense. 
D)  verbs in present continuous tense. 
E)  action-oriented,future tense verbs. 
A)  action-oriented,present tense verbs. 
B)  action-oriented,past tense verbs. 
C)  verbs in progressive future tense. 
D)  verbs in present continuous tense. 
E)  action-oriented,future tense verbs.

Question 20

When preparing a résumé,the logical next step after you organize your information is to

Accepted Answer

A)  include contact information. 
B)  include a statement of objective. 
C)  construct the headings. 
D)  include a goodwill ending. 
E)  select the background facts. 
A)  include contact information. 
B)  include a statement of objective. 
C)  construct the headings. 
D)  include a goodwill ending. 
E)  select the background facts.

Because the résumé is a listing of information,you should write it without the use of personal pronouns.

When organizing the information in a résumé,which of the following is true of a functional layout?

Rather showing that you developed one skill on one job and another skill on another job,you can use the _____,a strategy for organizing information on a résumé that groups related skills and is particularly good for those who have had many jobs.

A(n)_____ message is written in response to an actual job opening.

Only paid internships offer interns the opportunity to gain marketable skills.

Before appearing for an interview,you should

Because a prospecting (uninvited)cover message is not likely to have competition,it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

In the context of finding an employer,which of the following is true of career centers?

Which of the following is considered appropriate to include in your résumé when listing personal information?

Once a job has been secured,which of the following activities should be avoided?

In the context of organizing information in a résumé,the functional layout is also known as the _____ and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of an email cover message?

Cover messages should focus on what the employer can do for you.

Which of the following is a primary reason why references should not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

What are the internal factors to be considered when searching for a job?

Explain the general layout of a thank-you message following an interview.

After completing his internship,Ivan decides to search for a job.He decides to begin his search by sending physical copies of his résumé to prospective employers.When describing in his résumé the duties he performed as an intern last summer,he should use

When preparing a résumé,the logical next step after you organize your information is to

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Exam 15: Communicating in the Job Search

Because the résumé is a listing of information,you should write it without the use of personal pronouns.

When organizing the information in a résumé,which of the following is true of a functional layout?

Rather showing that you developed one skill on one job and another skill on another job,you can use the _____,a strategy for organizing information on a résumé that groups related skills and is particularly good for those who have had many jobs.

A(n)_____ message is written in response to an actual job opening.

Only paid internships offer interns the opportunity to gain marketable skills.

Before appearing for an interview,you should

Because a prospecting (uninvited)cover message is not likely to have competition,it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

In the context of finding an employer,which of the following is true of career centers?

Which of the following is considered appropriate to include in your résumé when listing personal information?

Once a job has been secured,which of the following activities should be avoided?

In the context of organizing information in a résumé,the functional layout is also known as the _____ and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of an email cover message?

Cover messages should focus on what the employer can do for you.

Which of the following is a primary reason why references should not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

What are the internal factors to be considered when searching for a job?

Explain the general layout of a thank-you message following an interview.

After completing his internship,Ivan decides to search for a job.He decides to begin his search by sending physical copies of his résumé to prospective employers.When describing in his résumé the duties he performed as an intern last summer,he should use

When preparing a résumé,the logical next step after you organize your information is to

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

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