Question 1

Which of the following is an internal factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

Accepted Answer

A)  the projected job market 
B)  economic needs 
C)  your special qualifications 
D)  the current job market 
E)  your family's needs 
A)  the projected job market 
B)  economic needs 
C)  your special qualifications 
D)  the current job market 
E)  your family's needs

Question 2

If an interviewer asks you an illegal interview question,your response

Accepted Answer

A)  is up to you. 
B)  is required if you want the job. 
C)  should always be silence. 
D)  must be to leave the interview. 
E)  depends on whether the interviewer plans to discriminate against you. 
A)  is up to you. 
B)  is required if you want the job. 
C)  should always be silence. 
D)  must be to leave the interview. 
E)  depends on whether the interviewer plans to discriminate against you.

Question 3

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why do you think we should hire you for this job? 
B)  Are you comfortable working night shifts? 
C)  How would you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't meet on your own? 
D)  You have an excellent college record,but how does it translate into your being an efficient employee? 
E)  Where do you see yourself five years from now? 
A)  Why do you think we should hire you for this job? 
B)  Are you comfortable working night shifts? 
C)  How would you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't meet on your own? 
D)  You have an excellent college record,but how does it translate into your being an efficient employee? 
E)  Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Question 4

In the context of finding employers,_____ are commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  job counselors 
B)  headhunters 
C)  campus recruiters 
D)  personal search agents 
E)  hiring managers 
A)  job counselors 
B)  headhunters 
C)  campus recruiters 
D)  personal search agents 
E)  hiring managers

Question 5

The indirect order is usually preferred over the direct order in presenting the information for negative messages like resignations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a résumé,your name and contact information should be placed at the bottom of the page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The reverse chronological organizational

Question 8

Identify what information you should look for when investigating a company.

Accepted Answer

When investigating a company,you should

Question 9

Briefly explain the plan along which a cover letter is organized.

Accepted Answer

Generally,a cover letter is organized ac

Question 10

List the steps involved in constructing a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The following are the steps involved in

Question 11

Daria's dream is to work in product development for a well-known athletic gear company based in her hometown.The company does not currently have any product development positions open,but Daria has the necessary education,and one of her aunts works for the company and has promised to introduce Daria to the head of the development team.What type of cover message should Daria prepare?

Accepted Answer

A)  a solicited message 
B)  an invited message 
C)  an unsolicited message 
D)  a follow-up message 
E)  a message of interest 
A)  a solicited message 
B)  an invited message 
C)  an unsolicited message 
D)  a follow-up message 
E)  a message of interest

Question 12

A test that helps match a person's interests to those of others successful in their careers is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a personality test. 
B)  an intelligence quotient test. 
C)  a reference sheet. 
D)  Myers-Briggs test. 
E)  an interest inventory. 
A)  a personality test. 
B)  an intelligence quotient test. 
C)  a reference sheet. 
D)  Myers-Briggs test. 
E)  an interest inventory.

Question 13

Which of the following is the most common strategy for organizing the information in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  the achievements layout 
B)  the prioritized accomplishments layout 
C)  the functional layout 
D)  the reverse chronological organizational layout 
E)  the skills layout 
A)  the achievements layout 
B)  the prioritized accomplishments layout 
C)  the functional layout 
D)  the reverse chronological organizational layout 
E)  the skills layout

Question 14

List the groups of people that would be in your network of contacts,and briefly describe a way to make new contacts.

Accepted Answer

Your network of contacts consists of peo

Question 15

A résumé looks balanced and has the greatest appeal when the page has more white space than text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For printed résumés,the most appropriate type size is

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 14 points for headings and 10 to 12 points for body text. 
B)  18 to 20 points for the heading and 6 to 8 points for body text. 
C)  10 to 12 points for the heading and 18 to 20 points for body text. 
D)  10 points for the heading and 10 points for body text. 
E)  20 to 30 points for the heading and 10 to 20 points for body text. 
A)  12 to 14 points for headings and 10 to 12 points for body text. 
B)  18 to 20 points for the heading and 6 to 8 points for body text. 
C)  10 to 12 points for the heading and 18 to 20 points for body text. 
D)  10 points for the heading and 10 points for body text. 
E)  20 to 30 points for the heading and 10 to 20 points for body text.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about obtaining an internship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interns always get paid for their time,expertise,and labor. 
B)  Interns can gain real-world,marketable skills. 
C)  Internships typically involve an employer taking unfair advantage of an unpaid or low-paid worker. 
D)  Unlike a paid internship,an unpaid internship carries no value. 
E)  Someone who takes part in a paid internship is more likely to receive a lower starting salary offer than someone who undertakes an unpaid internship. 
A)  Interns always get paid for their time,expertise,and labor. 
B)  Interns can gain real-world,marketable skills. 
C)  Internships typically involve an employer taking unfair advantage of an unpaid or low-paid worker. 
D)  Unlike a paid internship,an unpaid internship carries no value. 
E)  Someone who takes part in a paid internship is more likely to receive a lower starting salary offer than someone who undertakes an unpaid internship.

Question 18

For printed résumés,the ideal type size for headings should be at least 10 to 12 points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In an interview,it is illegal to ask questions about a candidate's age or marital status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain how employment agencies can be useful for people seeking a job.

Accepted Answer

Employment agencies can help job seekers

Which of the following is an internal factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

If an interviewer asks you an illegal interview question,your response

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

In the context of finding employers,_____ are commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions.

The indirect order is usually preferred over the direct order in presenting the information for negative messages like resignations.

In a résumé,your name and contact information should be placed at the bottom of the page.

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

Identify what information you should look for when investigating a company.

Briefly explain the plan along which a cover letter is organized.

List the steps involved in constructing a résumé.

A test that helps match a person's interests to those of others successful in their careers is known as

Which of the following is the most common strategy for organizing the information in a résumé?

List the groups of people that would be in your network of contacts,and briefly describe a way to make new contacts.

A résumé looks balanced and has the greatest appeal when the page has more white space than text.

For printed résumés,the most appropriate type size is

Which of the following statements is true about obtaining an internship?

For printed résumés,the ideal type size for headings should be at least 10 to 12 points.

In an interview,it is illegal to ask questions about a candidate's age or marital status.

Explain how employment agencies can be useful for people seeking a job.

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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Exam 15: Communicating in the Job Search

Which of the following is an internal factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

If an interviewer asks you an illegal interview question,your response

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

In the context of finding employers,_____ are commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions.

The indirect order is usually preferred over the direct order in presenting the information for negative messages like resignations.

In a résumé,your name and contact information should be placed at the bottom of the page.

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

Identify what information you should look for when investigating a company.

Briefly explain the plan along which a cover letter is organized.

List the steps involved in constructing a résumé.

A test that helps match a person's interests to those of others successful in their careers is known as

Which of the following is the most common strategy for organizing the information in a résumé?

List the groups of people that would be in your network of contacts,and briefly describe a way to make new contacts.

A résumé looks balanced and has the greatest appeal when the page has more white space than text.

For printed résumés,the most appropriate type size is

Which of the following statements is true about obtaining an internship?

For printed résumés,the ideal type size for headings should be at least 10 to 12 points.

In an interview,it is illegal to ask questions about a candidate's age or marital status.

Explain how employment agencies can be useful for people seeking a job.

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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