Question 1

What are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive résumé and narrative résumé 
B)  skills résumé and chronological résumé 
C)  narrative résumé and developmental résumé 
D)  descriptive résumé and summary résumé 
A)  descriptive résumé and narrative résumé 
B)  skills résumé and chronological résumé 
C)  narrative résumé and developmental résumé 
D)  descriptive résumé and summary résumé B

Question 2

Any picture of yourself that you display on your LinkedIn profile or your portfolio must be taken by a professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If the information you want to include on your résumé takes up a page and a half, you should eliminate or condense some material to make it fit on one page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Chapter 15, what are the four main steps in planning a job search?

Accepted Answer

According to Chapter 15, the four main s

Question 8

It is safe to assume that former employers in your recent past will serve as references for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While a college student, you spent two years as an officer of the campus chapter of your field's main professional association. Which of the following statements best conveys what you accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)  In my two years on the leadership team, membership was increased by 12 percent. 
B)  In my two years on the leadership team, my work on recruiting and retention led to a 12-percent increase in membership. 
C)  In my two years on the leadership team, we conducted several meetings about becoming professional engineers. 
D)  I served on the leadership team for two years. 
A)  In my two years on the leadership team, membership was increased by 12 percent. 
B)  In my two years on the leadership team, my work on recruiting and retention led to a 12-percent increase in membership. 
C)  In my two years on the leadership team, we conducted several meetings about becoming professional engineers. 
D)  I served on the leadership team for two years.

Question 10

You are majoring in environmental studies. Last year, you worked for six months as a volunteer caregiver at an orphanage in Asia. Does this help you in your job search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes. It gives you opportunities to discuss the transferrable skills you developed in areas such as problem-solving and collaboration. 
B)  No. It is not related to your intended field of study. 
C)  No. It shows that you took time off from finishing school. 
D)  Yes. It shows that you are willing to work for free, which employers like. 
A)  Yes. It gives you opportunities to discuss the transferrable skills you developed in areas such as problem-solving and collaboration. 
B)  No. It is not related to your intended field of study. 
C)  No. It shows that you took time off from finishing school. 
D)  Yes. It shows that you are willing to work for free, which employers like.

Question 11

According to Chapter 15, what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 15 of which specific book or res

Question 12

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

Accepted Answer

Including keywords in your LinkedIn prof

Question 13

Which of the following statements best displays appropriate levels of both confidence and politeness?

Accepted Answer

A)  I hope you will have some time available to consider my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to set up a time. 
B)  I am eager to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 to set up a time. 
C)  I am clearly a solid candidate for this position. Call me at (123) 555-5555 to get this thing going. 
D)  I hope you will be able to consider me for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to meet with me. Thank you for your time. 
A)  I hope you will have some time available to consider my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to set up a time. 
B)  I am eager to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 to set up a time. 
C)  I am clearly a solid candidate for this position. Call me at (123) 555-5555 to get this thing going. 
D)  I hope you will be able to consider me for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to meet with me. Thank you for your time.

Question 14

At 23, Becky has just received her B.S. in horticulture from a state college. She has been interested in flowers and gardening since grade school. While in high school, she won several state-fair ribbons for her flowers, which she grew in her spare time while working part-time at a fast-food restaurant and going to school. She continued working at the restaurant while in college. What advice would you give Becky as she prepares her résumé in order to apply for a full-time position as a horticulturist for the local county extension service?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a skills résumé. 
B)  Write a chronological résumé. 
C)  Write either style of résumé, but leave out the employment section. 
D)  Write either style of résumé, but add a detailed paragraph in the professional information section that describes in professional terms her love of flowers. 
A)  Write a skills résumé. 
B)  Write a chronological résumé. 
C)  Write either style of résumé, but leave out the employment section. 
D)  Write either style of résumé, but add a detailed paragraph in the professional information section that describes in professional terms her love of flowers.

Question 15

According to Chapter 15, what does it mean to be a "passive applicant" for jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your résumé uses more passive verbs than active verbs. 
B)  You do not submit application letters, but you do send out plain-text copies of your résumé. 
C)  You maintain contacts with professionals in your field and keep an open mind about future job opportunities. 
D)  You pay a placement firm to submit your job-application materials for you. 
A)  Your résumé uses more passive verbs than active verbs. 
B)  You do not submit application letters, but you do send out plain-text copies of your résumé. 
C)  You maintain contacts with professionals in your field and keep an open mind about future job opportunities. 
D)  You pay a placement firm to submit your job-application materials for you.

Question 16

According to Chapter 15, what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call to express your continued interest in the position. 
B)  Refrain from taking any action until the interviewer follows up with you. 
C)  Write a letter or email of appreciation. 
D)  Share information about the interview on social media. 
A)  Call to express your continued interest in the position. 
B)  Refrain from taking any action until the interviewer follows up with you. 
C)  Write a letter or email of appreciation. 
D)  Share information about the interview on social media.

Question 17

What is most important to convey in the employment section of your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  information about your successful accomplishments on the job 
B)  information about how to contact your previous managers 
C)  information about relevant courses you took during your academic career 
D)  information about the size of each company you have worked for 
A)  information about your successful accomplishments on the job 
B)  information about how to contact your previous managers 
C)  information about relevant courses you took during your academic career 
D)  information about the size of each company you have worked for

Question 18

According to Chapter 15, what is an elevator pitch?

Accepted Answer

An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive

Question 19

Chapter 15 lists five guidelines for building the foundation of your professional brand. One is to research what others have done. Name two other guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Without the specific context of the book

Question 20

As you develop your professional brand online, you should include keywords that employers look for in your field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

Any picture of yourself that you display on your LinkedIn profile or your portfolio must be taken by a professional.

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

If the information you want to include on your résumé takes up a page and a half, you should eliminate or condense some material to make it fit on one page.

According to Chapter 15, what are the four main steps in planning a job search?

It is safe to assume that former employers in your recent past will serve as references for you.

While a college student, you spent two years as an officer of the campus chapter of your field's main professional association. Which of the following statements best conveys what you accomplished?

You are majoring in environmental studies. Last year, you worked for six months as a volunteer caregiver at an orphanage in Asia. Does this help you in your job search?

According to Chapter 15, what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

Which of the following statements best displays appropriate levels of both confidence and politeness?

According to Chapter 15, what does it mean to be a "passive applicant" for jobs?

According to Chapter 15, what should you do after interviewing for a job?

What is most important to convey in the employment section of your résumé?

According to Chapter 15, what is an elevator pitch?

Chapter 15 lists five guidelines for building the foundation of your professional brand. One is to research what others have done. Name two other guidelines.

As you develop your professional brand online, you should include keywords that employers look for in your field.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Evaluating and Testing Technical Documents

Corresponding in Print and Online

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 15: Applying for a Job

What are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

Any picture of yourself that you display on your LinkedIn profile or your portfolio must be taken by a professional.

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

If the information you want to include on your résumé takes up a page and a half, you should eliminate or condense some material to make it fit on one page.

According to Chapter 15, what are the four main steps in planning a job search?

It is safe to assume that former employers in your recent past will serve as references for you.

While a college student, you spent two years as an officer of the campus chapter of your field's main professional association. Which of the following statements best conveys what you accomplished?

You are majoring in environmental studies. Last year, you worked for six months as a volunteer caregiver at an orphanage in Asia. Does this help you in your job search?

According to Chapter 15, what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

Which of the following statements best displays appropriate levels of both confidence and politeness?

According to Chapter 15, what does it mean to be a "passive applicant" for jobs?

According to Chapter 15, what should you do after interviewing for a job?

What is most important to convey in the employment section of your résumé?

According to Chapter 15, what is an elevator pitch?

Chapter 15 lists five guidelines for building the foundation of your professional brand. One is to research what others have done. Name two other guidelines.

As you develop your professional brand online, you should include keywords that employers look for in your field.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Evaluating and Testing Technical Documents

Corresponding in Print and Online

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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