Question 1

Which candidate would most likely have a résumé that is longer than one page?

Accepted Answer

A) A candidate with fewer than ten years of experience 
B) A person with one or two previous employers 
C) A person making a major career change 
D) A senior-level manager with many major accomplishments 
A) A candidate with fewer than ten years of experience 
B) A person with one or two previous employers 
C) A person making a major career change 
D) A senior-level manager with many major accomplishments

Question 2

________ résumésallow candidates to demonstrate their public speaking,interpersonal,and technical skills more impressively than they can in traditional print résumés.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ résumésallow candidates to demonstrate their public...

Question 3

Position in public relations that requires creativity,time management skills,and excellent communication to create press releases,answer constituent inquiries,and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Position in public relations that requires creativity,time...

Question 4

In addition to your résumé,reference letters,and work samples,your career e-portfolio may also contain such items as photographs,multimedia files,and blog entries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Applicant tracking system (ATS)softwarehelps businesses automatically post openings,screen résumés,rank candidates,and generate interview requests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To maximize "hits" on a résumé that will be read by an applicant ________ system,consider using conventional headings such asSkills,Qualifications,andEducation,which are easily recognized by suchsoftware.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To maximize "hits" on a résumé that...

Question 7

Identify five online job-search resources available to job seekers looking within the open market and explain the advantages of each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 8

A career e-portfolio is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an electronic copy of your résumé recorded on a CD,DVD,or flash drive 
B) the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to your e-mail résumé 
C) a collection of digital files that can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website 
D) the name given to résumés posted on job-search websites such as Monster.com 
A) an electronic copy of your résumé recorded on a CD,DVD,or flash drive 
B) the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to your e-mail résumé 
C) a collection of digital files that can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website 
D) the name given to résumés posted on job-search websites such as Monster.com

Question 9

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as What am I passionate about and how can I turn that passion into a career? and Do I enjoy working with people,data,or things? to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) help them identify their interests and goals 
B) assess their qualifications 
C) help them decide how much they are worth in the job market 
D) research the hidden job market 
A) help them identify their interests and goals 
B) assess their qualifications 
C) help them decide how much they are worth in the job market 
D) research the hidden job market

Question 10

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Making them too long 
B) Printing them on low-quality paper 
C) Making them sound too generic 
D) Not referring to an enclosed résumé 
A) Making them too long 
B) Printing them on low-quality paper 
C) Making them sound too generic 
D) Not referring to an enclosed résumé

Question 11

Which of the following statements in the closing of a cover message is best phrased to motivate action?

Accepted Answer

A) I look forward to receiving your job offer. 
B) I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience to arrange an interview. 
C) I can be reached at (925)727-1330. 
D) To add to your staff an experienced bookkeeper with proven analytical skills,please call me at (925)727-1330 to arrange an interview. 
A) I look forward to receiving your job offer. 
B) I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience to arrange an interview. 
C) I can be reached at (925)727-1330. 
D) To add to your staff an experienced bookkeeper with proven analytical skills,please call me at (925)727-1330 to arrange an interview.

Question 12

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Do I communicate well in speech and in writing? and Do I work well with people and enjoy teamwork? to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) identify their interests and goals 
B) assess their qualifications 
C) select a specific career path 
D) research the hidden job market 
A) identify their interests and goals 
B) assess their qualifications 
C) select a specific career path 
D) research the hidden job market

Question 13

Gregory will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path he is considering.Which of the following should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Take a summer job,internship,or part-time position in his field. 
B) Interview someone in his chosen field. 
C) Join a professional or student organization in his field. 
D) Gregory should do all of these. 
A) Take a summer job,internship,or part-time position in his field. 
B) Interview someone in his chosen field. 
C) Join a professional or student organization in his field. 
D) Gregory should do all of these.

Question 14

A(n)________ -text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ -text résumé is an electronic résumé...

Question 15

Laura,after many years of staying home and raising her children,wants to return to the workplace.Because she does have some significant experience in the accounting field from many years ago,she should prepare a(n)________ résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) chronological 
B) scannable 
C) online 
D) functional 
A) chronological 
B) scannable 
C) online 
D) functional

Question 16

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover message?

Accepted Answer

A) To introduce your résumé 
B) To learn more about the employer 
C) To win a job offer 
D) To take the place of a formal résumé 
A) To introduce your résumé 
B) To learn more about the employer 
C) To win a job offer 
D) To take the place of a formal résumé

Question 17

A(n)________ of qualifications,which appears near the top of a résumé,ensures that your most impressive qualifications are not overlooked by a recruiter who is skimming résumés quickly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ of qualifications,which appears near the top...

Question 18

Most job seekers start looking for a position ________.

Accepted Answer

A) in the hidden job market 
B) on social networking sites 
C) in the open job market 
D) in the classified section of the local newspaper 
A) in the hidden job market 
B) on social networking sites 
C) in the open job market 
D) in the classified section of the local newspaper

Question 19

Today's technologies have made traditional print-based résumés obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The education section should always come before the work experience section on a résumé. 
B) Include a list of all college courses taken since most employers want this information. 
C) Once you have attended college,you can omit high school information. 
D) It is unethical to include the GPA in only your major courses on your résumé. 
A) The education section should always come before the work experience section on a résumé. 
B) Include a list of all college courses taken since most employers want this information. 
C) Once you have attended college,you can omit high school information. 
D) It is unethical to include the GPA in only your major courses on your résumé.

Which candidate would most likely have a résumé that is longer than one page?

________ résumésallow candidates to demonstrate their public speaking,interpersonal,and technical skills more impressively than they can in traditional print résumés.

Position in public relations that requires creativity,time management skills,and excellent communication to create press releases,answer constituent inquiries,and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ________.

In addition to your résumé,reference letters,and work samples,your career e-portfolio may also contain such items as photographs,multimedia files,and blog entries.

Applicant tracking system (ATS)softwarehelps businesses automatically post openings,screen résumés,rank candidates,and generate interview requests.

To maximize "hits" on a résumé that will be read by an applicant ________ system,consider using conventional headings such asSkills,Qualifications,andEducation,which are easily recognized by suchsoftware.

Identify five online job-search resources available to job seekers looking within the open market and explain the advantages of each.

A career e-portfolio is ________.

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as What am I passionate about and how can I turn that passion into a career? and Do I enjoy working with people,data,or things? to ________.

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages?

Which of the following statements in the closing of a cover message is best phrased to motivate action?

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Do I communicate well in speech and in writing? and Do I work well with people and enjoy teamwork? to ________.

Gregory will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path he is considering.Which of the following should he do?

A(n)________ -text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Laura,after many years of staying home and raising her children,wants to return to the workplace.Because she does have some significant experience in the accounting field from many years ago,she should prepare a(n)________ résumé.

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover message?

A(n)________ of qualifications,which appears near the top of a résumé,ensures that your most impressive qualifications are not overlooked by a recruiter who is skimming résumés quickly.

Most job seekers start looking for a position ________.

Today's technologies have made traditional print-based résumés obsolete.

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters

Exam 15: The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Which candidate would most likely have a résumé that is longer than one page?

________ résumésallow candidates to demonstrate their public speaking,interpersonal,and technical skills more impressively than they can in traditional print résumés.

Position in public relations that requires creativity,time management skills,and excellent communication to create press releases,answer constituent inquiries,and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ________.

In addition to your résumé,reference letters,and work samples,your career e-portfolio may also contain such items as photographs,multimedia files,and blog entries.

Applicant tracking system (ATS)softwarehelps businesses automatically post openings,screen résumés,rank candidates,and generate interview requests.

To maximize "hits" on a résumé that will be read by an applicant ________ system,consider using conventional headings such asSkills,Qualifications,andEducation,which are easily recognized by suchsoftware.

Identify five online job-search resources available to job seekers looking within the open market and explain the advantages of each.

A career e-portfolio is ________.

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as What am I passionate about and how can I turn that passion into a career? and Do I enjoy working with people,data,or things? to ________.

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages?

Which of the following statements in the closing of a cover message is best phrased to motivate action?

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Do I communicate well in speech and in writing? and Do I work well with people and enjoy teamwork? to ________.

Gregory will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path he is considering.Which of the following should he do?

A(n)________ -text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Laura,after many years of staying home and raising her children,wants to return to the workplace.Because she does have some significant experience in the accounting field from many years ago,she should prepare a(n)________ résumé.

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover message?

A(n)________ of qualifications,which appears near the top of a résumé,ensures that your most impressive qualifications are not overlooked by a recruiter who is skimming résumés quickly.

Most job seekers start looking for a position ________.

Today's technologies have made traditional print-based résumés obsolete.

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters