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

Evaluate your ________ by asking such questions as What technology skills can I offer? and Do I enjoy teamwork?

Most recruiters favor a ________ résumé because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience.

Select the correct statement about polishing and proofreading your résumé.

You should avoid using a(n)________ e-mail address on your resume because itannounces to prospective employers that you are using your current employer's resources to look for another job.

Which of the following is the best way to learn about a specific career?

Samantha is beginning her final year of college and is beginning her job search.What should she do first?

A summary of qualifications on your résumé might also be called ________.

Gina is creating a contact list of her personal network.She should include only professional contacts on her list.

To make your résumé look more professional,include your work e-mail address in the main heading.

A(n)________ cover message is written when an employer has advertised a job opening.

Your best plan for completing a successful job search involves a four-step process: (1)analyzing yourself, (2)developing a job-search strategy, (3)preparing a résumé,and (4)________.

You want to build your personal brand for your job search.Using the examples in your textbook as models,write a tagline that describes what you do and who you are.Then write a short elevator speech which shows that you are aware of the unique and meaningful contributions that you can make to a professional organization.

Craig has been a collegiate athlete and therefore has limited professional experience related to the field he hopes to enter.Which résumé style should he consider as he prepares for his job search?

The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.However,many companies don't announce,list,or advertise their openings publicly,resulting in the ________ job market.

A cover message should motivate ________ in the closing paragraph by asking confidently for an interview.

On a résumé describe your work experience forcefully and persuasively by using ________ verbs such as designed,calculated,and managed.

A career ________ is a collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate's performance,talents,and accomplishments.This collection can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website.

What is the one type of résumé that all job seekers should have in today's market?

The body of a cover message should ________.

Personal networking and referrals are the primary route to hiring in today's digital age.