Question 1

Which of the following statements about today's job market is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Today the emphasis is on what the applicant wants. 
B) Career paths today tend to be linear,which means that new hires will start in a job and steadily rise through the ranks. 
C) Employers are most interested in how a candidate will add value to the hiring organization. 
D) A professional résumé is not as integral to the job search process as it once was. 
A) Today the emphasis is on what the applicant wants. 
B) Career paths today tend to be linear,which means that new hires will start in a job and steadily rise through the ranks. 
C) Employers are most interested in how a candidate will add value to the hiring organization. 
D) A professional résumé is not as integral to the job search process as it once was.

Question 2

Successfully managed a marketing department that achieved its sales goals all four quarters of the past fiscal year uses an action verb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Because the job market is so competitive,one typo,one misspelled word,or a single grammatical error could eliminate you from consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Today's job market tends to offer more long-term jobs and linear career paths,allowing most new hires to steadily rise through the ranks within a given company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A summary of qualifications on your résumé is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) optional 
B) an alternative to a career objective 
C) best near the top to ensure your relevant qualifications are not overlooked by the employer 
D) all of these 
A) optional 
B) an alternative to a career objective 
C) best near the top to ensure your relevant qualifications are not overlooked by the employer 
D) all of these

Question 6

The hidden job market _________.

Accepted Answer

A) accounts for a small number of jobs and should,therefore,be considered a secondary resource 
B) accounts for up to 80 percent of all positions available at any given time 
C) has become unimportant since online job boards provide millions of job listings 
D) makes it difficult to find a job because companies keep job openings a secret 
A) accounts for a small number of jobs and should,therefore,be considered a secondary resource 
B) accounts for up to 80 percent of all positions available at any given time 
C) has become unimportant since online job boards provide millions of job listings 
D) makes it difficult to find a job because companies keep job openings a secret

Question 7

Tyler is developing a list of references for his job search.Whom should he include on this list?

Accepted Answer

A) Instructors 
B) Current and previous employers 
C) Colleagues and subordinates 
D) All of these 
A) Instructors 
B) Current and previous employers 
C) Colleagues and subordinates 
D) All of these

Question 8

A video résumé makes the most sense for traditional,more conservative career fields because it will allow you to stand out among all the print resumes those employers receive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Asking yourself What is my unique selling point? can help you develop your personal brand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the best advice for a cover message that accompanies a résumé sent via e-mail?

Accepted Answer

A) Take the time to prepare a professional cover message to accompany your résumé sent electronically. 
B) Mail the cover message separately from the résumé sent via e-mail. 
C) Shorten your e-mail cover message to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for your opening. 
D) Skip the cover message as it is unnecessary to introduce yourself because the e-mail includes your name. 
A) Take the time to prepare a professional cover message to accompany your résumé sent electronically. 
B) Mail the cover message separately from the résumé sent via e-mail. 
C) Shorten your e-mail cover message to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for your opening. 
D) Skip the cover message as it is unnecessary to introduce yourself because the e-mail includes your name.

Question 11

Prepare a résumé only when you're actively in the job market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Assume that you are putting together your résumé.List five sections you would include on your résumé.Then write the text for each section that you would actually include on your résumé.(For education and work experience,include information about current or most recent colleges and jobs only).Be sure to apply the guidelines covered in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 13

Which of the following types of personal information should you consider including on your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Your favorite sports and hobbies 
B) A list of all courses you have completed relevant to the position you're applying for 
C) Your country of origin 
D) Your willingness to travel 
A) Your favorite sports and hobbies 
B) A list of all courses you have completed relevant to the position you're applying for 
C) Your country of origin 
D) Your willingness to travel

Question 14

Use expressions such as I hope in the closing of your cover message to sound polite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment and for those who show steady career growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ résumés emphasize employment history and work...

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a niche employment website?

Accepted Answer

A) CollegeGrad.com 
B) Accountemps.com 
C) Craigslist.com 
D) LinkedIn.com 
A) CollegeGrad.com 
B) Accountemps.com 
C) Craigslist.com 
D) LinkedIn.com

Question 17

Do I learn quickly? Can I think critically? and How can I demonstrate these characteristics?are effective questions to ask yourself as you are evaluating your qualifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Seeking an entry-level position with the opportunity for advancement 
B) A challenging position with a public accounting firm 
C) Work as a team player for a company that values independent thinking 
D) A position in human resources assisting with employee recruitment,selection,background checks,and in-house training 
A) Seeking an entry-level position with the opportunity for advancement 
B) A challenging position with a public accounting firm 
C) Work as a team player for a company that values independent thinking 
D) A position in human resources assisting with employee recruitment,selection,background checks,and in-house training

Question 19

To obtain an entry-level position that offers room for advancement is an example of an effective career objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alexandra is building her personal network as she prepares for her job search.Which of these should she dofirst?

Accepted Answer

A) Follow up on her referrals 
B) Develop a contact list 
C) Make contacts in person and online 
D) Send her résumé in response to all open positions she sees 
A) Follow up on her referrals 
B) Develop a contact list 
C) Make contacts in person and online 
D) Send her résumé in response to all open positions she sees

Which of the following statements about today's job market is accurate?

Successfully managed a marketing department that achieved its sales goals all four quarters of the past fiscal year uses an action verb.

Because the job market is so competitive,one typo,one misspelled word,or a single grammatical error could eliminate you from consideration.

Today's job market tends to offer more long-term jobs and linear career paths,allowing most new hires to steadily rise through the ranks within a given company.

A summary of qualifications on your résumé is ________.

The hidden job market _________.

Tyler is developing a list of references for his job search.Whom should he include on this list?

A video résumé makes the most sense for traditional,more conservative career fields because it will allow you to stand out among all the print resumes those employers receive.

Asking yourself What is my unique selling point? can help you develop your personal brand.

Which of the following is the best advice for a cover message that accompanies a résumé sent via e-mail?

Prepare a résumé only when you're actively in the job market.

Which of the following types of personal information should you consider including on your résumé?

Use expressions such as I hope in the closing of your cover message to sound polite.

________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment and for those who show steady career growth.

Which of the following is an example of a niche employment website?

Do I learn quickly? Can I think critically? and How can I demonstrate these characteristics?are effective questions to ask yourself as you are evaluating your qualifications.

Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?

To obtain an entry-level position that offers room for advancement is an example of an effective career objective.

Alexandra is building her personal network as she prepares for her job search.Which of these should she dofirst?

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 of the following statements about today's job market is accurate?

Successfully managed a marketing department that achieved its sales goals all four quarters of the past fiscal year uses an action verb.

Because the job market is so competitive,one typo,one misspelled word,or a single grammatical error could eliminate you from consideration.

Today's job market tends to offer more long-term jobs and linear career paths,allowing most new hires to steadily rise through the ranks within a given company.

A summary of qualifications on your résumé is ________.

The hidden job market _________.

Tyler is developing a list of references for his job search.Whom should he include on this list?

A video résumé makes the most sense for traditional,more conservative career fields because it will allow you to stand out among all the print resumes those employers receive.

Asking yourself What is my unique selling point? can help you develop your personal brand.

Which of the following is the best advice for a cover message that accompanies a résumé sent via e-mail?

Prepare a résumé only when you're actively in the job market.

Which of the following types of personal information should you consider including on your résumé?

Use expressions such as I hope in the closing of your cover message to sound polite.

________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment and for those who show steady career growth.

Which of the following is an example of a niche employment website?

Do I learn quickly? Can I think critically? and How can I demonstrate these characteristics?are effective questions to ask yourself as you are evaluating your qualifications.

Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?

To obtain an entry-level position that offers room for advancement is an example of an effective career objective.

Alexandra is building her personal network as she prepares for her job search.Which of these should she dofirst?

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