Question 1

The ________ message introduces the résumé and highlights your strengths by focusing on reader benefits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ message introduces the résumé and...

Question 2

More jobs today are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.That's because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) people hired through referrals tend to demand lower salaries 
B) using online sources to search for job candidates takes too much time for employers 
C) employers want to hire known quantities 
D) organizations are doing less hiring 
A) people hired through referrals tend to demand lower salaries 
B) using online sources to search for job candidates takes too much time for employers 
C) employers want to hire known quantities 
D) organizations are doing less hiring

Question 3

Antonio is looking for a job.Creating an effective LinkedIn profile can help him ________.

Accepted Answer

A) build and leverage his professional network 
B) research a company 
C) get recruited by hiring companies 
D) do all of these 
A) build and leverage his professional network 
B) research a company 
C) get recruited by hiring companies 
D) do all of these

Question 4

Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Searching for a job online has completely replaced traditional methods. 
B) Many online job listings are outdated and fail to produce leads. 
C) Applicants must be careful with the information they post on big job boards to avoid identity theft. 
D) Corporate recruiters say that the big job boards bring a flood of candidates,many of whom are not suited for the listed jobs. 
A) Searching for a job online has completely replaced traditional methods. 
B) Many online job listings are outdated and fail to produce leads. 
C) Applicants must be careful with the information they post on big job boards to avoid identity theft. 
D) Corporate recruiters say that the big job boards bring a flood of candidates,many of whom are not suited for the listed jobs.

Question 5

Ran is starting a new job search.What is the best advice you can give her about preparing her résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Save time by preparing an all-purpose résumé that can be used to apply for any position. 
B) Make sure that her résumé focuses on what she wants in a position. 
C) Prepare a customized résumé to fit each company and position. 
D) Limit the length of her résumé to one page. 
A) Save time by preparing an all-purpose résumé that can be used to apply for any position. 
B) Make sure that her résumé focuses on what she wants in a position. 
C) Prepare a customized résumé to fit each company and position. 
D) Limit the length of her résumé to one page.

Question 6

Select the statement that most accurately describes employment references.

Accepted Answer

A) Include a list of references directly on the résumé. 
B) Do not include personal or character references. 
C) Companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance. 
D) Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé. 
A) Include a list of references directly on the résumé. 
B) Do not include personal or character references. 
C) Companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance. 
D) Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé.

Question 7

The font size of your name,which should appear at the top of your résumé,should be slightly larger than the main text of the document so that it stands out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Your list of professional ________ should consist of instructors,your current employer or previous employers,colleagues or subordinates,and other professional contacts who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your list of professional ________ should consist...

Question 9

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover message for an unsolicited job?

Accepted Answer

A) If you are unsure whether a position exists,use a more persuasive opening. 
B) Avoid mentioning the company by name so that you can send your cover letter to numerous companies. 
C) Make cover letters for unsolicited jobs longer than those for solicited jobs because you will have to provide more information about yourself. 
D) Be vague about the type of position you're seeking so that you might be considered for a variety of jobs. 
A) If you are unsure whether a position exists,use a more persuasive opening. 
B) Avoid mentioning the company by name so that you can send your cover letter to numerous companies. 
C) Make cover letters for unsolicited jobs longer than those for solicited jobs because you will have to provide more information about yourself. 
D) Be vague about the type of position you're seeking so that you might be considered for a variety of jobs.

Question 10

Which is the best statement to include in the body of a cover message?

Accepted Answer

A) I have completed courses in cost accounting,auditing,and financial statement analysis. 
B) I have excellent communication,organizational,and teamwork skills. 
C) The listening,conflict resolution,and communication skills taught in my certificate program will make me immediately effective as one of your customer service reps. 
D) I am the perfect person to hire for this position. 
A) I have completed courses in cost accounting,auditing,and financial statement analysis. 
B) I have excellent communication,organizational,and teamwork skills. 
C) The listening,conflict resolution,and communication skills taught in my certificate program will make me immediately effective as one of your customer service reps. 
D) I am the perfect person to hire for this position.

Question 11

Which statement in a cover message is most skillful in referring the reader to therésumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Enclosed herein please find my résumé. 
B) As you will notice from my enclosed résumé,I have over five years of customer service experience. 
C) Please see my enclosed résumé. 
D) My résumé is enclosed. 
A) Enclosed herein please find my résumé. 
B) As you will notice from my enclosed résumé,I have over five years of customer service experience. 
C) Please see my enclosed résumé. 
D) My résumé is enclosed.

Question 12

The Summary of Qualifications section that lists your most impressive accomplishments and qualifications replaces the Education and Experience sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the best ways to use LinkedIn isto search for a company in which you are interested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Select the statement that best describes the career objective portion of a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) Your career objective should focus on your professional needs. 
B) A well-written career objective will add value only to functional résumés. 
C) A career objective should be customized for the job opening. 
D) Use phrases such as entry-level to show that you're honest and humble. 
A) Your career objective should focus on your professional needs. 
B) A well-written career objective will add value only to functional résumés. 
C) A career objective should be customized for the job opening. 
D) Use phrases such as entry-level to show that you're honest and humble.

Question 15

To be competitive during the job search,prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ________ message introduces the résumé and highlights your strengths by focusing on reader benefits.

More jobs today are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.That's because ________.

Antonio is looking for a job.Creating an effective LinkedIn profile can help him ________.

Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is least accurate?

Ran is starting a new job search.What is the best advice you can give her about preparing her résumé?

Select the statement that most accurately describes employment references.

The font size of your name,which should appear at the top of your résumé,should be slightly larger than the main text of the document so that it stands out.

Your list of professional ________ should consist of instructors,your current employer or previous employers,colleagues or subordinates,and other professional contacts who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover message for an unsolicited job?

Which is the best statement to include in the body of a cover message?

Which statement in a cover message is most skillful in referring the reader to therésumé?

The Summary of Qualifications section that lists your most impressive accomplishments and qualifications replaces the Education and Experience sections.

One of the best ways to use LinkedIn isto search for a company in which you are interested.

Select the statement that best describes the career objective portion of a résumé.

To be competitive during the job search,prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

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

The ________ message introduces the résumé and highlights your strengths by focusing on reader benefits.

More jobs today are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.That's because ________.

Antonio is looking for a job.Creating an effective LinkedIn profile can help him ________.

Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is least accurate?

Ran is starting a new job search.What is the best advice you can give her about preparing her résumé?

Select the statement that most accurately describes employment references.

The font size of your name,which should appear at the top of your résumé,should be slightly larger than the main text of the document so that it stands out.

Your list of professional ________ should consist of instructors,your current employer or previous employers,colleagues or subordinates,and other professional contacts who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover message for an unsolicited job?

Which is the best statement to include in the body of a cover message?

Which statement in a cover message is most skillful in referring the reader to therésumé?

The Summary of Qualifications section that lists your most impressive accomplishments and qualifications replaces the Education and Experience sections.

One of the best ways to use LinkedIn isto search for a company in which you are interested.

Select the statement that best describes the career objective portion of a résumé.

To be competitive during the job search,prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

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