Question 1

Which of the following respiratory therapy graduates would most likely benefit from using a chronological resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jose has held several jobs as a hospital orderly and certified nursing assistant. 
B)  Laurie worked as a housewife and mother before enrolling in school. 
C)  Keisha is a recent high school graduate and has limited work experience. 
D)  Greg worked as a welder for several years. 
A)  Jose has held several jobs as a hospital orderly and certified nursing assistant. 
B)  Laurie worked as a housewife and mother before enrolling in school. 
C)  Keisha is a recent high school graduate and has limited work experience. 
D)  Greg worked as a welder for several years. A

Question 2

Craig has previous experience in retail sales. Which of the following statements should he include in the Work History section of his resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consistently exceeded daily sales quotas for sports footwear by 15-20% 
B)  Sold footwear in a high-end, busy sporting goods store 
C)  Successfully sold sports footwear to a variety of customers 
D)  Worked in a large sporting goods store for 7 years 
A)  Consistently exceeded daily sales quotas for sports footwear by 15-20% 
B)  Sold footwear in a high-end, busy sporting goods store 
C)  Successfully sold sports footwear to a variety of customers 
D)  Worked in a large sporting goods store for 7 years A

Question 3

When preparing an e-resume, you must convert your resume from Word or other commercial word-processing software to

Accepted Answer

A)  PDF. 
B)  plain text format. 
C)  rich text format. 
D)  a Web page. 
A)  PDF. 
B)  plain text format. 
C)  rich text format. 
D)  a Web page. B

Question 4

Which statement is true about the skill clusters created for a functional resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  The skills can be acquired from all kinds of experiences, both personal and work-related. 
B)  There should be at least five clusters, more if possible. 
C)  The skills should be limited to those acquired from paid employment. 
D)  There should be an explanation of how each cluster relates to the job you are applying for. 
A)  The skills can be acquired from all kinds of experiences, both personal and work-related. 
B)  There should be at least five clusters, more if possible. 
C)  The skills should be limited to those acquired from paid employment. 
D)  There should be an explanation of how each cluster relates to the job you are applying for.

Question 5

Which is the best reason for including a Summary of Qualifications section on your resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  To include a statement about why you would be a good employee 
B)  To highlight important skills and features that relate to the job 
C)  To include a little personal information about yourself 
D)  To provide a convenient list of your references 
A)  To include a statement about why you would be a good employee 
B)  To highlight important skills and features that relate to the job 
C)  To include a little personal information about yourself 
D)  To provide a convenient list of your references

Question 6

You are considering posting your resume on the Internet. Which of the following types of websites would most likely result in a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  A job placement website that charges a fee and guarantees that subscribers will get a job 
B)  A website that won't allow you to see samples of their job postings but is free 
C)  A nationwide website that lists health care jobs for only those employers who pay for their service 
D)  A local website in your area that allows you to see examples of job postings before charging a small fee 
A)  A job placement website that charges a fee and guarantees that subscribers will get a job 
B)  A website that won't allow you to see samples of their job postings but is free 
C)  A nationwide website that lists health care jobs for only those employers who pay for their service 
D)  A local website in your area that allows you to see examples of job postings before charging a small fee

Question 7

What is the purpose of a targeted objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  It informs employers of all your skills. 
B)  It narrows your job search to the jobs that seem the most interesting. 
C)  It saves time by applying only for jobs for which you are qualified. 
D)  It lets an employer know how your qualifications match his or her requirements. 
A)  It informs employers of all your skills. 
B)  It narrows your job search to the jobs that seem the most interesting. 
C)  It saves time by applying only for jobs for which you are qualified. 
D)  It lets an employer know how your qualifications match his or her requirements.

Question 8

Employers are not interested in activities that were not part of a paying job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the major purpose of a resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Let employers and others know you are looking for a job. 
B)  Convince potential employers to interview you. 
C)  State what you are looking for in a job. 
D)  Provide examples of your work. 
A)  Let employers and others know you are looking for a job. 
B)  Convince potential employers to interview you. 
C)  State what you are looking for in a job. 
D)  Provide examples of your work.

Question 10

When writing a letter of inquiry about jobs in the radiology department of a hospital, it would be best to address the letter to

Accepted Answer

A)  the human resources department. 
B)  the radiology department. 
C)  to whom it may concern. 
D)  Dr. Alan Fields, Director of Radiology. 
A)  the human resources department. 
B)  the radiology department. 
C)  to whom it may concern. 
D)  Dr. Alan Fields, Director of Radiology.

Question 11

If you have a variety of experiences and skills, but no previous experience in health care, a functional resume is probably your best choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following information should be included on your resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth date 
B)  Social Security number 
C)  E-mail address 
D)  Marital status 
A)  Birth date 
B)  Social Security number 
C)  E-mail address 
D)  Marital status

Question 13

If you put together a portfolio, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  make enough copies to send with your resume when responding to employment ads. 
B)  include only examples of work that best represent you. 
C)  include as much of your school work as possible to show the range of your skills. 
D)  use only official documents such as grade transcripts, diplomas, and military service records. 
A)  make enough copies to send with your resume when responding to employment ads. 
B)  include only examples of work that best represent you. 
C)  include as much of your school work as possible to show the range of your skills. 
D)  use only official documents such as grade transcripts, diplomas, and military service records.

Question 14

When mailing a resume to a potential employer, always include a cover letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The heading of your resume should include

Accepted Answer

A)  your name, address, and contact information. 
B)  your name, address, contact information, and the job you are applying for. 
C)  your name, address, contact information, and career objective. 
D)  your name, address, contact information, and school attended. 
A)  your name, address, and contact information. 
B)  your name, address, contact information, and the job you are applying for. 
C)  your name, address, contact information, and career objective. 
D)  your name, address, contact information, and school attended.

Question 16

When writing a business letter, what goes on the left side directly above the salutation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The date 
B)  The name and address of the recipient 
C)  A statement of the purpose of the letter 
D)  Your name and address 
A)  The date 
B)  The name and address of the recipient 
C)  A statement of the purpose of the letter 
D)  Your name and address

Question 17

When preparing a list of references, it is essential that you

Accepted Answer

A)  ask for permission before listing a person as a reference. 
B)  only include each reference's telephone number or e-mail address. 
C)  list only those people who are personal friends. 
D)  include your references on your resume. 
A)  ask for permission before listing a person as a reference. 
B)  only include each reference's telephone number or e-mail address. 
C)  list only those people who are personal friends. 
D)  include your references on your resume.

Question 18

If an employer asks you to fill out an application form, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  leave the form blank and attach your resume. 
B)  sign the form and attach your resume. 
C)  complete all sections of the application, except the education and work history. 
D)  fill in all sections completely or write "N/A" if a question does not apply to you. 
A)  leave the form blank and attach your resume. 
B)  sign the form and attach your resume. 
C)  complete all sections of the application, except the education and work history. 
D)  fill in all sections completely or write "N/A" if a question does not apply to you.

Question 19

In the Work History section of your resume, you should only list jobs that are related to work in health care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A good cover letter includes

Accepted Answer

A)  a summary of your education and work history. 
B)  a statement of why you believe you are qualified for the job. 
C)  an explanation of why you are looking for work. 
D)  personal information you did not include on your resume. 
A)  a summary of your education and work history. 
B)  a statement of why you believe you are qualified for the job. 
C)  an explanation of why you are looking for work. 
D)  personal information you did not include on your resume.

Which of the following respiratory therapy graduates would most likely benefit from using a chronological resume?

Craig has previous experience in retail sales. Which of the following statements should he include in the Work History section of his resume?

When preparing an e-resume, you must convert your resume from Word or other commercial word-processing software to

Which statement is true about the skill clusters created for a functional resume?

Which is the best reason for including a Summary of Qualifications section on your resume?

You are considering posting your resume on the Internet. Which of the following types of websites would most likely result in a job interview?

What is the purpose of a targeted objective?

Employers are not interested in activities that were not part of a paying job.

Which of the following is the major purpose of a resume?

When writing a letter of inquiry about jobs in the radiology department of a hospital, it would be best to address the letter to

If you have a variety of experiences and skills, but no previous experience in health care, a functional resume is probably your best choice.

Which of the following information should be included on your resume?

If you put together a portfolio, it is important to

When mailing a resume to a potential employer, always include a cover letter.

The heading of your resume should include

When writing a business letter, what goes on the left side directly above the salutation?

When preparing a list of references, it is essential that you

If an employer asks you to fill out an application form, you should

In the Work History section of your resume, you should only list jobs that are related to work in health care.

A good cover letter includes

Your Career Starts Now

Your Resume Starts Now

Developing Your Personal Skills

Strategies for Adult Students

Strategies for English As A Second Language Students

Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information

Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information

Developing Your Practical Skills

Developing Your People Skills

Becoming a Professional

Beginning the Job Search

The Interview

After the Interview

Success on the Job

Navigating Your Career

Filters

Exam 13: Finalizing Your Employment Presentation Materials

Which of the following respiratory therapy graduates would most likely benefit from using a chronological resume?

Craig has previous experience in retail sales. Which of the following statements should he include in the Work History section of his resume?

When preparing an e-resume, you must convert your resume from Word or other commercial word-processing software to

Which statement is true about the skill clusters created for a functional resume?

Which is the best reason for including a Summary of Qualifications section on your resume?

You are considering posting your resume on the Internet. Which of the following types of websites would most likely result in a job interview?

What is the purpose of a targeted objective?

Employers are not interested in activities that were not part of a paying job.

Which of the following is the major purpose of a resume?

When writing a letter of inquiry about jobs in the radiology department of a hospital, it would be best to address the letter to

If you have a variety of experiences and skills, but no previous experience in health care, a functional resume is probably your best choice.

Which of the following information should be included on your resume?

If you put together a portfolio, it is important to

When mailing a resume to a potential employer, always include a cover letter.

The heading of your resume should include

When writing a business letter, what goes on the left side directly above the salutation?

When preparing a list of references, it is essential that you

If an employer asks you to fill out an application form, you should

In the Work History section of your resume, you should only list jobs that are related to work in health care.

A good cover letter includes

Your Career Starts Now

Your Resume Starts Now

Developing Your Personal Skills

Strategies for Adult Students

Strategies for English As A Second Language Students

Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information

Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information

Developing Your Practical Skills

Developing Your People Skills

Becoming a Professional

Beginning the Job Search

The Interview

After the Interview

Success on the Job

Navigating Your Career

Filters