Question 1

________ is the process of making informal connections with a broad sphere of mutually beneficial business contacts.

Accepted Answer

Networking

Question 2

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the work experience section of your résumé, you may not leave out any jobs that you had, even if they do not relate directly to your career objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Publisher. 
B)  PDF. 
C)  WordPerfect. 
D)  Microsoft Word. 
A)  Microsoft Publisher. 
B)  PDF. 
C)  WordPerfect. 
D)  Microsoft Word.

Question 5

Supplementing a traditional résumé with a PowerPoint presentation

Accepted Answer

A)  makes you appear desperate. 
B)  is considered a viable choice in today's job market. 
C)  is more convenient for employers than an online résumé. 
D)  is limited since it does not offer multimedia capabilities. 
A)  makes you appear desperate. 
B)  is considered a viable choice in today's job market. 
C)  is more convenient for employers than an online résumé. 
D)  is limited since it does not offer multimedia capabilities.

Question 6

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
B)  use colored paper. 
C)  have it prepared by a professional artist for esthetic appeal. 
D)  use a variety of typefaces in various colors. 
A)  make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
B)  use colored paper. 
C)  have it prepared by a professional artist for esthetic appeal. 
D)  use a variety of typefaces in various colors.

Question 7

Your work history includes a lengthy gap in employment. How can you handle this challenge when writing a résumé?

Accepted Answer

When preparing a résumé, the b

Question 8

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

Accepted Answer

Some experts maintain that such a statem

Question 9

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Accepted Answer

A)  sifting through the many résumés they receive each year. 
B)  charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
C)  mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
D)  doing all of the above. 
A)  sifting through the many résumés they receive each year. 
B)  charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
C)  mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
D)  doing all of the above.

Question 10

A(n) ________ résumé provides the opportunity to expand on the information contained in your basic résumé with links.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ résumé provides the opportunity to...

Question 11

When listing work experience on a résumé, you should emphasize significant achievements in each job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)  Education or Work Experience 
B)  Work Experience 
C)  Education 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Education or Work Experience 
B)  Work Experience 
C)  Education 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

If you have a criminal record, you are required by law to disclose it on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although employers expect résumés to be carefully written, most are understanding if candidates fail to correct a few typos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search, and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

Accepted Answer

Networking is the process of making info

Question 16

When conducting a job search, you can use the Internet to

Accepted Answer

A)  research various companies. 
B)  look for job openings. 
C)  respond to job openings. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  research various companies. 
B)  look for job openings. 
C)  respond to job openings. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 17

You can find information about job hunting on the Internet, but it's not a good source for information on specific companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

Accepted Answer

(1) Name and Contact Information-contain

Question 19

The most common way to organize a résumé is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common way to organize a...

Question 20

All résumés should be organized chronologically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

________ is the process of making informal connections with a broad sphere of mutually beneficial business contacts.

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

In the work experience section of your résumé, you may not leave out any jobs that you had, even if they do not relate directly to your career objective.

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

Supplementing a traditional résumé with a PowerPoint presentation

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé, you should

Your work history includes a lengthy gap in employment. How can you handle this challenge when writing a résumé?

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

A(n) ________ résumé provides the opportunity to expand on the information contained in your basic résumé with links.

When listing work experience on a résumé, you should emphasize significant achievements in each job.

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

If you have a criminal record, you are required by law to disclose it on your résumé.

Although employers expect résumés to be carefully written, most are understanding if candidates fail to correct a few typos.

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search, and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

When conducting a job search, you can use the Internet to

You can find information about job hunting on the Internet, but it's not a good source for information on specific companies.

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

The most common way to organize a résumé is ________.

All résumés should be organized chronologically.

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