Question 1

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 2

Most job seekers start looking for a position

Accepted Answer

A) in the hidden job market. 
B) on social networking sites. 
C) in the open job market. 
D) in the classified section of the local newspaper. 
A) in the hidden job market. 
B) on social networking sites. 
C) in the open job market. 
D) in the classified section of the local newspaper.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The education section should always come before the work experience section on a résumé. 
B) Include a list of all college courses taken since most employers want this information. 
C) Once you have attended college, you can omit high school information. 
D) It is unethical to include the GPA in only your major courses on your résumé. 
A) The education section should always come before the work experience section on a résumé. 
B) Include a list of all college courses taken since most employers want this information. 
C) Once you have attended college, you can omit high school information. 
D) It is unethical to include the GPA in only your major courses on your résumé.

Question 4

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 5

Assume that you are going to start looking for a job. Describe five resources you will use to find available positions in the open job market. Explain why you chose these five techniques.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 6

Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Search the Web for career-planning information and resources. 
B) Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in the field. 
C) Monitor the classified ads to determine qualifications sought, duties, and salary range. 
D) Visit your campus career center. 
A) Search the Web for career-planning information and resources. 
B) Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in the field. 
C) Monitor the classified ads to determine qualifications sought, duties, and salary range. 
D) Visit your campus career center.

Question 8

Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Competent in development of innovative and interactive websites 
B) Developed innovative and interactive websites that increased traffic by 150 percent 
C) Ability to develop innovative and interactive websites 
D) Able to adapt quickly to changing work environments 
A) Competent in development of innovative and interactive websites 
B) Developed innovative and interactive websites that increased traffic by 150 percent 
C) Ability to develop innovative and interactive websites 
D) Able to adapt quickly to changing work environments

Question 9

To maximize "hits" on a résumé that will be read by an applicant tracking system (ATS), focus on specific ____________________ that describe your experience, education, and qualifications in terms associated with the job advertisement or job description for the position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To maximize "hits" on a résumé that...

Question 10

Gregory will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path he is considering. Which of the following should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in his field. 
B) Interview someone in his chosen field. 
C) Join a professional or student organization in his field. 
D) Gregory should do all of these. 
A) Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in his field. 
B) Interview someone in his chosen field. 
C) Join a professional or student organization in his field. 
D) Gregory should do all of these.

Question 11

To conduct a safe, effective online job search, keep a careful record of each site on which you post your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In today's digital age, what are the primary tools for hunting for a job?

Accepted Answer

A) Job boards and search engines 
B) Personal networking and referrals 
C) Social networks 
D) Mobile devices 
A) Job boards and search engines 
B) Personal networking and referrals 
C) Social networks 
D) Mobile devices

Question 13

What is the most accurate statement about infographic résumés?

Accepted Answer

A) Professional-looking infographic résumés are difficult to create and should only be attempted by talented individuals in the graphic design field. 
B) Infographic résumés are appropriate for all jobs and career fields. 
C) An infographic résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience. 
D) All of these statements are accurate. 
A) Professional-looking infographic résumés are difficult to create and should only be attempted by talented individuals in the graphic design field. 
B) Infographic résumés are appropriate for all jobs and career fields. 
C) An infographic résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience. 
D) All of these statements are accurate.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Don't include any information about hobbies or interests on your résumé because doing so is too personal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Select the statement that best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) Place the summary of qualifications at the bottom of your résumé to give it a strong ending. 
B) Include a summary of qualifications to make your résumé easier to read. 
C) Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualification section because it adds to reading time. 
D) Format the summary of qualifications section as one or two concise paragraphs. 
A) Place the summary of qualifications at the bottom of your résumé to give it a strong ending. 
B) Include a summary of qualifications to make your résumé easier to read. 
C) Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualification section because it adds to reading time. 
D) Format the summary of qualifications section as one or two concise paragraphs.

Question 17

Evaluate your ____________________ by asking such questions as What technology skills can I offer? and Do I speak, write, or understand another language?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluate your ____________________ by asking such questions...

Question 18

Personal branding involves

Accepted Answer

A) deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market. 
B) coming up with a tagline that describes what you do and who you are. 
C) preparing a professional-looking business card and an elevator speech. 
D) all of these. 
A) deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market. 
B) coming up with a tagline that describes what you do and who you are. 
C) preparing a professional-looking business card and an elevator speech. 
D) all of these.

Question 19

Include a cover message with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A cover message should motivate action in the closing paragraph by asking confidently for a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cover message should motivate action in...

The "hidden" job market

Most job seekers start looking for a position

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

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

Assume that you are going to start looking for a job. Describe five resources you will use to find available positions in the open job market. Explain why you chose these five techniques.

Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com.

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

Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

To maximize "hits" on a résumé that will be read by an applicant tracking system (ATS), focus on specific ____________________ that describe your experience, education, and qualifications in terms associated with the job advertisement or job description for the position.

Gregory will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path he is considering. Which of the following should he do?

To conduct a safe, effective online job search, keep a careful record of each site on which you post your résumé.

In today's digital age, what are the primary tools for hunting for a job?

What is the most accurate statement about infographic résumés?

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

Don't include any information about hobbies or interests on your résumé because doing so is too personal.

Select the statement that best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé.

Evaluate your ____________________ by asking such questions as What technology skills can I offer? and Do I speak, write, or understand another language?

Personal branding involves

Include a cover message with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

A cover message should motivate action in the closing paragraph by asking confidently for a(n) ____________________.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following up

Filters

Exam 15: The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

The "hidden" job market

Most job seekers start looking for a position

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

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

Assume that you are going to start looking for a job. Describe five resources you will use to find available positions in the open job market. Explain why you chose these five techniques.

Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com.

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

Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

To maximize "hits" on a résumé that will be read by an applicant tracking system (ATS), focus on specific ____________________ that describe your experience, education, and qualifications in terms associated with the job advertisement or job description for the position.

Gregory will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path he is considering. Which of the following should he do?

To conduct a safe, effective online job search, keep a careful record of each site on which you post your résumé.

In today's digital age, what are the primary tools for hunting for a job?

What is the most accurate statement about infographic résumés?

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

Don't include any information about hobbies or interests on your résumé because doing so is too personal.

Select the statement that best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé.

Evaluate your ____________________ by asking such questions as What technology skills can I offer? and Do I speak, write, or understand another language?

Personal branding involves

Include a cover message with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

A cover message should motivate action in the closing paragraph by asking confidently for a(n) ____________________.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following up

Filters