Question 1

How should jobs be listed in the Work Experience section of the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Most important first 
B) Military service first 
C) Grouped by full time, part time, internships and temporary jobs 
D) Chronologically 
E) Reverse chronological order 
A) Most important first 
B) Military service first 
C) Grouped by full time, part time, internships and temporary jobs 
D) Chronologically 
E) Reverse chronological order E

Question 2

What can be done on the résumé to minimize the impact of frequent job changes?

Accepted Answer

A) Highlight other accomplishments. 
B) Stress academic qualifications. 
C) Group similar work under one job heading. 
D) Use volunteer work to fill in the gaps in the work history. 
E) Leave off dates of employment. 
A) Highlight other accomplishments. 
B) Stress academic qualifications. 
C) Group similar work under one job heading. 
D) Use volunteer work to fill in the gaps in the work history. 
E) Leave off dates of employment. C

Question 3

What should be done in a résumé to increase your chances of securing an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) The résumé should include industry jargon. 
B) The résumé should show how your capabilities meet the demands and expectations of the position and organization. 
C) The résumé should include several pages of data that supports claims made on the actual résumé. 
D) The résumé should include links to social media sites that confirm your skills and abilities. 
E) The résumé should include only information that relates to the specific position being applied for. 
A) The résumé should include industry jargon. 
B) The résumé should show how your capabilities meet the demands and expectations of the position and organization. 
C) The résumé should include several pages of data that supports claims made on the actual résumé. 
D) The résumé should include links to social media sites that confirm your skills and abilities. 
E) The résumé should include only information that relates to the specific position being applied for. B

Question 4

How do most recruiters search for résumés that are most likely to match the requirements of a particular job?

Accepted Answer

A) Using a keyword summary 
B) Using keyword searches 
C) Using an online search engine such as google 
D) Using hard copies of résumés 
E) Using employee referrals 
A) Using a keyword summary 
B) Using keyword searches 
C) Using an online search engine such as google 
D) Using hard copies of résumés 
E) Using employee referrals

Question 5

Discuss ways to "think like an employer" during the interview process.

Accepted Answer

Recognize that companies take risks with

Question 6

For a manager who has demonstrated the ability to manage increasingly larger and more complex business operations,what should be included in the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Career Objective 
B) Summary of Qualifications 
C) Career Summary 
D) Work History 
E) Accomplishments 
A) Career Objective 
B) Summary of Qualifications 
C) Career Summary 
D) Work History 
E) Accomplishments

Question 7

In the Introductory statement,identifying a specific job you want is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A) Qualifications summary 
B) Targeted search 
C) Career summary 
D) Keyword search summary 
E) Career objective 
A) Qualifications summary 
B) Targeted search 
C) Career summary 
D) Keyword search summary 
E) Career objective

Question 8

If you apply to a company that does not accept résumés from applicants,why should you still develop a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) To add to an e-portfolio 
B) To improve a social media site 
C) To identify important information for a social networking profile 
D) To replace the online application form 
E) To prepare for the interview 
A) To add to an e-portfolio 
B) To improve a social media site 
C) To identify important information for a social networking profile 
D) To replace the online application form 
E) To prepare for the interview

Question 9

Which of the following can be used to show leadership skills and work habits when a college graduate has limited work experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Academic awards 
B) Classes taken 
C) Presentations given 
D) High school achievements and awards 
E) Offices held in clubs or professional organizations, including volunteer work 
A) Academic awards 
B) Classes taken 
C) Presentations given 
D) High school achievements and awards 
E) Offices held in clubs or professional organizations, including volunteer work

Question 10

Which of the following can safely be included in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Information on physical characteristics 
B) Information on gender and sexual orientation 
C) Information on volunteer work at a not-for-profit organization 
D) Information on political affiliation 
E) Salary history 
A) Information on physical characteristics 
B) Information on gender and sexual orientation 
C) Information on volunteer work at a not-for-profit organization 
D) Information on political affiliation 
E) Salary history

Question 11

Which of the following is the best way to handle the need for references when applying for a position?

Accepted Answer

A) Indicate "References Available Upon Request" on the résumé. 
B) Include a list of references and contact information on a second page of the résumé. 
C) Include references only if you need to fill up extra white space in the résumé. 
D) Prepare a list of references and their contact information for the interview, but not the résumé. 
E) Prepare a list of people you have worked for in the past, along with their contact information, and use only previous employers as references. 
A) Indicate "References Available Upon Request" on the résumé. 
B) Include a list of references and contact information on a second page of the résumé. 
C) Include references only if you need to fill up extra white space in the résumé. 
D) Prepare a list of references and their contact information for the interview, but not the résumé. 
E) Prepare a list of people you have worked for in the past, along with their contact information, and use only previous employers as references.

Question 12

For most business opportunities,what design elements will help recruiters pick out the key pieces of information needed quickly and efficiently?

Accepted Answer

A) Easy to read layout, use of white space and clear typefaces 
B) Easy to read layout, bold graphical elements and clear typefaces 
C) Bold graphical elements, multiple typefaces and color 
D) Bold graphical elements, multiple fonts and use of white space 
E) Use of white face, multiple typefaces and bold graphical elements 
A) Easy to read layout, use of white space and clear typefaces 
B) Easy to read layout, bold graphical elements and clear typefaces 
C) Bold graphical elements, multiple typefaces and color 
D) Bold graphical elements, multiple fonts and use of white space 
E) Use of white face, multiple typefaces and bold graphical elements

Question 13

Which of the following is an essential element in adapting your résumé to each position being applied for?

Accepted Answer

A) List all skills and abilities possible. 
B) List references that can support your claims. 
C) Use the same terminology as the employer uses to describe accomplishments. 
D) Use standard language that will generate results when on an applicant tracking system. 
E) Use visual elements to highlight areas of interest to the employer. 
A) List all skills and abilities possible. 
B) List references that can support your claims. 
C) Use the same terminology as the employer uses to describe accomplishments. 
D) Use standard language that will generate results when on an applicant tracking system. 
E) Use visual elements to highlight areas of interest to the employer.

Question 14

According to studies,how often were inaccuracies discovered in résumés that were tested for honesty?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 percent of the time 
B) 40 percent of the time 
C) 50 percent of the time 
D) 60 percent of the time 
E) 70 percent of the time 
A) 30 percent of the time 
B) 40 percent of the time 
C) 50 percent of the time 
D) 60 percent of the time 
E) 70 percent of the time

Question 15

Your email address should be personalized and be an extension of your personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When listing jobs on a chronological résumé,how should the jobs be listed?

Accepted Answer

A) Most recent first 
B) Most important first 
C) Most relevant first 
D) Oldest first 
E) Longest held first 
A) Most recent first 
B) Most important first 
C) Most relevant first 
D) Oldest first 
E) Longest held first

Question 17

An online résumé can replace a traditional résumé during an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When determining a design strategy for your résumé,what considerations should influence your design decision?

Accepted Answer

A) The audience, your goals, and your resources 
B) Your goals, your resources, and current trends 
C) Your headings, your embedded links, and your audience 
D) The resources of the organization, the applicant tracking system used, and your field of expertise 
E) The audience, included data and availability of infographics 
A) The audience, your goals, and your resources 
B) Your goals, your resources, and current trends 
C) Your headings, your embedded links, and your audience 
D) The resources of the organization, the applicant tracking system used, and your field of expertise 
E) The audience, included data and availability of infographics

Question 19

For a new entrant to the work force,which of the following would indicate an ability to problem solve and manage projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Job-search websites 
B) A well written résumé 
C) Volunteering 
D) Membership in a student business organization 
E) Membership in a professional organization 
A) Job-search websites 
B) A well written résumé 
C) Volunteering 
D) Membership in a student business organization 
E) Membership in a professional organization

Question 20

Identify and discuss key essential sections of a résumé,and information that specifically should be excluded from the résumé.

Accepted Answer

Name and contact information is generall

How should jobs be listed in the Work Experience section of the résumé?

What can be done on the résumé to minimize the impact of frequent job changes?

What should be done in a résumé to increase your chances of securing an interview?

How do most recruiters search for résumés that are most likely to match the requirements of a particular job?

Discuss ways to "think like an employer" during the interview process.

For a manager who has demonstrated the ability to manage increasingly larger and more complex business operations,what should be included in the résumé?

In the Introductory statement,identifying a specific job you want is an example of what?

If you apply to a company that does not accept résumés from applicants,why should you still develop a résumé?

Which of the following can be used to show leadership skills and work habits when a college graduate has limited work experience?

Which of the following can safely be included in a résumé?

Which of the following is the best way to handle the need for references when applying for a position?

For most business opportunities,what design elements will help recruiters pick out the key pieces of information needed quickly and efficiently?

Which of the following is an essential element in adapting your résumé to each position being applied for?

According to studies,how often were inaccuracies discovered in résumés that were tested for honesty?

Your email address should be personalized and be an extension of your personality.

When listing jobs on a chronological résumé,how should the jobs be listed?

An online résumé can replace a traditional résumé during an interview.

When determining a design strategy for your résumé,what considerations should influence your design decision?

For a new entrant to the work force,which of the following would indicate an ability to problem solve and manage projects?

Identify and discuss key essential sections of a résumé,and information that specifically should be excluded from the résumé.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

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Exam 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

How should jobs be listed in the Work Experience section of the résumé?

What can be done on the résumé to minimize the impact of frequent job changes?

What should be done in a résumé to increase your chances of securing an interview?

How do most recruiters search for résumés that are most likely to match the requirements of a particular job?

Discuss ways to "think like an employer" during the interview process.

For a manager who has demonstrated the ability to manage increasingly larger and more complex business operations,what should be included in the résumé?

In the Introductory statement,identifying a specific job you want is an example of what?

If you apply to a company that does not accept résumés from applicants,why should you still develop a résumé?

Which of the following can be used to show leadership skills and work habits when a college graduate has limited work experience?

Which of the following can safely be included in a résumé?

Which of the following is the best way to handle the need for references when applying for a position?

For most business opportunities,what design elements will help recruiters pick out the key pieces of information needed quickly and efficiently?

Which of the following is an essential element in adapting your résumé to each position being applied for?

According to studies,how often were inaccuracies discovered in résumés that were tested for honesty?

Your email address should be personalized and be an extension of your personality.

When listing jobs on a chronological résumé,how should the jobs be listed?

An online résumé can replace a traditional résumé during an interview.

When determining a design strategy for your résumé,what considerations should influence your design decision?

For a new entrant to the work force,which of the following would indicate an ability to problem solve and manage projects?

Identify and discuss key essential sections of a résumé,and information that specifically should be excluded from the résumé.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

Filters