Question 1

Which of the following can be used on the résumé to overcome gaps in work history?

Accepted Answer

A) Itemize each position held in detail. 
B) Focus exclusively on experience and skills that relate to the position. 
C) Include information regarding salary and reasons for leaving positions. 
D) Group all work experience under a single heading. 
E) Highlight volunteer, education or community work that take place during those gaps in employment. 
A) Itemize each position held in detail. 
B) Focus exclusively on experience and skills that relate to the position. 
C) Include information regarding salary and reasons for leaving positions. 
D) Group all work experience under a single heading. 
E) Highlight volunteer, education or community work that take place during those gaps in employment.

Question 2

Identify the writing style that should be used when composing a résumé,and discuss ways to implement this writing style.

Accepted Answer

Write your résumé using a simple and dir

Question 3

The Work Experience section of the résumé should include generic responsibilities of the job and volunteer work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the Activities and Achievements section of the résumé,what types of activities or achievements should generally be included?

Accepted Answer

A) Membership in political organizations 
B) Activities that indicate leadership and teamwork 
C) Activities for religious organizations 
D) Activities that include personal data 
E) All volunteer efforts 
A) Membership in political organizations 
B) Activities that indicate leadership and teamwork 
C) Activities for religious organizations 
D) Activities that include personal data 
E) All volunteer efforts

Question 5

To learn more about an industry and meet people who work in that industry,which of the following would be most helpful?

Accepted Answer

A) Career fairs 
B) Trade shows 
C) Job-search websites 
D) Career placement office at a university 
E) Interviewing 
A) Career fairs 
B) Trade shows 
C) Job-search websites 
D) Career placement office at a university 
E) Interviewing

Question 6

A functional résumé allows the writer to emphasize skills instead of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the use of a candidate's public network site?

Accepted Answer

A) Public network sites that are set to "private" cannot be accessed by an employer. 
B) Public network sites can only be accessed by an employer with the candidate's permission. 
C) Public network sites are often searched for background information on a candidate, even without the candidate's permission. 
D) Public network sites should be shut down before beginning the interview process. 
E) Public network sites should only be used for networking purposes. 
A) Public network sites that are set to "private" cannot be accessed by an employer. 
B) Public network sites can only be accessed by an employer with the candidate's permission. 
C) Public network sites are often searched for background information on a candidate, even without the candidate's permission. 
D) Public network sites should be shut down before beginning the interview process. 
E) Public network sites should only be used for networking purposes.

Question 8

On your résumé,which of the following can often be a valuable asset to an employer?

Accepted Answer

A) Names of references 
B) Marital status 
C) Military experience 
D) National origin 
E) Names of previous supervisors 
A) Names of references 
B) Marital status 
C) Military experience 
D) National origin 
E) Names of previous supervisors

Question 9

When emailing a résumé to a potential employer,where should job ad number or reference number be included?

Accepted Answer

A) At the top of the email 
B) Under the contact information on the résumé 
C) In the cover letter that goes with the résumé 
D) In the subject line of the email 
E) In the attachment to the email 
A) At the top of the email 
B) Under the contact information on the résumé 
C) In the cover letter that goes with the résumé 
D) In the subject line of the email 
E) In the attachment to the email

Question 10

If your online profile does not match what is on a résumé,you won't be invited for an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What steps can be taken in the planning phase of the writing process to best target your résumé to the reader and their informational needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Include as much jargon and industry specific buzzwords as possible. 
B) Repeat all the terminology the company used in the advertisement. 
C) Bold important phrases and concepts. 
D) Research the profession, industry, company and managers you will send the résumé to. 
E) Develop a blog to add depth and detail to the résumé. 
A) Include as much jargon and industry specific buzzwords as possible. 
B) Repeat all the terminology the company used in the advertisement. 
C) Bold important phrases and concepts. 
D) Research the profession, industry, company and managers you will send the résumé to. 
E) Develop a blog to add depth and detail to the résumé.

Question 12

Large blocks of texts will help draw attention to your qualifications on the résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of creating a social media résumé and résumés with video and infographics to supplement a traditional résumé.

Accepted Answer

A variety of online résumé formats,vario

Question 14

When determining how to present yourself to target employers,an effective exercise that helps you develop a résumé is what?

Accepted Answer

A) Writing a list of skills and abilities 
B) Writing the story of you 
C) Keeping a list of all potential employers you want to contact 
D) Determining which stepping stone opportunities will be most effective 
E) Developing an organizational plan 
A) Writing a list of skills and abilities 
B) Writing the story of you 
C) Keeping a list of all potential employers you want to contact 
D) Determining which stepping stone opportunities will be most effective 
E) Developing an organizational plan

Question 15

When seeking candidates,most employers will begin their search on large job board sites such as Monster.com and Craigslist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following should not be included in the contact information section of your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Temporary address 
B) Cell phone number 
C) Land line number 
D) Work email address 
E) URL to a personal webpage or e-portfolio 
A) Temporary address 
B) Cell phone number 
C) Land line number 
D) Work email address 
E) URL to a personal webpage or e-portfolio

Question 17

When wanting to stress areas of competence rather than job history,which of the following résumé formats should be used?

Accepted Answer

A) Online 
B) Traditional 
C) Chronological 
D) Functional 
E) Combination 
A) Online 
B) Traditional 
C) Chronological 
D) Functional 
E) Combination

Question 18

When determining what format your résumé should take,which is the most important consideration?

Accepted Answer

A) Length of the résumé 
B) What is most effective for your audience 
C) Which format is easiest for you 
D) Which format is the most trendy and in style right now 
E) Which format will allow the most links to other sources of data 
A) Length of the résumé 
B) What is most effective for your audience 
C) Which format is easiest for you 
D) Which format is the most trendy and in style right now 
E) Which format will allow the most links to other sources of data

Question 19

Which of the following résumé formats are likely to be incompatible with traditional applicant tracking systems and screening habits of recruiters?

Accepted Answer

A) PDF file résumés 
B) Online résumés 
C) Infographic résumés 
D) Microsoft Word file résumés 
E) Printed scannable résumés 
A) PDF file résumés 
B) Online résumés 
C) Infographic résumés 
D) Microsoft Word file résumés 
E) Printed scannable résumés

Question 20

A Social Security number should always be included on a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following can be used on the résumé to overcome gaps in work history?

Identify the writing style that should be used when composing a résumé,and discuss ways to implement this writing style.

The Work Experience section of the résumé should include generic responsibilities of the job and volunteer work.

In the Activities and Achievements section of the résumé,what types of activities or achievements should generally be included?

To learn more about an industry and meet people who work in that industry,which of the following would be most helpful?

A functional résumé allows the writer to emphasize skills instead of employment.

Which of the following is true regarding the use of a candidate's public network site?

On your résumé,which of the following can often be a valuable asset to an employer?

When emailing a résumé to a potential employer,where should job ad number or reference number be included?

If your online profile does not match what is on a résumé,you won't be invited for an interview.

What steps can be taken in the planning phase of the writing process to best target your résumé to the reader and their informational needs?

Large blocks of texts will help draw attention to your qualifications on the résumé.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of creating a social media résumé and résumés with video and infographics to supplement a traditional résumé.

When determining how to present yourself to target employers,an effective exercise that helps you develop a résumé is what?

When seeking candidates,most employers will begin their search on large job board sites such as Monster.com and Craigslist.

Which of the following should not be included in the contact information section of your résumé?

When wanting to stress areas of competence rather than job history,which of the following résumé formats should be used?

When determining what format your résumé should take,which is the most important consideration?

Which of the following résumé formats are likely to be incompatible with traditional applicant tracking systems and screening habits of recruiters?

A Social Security number should always be included on a résumé.

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Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

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Exam 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Which of the following can be used on the résumé to overcome gaps in work history?

Identify the writing style that should be used when composing a résumé,and discuss ways to implement this writing style.

The Work Experience section of the résumé should include generic responsibilities of the job and volunteer work.

In the Activities and Achievements section of the résumé,what types of activities or achievements should generally be included?

To learn more about an industry and meet people who work in that industry,which of the following would be most helpful?

A functional résumé allows the writer to emphasize skills instead of employment.

Which of the following is true regarding the use of a candidate's public network site?

On your résumé,which of the following can often be a valuable asset to an employer?

When emailing a résumé to a potential employer,where should job ad number or reference number be included?

If your online profile does not match what is on a résumé,you won't be invited for an interview.

What steps can be taken in the planning phase of the writing process to best target your résumé to the reader and their informational needs?

Large blocks of texts will help draw attention to your qualifications on the résumé.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of creating a social media résumé and résumés with video and infographics to supplement a traditional résumé.

When determining how to present yourself to target employers,an effective exercise that helps you develop a résumé is what?

When seeking candidates,most employers will begin their search on large job board sites such as Monster.com and Craigslist.

Which of the following should not be included in the contact information section of your résumé?

When wanting to stress areas of competence rather than job history,which of the following résumé formats should be used?

When determining what format your résumé should take,which is the most important consideration?

Which of the following résumé formats are likely to be incompatible with traditional applicant tracking systems and screening habits of recruiters?

A Social Security number should always be included on a 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