Question 1

Many companies judge recruiting success based on quality of hire,which is a term that expresses what?

Accepted Answer

A) A measure of how closely new employees meet the company's needs 
B) A measure of the performance of the new employee 
C) A measure of the effectiveness of the hiring process 
D) A measure of the quality of applicants who applied through employee referral 
E) A measure of the candidate's perceived ability to fit organizational culture 
A) A measure of how closely new employees meet the company's needs 
B) A measure of the performance of the new employee 
C) A measure of the effectiveness of the hiring process 
D) A measure of the quality of applicants who applied through employee referral 
E) A measure of the candidate's perceived ability to fit organizational culture

Question 2

When seeking candidates,most employers will begin with employee recommendations,making networking an important tool in the job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the true function of the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) To compel employers to hire you 
B) To compel employers to set up an interview with you 
C) To highlight skills and abilities needed to progress on the career ladder 
D) To impress the employer with industry specific buzzwords and jargon 
E) To list all your skills and abilities 
A) To compel employers to hire you 
B) To compel employers to set up an interview with you 
C) To highlight skills and abilities needed to progress on the career ladder 
D) To impress the employer with industry specific buzzwords and jargon 
E) To list all your skills and abilities

Question 4

The career counseling services offered by a college can help with interview techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the importance of having a printed copy of a résumé for an interview,even if the application was made online.

Accepted Answer

Even though most of your application act

Question 6

Employers generally look positively on applicants who are active and concerned members of the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explaining how your general potential fits the specific needs of a position is done how?

Accepted Answer

A) Using industry jargon and buzzwords 
B) Researching companies and industries on job boards 
C) Networking 
D) Visiting trade shows 
E) Customizing the résumé to each specific opening 
A) Using industry jargon and buzzwords 
B) Researching companies and industries on job boards 
C) Networking 
D) Visiting trade shows 
E) Customizing the résumé to each specific opening

Question 8

If you have unique,strong or important qualifications,but don't have a lot of work experience,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 9

Personal Twitter feeds will not affect the professional interview process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What can be used to expand the information provided in the traditional résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) E-portfolios 
B) PDF files 
C) Scannable résumés 
D) Embedded links 
E) Word files 
A) E-portfolios 
B) PDF files 
C) Scannable résumés 
D) Embedded links 
E) Word files

Question 11

When wanting to minimize a lengthy period of unemployment,what type of résumé would work best?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following résumé types emphasizes skills and capabilities,rather than employers and academic experience?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

When determining how to distribute your résumé,what should be the primary consideration?

Accepted Answer

A) Access to formatting packages 
B) Access to employer email addresses 
C) Format of the actual résumé 
D) The latest trend in résumé distribution 
E) The wishes of the potential employer 
A) Access to formatting packages 
B) Access to employer email addresses 
C) Format of the actual résumé 
D) The latest trend in résumé distribution 
E) The wishes of the potential employer

Question 14

Researching the target audience takes place during what phase of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Writing 
C) Completing 
D) Revising 
E) Distributing 
A) Planning 
B) Writing 
C) Completing 
D) Revising 
E) Distributing

Question 15

To create active statements that show results,which of the following should be included?

Accepted Answer

A) Small details whenever possible 
B) General claims 
C) Action verbs 
D) Claims that express your ability to be a team player 
E) Quantified results to the most important claims 
A) Small details whenever possible 
B) General claims 
C) Action verbs 
D) Claims that express your ability to be a team player 
E) Quantified results to the most important claims

Question 16

Photos are expected for social media résumés and other online formats where you are not actively submitting a résumé to an employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following can a career center offer to a soon-to-be college graduate?

Accepted Answer

A) Help in identifying errors on the résumé 
B) Help in identifying misspellings on the résumé 
C) Help in minimizing unprofessional tweets 
D) Help in job search techniques 
E) Help in accessing an organizations website 
A) Help in identifying errors on the résumé 
B) Help in identifying misspellings on the résumé 
C) Help in minimizing unprofessional tweets 
D) Help in job search techniques 
E) Help in accessing an organizations website

Question 18

What is the purpose of preparing a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) To present a compelling story about yourself 
B) To avoid pre-employment testing 
C) To shorten the question and answer phase of the interview 
D) To provide as much information as possible before the interview 
E) To direct potential employers to your on-line media sites 
A) To present a compelling story about yourself 
B) To avoid pre-employment testing 
C) To shorten the question and answer phase of the interview 
D) To provide as much information as possible before the interview 
E) To direct potential employers to your on-line media sites

Question 19

What are the most important considerations to remember when proofreading a résumé,and how do you ensure a well written résumé?

Accepted Answer

Employers view your résumé as a concrete

Question 20

When developing a strong résumé,the planning,writing and completing process should all be done at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many companies judge recruiting success based on quality of hire,which is a term that expresses what?

When seeking candidates,most employers will begin with employee recommendations,making networking an important tool in the job search.

Which of the following is the true function of the résumé?

The career counseling services offered by a college can help with interview techniques.

Discuss the importance of having a printed copy of a résumé for an interview,even if the application was made online.

Employers generally look positively on applicants who are active and concerned members of the community.

Explaining how your general potential fits the specific needs of a position is done how?

If you have unique,strong or important qualifications,but don't have a lot of work experience,what should be included in the résumé?

Personal Twitter feeds will not affect the professional interview process.

What can be used to expand the information provided in the traditional résumé?

When wanting to minimize a lengthy period of unemployment,what type of résumé would work best?

Which of the following résumé types emphasizes skills and capabilities,rather than employers and academic experience?

When determining how to distribute your résumé,what should be the primary consideration?

Researching the target audience takes place during what phase of the writing process?

To create active statements that show results,which of the following should be included?

Photos are expected for social media résumés and other online formats where you are not actively submitting a résumé to an employer.

Which of the following can a career center offer to a soon-to-be college graduate?

What is the purpose of preparing a résumé?

What are the most important considerations to remember when proofreading a résumé,and how do you ensure a well written résumé?

When developing a strong résumé,the planning,writing and completing process should all be done at one time.

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

Many companies judge recruiting success based on quality of hire,which is a term that expresses what?

When seeking candidates,most employers will begin with employee recommendations,making networking an important tool in the job search.

Which of the following is the true function of the résumé?

The career counseling services offered by a college can help with interview techniques.

Discuss the importance of having a printed copy of a résumé for an interview,even if the application was made online.

Employers generally look positively on applicants who are active and concerned members of the community.

Explaining how your general potential fits the specific needs of a position is done how?

If you have unique,strong or important qualifications,but don't have a lot of work experience,what should be included in the résumé?

Personal Twitter feeds will not affect the professional interview process.

What can be used to expand the information provided in the traditional résumé?

When wanting to minimize a lengthy period of unemployment,what type of résumé would work best?

Which of the following résumé types emphasizes skills and capabilities,rather than employers and academic experience?

When determining how to distribute your résumé,what should be the primary consideration?

Researching the target audience takes place during what phase of the writing process?

To create active statements that show results,which of the following should be included?

Photos are expected for social media résumés and other online formats where you are not actively submitting a résumé to an employer.

Which of the following can a career center offer to a soon-to-be college graduate?

What is the purpose of preparing a résumé?

What are the most important considerations to remember when proofreading a résumé,and how do you ensure a well written résumé?

When developing a strong résumé,the planning,writing and completing process should all be done at one time.

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