Exam 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Steve is beginning his job search this semester.He is ready with his strategy and is focused on what he needs.Before he takes the plunge,he needs to know which hot-button issues recruiters face.For this,he should ________.

A functional résumé,sometimes called a skills résumé,emphasizes your skills and capabilities,identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections.

The keywords that describe specific skills,attributes,and experiences an employer is looking for in a candidate are known as ________.

The name and contact information on your résumé should not mention the URL to your personal Web page.

Brad,a student in his final semester,is planning to start his job search soon.In order to find the right job,Brad should start thinking like a networker.His first step in building a network should be to start with ________.

The purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities and get you the job you want.

Which of the following is an active statement for a résumé?

Do not include or enclose a photo in résumés,unless it is a ________.

The importance of adapting your résumé to your target readers' needs and interests cannot be overstated.Adapting to your readers can mean ________.

Rebecca is contemplating setting up an e-portfolio.Which of the following media is suitable for her résumé?

While building a network,which of the following should serve as a guideline?

A qualifications summary ________.

When writing a résumé,in order to handle inexperience,________.

Rewrite this résumé according to current guidelines for effective résumé writing.Assume the position being applied for is a marketing analyst for a foreign electric car company trying to enter the U.S.market.Feel free to create some new facts to help create a more effective résumé. Sharon Bueller 859 Marlo Avenue Benton,NJ (504)555-6308 prettybueller@abcmail.com PERSONAL: Married,in good health,5'6",155 lbs.; hobbies include cooking,music,and reading. JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain a responsible position in market analysis with a good company. Education: MBA degree,University of Louisiana,2001. Graduated with a 3.0 average.Member of the varsity cheer leading squad.President of Helvetica League.Was voted as Miss Congeniality at the county fair. WORK EXPERIENCE McShear Aeronautics ,2004 to now,marketing analyst Responsible for promotional activities.

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

Linda has prepared a Microsoft Word document of her résumé and she wants to create a PDF as well.She knows that creating a PDF file is a simple procedure,but she needs the right software,like ________.

A plain-text version of your résumé is simply a computer file ________.

In which of the following ways are jobs listed in the work experience section of a chronological résumé?

Which of the following candidates should include a career summary in their résumé?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding résumés?