Question 1

Creating a plain-text file of your résumé

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A)  is an outdated practice. 
B)  allows you to include your résumé in the body of an email message, instead of as an attachment. 
C)  is helpful, but very difficult to do without expensive software. 
D)  requires that you center all headings instead of left-justifying them. 
E)  is necessary only if you are not able to use word processing software. 
A)  is an outdated practice. 
B)  allows you to include your résumé in the body of an email message, instead of as an attachment. 
C)  is helpful, but very difficult to do without expensive software. 
D)  requires that you center all headings instead of left-justifying them. 
E)  is necessary only if you are not able to use word processing software.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a common problem that employers see in résumés?

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A)  They are too long. 
B)  They display a weak understanding of the business world. 
C)  They are filled with misspellings and grammatical errors. 
D)  They are too straightforward. 
E)  All of the above are common problems. 
A)  They are too long. 
B)  They display a weak understanding of the business world. 
C)  They are filled with misspellings and grammatical errors. 
D)  They are too straightforward. 
E)  All of the above are common problems.

Question 3

When employers find lies on an applicant's résumé,most will

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A)  ignore it, since almost all applicants exaggerate their qualifications. 
B)  call the applicant to discuss it. 
C)  refuse to hire the applicant, even if it means withdrawing a formal job offer. 
D)  keep the application active, but continue looking for other promising candidates. 
E)  assume that the applicant simply made a mistake. 
A)  ignore it, since almost all applicants exaggerate their qualifications. 
B)  call the applicant to discuss it. 
C)  refuse to hire the applicant, even if it means withdrawing a formal job offer. 
D)  keep the application active, but continue looking for other promising candidates. 
E)  assume that the applicant simply made a mistake.

Question 4

When it comes to functional résumés,many employers

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A)  are suspicious of them. 
B)  strongly prefer them to chronological résumés. 
C)  view them as a sign of strong communication skills. 
D)  don't know what they are. 
E)  require them from applicants for management positions. 
A)  are suspicious of them. 
B)  strongly prefer them to chronological résumés. 
C)  view them as a sign of strong communication skills. 
D)  don't know what they are. 
E)  require them from applicants for management positions.

Question 5

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

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A)  have it delivered via Priority Mail in a cardboard mailer. 
B)  use a standard white #10 envelope. 
C)  pay to have it delivered the next day. 
D)  use a large kraft envelope. 
E)  use a tube mailer so you do not have to fold it. 
A)  have it delivered via Priority Mail in a cardboard mailer. 
B)  use a standard white #10 envelope. 
C)  pay to have it delivered the next day. 
D)  use a large kraft envelope. 
E)  use a tube mailer so you do not have to fold it.

Question 6

Rewrite the following to make it a more active statement: "I was in charge of customer complaints and all ordering problems."

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Handled all customer complaints and reso

Question 7

Regardless of a candidate's work experience,the prime source of jobs in general appears to be

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A)  recommendations from current employees. 
B)  online job posting services. 
C)  college job fairs. 
D)  postings on company websites. 
E)  all of the above equally. 
A)  recommendations from current employees. 
B)  online job posting services. 
C)  college job fairs. 
D)  postings on company websites. 
E)  all of the above equally.

Question 8

How can career counseling aid your search for employment?

Accepted Answer

Career counselors (often available at co

Question 9

Effective keywords to list on your résumé include

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A)  business and technical terms. 
B)  industry-specific jargon. 
C)  names or types of products or systems. 
D)  job titles. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  business and technical terms. 
B)  industry-specific jargon. 
C)  names or types of products or systems. 
D)  job titles. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 10

A scannable résumé differs from the traditional format in that

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A)  its formatting is more complex. 
B)  it is printed in all caps. 
C)  it is printed in boldface type. 
D)  it always includes a keyword summary. 
E)  it is printed in an extra-large font. 
A)  its formatting is more complex. 
B)  it is printed in all caps. 
C)  it is printed in boldface type. 
D)  it always includes a keyword summary. 
E)  it is printed in an extra-large font.

Question 11

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background under a single heading.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Briefly explain the best time to begin crafting a personal job-search strategy.

Accepted Answer

The best time to start is now.Even if yo

Question 14

To identify the best keywords to include on your résumé,

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A)  simply make a list of all the adjectives that describe your unique personality and abilities. 
B)  study relevant job descriptions and seek to understand your target audience's needs. 
C)  use a thesaurus to list as many impressive words as possible. 
D)  stick with time-tested phrases such as problem solver and proven track record. 
E)  do none of the above. 
A)  simply make a list of all the adjectives that describe your unique personality and abilities. 
B)  study relevant job descriptions and seek to understand your target audience's needs. 
C)  use a thesaurus to list as many impressive words as possible. 
D)  stick with time-tested phrases such as problem solver and proven track record. 
E)  do none of the above.

Question 15

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

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A)  WordPerfect. 
B)  PDF. 
C)  Microsoft Word. 
D)  Microsoft Publisher. 
E)  HTML. 
A)  WordPerfect. 
B)  PDF. 
C)  Microsoft Word. 
D)  Microsoft Publisher. 
E)  HTML.

Question 16

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

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A)  not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B)  standard practice, and most employers will expect to see it. 
C)  less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references, even if the employer has not requested them. 
D)  necessary only when applying for government positions. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B)  standard practice, and most employers will expect to see it. 
C)  less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references, even if the employer has not requested them. 
D)  necessary only when applying for government positions. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 17

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

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(1)Name and Contact Information-contains

Question 18

Networking

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A)  is a simple process of contacting influential people and asking them for a job. 
B)  is no longer very effective, thanks to the Internet. 
C)  requires making informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts. 
D)  is helpful once you get a job in the field you desire, but generally not before. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is a simple process of contacting influential people and asking them for a job. 
B)  is no longer very effective, thanks to the Internet. 
C)  requires making informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts. 
D)  is helpful once you get a job in the field you desire, but generally not before. 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

It would be inappropriate to mention community service activities on a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Customizing your résumé for each job opening is

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A)  a waste of valuable time, since your qualifications are the same no matter where you apply. 
B)  necessary only if you are slightly exaggerating some aspect of your qualifications. 
C)  a good way to get into trouble, since you might forget what you wrote on one of the versions. 
D)  not necessary unless you are applying for senior executive positions. 
E)  an important step in showing each employer that you will be a good fit. 
A)  a waste of valuable time, since your qualifications are the same no matter where you apply. 
B)  necessary only if you are slightly exaggerating some aspect of your qualifications. 
C)  a good way to get into trouble, since you might forget what you wrote on one of the versions. 
D)  not necessary unless you are applying for senior executive positions. 
E)  an important step in showing each employer that you will be a good fit.

Creating a plain-text file of your résumé

Which of the following is not a common problem that employers see in résumés?

When employers find lies on an applicant's résumé,most will

When it comes to functional résumés,many employers

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

Rewrite the following to make it a more active statement: "I was in charge of customer complaints and all ordering problems."

Regardless of a candidate's work experience,the prime source of jobs in general appears to be

How can career counseling aid your search for employment?

Effective keywords to list on your résumé include

A scannable résumé differs from the traditional format in that

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background under a single heading.

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

Briefly explain the best time to begin crafting a personal job-search strategy.

To identify the best keywords to include on your résumé,

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

Networking

It would be inappropriate to mention community service activities on a résumé.

Customizing your résumé for each job opening is

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Creating a plain-text file of your résumé

Which of the following is not a common problem that employers see in résumés?

When employers find lies on an applicant's résumé,most will

When it comes to functional résumés,many employers

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

Rewrite the following to make it a more active statement: "I was in charge of customer complaints and all ordering problems."

Regardless of a candidate's work experience,the prime source of jobs in general appears to be

How can career counseling aid your search for employment?

Effective keywords to list on your résumé include

A scannable résumé differs from the traditional format in that

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background under a single heading.

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

Briefly explain the best time to begin crafting a personal job-search strategy.

To identify the best keywords to include on your résumé,

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

Networking

It would be inappropriate to mention community service activities on a résumé.

Customizing your résumé for each job opening is

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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