Question 1

Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information

Accepted Answer

A)  is illegal unless the candidate has listed them as references. 
B)  occurs very rarely, since most employers don't have time to check online networks. 
C)  is impossible if the candidate does not provide contact information. 
D)  violates Facebook and LinkedIn user agreements. 
E)  is becoming more common among employers. 
A)  is illegal unless the candidate has listed them as references. 
B)  occurs very rarely, since most employers don't have time to check online networks. 
C)  is impossible if the candidate does not provide contact information. 
D)  violates Facebook and LinkedIn user agreements. 
E)  is becoming more common among employers.

Question 2

Networking is not simply putting yourself in contact with powerful people and asking them for a job: it requires establishing mutually beneficial relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  Work Experience 
C)  Education or Work Experience 
D)  Personal Information 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Education 
B)  Work Experience 
C)  Education or Work Experience 
D)  Personal Information 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Not all résumés need to be limited to one page in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search,and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

Accepted Answer

Networking is the process of making info

Question 6

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships,awards,or academic honors you have received.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In composing a résumé,it is best to avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  using the word I. 
B)  active verbs. 
C)  prepositions. 
D)  past-tense. 
E)  bulleted lists. 
A)  using the word I. 
B)  active verbs. 
C)  prepositions. 
D)  past-tense. 
E)  bulleted lists.

Question 8

The best approach to résumé writing is to create a single,solid version and send it to all employers regardless of their differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Supplementing a traditional résumé with a PowerPoint presentation

Accepted Answer

A)  makes you appear desperate. 
B)  enables potential employers to click through to sections of interest. 
C)  is limited since it does not offer multimedia capabilities. 
D)  is more convenient for employers than an online résumé. 
E)  is none of the above. 
A)  makes you appear desperate. 
B)  enables potential employers to click through to sections of interest. 
C)  is limited since it does not offer multimedia capabilities. 
D)  is more convenient for employers than an online résumé. 
E)  is none of the above.

Question 10

List at least five common mistakes that can severely hinder your job search.

Accepted Answer

Common mistakes related to the job searc

Question 11

The vast majority of all job openings in the U.S.are

Accepted Answer

A)  advertised the old-fashioned way-in the newspaper. 
B)  posted on Craigslist or Monster. 
C)  never advertised to the general public. 
D)  senior positions that require years of experience. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  advertised the old-fashioned way-in the newspaper. 
B)  posted on Craigslist or Monster. 
C)  never advertised to the general public. 
D)  senior positions that require years of experience. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 12

A résumé is a persuasive message designed to help you get an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some examples of effective descriptors to include in your résumé would be "works hard," "knows foreign languages," and "gets along well with others."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The main purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common problem with résumé design is

Accepted Answer

A)  using excessive and distracting design elements. 
B)  settling for an old-fashioned look. 
C)  using the wrong type of paper. 
D)  failing to include at least one graphic. 
E)  using too much white space. 
A)  using excessive and distracting design elements. 
B)  settling for an old-fashioned look. 
C)  using the wrong type of paper. 
D)  failing to include at least one graphic. 
E)  using too much white space.

Question 16

Learning which keywords will be most effective on your résumé

Accepted Answer

A)  is easy when you access leading business publications, blogs, and other sources. 
B)  is impossible unless you already have a job in the industry you wish to work in. 
C)  can only be accomplished by calling potential employers and asking them. 
D)  is unnecessary, since most employers no longer pay much attention to them. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is easy when you access leading business publications, blogs, and other sources. 
B)  is impossible unless you already have a job in the industry you wish to work in. 
C)  can only be accomplished by calling potential employers and asking them. 
D)  is unnecessary, since most employers no longer pay much attention to them. 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

Most employers now prefer functional résumés to chronological ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is meant by "quality of hire," and how do companies use it?

Accepted Answer

"Quality of hire" is a measure of how cl

Question 19

One example of an effective career objective is,"A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

Accepted Answer

(1)Chronological-lists your employment h

Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information

Networking is not simply putting yourself in contact with powerful people and asking them for a job: it requires establishing mutually beneficial relationships.

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

Not all résumés need to be limited to one page in length.

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search,and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships,awards,or academic honors you have received.

In composing a résumé,it is best to avoid

The best approach to résumé writing is to create a single,solid version and send it to all employers regardless of their differences.

Supplementing a traditional résumé with a PowerPoint presentation

List at least five common mistakes that can severely hinder your job search.

The vast majority of all job openings in the U.S.are

A résumé is a persuasive message designed to help you get an interview.

Some examples of effective descriptors to include in your résumé would be "works hard," "knows foreign languages," and "gets along well with others."

The main purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities.

The most common problem with résumé design is

Learning which keywords will be most effective on your résumé

Most employers now prefer functional résumés to chronological ones.

What is meant by "quality of hire," and how do companies use it?

One example of an effective career objective is,"A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

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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

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Exam 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information

Networking is not simply putting yourself in contact with powerful people and asking them for a job: it requires establishing mutually beneficial relationships.

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

Not all résumés need to be limited to one page in length.

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search,and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships,awards,or academic honors you have received.

In composing a résumé,it is best to avoid

The best approach to résumé writing is to create a single,solid version and send it to all employers regardless of their differences.

Supplementing a traditional résumé with a PowerPoint presentation

List at least five common mistakes that can severely hinder your job search.

The vast majority of all job openings in the U.S.are

A résumé is a persuasive message designed to help you get an interview.

Some examples of effective descriptors to include in your résumé would be "works hard," "knows foreign languages," and "gets along well with others."

The main purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities.

The most common problem with résumé design is

Learning which keywords will be most effective on your résumé

Most employers now prefer functional résumés to chronological ones.

What is meant by "quality of hire," and how do companies use it?

One example of an effective career objective is,"A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

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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