Question 1

Employers generally treat major job boards such as Monster as their last resort when seeking qualified candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You should always include your college GPA on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most common way to organize a résumé is

Accepted Answer

A)  chronologically. 
B)  functionally. 
C)  geographically. 
D)  alphabetically. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  chronologically. 
B)  functionally. 
C)  geographically. 
D)  alphabetically. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 4

A functional résumé is organized around a list of accomplishments and focuses on the person's areas of competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The best way to handle frequent job changes on a résumé is to

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid any mention of a job you held for less than a year. 
B)  group similar jobs under a single heading. 
C)  provide a detailed explanation of each one. 
D)  do none of the above. 
E)  omit descriptions of several positions. 
A)  avoid any mention of a job you held for less than a year. 
B)  group similar jobs under a single heading. 
C)  provide a detailed explanation of each one. 
D)  do none of the above. 
E)  omit descriptions of several positions.

Question 6

If you're still in school,you should present your educational background in depth since that is probably your strongest selling point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With so many opportunities to apply for jobs online,is it still worthwhile to prepare a traditional paper résumé? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Even if most of all of your application

Question 8

The purpose of a résumé is to

Accepted Answer

A)  induce the reader to hire you. 
B)  list all your skills and abilities. 
C)  get you an interview. 
D)  take the place of an application letter. 
E)  exaggerate your qualifications and impress potential employers. 
A)  induce the reader to hire you. 
B)  list all your skills and abilities. 
C)  get you an interview. 
D)  take the place of an application letter. 
E)  exaggerate your qualifications and impress potential employers.

Question 9

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  a chronological résumé. 
B)  a functional résumé. 
C)  a combination résumé. 
D)  an indirect résumé. 
E)  a comprehensive résumé. 
A)  a chronological résumé. 
B)  a functional résumé. 
C)  a combination résumé. 
D)  an indirect résumé. 
E)  a comprehensive résumé.

Question 10

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  use mild exaggerations-everyone else does, so you'll be at an unfair disadvantage if you don't. 
B)  include only what makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C)  use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D)  leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective. 
E)  omit any volunteer activities. 
A)  use mild exaggerations-everyone else does, so you'll be at an unfair disadvantage if you don't. 
B)  include only what makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C)  use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D)  leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective. 
E)  omit any volunteer activities.

Question 11

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Accepted Answer

A)  charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B)  mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C)  sifting through the hundreds or thousands of résumés they receive each year. 
D)  tracking down promising applicants by searching social media sites. 
E)  doing all of the above. 
A)  charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B)  mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C)  sifting through the hundreds or thousands of résumés they receive each year. 
D)  tracking down promising applicants by searching social media sites. 
E)  doing all of the above.

Question 12

List at least seven of the nine most common problems with résumés.

Accepted Answer

(1)Too long or wordy.(2)Too short or ske

Question 13

Although employers expect résumés to be carefully written,most are understanding if candidates fail to correct a few typos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When emailing your résumé to a prospective employer,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  always send it as a Microsoft Word attachment. 
B)  make it less formal than you would for other formats. 
C)  include in the subject line the reference number or job ad number. 
D)  use lots of colors to make your résumé stand out. 
E)  use a subject line that will grab attention, such as "This is the one." 
A)  always send it as a Microsoft Word attachment. 
B)  make it less formal than you would for other formats. 
C)  include in the subject line the reference number or job ad number. 
D)  use lots of colors to make your résumé stand out. 
E)  use a subject line that will grab attention, such as "This is the one."

Question 15

To fit everything on one page,it's okay to sacrifice white space on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Career counseling

Accepted Answer

A)  has been cut at most colleges and universities due to budget constraints. 
B)  is generally of little value, now that it is so easy to find job postings on the Internet. 
C)  is helpful only for students who have never had a job. 
D)  often provides valuable advice, training, and services for job seekers. 
E)  at most colleges and universities offers little more than mock interviews and help with résumé preparation. 
A)  has been cut at most colleges and universities due to budget constraints. 
B)  is generally of little value, now that it is so easy to find job postings on the Internet. 
C)  is helpful only for students who have never had a job. 
D)  often provides valuable advice, training, and services for job seekers. 
E)  at most colleges and universities offers little more than mock interviews and help with résumé preparation.

Question 17

Do not include on your résumé items that could encourage discrimination,such as

Accepted Answer

A)  home address. 
B)  hobbies. 
C)  marital status. 
D)  military service. 
E)  management experience. 
A)  home address. 
B)  hobbies. 
C)  marital status. 
D)  military service. 
E)  management experience.

Question 18

Creating a traditional paper résumé is

Accepted Answer

A)  unnecessary in most cases, since so many applicants apply for jobs online. 
B)  helpful only if you are applying for old-fashioned jobs. 
C)  still useful, even if most or all of your application efforts take place online. 
D)  a hindrance for most job seekers, since it suggests they are out of touch with technology. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  unnecessary in most cases, since so many applicants apply for jobs online. 
B)  helpful only if you are applying for old-fashioned jobs. 
C)  still useful, even if most or all of your application efforts take place online. 
D)  a hindrance for most job seekers, since it suggests they are out of touch with technology. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 19

Should you use the word I in your résumé? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It is best to avoid using I in a résumé

Question 20

What is networking etiquette?

Accepted Answer

To practice networking etiquette,try to

Employers generally treat major job boards such as Monster as their last resort when seeking qualified candidates.

You should always include your college GPA on your résumé.

The most common way to organize a résumé is

A functional résumé is organized around a list of accomplishments and focuses on the person's areas of competence.

The best way to handle frequent job changes on a résumé is to

If you're still in school,you should present your educational background in depth since that is probably your strongest selling point.

With so many opportunities to apply for jobs online,is it still worthwhile to prepare a traditional paper résumé? Why or why not?

The purpose of a résumé is to

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

List at least seven of the nine most common problems with résumés.

Although employers expect résumés to be carefully written,most are understanding if candidates fail to correct a few typos.

When emailing your résumé to a prospective employer,you should

To fit everything on one page,it's okay to sacrifice white space on your résumé.

Career counseling

Do not include on your résumé items that could encourage discrimination,such as

Creating a traditional paper résumé is

Should you use the word I in your résumé? Why or why not?

What is networking etiquette?

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

Employers generally treat major job boards such as Monster as their last resort when seeking qualified candidates.

You should always include your college GPA on your résumé.

The most common way to organize a résumé is

A functional résumé is organized around a list of accomplishments and focuses on the person's areas of competence.

The best way to handle frequent job changes on a résumé is to

If you're still in school,you should present your educational background in depth since that is probably your strongest selling point.

With so many opportunities to apply for jobs online,is it still worthwhile to prepare a traditional paper résumé? Why or why not?

The purpose of a résumé is to

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

List at least seven of the nine most common problems with résumés.

Although employers expect résumés to be carefully written,most are understanding if candidates fail to correct a few typos.

When emailing your résumé to a prospective employer,you should

To fit everything on one page,it's okay to sacrifice white space on your résumé.

Career counseling

Do not include on your résumé items that could encourage discrimination,such as

Creating a traditional paper résumé is

Should you use the word I in your résumé? Why or why not?

What is networking etiquette?

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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