Question 1

A(n)____________________-text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________-text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable...

Question 2

Select the correct statement about applying the final touches to your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)  Use personal pronouns such as I to describe your experiences on a résumé. 
B)  Seek the help of a résumé-writing service for a résumé that will stand out in a competitive job market. 
C)  Adding a touch of humor to your résumé is an effective way to demonstrate your personality to a potential employer. 
D)  Because it's probably the most important message you'll ever write, your résumé must be perfect. 
A)  Use personal pronouns such as I to describe your experiences on a résumé. 
B)  Seek the help of a résumé-writing service for a résumé that will stand out in a competitive job market. 
C)  Adding a touch of humor to your résumé is an effective way to demonstrate your personality to a potential employer. 
D)  Because it's probably the most important message you'll ever write, your résumé must be perfect.

Question 3

Laura, after many years of staying home and raising her children, wants to return to the workplace.Because she does have some significant experience in the accounting field from many years ago, she should prepare a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological style résumé. 
B)  scannable résumé. 
C)  online résumé. 
D)  functional style résumé. 
A)  chronological style résumé. 
B)  scannable résumé. 
C)  online résumé. 
D)  functional style résumé.

Question 4

List and describe the two main résumé formats discussed in your textbook.What type of job applicant should use each one? Which would you use if you were searching for a job right now, and why would you select that format?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 5

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  To gain an interview 
B)  To learn more about the employer 
C)  To win a job offer 
D)  To take the place of a formal résumé 
A)  To gain an interview 
B)  To learn more about the employer 
C)  To win a job offer 
D)  To take the place of a formal résumé

Question 6

A scannable résumé should focus on keywords that will maximize recognition by the scanner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Digitized e-portfolios are used only by job candidates in fields such as art and graphic design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Do I communicate well in speech and in writing? and Do I work well with people and enjoy teamwork? to

Accepted Answer

A)  identify their interests and goals. 
B)  evaluate their qualifications. 
C)  select a specific career path. 
D)  research the hidden job market. 
A)  identify their interests and goals. 
B)  evaluate their qualifications. 
C)  select a specific career path. 
D)  research the hidden job market.

Question 9

Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seeking an entry-level position with the opportunity for advancement 
B)  A challenging position with a large company 
C)  Work as a team player for a company that values independent thinking 
D)  A human resources position assisting your company with employee recruitment, selection, background checks, and in-house training 
A)  Seeking an entry-level position with the opportunity for advancement 
B)  A challenging position with a large company 
C)  Work as a team player for a company that values independent thinking 
D)  A human resources position assisting your company with employee recruitment, selection, background checks, and in-house training

Question 10

Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience most recruiters favor a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  scannable résumé. 
B)  functional résumé. 
C)  chronological résumé. 
D)  online résumé. 
A)  scannable résumé. 
B)  functional résumé. 
C)  chronological résumé. 
D)  online résumé.

Question 11

Prepare a plain-text résumé for e-mailing and for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work...

Question 13

You should have a separate list of ____________________.This list consists of instructors and previous employers who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should have a separate list of...

Question 14

The first step in the job search process is writing your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People who learn quickly and adapt to change will always be in demand, even in a climate of surging change such as in today's workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Including your GPA in the Education section of your résumé is required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Franav will be graduating soon and wants to use the Web to conduct his job search.What will probably be his best source for finding a job online?

Accepted Answer

A)  Web sites such as Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com 
B)  Professional organization Web sites 
C)  Specific corporate Web sites 
D)  General search sites such as Google.com and Yahoo.com 
A)  Web sites such as Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com 
B)  Professional organization Web sites 
C)  Specific corporate Web sites 
D)  General search sites such as Google.com and Yahoo.com

Question 18

People who have changed jobs frequently or who have gaps in their employment should probably prepare a résumé using the functional format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Select the statement that best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the summary of qualifications at the bottom of your résumé to give it a strong ending. 
B)  A summary of qualifications makes your résumé easier to read. 
C)  Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualification section because it adds to reading time. 
D)  Format the summary of qualifications section as one or two concise paragraphs. 
A)  Place the summary of qualifications at the bottom of your résumé to give it a strong ending. 
B)  A summary of qualifications makes your résumé easier to read. 
C)  Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualification section because it adds to reading time. 
D)  Format the summary of qualifications section as one or two concise paragraphs.

Question 20

A digitized e-portfolio is

Accepted Answer

A)  an electronic copy of your résumé recorded on a CD, DVD, or flash drive. 
B)  the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to your e-mail résumé. 
C)  a collection of digital files that gives a snapshot of the candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments. 
D)  the name given to résumés posted on job search Web sites such as Monster.com. 
A)  an electronic copy of your résumé recorded on a CD, DVD, or flash drive. 
B)  the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to your e-mail résumé. 
C)  a collection of digital files that gives a snapshot of the candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments. 
D)  the name given to résumés posted on job search Web sites such as Monster.com.

A(n)____________________-text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Select the correct statement about applying the final touches to your résumé.

Laura, after many years of staying home and raising her children, wants to return to the workplace.Because she does have some significant experience in the accounting field from many years ago, she should prepare a(n)

List and describe the two main résumé formats discussed in your textbook.What type of job applicant should use each one? Which would you use if you were searching for a job right now, and why would you select that format?

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover letter?

A scannable résumé should focus on keywords that will maximize recognition by the scanner.

Digitized e-portfolios are used only by job candidates in fields such as art and graphic design.

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Do I communicate well in speech and in writing? and Do I work well with people and enjoy teamwork? to

Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?

Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience most recruiters favor a(n)

Prepare a plain-text résumé for e-mailing and for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment.

You should have a separate list of ____________________.This list consists of instructors and previous employers who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

The first step in the job search process is writing your résumé.

People who learn quickly and adapt to change will always be in demand, even in a climate of surging change such as in today's workplace.

Including your GPA in the Education section of your résumé is required.

Franav will be graduating soon and wants to use the Web to conduct his job search.What will probably be his best source for finding a job online?

People who have changed jobs frequently or who have gaps in their employment should probably prepare a résumé using the functional format.

Select the statement that best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé.

A digitized e-portfolio is

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters

Exam 15: The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

A(n)____________________-text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Select the correct statement about applying the final touches to your résumé.

Laura, after many years of staying home and raising her children, wants to return to the workplace.Because she does have some significant experience in the accounting field from many years ago, she should prepare a(n)

List and describe the two main résumé formats discussed in your textbook.What type of job applicant should use each one? Which would you use if you were searching for a job right now, and why would you select that format?

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover letter?

A scannable résumé should focus on keywords that will maximize recognition by the scanner.

Digitized e-portfolios are used only by job candidates in fields such as art and graphic design.

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Do I communicate well in speech and in writing? and Do I work well with people and enjoy teamwork? to

Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?

Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience most recruiters favor a(n)

Prepare a plain-text résumé for e-mailing and for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment.

You should have a separate list of ____________________.This list consists of instructors and previous employers who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

The first step in the job search process is writing your résumé.

People who learn quickly and adapt to change will always be in demand, even in a climate of surging change such as in today's workplace.

Including your GPA in the Education section of your résumé is required.

Franav will be graduating soon and wants to use the Web to conduct his job search.What will probably be his best source for finding a job online?

People who have changed jobs frequently or who have gaps in their employment should probably prepare a résumé using the functional format.

Select the statement that best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé.

A digitized e-portfolio is

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters