Question 1

Select the statement that most accurately describes references.

Accepted Answer

A)  Include a list of references directly on the résumé. 
B)  Do not include personal or character references. 
C)  Companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance. 
D)  Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé. 
A)  Include a list of references directly on the résumé. 
B)  Do not include personal or character references. 
C)  Companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance. 
D)  Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé.

Question 2

You will use the ____________________ of your cover letter to promote your qualifications for the position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You will use the ____________________ of your...

Question 3

Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Shondra will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process.What should she do first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field 
B)  Develop an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers 
C)  Locate a specific job opening at a desirable company 
D)  Identify her interests and goals and evaluate her qualifications 
A)  Research salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field 
B)  Develop an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers 
C)  Locate a specific job opening at a desirable company 
D)  Identify her interests and goals and evaluate her qualifications

Question 5

Make activities and outcomes the subjects of sentences in your cover letter to avoid "I" domination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Include a cover letter with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n)____________________ cover letter is written when an employer has advertised a job opening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ cover letter is written when an...

Question 8

The "hidden" job market

Accepted Answer

A)  accounts for a small number of jobs and should, therefore, be considered a secondary resource. 
B)  accounts for up to 80 percent of all positions available at any given time. 
C)  has become unimportant since online job boards provide millions of job listings. 
D)  makes it difficult to find a job because companies keep job openings a secret. 
A)  accounts for a small number of jobs and should, therefore, be considered a secondary resource. 
B)  accounts for up to 80 percent of all positions available at any given time. 
C)  has become unimportant since online job boards provide millions of job listings. 
D)  makes it difficult to find a job because companies keep job openings a secret.

Question 9

Which statement in a cover letter best refers the reader to your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enclosed herewith please find my résumé. 
B)  As you will notice from my enclosed résumé, I have over five years of customer service experience. 
C)  Please see my enclosed résumé. 
D)  Résumé enclosed. 
A)  Enclosed herewith please find my résumé. 
B)  As you will notice from my enclosed résumé, I have over five years of customer service experience. 
C)  Please see my enclosed résumé. 
D)  Résumé enclosed.

Question 10

Assume that you are putting together your résumé.List five sections you would include on your résumé.Then write the text for each section that you would actually include on your résumé.(For education and work experience, include information about current or most recent colleges and jobs only).Be sure to apply the guidelines covered in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 11

Position in public relations that requires creativity, time management skills, and excellent communication to create press releases, answer constituent inquiries, and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Position in public relations that requires creativity,...

Question 12

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover letter for an unsolicited job?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you are unsure whether a position exists, use a more persuasive opening. 
B)  Avoid mentioning the company by name so that you can send your cover letter to numerous companies. 
C)  Make cover letters for unsolicited jobs longer than those for solicited jobs because you will have to provide more information about yourself. 
D)  Be vague about the type of position you're seeking so that you might be considered for a variety of jobs. 
A)  If you are unsure whether a position exists, use a more persuasive opening. 
B)  Avoid mentioning the company by name so that you can send your cover letter to numerous companies. 
C)  Make cover letters for unsolicited jobs longer than those for solicited jobs because you will have to provide more information about yourself. 
D)  Be vague about the type of position you're seeking so that you might be considered for a variety of jobs.

Question 13

Which of the following is the best way to learn about a specific career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Search the Web for career-planning information and resources. 
B)  Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in the field. 
C)  Monitor the classified ads to determine qualifications sought, duties, and salary range. 
D)  Visit your campus career center. 
A)  Search the Web for career-planning information and resources. 
B)  Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in the field. 
C)  Monitor the classified ads to determine qualifications sought, duties, and salary range. 
D)  Visit your campus career center.

Question 14

Kenichi has just finished college and has limited work and internship experience.Which résumé style should he consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional résumé 
B)  Chronological résumé 
C)  Scannable résumé 
D)  Online résumé 
A)  Functional résumé 
B)  Chronological résumé 
C)  Scannable résumé 
D)  Online résumé

Question 15

Which of the following is a traditional job search technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classified ads in local and national newspapers 
B)  "Cold" calls to companies 
C)  On-campus interviews 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  Classified ads in local and national newspapers 
B)  "Cold" calls to companies 
C)  On-campus interviews 
D)  All of these choices

Question 16

Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Searching for a job online has completely replaced traditional methods. 
B)  Online job boards now face competition from social networking sites. 
C)  The listings found on online job boards tend to be current and will generally produce many leads. 
D)  The percentage of hires resulting from job boards is high. 
A)  Searching for a job online has completely replaced traditional methods. 
B)  Online job boards now face competition from social networking sites. 
C)  The listings found on online job boards tend to be current and will generally produce many leads. 
D)  The percentage of hires resulting from job boards is high.

Question 17

Addressing your application letter to an individual by name will make your letter more appealing to the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main ____________________ of a résumé contains...

Question 20

Conclude a cover letter by asking confidently for an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Select the statement that most accurately describes references.

You will use the ____________________ of your cover letter to promote your qualifications for the position.

Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

Shondra will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process.What should she do first?

Make activities and outcomes the subjects of sentences in your cover letter to avoid "I" domination.

Include a cover letter with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

A(n)____________________ cover letter is written when an employer has advertised a job opening.

The "hidden" job market

Which statement in a cover letter best refers the reader to your résumé?

Position in public relations that requires creativity, time management skills, and excellent communication to create press releases, answer constituent inquiries, and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ____________________.

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover letter for an unsolicited job?

Which of the following is the best way to learn about a specific career?

Kenichi has just finished college and has limited work and internship experience.Which résumé style should he consider?

Which of the following is a traditional job search technique?

Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is most accurate?

Addressing your application letter to an individual by name will make your letter more appealing to the employer.

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

Conclude a cover letter by asking confidently for an interview.

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

Select the statement that most accurately describes references.

You will use the ____________________ of your cover letter to promote your qualifications for the position.

Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

Shondra will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process.What should she do first?

Make activities and outcomes the subjects of sentences in your cover letter to avoid "I" domination.

Include a cover letter with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

A(n)____________________ cover letter is written when an employer has advertised a job opening.

The "hidden" job market

Which statement in a cover letter best refers the reader to your résumé?

Position in public relations that requires creativity, time management skills, and excellent communication to create press releases, answer constituent inquiries, and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ____________________.

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover letter for an unsolicited job?

Which of the following is the best way to learn about a specific career?

Kenichi has just finished college and has limited work and internship experience.Which résumé style should he consider?

Which of the following is a traditional job search technique?

Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is most accurate?

Addressing your application letter to an individual by name will make your letter more appealing to the employer.

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

Conclude a cover letter by asking confidently for an interview.

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