Question 1

An e-portfolio or print portfolio are school assignments and have no value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The education section of your résumé includes any relevant seminars or workshops you have attended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The preferred way to send a plain-text résumé is ___________

Accepted Answer

A) through regular mail. 
B) by fax. 
C) via email as part of the body of the email message. 
D) via email as an attached file. 
A) through regular mail. 
B) by fax. 
C) via email as part of the body of the email message. 
D) via email as an attached file. C

Question 4

Showing frequent job changes on your résumé is a positive thing because it proves you enjoy change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is only one format for résumés.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Canadian and U.S.firms refuse to move jobs to cheaper labour markets and only recruit locally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most traditional way to organize a résumé is chronologically .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most traditional way to organize a...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As a general guideline,if you have fewer than 10 years of professional experience,try to keep your résumé to one page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List two strategies for handling gaps in your employment history when writing a résumé.

Accepted Answer

Mention relevant education or

Question 11

Networking isn't important because most job openings are advertised to the general public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To change your traditional paper résumé into a scannable one,you must convert it to plain-text format.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To change your traditional paper résumé into...

Question 13

The more good information you present about yourself in your résumé,the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When listing activities and achievements,you should mention ___________

Accepted Answer

A) participation in athletics. 
B) involvement in fund-raising or community service activities. 
C) artistic talent. 
D) speaking,writing,or tutoring experience. 
E) All of the above. 
A) participation in athletics. 
B) involvement in fund-raising or community service activities. 
C) artistic talent. 
D) speaking,writing,or tutoring experience. 
E) All of the above.

Question 15

For a résumé,use short,crisp phrases starting with action verbs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a résumé,use short,crisp phrases starting with...

Question 16

A good résumé is customized for different job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you are just graduating and have little work experience,your résumé should emphasize ___________

Accepted Answer

A) summer jobs you have held. 
B) your educational background. 
C) your hobbies and interests. 
D) volunteer work you've done and service organizations in which you've been active. 
A) summer jobs you have held. 
B) your educational background. 
C) your hobbies and interests. 
D) volunteer work you've done and service organizations in which you've been active.

Question 18

It's rare for potential employers to look at what you tweet unless you instruct them to view them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is an e-portfolio,and how do you use it during the job search?

Accepted Answer

An e-portfolio is a multimedia presentat

Question 20

List four specific things that you would include in an employment portfolio.

Accepted Answer

1.Résumé
2.Work samples-videos

An e-portfolio or print portfolio are school assignments and have no value.

The education section of your résumé includes any relevant seminars or workshops you have attended.

The preferred way to send a plain-text résumé is ___________

Showing frequent job changes on your résumé is a positive thing because it proves you enjoy change.

There is only one format for résumés.

Canadian and U.S.firms refuse to move jobs to cheaper labour markets and only recruit locally.

The most traditional way to organize a résumé is chronologically .

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

As a general guideline,if you have fewer than 10 years of professional experience,try to keep your résumé to one page.

List two strategies for handling gaps in your employment history when writing a résumé.

Networking isn't important because most job openings are advertised to the general public.

To change your traditional paper résumé into a scannable one,you must convert it to plain-text format.

The more good information you present about yourself in your résumé,the better.

When listing activities and achievements,you should mention ___________

For a résumé,use short,crisp phrases starting with action verbs.

A good résumé is customized for different job openings.

If you are just graduating and have little work experience,your résumé should emphasize ___________

It's rare for potential employers to look at what you tweet unless you instruct them to view them.

What is an e-portfolio,and how do you use it during the job search?

List four specific things that you would include in an employment portfolio.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

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

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Exam 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

An e-portfolio or print portfolio are school assignments and have no value.

The education section of your résumé includes any relevant seminars or workshops you have attended.

The preferred way to send a plain-text résumé is ___________

Showing frequent job changes on your résumé is a positive thing because it proves you enjoy change.

There is only one format for résumés.

Canadian and U.S.firms refuse to move jobs to cheaper labour markets and only recruit locally.

The most traditional way to organize a résumé is chronologically .

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

As a general guideline,if you have fewer than 10 years of professional experience,try to keep your résumé to one page.

List two strategies for handling gaps in your employment history when writing a résumé.

Networking isn't important because most job openings are advertised to the general public.

To change your traditional paper résumé into a scannable one,you must convert it to plain-text format.

The more good information you present about yourself in your résumé,the better.

When listing activities and achievements,you should mention ___________

For a résumé,use short,crisp phrases starting with action verbs.

A good résumé is customized for different job openings.

If you are just graduating and have little work experience,your résumé should emphasize ___________

It's rare for potential employers to look at what you tweet unless you instruct them to view them.

What is an e-portfolio,and how do you use it during the job search?

List four specific things that you would include in an employment portfolio.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

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

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