Question 1

Which of the following is a major advantage of a functional resume format?

Accepted Answer

A) It is easy to organize. 
B) It emphasizes experiences. 
C) It focuses attention on relevant skills. 
D) It is most commonly encountered by employers. 
A) It is easy to organize. 
B) It emphasizes experiences. 
C) It focuses attention on relevant skills. 
D) It is most commonly encountered by employers. C

Question 2

Which of the following are items NOT to include on your resume?

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) grade point average 
C) degrees earned 
D) last employer 
A) age 
B) grade point average 
C) degrees earned 
D) last employer A

Question 3

If a resume is included, the cover letter does not need to specify the position for which you are applying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In what ways do recruiters place great importance on nonverbal communication when interviewing applicants?

Accepted Answer

Recruiters place great importance on non

Question 5

List the characteristics of impressive career objectives.

Accepted Answer

Impressive career objectives are clear,

Question 6

In fee-paid positions, you pay an agency for finding you a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a website geared to assist in the interview process?

Accepted Answer

A) www.references-etc.com 
B) www.askjeeves.com 
C) www.yahoochat.com 
D) www.monster.com 
A) www.references-etc.com 
B) www.askjeeves.com 
C) www.yahoochat.com 
D) www.monster.com

Question 8

Volunteer experience should not be included on your resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Saying "um" or "uhh" is which of the following forms of nonassertive answer?

Accepted Answer

A) qualifier 
B) nonfluency 
C) slang 
D) vagueness 
A) qualifier 
B) nonfluency 
C) slang 
D) vagueness

Question 10

Which of the following nonverbal characteristics result in more favorable ratings by interviewers?

Accepted Answer

A) smiling 
B) eye contact 
C) forceful voice 
D) all of the above 
A) smiling 
B) eye contact 
C) forceful voice 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Most organizations reject candidates that have less than 50% of the required skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by women related to dress and appearance?

Accepted Answer

A) too much jewelry 
B) clothing inappropriate 
C) scuffed shoes 
D) dirty nails 
A) too much jewelry 
B) clothing inappropriate 
C) scuffed shoes 
D) dirty nails

Question 13

When handling rejection, don't be a victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List four types of answers that result in unsuccessful applicants.

Accepted Answer

Four types of answers that can result in

Question 15

You should develop your resume before you start conducting research on your field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following are items that employers do NOT like on resumes?

Accepted Answer

A) white space 
B) bullets 
C) typographical errors 
D) different printer fonts 
A) white space 
B) bullets 
C) typographical errors 
D) different printer fonts

Question 17

What are the essential elements of a chronological resume?

Accepted Answer

A chronological resume is a type of resu

Question 18

Looking at potential upcoming mergers is an example of an area to research about organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss five ways candidates "slip up" during interviews.

Accepted Answer

1. Lack of preparation: Candidates often

Question 20

A study found which of the following to be true about a first impression in interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) It's based on 7% spoken words 
B) It's based on 38% tone of voice 
C) It's based on 55% body language 
D) all of the above 
A) It's based on 7% spoken words 
B) It's based on 38% tone of voice 
C) It's based on 55% body language 
D) all of the above

Which of the following is a major advantage of a functional resume format?

Which of the following are items NOT to include on your resume?

If a resume is included, the cover letter does not need to specify the position for which you are applying.

In what ways do recruiters place great importance on nonverbal communication when interviewing applicants?

List the characteristics of impressive career objectives.

In fee-paid positions, you pay an agency for finding you a job.

Which of the following is a website geared to assist in the interview process?

Volunteer experience should not be included on your resume.

Saying "um" or "uhh" is which of the following forms of nonassertive answer?

Which of the following nonverbal characteristics result in more favorable ratings by interviewers?

Most organizations reject candidates that have less than 50% of the required skills.

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by women related to dress and appearance?

When handling rejection, don't be a victim.

List four types of answers that result in unsuccessful applicants.

You should develop your resume before you start conducting research on your field.

Which of the following are items that employers do NOT like on resumes?

What are the essential elements of a chronological resume?

Looking at potential upcoming mergers is an example of an area to research about organizations.

Discuss five ways candidates "slip up" during interviews.

A study found which of the following to be true about a first impression in interviews?

An Introduction to Interviewing

An Interpersonal Communication Process

Questions and Their Uses

Structuring the Interview

The Informational Interview

The Survey Interview

The Recruiting Interview

The Performance Interview

The Persuasive Interview

The Counseling Interview

The Health Care Intervie

Filters

Exam 8: The Employment Interview

Which of the following is a major advantage of a functional resume format?

Which of the following are items NOT to include on your resume?

If a resume is included, the cover letter does not need to specify the position for which you are applying.

In what ways do recruiters place great importance on nonverbal communication when interviewing applicants?

List the characteristics of impressive career objectives.

In fee-paid positions, you pay an agency for finding you a job.

Which of the following is a website geared to assist in the interview process?

Volunteer experience should not be included on your resume.

Saying "um" or "uhh" is which of the following forms of nonassertive answer?

Which of the following nonverbal characteristics result in more favorable ratings by interviewers?

Most organizations reject candidates that have less than 50% of the required skills.

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by women related to dress and appearance?

When handling rejection, don't be a victim.

List four types of answers that result in unsuccessful applicants.

You should develop your resume before you start conducting research on your field.

Which of the following are items that employers do NOT like on resumes?

What are the essential elements of a chronological resume?

Looking at potential upcoming mergers is an example of an area to research about organizations.

Discuss five ways candidates "slip up" during interviews.

A study found which of the following to be true about a first impression in interviews?

An Introduction to Interviewing

An Interpersonal Communication Process

Questions and Their Uses

Structuring the Interview

The Informational Interview

The Survey Interview

The Recruiting Interview

The Performance Interview

The Persuasive Interview

The Counseling Interview

The Health Care Intervie

Filters