Question 1

It is not necessary to list transferable skills on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Common chronological résumé errors include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping your résumé to one page 
B)  Poor spelling and punctuation 
C)  Using bright-colored résumé paper 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Keeping your résumé to one page 
B)  Poor spelling and punctuation 
C)  Using bright-colored résumé paper 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

________ skills are transferred from one job to the next.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ skills are transferred from one job...

Question 4

A chronological résumé layout emphasizes related work experience and skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In step five you will create the information heading which should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Your name, address, birthday, and e-mail address 
B)  Your names, address, gender, and e-mail address 
C)  Your name, address, phone, and e-mail address 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Your name, address, birthday, and e-mail address 
B)  Your names, address, gender, and e-mail address 
C)  Your name, address, phone, and e-mail address 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Cover letters should:

Accepted Answer

A)  State how you found out about the job 
B)  Request an interview 
C)  State the specific position you are seeking 
D)  All of the above 
A)  State how you found out about the job 
B)  Request an interview 
C)  State the specific position you are seeking 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Tailoring your résumé and cover letter to a specific company:

Accepted Answer

A)  Means not highlighting these skills in the cover letter 
B)  Means including key job skills and requirements mentioned in the job announcements 
C)  Is not necessary if your résumé and cover letter are well-written 
D)  Means only including key requirements 
A)  Means not highlighting these skills in the cover letter 
B)  Means including key job skills and requirements mentioned in the job announcements 
C)  Is not necessary if your résumé and cover letter are well-written 
D)  Means only including key requirements

Question 8

A cover letter is most often the first impression a potential employer will have of you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A reference list should always be sent with your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A résumé is a written summary of your hobbies and accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Writing in slang is appropriate:

Accepted Answer

A)  Only for certain words, such as "phone" vs. "telephone" 
B)  Only on your résumé if you are having spacing problems 
C)  Only on your cover letter if you are having spacing problems 
D)  Slang is not appropriate on résumés or cover letters 
A)  Only for certain words, such as "phone" vs. "telephone" 
B)  Only on your résumé if you are having spacing problems 
C)  Only on your cover letter if you are having spacing problems 
D)  Slang is not appropriate on résumés or cover letters

Question 12

A(n) ________ is a formal document that presents a person's knowledge, skills, and abilities to potential employers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a formal document that...

Question 13

________ are people skills needed in order to get along with others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are people skills needed in order...

Question 14

The two types of résumé layout mentioned in the text are: functional and chronological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A career objective is a statement that should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be given to those in your network 
B)  Include your personal preferences 
C)  Be included on your résumé 
D)  Be given at the start of an interview 
A)  Be given to those in your network 
B)  Include your personal preferences 
C)  Be included on your résumé 
D)  Be given at the start of an interview

Question 16

If you choose to share your résumé electronically as an attachment, it is best to send it as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Either Microsoft Word or a Portable document file 
B)  Neither Microsoft Word nor a portable document file 
C)  Portable document file 
D)  Microsoft Word file 
A)  Either Microsoft Word or a Portable document file 
B)  Neither Microsoft Word nor a portable document file 
C)  Portable document file 
D)  Microsoft Word file

Question 17

The ________ résumé layout is used to emphasize relevant skills when you lack related work experience. This format focuses on skills and education.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological 
B)  Nonfunctional 
C)  Functional 
D)  Job-specific 
A)  Chronological 
B)  Nonfunctional 
C)  Functional 
D)  Job-specific

Question 18

Résumés should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Job-specific skills 
B)  A career objective 
C)  Transferable skills 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Job-specific skills 
B)  A career objective 
C)  Transferable skills 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

A cover letter should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Only be two paragraphs long 
B)  Only contain your signature if mailed to a specific person 
C)  Contain spelling and grammar errors 
D)  Be printed on the same paper as your résumé 
A)  Only be two paragraphs long 
B)  Only contain your signature if mailed to a specific person 
C)  Contain spelling and grammar errors 
D)  Be printed on the same paper as your résumé

Question 20

A(n) ________ resume layout should be used if you are starting your career.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ resume layout should be used...

It is not necessary to list transferable skills on your résumé.

Common chronological résumé errors include:

________ skills are transferred from one job to the next.

A chronological résumé layout emphasizes related work experience and skills.

In step five you will create the information heading which should include:

Cover letters should:

Tailoring your résumé and cover letter to a specific company:

A cover letter is most often the first impression a potential employer will have of you.

A reference list should always be sent with your résumé.

A résumé is a written summary of your hobbies and accomplishments.

Writing in slang is appropriate:

A(n) ________ is a formal document that presents a person's knowledge, skills, and abilities to potential employers.

________ are people skills needed in order to get along with others.

The two types of résumé layout mentioned in the text are: functional and chronological.

A career objective is a statement that should:

If you choose to share your résumé electronically as an attachment, it is best to send it as a:

The ________ résumé layout is used to emphasize relevant skills when you lack related work experience. This format focuses on skills and education.

Résumés should include:

A cover letter should:

A(n) ________ resume layout should be used if you are starting your career.

Your Attitude and Personality

Goal Setting and Life Management

Personal Financial Management

Time and Stress Managementorganizational Skills

Ethics, Politics, and Diversity

Etiquettedress

Customer Servicequality

Human Resource Management

Communication

Accountability and Workplace Relationships

Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Job Search Skills

Interview Techniques

Career and Life Changes

Filters

Exam 14: Resume Package

It is not necessary to list transferable skills on your résumé.

Common chronological résumé errors include:

________ skills are transferred from one job to the next.

A chronological résumé layout emphasizes related work experience and skills.

In step five you will create the information heading which should include:

Cover letters should:

Tailoring your résumé and cover letter to a specific company:

A cover letter is most often the first impression a potential employer will have of you.

A reference list should always be sent with your résumé.

A résumé is a written summary of your hobbies and accomplishments.

Writing in slang is appropriate:

A(n) ________ is a formal document that presents a person's knowledge, skills, and abilities to potential employers.

________ are people skills needed in order to get along with others.

The two types of résumé layout mentioned in the text are: functional and chronological.

A career objective is a statement that should:

If you choose to share your résumé electronically as an attachment, it is best to send it as a:

The ________ résumé layout is used to emphasize relevant skills when you lack related work experience. This format focuses on skills and education.

Résumés should include:

A cover letter should:

A(n) ________ resume layout should be used if you are starting your career.

Your Attitude and Personality

Goal Setting and Life Management

Personal Financial Management

Time and Stress Managementorganizational Skills

Ethics, Politics, and Diversity

Etiquettedress

Customer Servicequality

Human Resource Management

Communication

Accountability and Workplace Relationships

Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Job Search Skills

Interview Techniques

Career and Life Changes

Filters