Question 1

Which of these is NOT a typical follow-up message to write after interviewing for a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  a message declining the job 
B)  a message to show appreciation for the interview 
C)  a message requesting salary information 
D)  a message acknowledging that you were not selected for the job 
A)  a message declining the job 
B)  a message to show appreciation for the interview 
C)  a message requesting salary information 
D)  a message acknowledging that you were not selected for the job

Question 2

At 23, Becky has just received her B.S. in horticulture from a state college. She has been interested in flowers and gardening since grade school. While in high school, she won several state-fair ribbons for her flowers, which she grew in her spare time while working part-time at a fast-food restaurant and going to school. She continued working at the restaurant while in college. What advice would you give Becky as she prepares her résumé for a full-time position as a horticulturist for the local county extension service?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a skills résumé. 
B)  Write a chronological résumé. 
C)  Write either style of résumé, but leave out the employment section. 
D)  Write either style of résumé, but add to the professional information section a detailed paragraph describing in professional terms her love of flowers. 
A)  Write a skills résumé. 
B)  Write a chronological résumé. 
C)  Write either style of résumé, but leave out the employment section. 
D)  Write either style of résumé, but add to the professional information section a detailed paragraph describing in professional terms her love of flowers.

Question 3

What are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive résumé 
B)  skills résumé 
C)  narrative résumé 
D)  chronological résumé 
E)  developmental résumé 
A)  descriptive résumé 
B)  skills résumé 
C)  narrative résumé 
D)  chronological résumé 
E)  developmental résumé

Question 4

Any picture of yourself that you display on your LinkedIn profile or your portfolio must be taken by a professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

what is an elevator pitch?

Accepted Answer

An elevator pitch is a brief o

Question 6

When should you use enclosure notation on a job-application letter?

Accepted Answer

Use enclosure notation when yo

Question 7

Why might you want to create a plain-text version of your résumé?

Accepted Answer

Many companies require applica

Question 8

Chapter 10 lists six guidelines for building the foundation of your professional brand. One is to research what others have done. Name two other guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The other five guidelines are

Question 9

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

what percentage of hiring officers are likely to use LinkedIn to search for job candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  a great majority (90% or more) 
B)  a solid majority (around 70%) 
C)  about one-half (around 50%) 
D)  a solid minority (around 30%) 
A)  a great majority (90% or more) 
B)  a solid majority (around 70%) 
C)  about one-half (around 50%) 
D)  a solid minority (around 30%)

Question 12

which of these is NOT a guideline for developing your professional brand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research what others have done. 
B)  Highlight your job skills. 
C)  Focus on problem-solving and accomplishments. 
D)  Focus on academic accomplishments and awards. 
A)  Research what others have done. 
B)  Highlight your job skills. 
C)  Focus on problem-solving and accomplishments. 
D)  Focus on academic accomplishments and awards.

Question 13

Which of these is most important to include in your résumé to avoid having it placed into the "no" pile?

Accepted Answer

A)  a hashtag to link with a database 
B)  keywords from the requirements for a specific job 
C)  a QR code 
D)  names of specific courses you have completed 
A)  a hashtag to link with a database 
B)  keywords from the requirements for a specific job 
C)  a QR code 
D)  names of specific courses you have completed

Question 14

Chapter 10 describes a plain-text résumé. Which two of the following are forms of a plain-text résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  a résumé created in PowerPoint and submitted on a CD 
B)  an ASCII résumé 
C)  a résumé posted to a Usenet newsgroup 
D)  a résumé posted on an Internet discussion board 
E)  a text résumé 
A)  a résumé created in PowerPoint and submitted on a CD 
B)  an ASCII résumé 
C)  a résumé posted to a Usenet newsgroup 
D)  a résumé posted on an Internet discussion board 
E)  a text résumé

Question 15

Which of the following statements best displays appropriate levels of both confidence and politeness?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I hope you will have some time available to consider my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to set up a time." 
B)  "I am eager to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 to set up a time." 
C)  "I am clearly a solid candidate for this position. Call me at (123) 555-5555 to get this thing going." 
D)  "I hope you will be able to consider me for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to meet with me. Thank you for your time." 
A)  "I hope you will have some time available to consider my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to set up a time." 
B)  "I am eager to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 to set up a time." 
C)  "I am clearly a solid candidate for this position. Call me at (123) 555-5555 to get this thing going." 
D)  "I hope you will be able to consider me for this position. Please contact me at (123) 555-5555 if you would be able to meet with me. Thank you for your time."

Question 16

What are the four parts of the body of a job-application letter?

Accepted Answer

The introductory paragraph, th

Question 17

If you write your own résumé instead of paying someone else to do it, you will be more likely to adapt the résumé to different situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

Accepted Answer

Doing so makes it easier for p

Question 20

Which of these statements best explains how your use of social media affects your professional brand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potential employers will review your social-media use as one way to judge how well you would succeed at marketing. 
B)  Potential employers will review your social-media use to see if you are a fun person to be around. 
C)  Potential employers will review your social-media use as one way to assess how you would behave on the job. 
D)  Potential employers will review your social-media use to see if you take good pictures. 
A)  Potential employers will review your social-media use as one way to judge how well you would succeed at marketing. 
B)  Potential employers will review your social-media use to see if you are a fun person to be around. 
C)  Potential employers will review your social-media use as one way to assess how you would behave on the job. 
D)  Potential employers will review your social-media use to see if you take good pictures.

Which of these is NOT a typical follow-up message to write after interviewing for a job?

What are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

Any picture of yourself that you display on your LinkedIn profile or your portfolio must be taken by a professional.

what is an elevator pitch?

When should you use enclosure notation on a job-application letter?

Why might you want to create a plain-text version of your résumé?

Chapter 10 lists six guidelines for building the foundation of your professional brand. One is to research what others have done. Name two other guidelines.

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

what percentage of hiring officers are likely to use LinkedIn to search for job candidates?

which of these is NOT a guideline for developing your professional brand?

Which of these is most important to include in your résumé to avoid having it placed into the "no" pile?

Chapter 10 describes a plain-text résumé. Which two of the following are forms of a plain-text résumé?

Which of the following statements best displays appropriate levels of both confidence and politeness?

What are the four parts of the body of a job-application letter?

If you write your own résumé instead of paying someone else to do it, you will be more likely to adapt the résumé to different situations.

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

Which of these statements best explains how your use of social media affects your professional brand?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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Exam 10: Writing Job-Application Materials

Which of these is NOT a typical follow-up message to write after interviewing for a job?

What are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

Any picture of yourself that you display on your LinkedIn profile or your portfolio must be taken by a professional.

what is an elevator pitch?

When should you use enclosure notation on a job-application letter?

Why might you want to create a plain-text version of your résumé?

Chapter 10 lists six guidelines for building the foundation of your professional brand. One is to research what others have done. Name two other guidelines.

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

what percentage of hiring officers are likely to use LinkedIn to search for job candidates?

which of these is NOT a guideline for developing your professional brand?

Which of these is most important to include in your résumé to avoid having it placed into the "no" pile?

Chapter 10 describes a plain-text résumé. Which two of the following are forms of a plain-text résumé?

Which of the following statements best displays appropriate levels of both confidence and politeness?

What are the four parts of the body of a job-application letter?

If you write your own résumé instead of paying someone else to do it, you will be more likely to adapt the résumé to different situations.

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

Which of these statements best explains how your use of social media affects your professional brand?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Filters