Question 1

Which of the following statements about making a good appearance at an interview is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should wear whatever you would wear on a normal day. 
B)  You should wear trendy clothing. 
C)  You should wear conservative colors, such as black, brown, navy, and gray. 
D)  You should avoid conformity in dress and grooming. 
E)  You should dress for the job you ultimately want, not necessarily the job you are interviewing for. 
A)  You should wear whatever you would wear on a normal day. 
B)  You should wear trendy clothing. 
C)  You should wear conservative colors, such as black, brown, navy, and gray. 
D)  You should avoid conformity in dress and grooming. 
E)  You should dress for the job you ultimately want, not necessarily the job you are interviewing for.

Question 2

Which of the following is an internal factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

Accepted Answer

A)  the projected job market 
B)  economic needs 
C)  your special qualifications 
D)  the current job market 
E)  your family's needs 
A)  the projected job market 
B)  economic needs 
C)  your special qualifications 
D)  the current job market 
E)  your family's needs

Question 3

List the steps involved in constructing a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The following are the steps involved in

Question 4

Identify what information you should look for when investigating a company.

Accepted Answer

When investigating a company, you should

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about obtaining an internship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interns always get paid for their time, expertise, and labor. 
B)  Interns can gain real-world, marketable skills. 
C)  Internships typically involve an employer taking unfair advantage of an unpaid or low-paid worker. 
D)  Unlike a paid internship, an unpaid internship carries no value. 
E)  Someone who takes part in a paid internship is more likely to receive a lower starting salary offer than someone who undertakes an unpaid internship. 
A)  Interns always get paid for their time, expertise, and labor. 
B)  Interns can gain real-world, marketable skills. 
C)  Internships typically involve an employer taking unfair advantage of an unpaid or low-paid worker. 
D)  Unlike a paid internship, an unpaid internship carries no value. 
E)  Someone who takes part in a paid internship is more likely to receive a lower starting salary offer than someone who undertakes an unpaid internship.

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print?

Accepted Answer

A)  classified advertisements 
B)  display advertisements 
C)  personal advertisements 
D)  cover messages 
E)  public notices 
A)  classified advertisements 
B)  display advertisements 
C)  personal advertisements 
D)  cover messages 
E)  public notices

Question 7

Gina has learned of a job opening for which she is qualified through an acquaintance who works at the hiring company. Which of the following is the best way for Gina to begin her cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the suggestion of Mr. Lloyd Davis of your staff, I am sending the following summary of my qualifications for work as your bookkeeper. 
B)  I've always wanted to work for this company, so I'm writing to apply for the position of bookkeeper. 
C)  I would like to work as your bookkeeper. I have sufficient experience in the field, and I'm an efficient worker. 
D)  Since I have the necessary qualifications and experience for the job, I would like to work as the bookkeeper for your company. 
E)  I would like to apply for a position as a bookkeeper with your company; 
A)  At the suggestion of Mr. Lloyd Davis of your staff, I am sending the following summary of my qualifications for work as your bookkeeper. 
B)  I've always wanted to work for this company, so I'm writing to apply for the position of bookkeeper. 
C)  I would like to work as your bookkeeper. I have sufficient experience in the field, and I'm an efficient worker. 
D)  Since I have the necessary qualifications and experience for the job, I would like to work as the bookkeeper for your company. 
E)  I would like to apply for a position as a bookkeeper with your company;

Question 8

Deandra's best friend's father works for Prime Tech, and he has arranged for Deandra to make a personal visit to their office to talk about possible employment. Deandra is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  prospecting. 
B)  headhunting. 
C)  networking. 
D)  temping. 
E)  searching the company intranet. 
A)  prospecting. 
B)  headhunting. 
C)  networking. 
D)  temping. 
E)  searching the company intranet.

Question 9

If you are still in your position and want to apply for a job, you should use simple present tense verbs for duties you currently perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Because a prospecting (uninvited) cover message is not likely to have competition, it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is considered appropriate to include in your résumé when listing personal information?

Accepted Answer

A)  social activities 
B)  gender 
C)  marital status 
D)  race 
E)  religion 
A)  social activities 
B)  gender 
C)  marital status 
D)  race 
E)  religion

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of how to seek action in a solicited cover message written to a company located in your current city?

Accepted Answer

A)  I would be very interested in filling this position. 
B)  Please feel free to contact my references. 
C)  Would it be possible to schedule an interview to discuss the position and my qualifications in person? 
D)  Please give me a call at 727-555-0113 so that we may discuss compensation. 
E)  I appreciate your taking the time to review this message. 
A)  I would be very interested in filling this position. 
B)  Please feel free to contact my references. 
C)  Would it be possible to schedule an interview to discuss the position and my qualifications in person? 
D)  Please give me a call at 727-555-0113 so that we may discuss compensation. 
E)  I appreciate your taking the time to review this message.

Question 13

In the context of organizing information in a résumé, the functional layout is also known as the _____ and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse chronological organizational layout 
B)  skills layout 
C)  accomplishments layout 
D)  achievements layout 
E)  combined layout 
A)  reverse chronological organizational layout 
B)  skills layout 
C)  accomplishments layout 
D)  achievements layout 
E)  combined layout

Question 14

Briefly explain the plan along which a cover letter is organized.

Accepted Answer

Generally, a cover letter is organized a

Question 15

When writing cover messages, you can help your case by

Accepted Answer

A)  presenting your facts in reader-viewpoint language. 
B)  ordering information about yourself based on chronology, not the job requirements. 
C)  using I-references as much as possible. 
D)  avoiding the you-viewpoint. 
E)  presenting your information using the we-viewpoint. 
A)  presenting your facts in reader-viewpoint language. 
B)  ordering information about yourself based on chronology, not the job requirements. 
C)  using I-references as much as possible. 
D)  avoiding the you-viewpoint. 
E)  presenting your information using the we-viewpoint.

Question 16

Which of the following is the most common strategy for organizing the information in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  the achievements layout 
B)  the prioritized accomplishments layout 
C)  the functional layout 
D)  the reverse chronological organizational layout 
E)  the skills layout 
A)  the achievements layout 
B)  the prioritized accomplishments layout 
C)  the functional layout 
D)  the reverse chronological organizational layout 
E)  the skills layout

Question 17

Which of the following is an external factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

Accepted Answer

A)  your education 
B)  your personal qualities 
C)  your special qualifications 
D)  your work experience 
E)  your family's needs 
A)  your education 
B)  your personal qualities 
C)  your special qualifications 
D)  your work experience 
E)  your family's needs

Question 18

In the context of finding an employer, which of the following is true of career centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career centers tend to charge for their services. 
B)  Very few schools have career centers. 
C)  Career centers primarily attract employers who are looking for experienced applicants for executive positions. 
D)  Career centers do not maintain databases on registrants' school records, résumés, and recommendations. 
E)  Most career centers have directories listing major companies with contact names and addresses. 
A)  Career centers tend to charge for their services. 
B)  Very few schools have career centers. 
C)  Career centers primarily attract employers who are looking for experienced applicants for executive positions. 
D)  Career centers do not maintain databases on registrants' school records, résumés, and recommendations. 
E)  Most career centers have directories listing major companies with contact names and addresses.

Question 19

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why do you think we should hire you for this job? 
B)  Are you comfortable working night shifts? 
C)  How would you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't meet on your own? 
D)  You have an excellent college record, but how does it translate into your being an efficient employee? 
E)  Where do you see yourself five years from now? 
A)  Why do you think we should hire you for this job? 
B)  Are you comfortable working night shifts? 
C)  How would you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't meet on your own? 
D)  You have an excellent college record, but how does it translate into your being an efficient employee? 
E)  Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Question 20

To plan your résumé, you will need to analyze your goals, purpose, and audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about making a good appearance at an interview is true?

Which of the following is an internal factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

List the steps involved in constructing a résumé.

Identify what information you should look for when investigating a company.

Which of the following statements is true about obtaining an internship?

Which of the following terms refers to help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print?

Gina has learned of a job opening for which she is qualified through an acquaintance who works at the hiring company. Which of the following is the best way for Gina to begin her cover letter?

Deandra's best friend's father works for Prime Tech, and he has arranged for Deandra to make a personal visit to their office to talk about possible employment. Deandra is engaging in

If you are still in your position and want to apply for a job, you should use simple present tense verbs for duties you currently perform.

Because a prospecting (uninvited) cover message is not likely to have competition, it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

Which of the following is considered appropriate to include in your résumé when listing personal information?

Which of the following is the best example of how to seek action in a solicited cover message written to a company located in your current city?

In the context of organizing information in a résumé, the functional layout is also known as the _____ and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

Briefly explain the plan along which a cover letter is organized.

When writing cover messages, you can help your case by

Which of the following is the most common strategy for organizing the information in a résumé?

Which of the following is an external factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

In the context of finding an employer, which of the following is true of career centers?

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

To plan your résumé, you will need to analyze your goals, purpose, and audience.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

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Exam 15: Communicating in the Job Search

Which of the following statements about making a good appearance at an interview is true?

Which of the following is an internal factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

List the steps involved in constructing a résumé.

Identify what information you should look for when investigating a company.

Which of the following statements is true about obtaining an internship?

Which of the following terms refers to help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print?

Gina has learned of a job opening for which she is qualified through an acquaintance who works at the hiring company. Which of the following is the best way for Gina to begin her cover letter?

Deandra's best friend's father works for Prime Tech, and he has arranged for Deandra to make a personal visit to their office to talk about possible employment. Deandra is engaging in

If you are still in your position and want to apply for a job, you should use simple present tense verbs for duties you currently perform.

Because a prospecting (uninvited) cover message is not likely to have competition, it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

Which of the following is considered appropriate to include in your résumé when listing personal information?

Which of the following is the best example of how to seek action in a solicited cover message written to a company located in your current city?

In the context of organizing information in a résumé, the functional layout is also known as the _____ and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

Briefly explain the plan along which a cover letter is organized.

When writing cover messages, you can help your case by

Which of the following is the most common strategy for organizing the information in a résumé?

Which of the following is an external factor that you need to consider when identifying an appropriate job?

In the context of finding an employer, which of the following is true of career centers?

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

To plan your résumé, you will need to analyze your goals, purpose, and audience.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Filters