Question 1

List at least five common mistakes that can severely hinder your job search.

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Common mistakes related to the job searc

Question 2

The best time for college students to begin developing a job-search strategy is

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A) about six months prior to graduation. 
B) now-even if they are a year or more away from graduation. 
C) no earlier than the second semester of their senior year. 
D) immediately after graduation. 
E) when they locate a promising job ad. 
A) about six months prior to graduation. 
B) now-even if they are a year or more away from graduation. 
C) no earlier than the second semester of their senior year. 
D) immediately after graduation. 
E) when they locate a promising job ad.

Question 3

Résumés and curriculum vitaes,or CVs,are essentially the same,except

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A) CVs are more detailed and include personal information. 
B) résumés are longer and list all past experiences. 
C) personal information should never be on a CV,but can be on a résumé. 
D) résumés use only months and years as dates,CVs use exact dates. 
E) CVs start with general information and become more detailed,résumés start with detailed information that becomes more general. 
A) CVs are more detailed and include personal information. 
B) résumés are longer and list all past experiences. 
C) personal information should never be on a CV,but can be on a résumé. 
D) résumés use only months and years as dates,CVs use exact dates. 
E) CVs start with general information and become more detailed,résumés start with detailed information that becomes more general.

Question 4

In what ways does a scannable résumé differ from the traditional format?

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A scannable résumé differs from the trad

Question 5

If you have frequent job changes,minimize the negative impression by

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A) indicating they were a series of promotions. 
B) mentioning volunteer experience during those same time periods. 
C) focusing exclusively on the skills that relate to the position applying for. 
D) trying to group them under a single heading. 
E) leaving them off entirely. 
A) indicating they were a series of promotions. 
B) mentioning volunteer experience during those same time periods. 
C) focusing exclusively on the skills that relate to the position applying for. 
D) trying to group them under a single heading. 
E) leaving them off entirely.

Question 6

In most cases

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A) a good résumé will get you the job you want. 
B) the résumé should list all your skills and abilities. 
C) a résumé should be at least two pages long. 
D) your résumé will be read carefully and thoroughly. 
E) your résumé will be screened by a computer before a human ever looks at it. 
A) a good résumé will get you the job you want. 
B) the résumé should list all your skills and abilities. 
C) a résumé should be at least two pages long. 
D) your résumé will be read carefully and thoroughly. 
E) your résumé will be screened by a computer before a human ever looks at it.

Question 7

Your work history includes a lengthy gap in employment.How can you handle this challenge when writing a résumé?

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When preparing a résumé,the best way to

Question 8

The most common way to organize a résumé is

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A) chronologically. 
B) functionally. 
C) geographically. 
D) alphabetically. 
E) a combination of several methods. 
A) chronologically. 
B) functionally. 
C) geographically. 
D) alphabetically. 
E) a combination of several methods.

Question 9

The vast majority of all job openings in the United States are

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A) advertised in the newspaper. 
B) posted on Craigslist or Monster. 
C) never advertised to the general public. 
D) senior positions that require years of experience. 
E) entry level. 
A) advertised in the newspaper. 
B) posted on Craigslist or Monster. 
C) never advertised to the general public. 
D) senior positions that require years of experience. 
E) entry level.

Question 10

A scannable résumé differs from the traditional format in that

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A) its formatting is more complex. 
B) it is printed in all caps. 
C) it is printed in boldface type. 
D) it always includes a keyword summary. 
E) it is printed in an extra-large font. 
A) its formatting is more complex. 
B) it is printed in all caps. 
C) it is printed in boldface type. 
D) it always includes a keyword summary. 
E) it is printed in an extra-large font.

Question 11

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

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A) searching online job boards such as Monster. 
B) looking for them in the newspaper's classified ads. 
C) counting on the people you know to keep you in the loop. 
D) identifying the companies you want to work for and focusing your efforts on them. 
E) to send a form letter to as many companies as possible,asking that they call you when they have openings. 
A) searching online job boards such as Monster. 
B) looking for them in the newspaper's classified ads. 
C) counting on the people you know to keep you in the loop. 
D) identifying the companies you want to work for and focusing your efforts on them. 
E) to send a form letter to as many companies as possible,asking that they call you when they have openings.

Question 12

One of your first steps in preparing to seek employment should be to

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A) write the story of you,including what you're passionate about,your abilities,and so forth. 
B) call some potential employers and ask for interviews. 
C) visit promising businesses and ask if they have any openings. 
D) come to terms with the fact that you will have little to no control over where you end up. 
E) update your online presence,including Facebook and LinkedIn sites. 
A) write the story of you,including what you're passionate about,your abilities,and so forth. 
B) call some potential employers and ask for interviews. 
C) visit promising businesses and ask if they have any openings. 
D) come to terms with the fact that you will have little to no control over where you end up. 
E) update your online presence,including Facebook and LinkedIn sites.

Question 13

You can use a ________ to recap your career,with a focus on your increasing levels of responsibility and performance.

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A) career objective 
B) qualifications summary 
C) trend analysis 
D) career summary 
E) keyword schedule 
A) career objective 
B) qualifications summary 
C) trend analysis 
D) career summary 
E) keyword schedule

Question 14

As a general guideline the length of the résumé should be

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A) only long enough to showcase your most important skills. 
B) one page for every five years of experience. 
C) at least two pages-one for experience and one for keywords and one for keyword search terms. 
D) at least two pages-one for education and experience and one for a list of references. 
E) one page if there are several links included to additional information. 
A) only long enough to showcase your most important skills. 
B) one page for every five years of experience. 
C) at least two pages-one for experience and one for keywords and one for keyword search terms. 
D) at least two pages-one for education and experience and one for a list of references. 
E) one page if there are several links included to additional information.

Question 15

When preparing your list of references,

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A) leave enough space on the résumé to include them. 
B) have the data on your cell phone so you can write the information down,if asked. 
C) prepare a reference sheet using the same layout as the résumé. 
D) offer to email them when the interview is scheduled. 
E) indicate why you chose that particular person to use as a reference. 
A) leave enough space on the résumé to include them. 
B) have the data on your cell phone so you can write the information down,if asked. 
C) prepare a reference sheet using the same layout as the résumé. 
D) offer to email them when the interview is scheduled. 
E) indicate why you chose that particular person to use as a reference.

Question 16

The main purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The best email address to include on a résumé is

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A) the one you have through your current employer. 
B) a free personal address from one of the many services that offer them. 
C) one that creatively includes the name of the company to which you are applying. 
D) none-that way employers will be forced to call you. 
E) one that is a reflection of your hobbies and interests. 
A) the one you have through your current employer. 
B) a free personal address from one of the many services that offer them. 
C) one that creatively includes the name of the company to which you are applying. 
D) none-that way employers will be forced to call you. 
E) one that is a reflection of your hobbies and interests.

Question 18

Briefly explain the best time to begin designing a personal job-search strategy.

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The best time to start is now.Even if yo

Question 19

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé,you should

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A) never use more than three of them at a time. 
B) work them into your introductory statement and other résumé sections. 
C) avoid placing them in a keyword summary at the end of the résumé. 
D) choose strong verbs and colorful adjectives. 
E) limit keywords to a bulleted list on the first page of your résumé. 
A) never use more than three of them at a time. 
B) work them into your introductory statement and other résumé sections. 
C) avoid placing them in a keyword summary at the end of the résumé. 
D) choose strong verbs and colorful adjectives. 
E) limit keywords to a bulleted list on the first page of your résumé.

Question 20

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

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Some experts maintain that such a statem

List at least five common mistakes that can severely hinder your job search.

The best time for college students to begin developing a job-search strategy is

Résumés and curriculum vitaes,or CVs,are essentially the same,except

In what ways does a scannable résumé differ from the traditional format?

If you have frequent job changes,minimize the negative impression by

In most cases

Your work history includes a lengthy gap in employment.How can you handle this challenge when writing a résumé?

The most common way to organize a résumé is

The vast majority of all job openings in the United States are

A scannable résumé differs from the traditional format in that

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

One of your first steps in preparing to seek employment should be to

You can use a ________ to recap your career,with a focus on your increasing levels of responsibility and performance.

As a general guideline the length of the résumé should be

When preparing your list of references,

The main purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities.

The best email address to include on a résumé is

Briefly explain the best time to begin designing a personal job-search strategy.

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé,you should

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

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Exam 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

List at least five common mistakes that can severely hinder your job search.

The best time for college students to begin developing a job-search strategy is

Résumés and curriculum vitaes,or CVs,are essentially the same,except

In what ways does a scannable résumé differ from the traditional format?

If you have frequent job changes,minimize the negative impression by

In most cases

Your work history includes a lengthy gap in employment.How can you handle this challenge when writing a résumé?

The most common way to organize a résumé is

The vast majority of all job openings in the United States are

A scannable résumé differs from the traditional format in that

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

One of your first steps in preparing to seek employment should be to

You can use a ________ to recap your career,with a focus on your increasing levels of responsibility and performance.

As a general guideline the length of the résumé should be

When preparing your list of references,

The main purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities.

The best email address to include on a résumé is

Briefly explain the best time to begin designing a personal job-search strategy.

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé,you should

What potential risk should you consider before including a career objective on your résumé?

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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