Question 1

When you're preparing an introductory statement for your résumé,using a ________ can limit your consideration for interesting opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) career objective 
B) qualifications summary 
C) personality profile 
D) career summary 
E) skills summary 
A) career objective 
B) qualifications summary 
C) personality profile 
D) career summary 
E) skills summary

Question 2

To ensure your message is clear and immediate,

Accepted Answer

A) use nouns wherever possible. 
B) use carefully selected evidence that is compelling. 
C) include as much detail as possible. 
D) write in the current tense. 
E) start with a strong introductory statement. 
A) use nouns wherever possible. 
B) use carefully selected evidence that is compelling. 
C) include as much detail as possible. 
D) write in the current tense. 
E) start with a strong introductory statement.

Question 3

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

Accepted Answer

(1)Chronological-lists your employment h

Question 4

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

Accepted Answer

A) WordPerfect. 
B) PDF. 
C) Microsoft Word. 
D) Microsoft Publisher. 
E) HTML. 
A) WordPerfect. 
B) PDF. 
C) Microsoft Word. 
D) Microsoft Publisher. 
E) HTML.

Question 5

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you have limited work experience,________ could be used to indicate leadership,teamwork,or other valuable attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) education 
B) community service 
C) travel abroad 
D) length of time at one job 
E) classes in your major 
A) education 
B) community service 
C) travel abroad 
D) length of time at one job 
E) classes in your major

Question 7

When determining the best method to use in developing your résumé,remember

Accepted Answer

A) all companies scan the résumés for keywords. 
B) the résumé must be one page or less. 
C) a traditional résumé is no longer necessary as most applications are online. 
D) to adapt the résumé to meet the needs of your audience. 
E) the strongest résumés use a chronological format. 
A) all companies scan the résumés for keywords. 
B) the résumé must be one page or less. 
C) a traditional résumé is no longer necessary as most applications are online. 
D) to adapt the résumé to meet the needs of your audience. 
E) the strongest résumés use a chronological format.

Question 8

Using your résumé to tell employers you are detail oriented,a team player,and a hard worker

Accepted Answer

A) is an effective strategy,since all employers appreciate these characteristics. 
B) is generally not helpful unless you also include concrete proof and evidence to support your claims. 
C) is often effective as long as you repeat the claims in your application letter. 
D) often results in a higher starting salary. 
E) should be avoided as it is considered to be bragging. 
A) is an effective strategy,since all employers appreciate these characteristics. 
B) is generally not helpful unless you also include concrete proof and evidence to support your claims. 
C) is often effective as long as you repeat the claims in your application letter. 
D) often results in a higher starting salary. 
E) should be avoided as it is considered to be bragging.

Question 9

Should you use the word I in your résumé? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It is best to avoid using I in a résumé

Question 10

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Accepted Answer

A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C) sifting through the content of the résumés received. 
D) tracking down promising applicants by searching social media sites. 
E) cataloging how often an applicant applies to the company. 
A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C) sifting through the content of the résumés received. 
D) tracking down promising applicants by searching social media sites. 
E) cataloging how often an applicant applies to the company.

Question 11

It is acceptable and expected to include photographs if

Accepted Answer

A) the employer asks for one. 
B) you are in a creative design field. 
C) the résumé is a social media résumé and is not being submitted to one employer. 
D) the résumé is being submitted online. 
E) the résumé also includes infographics to supplement other parts of the résumé. 
A) the employer asks for one. 
B) you are in a creative design field. 
C) the résumé is a social media résumé and is not being submitted to one employer. 
D) the résumé is being submitted online. 
E) the résumé also includes infographics to supplement other parts of the résumé.

Question 12

If you are just graduating from college and have limited professional experience,

Accepted Answer

A) a traditional chronological résumé is your only option. 
B) a functional résumé is your only option. 
C) your chronological résumé should probably list educational qualifications before listing experience. 
D) your résumé can be written in a casual,informal tone. 
E) avoid mentioning volunteer work. 
A) a traditional chronological résumé is your only option. 
B) a functional résumé is your only option. 
C) your chronological résumé should probably list educational qualifications before listing experience. 
D) your résumé can be written in a casual,informal tone. 
E) avoid mentioning volunteer work.

Question 13

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

Accepted Answer

A) a chronological résumé. 
B) a functional résumé. 
C) a combination résumé. 
D) an indirect résumé. 
E) a comprehensive résumé. 
A) a chronological résumé. 
B) a functional résumé. 
C) a combination résumé. 
D) an indirect résumé. 
E) a comprehensive résumé.

Question 14

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

Accepted Answer

A) not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B) standard practice,and most employers will expect to see it. 
C) less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references,even if the employer has not requested them. 
D) necessary only when applying for government positions. 
E) is less effective than listing the information in the application letter. 
A) not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B) standard practice,and most employers will expect to see it. 
C) less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references,even if the employer has not requested them. 
D) necessary only when applying for government positions. 
E) is less effective than listing the information in the application letter.

Question 15

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process,you should

Accepted Answer

A) stress to the employer how much getting the job will mean to you. 
B) press for a decision because you are scheduled for other interviews. 
C) let the employer determine how to use your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
D) explain how your skills and accomplishments will meet the needs of the employer. 
E) determine how much your skills are worth to the employer. 
A) stress to the employer how much getting the job will mean to you. 
B) press for a decision because you are scheduled for other interviews. 
C) let the employer determine how to use your knowledge,skills,and abilities. 
D) explain how your skills and accomplishments will meet the needs of the employer. 
E) determine how much your skills are worth to the employer.

Question 16

For someone who's involved in the job search process,volunteer work

Accepted Answer

A) has little to no value,since it does not involve working for pay. 
B) is helpful only for those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector. 
C) should not be mentioned,since many employers view it as a waste of time. 
D) can highlight problem-solving and leadership skills. 
E) is helpful only if it allows you to do temporary work for a potential employer. 
A) has little to no value,since it does not involve working for pay. 
B) is helpful only for those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector. 
C) should not be mentioned,since many employers view it as a waste of time. 
D) can highlight problem-solving and leadership skills. 
E) is helpful only if it allows you to do temporary work for a potential employer.

Question 17

The résumé format that allows you to highlight your capabilities and education when you don't have a long work history is the

Accepted Answer

A) function résumé. 
B) online résumé. 
C) combination résumé. 
D) chronological résumé. 
E) skills résumé. 
A) function résumé. 
B) online résumé. 
C) combination résumé. 
D) chronological résumé. 
E) skills résumé.

Question 18

If you choose not to list your GPA in the "Education" section of your résumé,

Accepted Answer

A) most employers will not interview you. 
B) employers will generally respect you for being humble. 
C) you should be prepared to answer questions about it during the interview. 
D) it should be stated in your application letter. 
E) you should include a statement that reads,"GPA withheld for privacy reasons." 
A) most employers will not interview you. 
B) employers will generally respect you for being humble. 
C) you should be prepared to answer questions about it during the interview. 
D) it should be stated in your application letter. 
E) you should include a statement that reads,"GPA withheld for privacy reasons."

Question 19

A résumé is a persuasive message designed to help you get an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

With so many opportunities to apply for jobs online,is it still worthwhile to prepare a traditional paper résumé? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Even if most of all of your application

When you're preparing an introductory statement for your résumé,using a ________ can limit your consideration for interesting opportunities.

To ensure your message is clear and immediate,

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

If you have limited work experience,________ could be used to indicate leadership,teamwork,or other valuable attributes.

When determining the best method to use in developing your résumé,remember

Using your résumé to tell employers you are detail oriented,a team player,and a hard worker

Should you use the word I in your résumé? Why or why not?

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

It is acceptable and expected to include photographs if

If you are just graduating from college and have limited professional experience,

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process,you should

For someone who's involved in the job search process,volunteer work

The résumé format that allows you to highlight your capabilities and education when you don't have a long work history is the

If you choose not to list your GPA in the "Education" section of your résumé,

A résumé is a persuasive message designed to help you get an interview.

With so many opportunities to apply for jobs online,is it still worthwhile to prepare a traditional paper résumé? Why or why not?

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Exam 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

When you're preparing an introductory statement for your résumé,using a ________ can limit your consideration for interesting opportunities.

To ensure your message is clear and immediate,

List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

If you have limited work experience,________ could be used to indicate leadership,teamwork,or other valuable attributes.

When determining the best method to use in developing your résumé,remember

Using your résumé to tell employers you are detail oriented,a team player,and a hard worker

Should you use the word I in your résumé? Why or why not?

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

It is acceptable and expected to include photographs if

If you are just graduating from college and have limited professional experience,

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process,you should

For someone who's involved in the job search process,volunteer work

The résumé format that allows you to highlight your capabilities and education when you don't have a long work history is the

If you choose not to list your GPA in the "Education" section of your résumé,

A résumé is a persuasive message designed to help you get an interview.

With so many opportunities to apply for jobs online,is it still worthwhile to prepare a traditional paper résumé? Why or why not?

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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