Question 1

Explain how the use of the Internet or the Web has affected the job-search process.

Accepted Answer

Job opportunities can be found in online

Question 2

In scannable résumés, you should focus on the use of nouns instead of action verbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A functional or skills layout approach to organizing information in a résumé is particularly good for those who have progressed in an orderly and timely fashion through school and work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

Accepted Answer

Internships are a wonderful way to netwo

Question 5

For printed résumés, the ideal type size for headings should be at least 6 to 8 points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you are seeking an internship or just beginning your career, one good possibility is the career center at your school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the context of finding employers, _____ are commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  job counselors 
B)  headhunters 
C)  campus recruiters 
D)  personal search agents 
E)  hiring managers 
A)  job counselors 
B)  headhunters 
C)  campus recruiters 
D)  personal search agents 
E)  hiring managers

Question 8

Explain the general layout of a thank-you message following an interview.

Accepted Answer

Thank-you messages begin with an express

Question 9

When writing cover messages, you must _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  present your facts in reader-viewpoint whenever practical 
B)  avoid presenting information about yourself in an order based on the job requirements 
C)  use I-references as much as possible 
D)  avoid using the you-viewpoint 
E)  present your information using the we-viewpoint 
A)  present your facts in reader-viewpoint whenever practical 
B)  avoid presenting information about yourself in an order based on the job requirements 
C)  use I-references as much as possible 
D)  avoid using the you-viewpoint 
E)  present your information using the we-viewpoint

Question 10

Employment agencies are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  companies that only specialize in finding internships for college students 
B)  agencies that provide financial support to unemployed citizens 
C)  companies that train students seeking employment 
D)  companies that specialize in finding jobs for employees 
E)  the regulatory authorities for employment 
A)  companies that only specialize in finding internships for college students 
B)  agencies that provide financial support to unemployed citizens 
C)  companies that train students seeking employment 
D)  companies that specialize in finding jobs for employees 
E)  the regulatory authorities for employment

Question 11

The purpose of an introduction in a cover letter is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a brief summary of the job seeker's interest and qualifications 
B)  match the qualifications of the job seeker to the reader's needs 
C)  request action for an interview 
D)  provide contact information for further communication 
E)  display information with the intention of persuading the reader 
A)  provide a brief summary of the job seeker's interest and qualifications 
B)  match the qualifications of the job seeker to the reader's needs 
C)  request action for an interview 
D)  provide contact information for further communication 
E)  display information with the intention of persuading the reader

Question 12

Generally, the résumé contains all the information presented in the cover letter plus supporting and incidental details.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Because the résumé is a listing of information, you should write it without the use of personal pronouns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Select the best choice for the action sought in a prospecting cover message written to a company 900 miles away.

Accepted Answer

A)  Request for the job. 
B)  Persuade the reader to contact your references. 
C)  Invite the reader to engage in further communication. 
D)  Request for salary details. 
E)  Request the reader to take a suitable decision. 
A)  Request for the job. 
B)  Persuade the reader to contact your references. 
C)  Invite the reader to engage in further communication. 
D)  Request for salary details. 
E)  Request the reader to take a suitable decision.

Question 15

The indirect order is usually preferred over the direct order in presenting the information for negative messages like resignations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the primary purpose of an email cover message?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requests for an interview. 
B)  It identifies the exact nature of the job. 
C)  It invites a reader to review the message. 
D)  It highlights the personal information of an applicant. 
E)  It highlights the qualifications for the job one is applying for. 
A)  It requests for an interview. 
B)  It identifies the exact nature of the job. 
C)  It invites a reader to review the message. 
D)  It highlights the personal information of an applicant. 
E)  It highlights the qualifications for the job one is applying for.

Explain how the use of the Internet or the Web has affected the job-search process.

In scannable résumés, you should focus on the use of nouns instead of action verbs.

A functional or skills layout approach to organizing information in a résumé is particularly good for those who have progressed in an orderly and timely fashion through school and work.

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

For printed résumés, the ideal type size for headings should be at least 6 to 8 points.

If you are seeking an internship or just beginning your career, one good possibility is the career center at your school.

In the context of finding employers, _____ are commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions.

Explain the general layout of a thank-you message following an interview.

When writing cover messages, you must _____.

Employment agencies are _____.

The purpose of an introduction in a cover letter is to _____.

Generally, the résumé contains all the information presented in the cover letter plus supporting and incidental details.

Because the résumé is a listing of information, you should write it without the use of personal pronouns.

Select the best choice for the action sought in a prospecting cover message written to a company 900 miles away.

The indirect order is usually preferred over the direct order in presenting the information for negative messages like resignations.

Which of the following is the primary purpose of an email cover message?

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

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Exam 11: Communicating in the Job Search

Explain how the use of the Internet or the Web has affected the job-search process.

In scannable résumés, you should focus on the use of nouns instead of action verbs.

A functional or skills layout approach to organizing information in a résumé is particularly good for those who have progressed in an orderly and timely fashion through school and work.

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

For printed résumés, the ideal type size for headings should be at least 6 to 8 points.

If you are seeking an internship or just beginning your career, one good possibility is the career center at your school.

In the context of finding employers, _____ are commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions.

Explain the general layout of a thank-you message following an interview.

When writing cover messages, you must _____.

Employment agencies are _____.

The purpose of an introduction in a cover letter is to _____.

Generally, the résumé contains all the information presented in the cover letter plus supporting and incidental details.

Because the résumé is a listing of information, you should write it without the use of personal pronouns.

Select the best choice for the action sought in a prospecting cover message written to a company 900 miles away.

The indirect order is usually preferred over the direct order in presenting the information for negative messages like resignations.

Which of the following is the primary purpose of an email cover message?

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

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