Question 1

An accounting major who worked his way through school as a part-time janitor should conceal this information in his search for a first job after graduation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Once a job has been acquired, there is no necessity to update one's résumé till a person is looking for another job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The functional layout is also known as the _____ layout and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse chronological 
B)  skills 
C)  accomplishments 
D)  targeted 
E)  combined 
A)  reverse chronological 
B)  skills 
C)  accomplishments 
D)  targeted 
E)  combined B

Question 4

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 5

For printed résumés, the most appropriate type size is:

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 14 points for headings and 10 to 12 points for body text. 
B)  18 to 20 points for the heading and 6 to 8 points for body text. 
C)  6 to 8 points for the heading and 18 to 20 points for body text. 
D)  10 points for the heading and 10 points for body text. 
E)  20 to 30 points for the heading and 10 to 20 points for body text. 
A)  12 to 14 points for headings and 10 to 12 points for body text. 
B)  18 to 20 points for the heading and 6 to 8 points for body text. 
C)  6 to 8 points for the heading and 18 to 20 points for body text. 
D)  10 points for the heading and 10 points for body text. 
E)  20 to 30 points for the heading and 10 to 20 points for body text.

Question 6

In a résumé, one's name and contact information should be placed at the bottom of the sheet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following can be included when listing personal information in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social activities 
B)  Age 
C)  Marital status 
D)  Race 
E)  Religion 
A)  Social activities 
B)  Age 
C)  Marital status 
D)  Race 
E)  Religion

Question 9

What are the internal factors one needs to consider when searching for a job?

Accepted Answer

The internal factors to be analyzed incl

Question 10

A prospecting cover letter, written when one does not know whether a job exists, is also known as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  targeted cover letter 
B)  unsolicited cover letter 
C)  invited cover letter 
D)  a cover letter for an actual job opening 
E)  a cover letter written for a requested résumé 
A)  targeted cover letter 
B)  unsolicited cover letter 
C)  invited cover letter 
D)  a cover letter for an actual job opening 
E)  a cover letter written for a requested résumé

Question 11

Which of the following phrases in a résumé is not in the same parallel grammatical form as the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developed marketing materials 
B)  Coordinated employees' schedules 
C)  Communicated with vendors 
D)  Was responsible for training seasonal employees 
E)  Organized a charity softball event 
A)  Developed marketing materials 
B)  Coordinated employees' schedules 
C)  Communicated with vendors 
D)  Was responsible for training seasonal employees 
E)  Organized a charity softball event

Question 12

The purpose of an introduction in a cover letter is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a brief summary of a person's interest and qualifications. 
B)  match the qualifications of a person 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 a reader. 
A)  provide a brief summary of a person's interest and qualifications. 
B)  match the qualifications of a person 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 a reader.

Question 13

Which of the following is a primary reason why references must not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is extremely difficult for a person to find someone who will refer him or her. 
B)  It takes up space that a person could use to sell his or her skills. 
C)  It is unethical for a person to be selected for a job based on someone's reference. 
D)  It can always be given at a later point in time by putting "references available upon request" at the bottom of a résumé. 
E)  It is against the law to hire an individual based on his or her references. 
A)  It is extremely difficult for a person to find someone who will refer him or her. 
B)  It takes up space that a person could use to sell his or her skills. 
C)  It is unethical for a person to be selected for a job based on someone's reference. 
D)  It can always be given at a later point in time by putting "references available upon request" at the bottom of a résumé. 
E)  It is against the law to hire an individual based on his or her references.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains links to extensively detailed information. 
B)  Its purpose is to identify the exact nature of the job. 
C)  It invites a reader to review the message. 
D)  It requests for an interview and provides contact details. 
E)  It highlights one's qualifications for the job one is applying for. 
A)  It contains links to extensively detailed information. 
B)  Its purpose is to identify the exact nature of the job. 
C)  It invites a reader to review the message. 
D)  It requests for an interview and provides contact details. 
E)  It highlights one's qualifications for the job one is applying for.

Question 15

If an intern is still in his or her position, and wants to apply for a job, he or she should use simple present tense verbs for duties he or she currently performs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Graduates who take part in a paid internship are not more likely to get a job offer than their peers who do not undertake any internship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain how a person can participate effectively in an interview.

Accepted Answer

The following steps can ensure that a pe

Question 18

_____ involves job-seekers directly approaching potential employers by either personal visit, mail, or email.

Accepted Answer

A)  Headhunting 
B)  Job counseling 
C)  Webpage profiling 
D)  Classified advertising 
E)  Prospecting 
A)  Headhunting 
B)  Job counseling 
C)  Webpage profiling 
D)  Classified advertising 
E)  Prospecting

Question 19

To plan one's résumé, one will need to analyze one's goals, purpose, and audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The reverse chronological organizational

An accounting major who worked his way through school as a part-time janitor should conceal this information in his search for a first job after graduation.

Once a job has been acquired, there is no necessity to update one's résumé till a person is looking for another job.

The functional layout is also known as the _____ layout and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

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.

For printed résumés, the most appropriate type size is:

In a résumé, one's name and contact information should be placed at the bottom of the sheet.

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

Which of the following can be included when listing personal information in a résumé?

What are the internal factors one needs to consider when searching for a job?

A prospecting cover letter, written when one does not know whether a job exists, is also known as a(n) _____.

Which of the following phrases in a résumé is not in the same parallel grammatical form as the others?

The purpose of an introduction in a cover letter is to:

Which of the following is a primary reason why references must not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

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

If an intern is still in his or her position, and wants to apply for a job, he or she should use simple present tense verbs for duties he or she currently performs.

Graduates who take part in a paid internship are not more likely to get a job offer than their peers who do not undertake any internship.

Explain how a person can participate effectively in an interview.

_____ involves job-seekers directly approaching potential employers by either personal visit, mail, or email.

To plan one's résumé, one will need to analyze one's goals, purpose, and audience.

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 10: Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

An accounting major who worked his way through school as a part-time janitor should conceal this information in his search for a first job after graduation.

Once a job has been acquired, there is no necessity to update one's résumé till a person is looking for another job.

The functional layout is also known as the _____ layout and is good for those who have taken nontraditional career paths.

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.

For printed résumés, the most appropriate type size is:

In a résumé, one's name and contact information should be placed at the bottom of the sheet.

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

Which of the following can be included when listing personal information in a résumé?

What are the internal factors one needs to consider when searching for a job?

A prospecting cover letter, written when one does not know whether a job exists, is also known as a(n) _____.

Which of the following phrases in a résumé is not in the same parallel grammatical form as the others?

The purpose of an introduction in a cover letter is to:

Which of the following is a primary reason why references must not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

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

If an intern is still in his or her position, and wants to apply for a job, he or she should use simple present tense verbs for duties he or she currently performs.

Graduates who take part in a paid internship are not more likely to get a job offer than their peers who do not undertake any internship.

Explain how a person can participate effectively in an interview.

_____ involves job-seekers directly approaching potential employers by either personal visit, mail, or email.

To plan one's résumé, one will need to analyze one's goals, purpose, and audience.

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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