Question 1

List the steps in involved in constructing a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The steps involved in constructing a rés

Question 2

In a résumé, information organized in a(n) _____ layout presents a picture of a competent worker by putting hard numbers and precise facts behind skills and traits that have been mentioned.

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse chronological organizational 
B)  combined 
C)  functional 
D)  targeted 
E)  accomplishments 
A)  reverse chronological organizational 
B)  combined 
C)  functional 
D)  targeted 
E)  accomplishments

Question 3

A résumé looks balanced and has the greatest appeal when more white space is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Generally, a cover letter is organized a

Question 5

Which of the following openings is best for an invited or solicited message?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Because of my specialized training in marketing through social media sites and experience in the advertising industry, I believe I have the qualifications required to take up the position of 'Social Media Marketing Manager' as listed on your company's website." 
B)  "I have attached a résumé along with this letter that extensively covers my education and work experience and I am sure they will make me eligible for one of the positions in the firm." 
C)  "I would like to apply for an internship at your firm. I have strong academic credentials and references that support my request for an internship. I would like to point out that I am very keen on pursuing at your firm to the extent that I am willing to do an unpaid internship in an area of my interest." 
D)  "I have attached a résumé for a possible job offer from your company." 
E)  "I can assure you that I am well suited for such a post due to my experience, education, and personal qualities." 
A)  "Because of my specialized training in marketing through social media sites and experience in the advertising industry, I believe I have the qualifications required to take up the position of 'Social Media Marketing Manager' as listed on your company's website." 
B)  "I have attached a résumé along with this letter that extensively covers my education and work experience and I am sure they will make me eligible for one of the positions in the firm." 
C)  "I would like to apply for an internship at your firm. I have strong academic credentials and references that support my request for an internship. I would like to point out that I am very keen on pursuing at your firm to the extent that I am willing to do an unpaid internship in an area of my interest." 
D)  "I have attached a résumé for a possible job offer from your company." 
E)  "I can assure you that I am well suited for such a post due to my experience, education, and personal qualities."

Question 6

If one is just beginning one's career, a good possibility is the career center at one's school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following job-search messages is written in the following order: expression of gratefulness, comments regarding the interview, additional information, and goodwill close?

Accepted Answer

A)  A thank-you message 
B)  A follow-up to an application 
C)  A letter confirming job acceptance 
D)  A message refusing a job 
E)  A resignation letter 
A)  A thank-you message 
B)  A follow-up to an application 
C)  A letter confirming job acceptance 
D)  A message refusing a job 
E)  A resignation letter

Question 8

Detail how career centers can be useful for students seeking an internship or a job.

Accepted Answer

Most large schools have career centers,

Question 9

Which of the following is the first step to be taken when searching for a job or an internship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analyzing yourself 
B)  Analyzing the job market 
C)  Analyzing employers 
D)  Analyzing job counselor 
E)  Analyzing one's résumé 
A)  Analyzing yourself 
B)  Analyzing the job market 
C)  Analyzing employers 
D)  Analyzing job counselor 
E)  Analyzing one's résumé

Question 10

Which of the following improves the chances of a scannable résumé to be retrieved or reviewed?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of underlining for emphasis 
B)  The use of shading for important details 
C)  The use of large fonts (greater than 20) 
D)  The use of keywords 
E)  The use of graphics 
A)  The use of underlining for emphasis 
B)  The use of shading for important details 
C)  The use of large fonts (greater than 20) 
D)  The use of keywords 
E)  The use of graphics

Question 11

If you are an interviewer, which of the following questions does the law permit you to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What religion do you practice?" 
B)  "How old are you?" 
C)  "Are you married?" 
D)  "Do you plan to have children?" 
E)  "How much are you expecting to get paid?" 
A)  "What religion do you practice?" 
B)  "How old are you?" 
C)  "Are you married?" 
D)  "Do you plan to have children?" 
E)  "How much are you expecting to get paid?"

Question 12

Classified advertisements refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print. 
B)  organizations commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions. 
C)  companies that specialize in finding jobs for employees. 
D)  business acquaintances who may provide job leads outside those known to one's friends. 
E)  tools used to send job notices to the job seeker automatically. 
A)  help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print. 
B)  organizations commonly used to place experienced people in executive positions. 
C)  companies that specialize in finding jobs for employees. 
D)  business acquaintances who may provide job leads outside those known to one's friends. 
E)  tools used to send job notices to the job seeker automatically.

Question 13

All résumés must include a statement of objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ are tools used by websites to send job notices automatically to candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)  Webpage profiles 
B)  Classified advertisements 
C)  Job agents 
D)  Interest inventories 
E)  Career centers 
A)  Webpage profiles 
B)  Classified advertisements 
C)  Job agents 
D)  Interest inventories 
E)  Career centers

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  headhunters 
B)  job counselors 
C)  prospectors 
D)  personal search agents 
E)  personal contacts 
A)  headhunters 
B)  job counselors 
C)  prospectors 
D)  personal search agents 
E)  personal contacts

Question 16

Which of the following is recommended for emphasis in a scannable résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of bold letters 
B)  The use of italics 
C)  The use of underline 
D)  The use of shading 
E)  The use of caps lock 
A)  The use of bold letters 
B)  The use of italics 
C)  The use of underline 
D)  The use of shading 
E)  The use of caps lock

Question 17

A test that helps match a person's interests to those of others successful in their careers is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality test 
B)  intelligence quotient test 
C)  reference sheet 
D)  Myers-Briggs test 
E)  interest inventory 
A)  personality test 
B)  intelligence quotient test 
C)  reference sheet 
D)  Myers-Briggs test 
E)  interest inventory

Question 18

Résumés must be written without personal pronouns because it is a listing of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the context of job searching, building a network of contacts refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting the phone numbers of people one meets during social interactions. 
B)  building relationships with classmates and professors who can help one find work. 
C)  building a strong relationship with a group of people who are closest to a person. 
D)  finding people who have completed or are pursuing internships. 
E)  getting in touch with people who are currently looking for a job. 
A)  collecting the phone numbers of people one meets during social interactions. 
B)  building relationships with classmates and professors who can help one find work. 
C)  building a strong relationship with a group of people who are closest to a person. 
D)  finding people who have completed or are pursuing internships. 
E)  getting in touch with people who are currently looking for a job.

Question 20

When identifying appropriate jobs, which of the following is an external factor that needs to be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  Personal qualities 
C)  Special qualifications 
D)  Work experience 
E)  Family needs 
A)  Education 
B)  Personal qualities 
C)  Special qualifications 
D)  Work experience 
E)  Family needs

List the steps in involved in constructing a résumé.

In a résumé, information organized in a(n) _____ layout presents a picture of a competent worker by putting hard numbers and precise facts behind skills and traits that have been mentioned.

A résumé looks balanced and has the greatest appeal when more white space is used.

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

Which of the following openings is best for an invited or solicited message?

If one is just beginning one's career, a good possibility is the career center at one's school.

Which of the following job-search messages is written in the following order: expression of gratefulness, comments regarding the interview, additional information, and goodwill close?

Detail how career centers can be useful for students seeking an internship or a job.

Which of the following is the first step to be taken when searching for a job or an internship?

Which of the following improves the chances of a scannable résumé to be retrieved or reviewed?

If you are an interviewer, which of the following questions does the law permit you to ask?

Classified advertisements refer to:

All résumés must include a statement of objective.

_____ are tools used by websites to send job notices automatically to candidates.

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

Which of the following is recommended for emphasis in a scannable résumé?

A test that helps match a person's interests to those of others successful in their careers is known as _____.

Résumés must be written without personal pronouns because it is a listing of information.

In the context of job searching, building a network of contacts refers to:

When identifying appropriate jobs, which of the following is an external factor that needs to be considered?

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

List the steps in involved in constructing a résumé.

In a résumé, information organized in a(n) _____ layout presents a picture of a competent worker by putting hard numbers and precise facts behind skills and traits that have been mentioned.

A résumé looks balanced and has the greatest appeal when more white space is used.

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

Which of the following openings is best for an invited or solicited message?

If one is just beginning one's career, a good possibility is the career center at one's school.

Which of the following job-search messages is written in the following order: expression of gratefulness, comments regarding the interview, additional information, and goodwill close?

Detail how career centers can be useful for students seeking an internship or a job.

Which of the following is the first step to be taken when searching for a job or an internship?

Which of the following improves the chances of a scannable résumé to be retrieved or reviewed?

If you are an interviewer, which of the following questions does the law permit you to ask?

Classified advertisements refer to:

All résumés must include a statement of objective.

_____ are tools used by websites to send job notices automatically to candidates.

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

Which of the following is recommended for emphasis in a scannable résumé?

A test that helps match a person's interests to those of others successful in their careers is known as _____.

Résumés must be written without personal pronouns because it is a listing of information.

In the context of job searching, building a network of contacts refers to:

When identifying appropriate jobs, which of the following is an external factor that needs to be considered?

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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