Question 1

Which of the following should be avoided by an applicant when preparing for or attending an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigating the company 
B)  Making a good appearance 
C)  Not asking the interviewer any questions 
D)  Putting himself or herself at ease 
E)  Anticipating questions 
A)  Investigating the company 
B)  Making a good appearance 
C)  Not asking the interviewer any questions 
D)  Putting himself or herself at ease 
E)  Anticipating questions

Question 2

A prospecting cover letter, that is written when one does not know whether a job exists but would like to investigate the possibility of employment with a company, is also known as an unsolicited cover letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is false about taking part in an internship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking part in an internship helps a person network with people in the specific field. 
B)  An internship helps a person gain professional knowledge. 
C)  An internship helps a person decide if he or she wants to pursue a career in his or her current field. 
D)  An unpaid internship has no value. 
E)  Taking part in an internship helps a person gain experience. 
A)  Taking part in an internship helps a person network with people in the specific field. 
B)  An internship helps a person gain professional knowledge. 
C)  An internship helps a person decide if he or she wants to pursue a career in his or her current field. 
D)  An unpaid internship has no value. 
E)  Taking part in an internship helps a person gain experience.

Question 4

Which of the following must be avoided when creating a printed résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaving space for margins on all sides of the résumé 
B)  Allotting extra space between subdivisions and indented patterns for subparts 
C)  Using different font styles for every different item on the résumé 
D)  Formatting the résumé for readability and the visual appeal 
E)  Listing items by rows and columns if the items are short 
A)  Leaving space for margins on all sides of the résumé 
B)  Allotting extra space between subdivisions and indented patterns for subparts 
C)  Using different font styles for every different item on the résumé 
D)  Formatting the résumé for readability and the visual appeal 
E)  Listing items by rows and columns if the items are short

Question 5

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 6

Which of the following is the most common method of organizing a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achievements layout 
B)  Combination layout 
C)  Reverse chronological organizational layout 
D)  Functional layout 
E)  Targeted layout 
A)  Achievements layout 
B)  Combination layout 
C)  Reverse chronological organizational layout 
D)  Functional layout 
E)  Targeted layout

Question 7

Which of these phrases most effectively presents the idea in a cover message for a marketing job?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Studied marketing for three years" 
B)  "Took several courses in marketing" 
C)  "Studied buyer behavior and marketing analysis" 
D)  "Enrolled in three marketing courses this semester" 
E)  "Completed a course in marketing last fall" 
A)  "Studied marketing for three years" 
B)  "Took several courses in marketing" 
C)  "Studied buyer behavior and marketing analysis" 
D)  "Enrolled in three marketing courses this semester" 
E)  "Completed a course in marketing last fall"

Question 8

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Have you faced any childhood trauma which has changed your behavior?" 
B)  "Are you comfortable with working night shifts?" 
C)  "How will you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't complete on your own?" 
D)  "You have an excellent college record but how does it translate into you being an efficient employee?" 
E)  "Where do you see yourself five years from now?" 
A)  "Have you faced any childhood trauma which has changed your behavior?" 
B)  "Are you comfortable with working night shifts?" 
C)  "How will you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't complete on your own?" 
D)  "You have an excellent college record but how does it translate into you being an efficient employee?" 
E)  "Where do you see yourself five years from now?"

Question 9

Vita, curriculum vita, qualifications brief, or data sheet are different names for a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cover letter 
B)  interest inventory 
C)  résumé 
D)  reference sheet 
E)  job agent 
A)  cover letter 
B)  interest inventory 
C)  résumé 
D)  reference sheet 
E)  job agent

Question 10

Once a job has been secured, which of the following activities should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping a finger on the pulse of the job market 
B)  Updating a résumé only when applying for a new job 
C)  Keeping up on one's professional reading 
D)  Assessing and acquiring different skills required for the job 
E)  Staying alert to better job opportunities 
A)  Keeping a finger on the pulse of the job market 
B)  Updating a résumé only when applying for a new job 
C)  Keeping up on one's professional reading 
D)  Assessing and acquiring different skills required for the job 
E)  Staying alert to better job opportunities

Question 11

Preparing application documents for an employment opportunity should have the same approach as when preparing for a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal email 
B)  casual message 
C)  sales campaign 
D)  good-news message 
E)  personal letter 
A)  informal email 
B)  casual message 
C)  sales campaign 
D)  good-news message 
E)  personal letter

Question 12

A student has completed her internship and is currently searching for a job. She decides to send physical copies of her résumé to prospecting employers. Which of the following should she use to describe her duties during her internship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Past tense verbs 
B)  Simple present tense verbs 
C)  Progressive future tense verbs 
D)  Nouns 
E)  Keywords 
A)  Past tense verbs 
B)  Simple present tense verbs 
C)  Progressive future tense verbs 
D)  Nouns 
E)  Keywords

Question 13

Which of the following types of messages must begin directly as they are merely favorable response messages with an extra amount of goodwill?

Accepted Answer

A)  A message for job details 
B)  A follow-up message for an application 
C)  Job acceptance messages 
D)  A message rejecting a job offer 
E)  A resignation letter 
A)  A message for job details 
B)  A follow-up message for an application 
C)  Job acceptance messages 
D)  A message rejecting a job offer 
E)  A resignation letter

Question 14

Which section of a cover letter requests action such as an interview and provides contact information that makes a response easy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Body 
C)  Conclusion 
D)  Reference sheet 
E)  Subject line 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Body 
C)  Conclusion 
D)  Reference sheet 
E)  Subject line

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Thank-you messages begin with an express

Which of the following should be avoided by an applicant when preparing for or attending an interview?

A prospecting cover letter, that is written when one does not know whether a job exists but would like to investigate the possibility of employment with a company, is also known as an unsolicited cover letter.

Which of the following statements is false about taking part in an internship?

Which of the following must be avoided when creating a printed résumé?

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

Which of the following is the most common method of organizing a résumé?

Which of these phrases most effectively presents the idea in a cover message for a marketing job?

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

Vita, curriculum vita, qualifications brief, or data sheet are different names for a(n) _____.

Once a job has been secured, which of the following activities should be avoided?

Preparing application documents for an employment opportunity should have the same approach as when preparing for a(n) _____.

A student has completed her internship and is currently searching for a job. She decides to send physical copies of her résumé to prospecting employers. Which of the following should she use to describe her duties during her internship?

Which of the following types of messages must begin directly as they are merely favorable response messages with an extra amount of goodwill?

Which section of a cover letter requests action such as an interview and provides contact information that makes a response easy?

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

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

Which of the following should be avoided by an applicant when preparing for or attending an interview?

A prospecting cover letter, that is written when one does not know whether a job exists but would like to investigate the possibility of employment with a company, is also known as an unsolicited cover letter.

Which of the following statements is false about taking part in an internship?

Which of the following must be avoided when creating a printed résumé?

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

Which of the following is the most common method of organizing a résumé?

Which of these phrases most effectively presents the idea in a cover message for a marketing job?

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

Vita, curriculum vita, qualifications brief, or data sheet are different names for a(n) _____.

Once a job has been secured, which of the following activities should be avoided?

Preparing application documents for an employment opportunity should have the same approach as when preparing for a(n) _____.

A student has completed her internship and is currently searching for a job. She decides to send physical copies of her résumé to prospecting employers. Which of the following should she use to describe her duties during her internship?

Which of the following types of messages must begin directly as they are merely favorable response messages with an extra amount of goodwill?

Which section of a cover letter requests action such as an interview and provides contact information that makes a response easy?

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

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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