Question 1

Post your resumé on a job website only when it gives you the option of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  displaying your photo 
B)  not having to register as a client 
C)  accessing their sample resumé formats 
D)  restricting the display of your contact information

Question 2

Fresh out of college,Ben is curious to discover the secret to finding the right job and career.Securing the right career opportunity is largely a process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focused search 
B)  clarity in requirements 
C)  identifying employers' needs 
D)  persuasive communication

Question 3

When printing a résumé,what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a heavier, higher-quality paper. 
B)  Use a pastel colour so your resume stands out. 
C)  Use a border to increase reader-friendly design. 
D)  Use a background to create interest.

Question 4

A great way to prepare for the career search process is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gauge the stringency of the hiring process 
B)  understand how employers view today's job market 
C)  determine the quantity of qualified applicants 
D)  find out how many recruiters are used

Question 5

In a chronological resumé,develop your work experience section by listing your jobs according to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job titles held 
B)  chronological order 
C)  alphabetical order of organizations 
D)  reverse chronological order

Question 6

Before you upload your resumé to any site,however,learn about its ________ policies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before you upload your resumé to any...

Question 7

Which among these is a fallacy regarding resumés?

Accepted Answer

A)  All a resumé can do is get you in the door. 
B)  In most cases, your resumé needs to make a positive impression within 30 or 45 seconds. 
C)  The purpose of a resumé is to list all your skills and abilities. 
D)  If the resumé doesn't contain the right keywords, a human being may never see it.

Question 8

Depending on the companies you apply to,you might want to produce your resumé in as many as ________ formats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Depending on the companies you apply to,you...

Question 9

You should ________ cover up a criminal record on your resumé.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should ________ cover up a criminal...

Question 10

Experienced recruiters will spend no more than ________ minutes deciding who they want to see for further prescreening.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  30

Question 11

________ is a mutually beneficial activity,so look for opportunities that benefit you and your contacts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a mutually beneficial activity,so look...

Question 12

Ruth is actively involved in her church.She goes to great lengths to organize events for charity.In her community,Ruth is known for her leadership and organization skills.If she wants to mention these activities in her resumé as part of an application at a local bank she should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not consider mentioning these because doing so might raise concerns for people with differing beliefs 
B)  mention these activities because employers find these attributes valuable and religious tolerance should be assumed 
C)  highlight her skills and mention that she did these for a not-for-profit organization 
D)  highlight her skills without mentioning any group she worked with

Question 13

A(n)________ resumé emphasizes your skills and capabilities,identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  chronological 
C)  online 
D)  plain-text

Question 14

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most resumés.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the main sections or elements that...

Question 15

Kenneth needs to immediately hire two copy editors for his organization.As with most companies that try to avoid the time and expense of sifting through thousands of applications,Kenneth decides to first ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use a hiring agency 
B)  place an advertisement in the local newspaper, before going for the national newspapers 
C)  ask for recommendations from his employees 
D)  establish a presence at a local career fair

Question 16

Joe has worked as an independent contractor and has been part of many temporary assignments.In his resumé,he should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  group similar assignments under a single heading 
B)  mention only the bigger assignments 
C)  mention all assignments in their chronological order 
D)  not mention his customers without notifying them

Question 17

Helen is applying for a job as a senior accountant.With regard to her references,she should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare a list of references and include them in her resumé 
B)  not prepare a list of references because in the U.S. she need not mention their names in her resumé 
C)  prepare a list of references only if she is applying for a position outside the U.S. 
D)  prepare a list of references but not necessarily include them in her resumé

Question 18

When Callum talks to anyone,whether it is at his company functions,at his sister's wedding,at his college reunions,or on social sites,he is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using persuasive communication 
B)  expressing himself 
C)  building speaking skills 
D)  networking

Question 19

Do not include or enclose a photo in resumés,unless it is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  PDF 
B)  printed scannable resumé 
C)  social media resumé 
D)  electronic plain-text file

Question 20

Mac has served in the army as a general officer,but now he is applying for jobs in the private corporate sector.When he lists his experience in his resumé,he needs to make sure that he ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  doesn't mention his army background 
B)  mentions only the ranks he held and not the responsibilities 
C)  does not disclose his rank 
D)  elaborates on the general responsibilities of the positions he held

Exam 13: Building Careers and Writing Resumés