Question 1

How can the impact of frequent job changes be minimized on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Include a "reason for leaving" statement for each job 
B) Group similar jobs under a single heading 
C) Extend the dates of employment on the résumé,but not the job application 
D) Leave dates off the résumé entirely 
E) Talk about relevant experiences gained during employment gaps 
A) Include a "reason for leaving" statement for each job 
B) Group similar jobs under a single heading 
C) Extend the dates of employment on the résumé,but not the job application 
D) Leave dates off the résumé entirely 
E) Talk about relevant experiences gained during employment gaps B

Question 2

Which type of résumé format should be used if the employer wants the résumé sent via email without an attachment or to fill out an online application?

Accepted Answer

A) Scannable 
B) Digital 
C) Plain-text file 
D) Printed 
E) PDF 
A) Scannable 
B) Digital 
C) Plain-text file 
D) Printed 
E) PDF C

Question 3

Why must you revise your résumé for clarity and conciseness?

Accepted Answer

Revising your résumé for clarity and conciseness is essential.Recruiters and hiring managers want to find key pieces of information about you-including your top skills,your current job,and your education-in a matter of seconds.Many are overwhelmed with résumés,and if they have to work to find or decode this information,chances are they'll toss yours aside and move on to the next one in the pile.Remember that the fundamental purpose of the résumé is to get you an interview,not to get you a job.Weed out details and irrelevant information until your résumé is tight,clear,and focused.

Question 4

Networking involves more than contacting powerful people and asking them for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If you are planning a career change and want to deemphasize lengthy unemployment or lack of career progress,the best organizational plan for your résumé would be

Accepted Answer

A) chronological. 
B) functional. 
C) targeted. 
D) indirect. 
E) persuasive. 
A) chronological. 
B) functional. 
C) targeted. 
D) indirect. 
E) persuasive.

Question 6

Although recruiters expect résumés to be written carefully,most of them will tolerate a few typos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A functional résumé is structured around a list of skills and abilities and focuses on the person's areas of competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

Accepted Answer

A) is a great way to personalize your application. 
B) helps you stand out among other applicants. 
C) will cause some employers to discard your application immediately. 
D) is the best way to guard against potential discrimination. 
E) will help create an immediate bond between the employer and yourself. 
A) is a great way to personalize your application. 
B) helps you stand out among other applicants. 
C) will cause some employers to discard your application immediately. 
D) is the best way to guard against potential discrimination. 
E) will help create an immediate bond between the employer and yourself.

Question 9

How should your résumé primarily be organized?

Accepted Answer

A) Based on your strengths 
B) Based on your education 
C) Based on your skills 
D) Based on your previous experience 
E) Based on your interests 
A) Based on your strengths 
B) Based on your education 
C) Based on your skills 
D) Based on your previous experience 
E) Based on your interests

Question 10

If you decide to include a career objective in your résumé,present it a way that relates your qualifications to

Accepted Answer

A) as many jobs as possible. 
B) the employer's needs. 
C) your personal needs and desires. 
D) your relationship to the global community. 
A) as many jobs as possible. 
B) the employer's needs. 
C) your personal needs and desires. 
D) your relationship to the global community.

Question 11

If you know that a human being will read your résumé,________ to catch that person's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) use first-person pronouns 
B) use machine-searchable keywords 
C) write complete sentences in the passive voice 
D) use short,crisp phrases that start with action verbs 
E) use color and interesting fonts 
A) use first-person pronouns 
B) use machine-searchable keywords 
C) write complete sentences in the passive voice 
D) use short,crisp phrases that start with action verbs 
E) use color and interesting fonts

Question 12

Which of the following should be incorporated into a résumé to quantify your claims?

Accepted Answer

A) Concrete proof 
B) Action verbs 
C) Accomplishments 
D) A summary 
E) Examples of industry knowledge 
A) Concrete proof 
B) Action verbs 
C) Accomplishments 
D) A summary 
E) Examples of industry knowledge

Question 13

When you describe your work experience on your résumé,you should

Accepted Answer

A) start with your most recent job and work back chronologically. 
B) describe one or two jobs in detail so that employers get an idea of your work ethic. 
C) list only full-time positions. 
D) try to come up with fancier titles for the jobs you've held. 
E) use the same amount of space for each job held. 
A) start with your most recent job and work back chronologically. 
B) describe one or two jobs in detail so that employers get an idea of your work ethic. 
C) list only full-time positions. 
D) try to come up with fancier titles for the jobs you've held. 
E) use the same amount of space for each job held.

Question 14

Why should a candidate avoid the use of photographs in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

As you produce your résumé in various fo

Question 15

Which of the following is used to analyze the content of résumés in order to find candidates that match the job description?

Accepted Answer

A) Networks 
B) Job posting boards 
C) Functional résumé skills 
D) Applicant tracking systems 
E) Application letters 
A) Networks 
B) Job posting boards 
C) Functional résumé skills 
D) Applicant tracking systems 
E) Application letters

Question 16

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé,you should

Accepted Answer

A) never use more than three of them at one time. 
B) incorporate them into your introductory statement and other sections. 
C) place all of them in a keyword summary at the end of the résumé. 
D) choose strong verbs and colorful adjectives. 
E) use industry jargon and buzzwords. 
A) never use more than three of them at one time. 
B) incorporate them into your introductory statement and other sections. 
C) place all of them in a keyword summary at the end of the résumé. 
D) choose strong verbs and colorful adjectives. 
E) use industry jargon and buzzwords.

Question 17

What does "quality of hire" mean to employers?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of risk involved in each new hire 
B) The potential for long-term growth of a new hire 
C) How closely a new hire meets the company's needs 
D) How many of the new hires' skill sets can be used immediately 
E) The number of new hires compared to the number of job openings 
A) The amount of risk involved in each new hire 
B) The potential for long-term growth of a new hire 
C) How closely a new hire meets the company's needs 
D) How many of the new hires' skill sets can be used immediately 
E) The number of new hires compared to the number of job openings

Question 18

How can career counseling aid your search for employment?

Accepted Answer

Career counselors (often avail

Question 19

Today's employers want all jobseekers to submit video résumés.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n)________ includes key features of the chronological and functional approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) hybrid résumé 
B) mash-up résumé 
C) combination résumé 
D) indirect résumé 
E) traditional résumé 
A) hybrid résumé 
B) mash-up résumé 
C) combination résumé 
D) indirect résumé 
E) traditional résumé

How can the impact of frequent job changes be minimized on a résumé?

Which type of résumé format should be used if the employer wants the résumé sent via email without an attachment or to fill out an online application?

Why must you revise your résumé for clarity and conciseness?

Networking involves more than contacting powerful people and asking them for a job.

If you are planning a career change and want to deemphasize lengthy unemployment or lack of career progress,the best organizational plan for your résumé would be

Although recruiters expect résumés to be written carefully,most of them will tolerate a few typos.

A functional résumé is structured around a list of skills and abilities and focuses on the person's areas of competence.

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

How should your résumé primarily be organized?

If you decide to include a career objective in your résumé,present it a way that relates your qualifications to

If you know that a human being will read your résumé,________ to catch that person's attention.

Which of the following should be incorporated into a résumé to quantify your claims?

When you describe your work experience on your résumé,you should

Why should a candidate avoid the use of photographs in a résumé?

Which of the following is used to analyze the content of résumés in order to find candidates that match the job description?

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé,you should

What does "quality of hire" mean to employers?

How can career counseling aid your search for employment?

Today's employers want all jobseekers to submit video résumés.

A(n)________ includes key features of the chronological and functional approaches.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 18: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

How can the impact of frequent job changes be minimized on a résumé?

Which type of résumé format should be used if the employer wants the résumé sent via email without an attachment or to fill out an online application?

Why must you revise your résumé for clarity and conciseness?

Networking involves more than contacting powerful people and asking them for a job.

If you are planning a career change and want to deemphasize lengthy unemployment or lack of career progress,the best organizational plan for your résumé would be

Although recruiters expect résumés to be written carefully,most of them will tolerate a few typos.

A functional résumé is structured around a list of skills and abilities and focuses on the person's areas of competence.

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

How should your résumé primarily be organized?

If you decide to include a career objective in your résumé,present it a way that relates your qualifications to

If you know that a human being will read your résumé,________ to catch that person's attention.

Which of the following should be incorporated into a résumé to quantify your claims?

When you describe your work experience on your résumé,you should

Why should a candidate avoid the use of photographs in a résumé?

Which of the following is used to analyze the content of résumés in order to find candidates that match the job description?

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé,you should

What does "quality of hire" mean to employers?

How can career counseling aid your search for employment?

Today's employers want all jobseekers to submit video résumés.

A(n)________ includes key features of the chronological and functional approaches.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters