Question 1

The research phase of a job search involves:

Accepted Answer

A) sending application letters to prospective employers. 
B) preparing a standard cover message. 
C)  gathering relevant information for decision making. 
D)  rehearsing answers to standard interview questions. 
A) sending application letters to prospective employers. 
B) preparing a standard cover message. 
C)  gathering relevant information for decision making. 
D)  rehearsing answers to standard interview questions.

Question 2

After finalizing your résumé, you should avoid asking other people to check it for you as it can compromise your privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The central selling feature of an application message should be introduced only in the last paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Identify some of the frequent errors you must avoid while encouraging action in a persuasive message.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Forceful statements a

Question 5

The key difference between a sales message and an application message for jobs is that the application message uses a central selling feature as a theme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sarah Abraham, a software engineer, had left her job when she was pregnant. She had taken up freelancing and wrote articles for IT magazines. She is now reentering the corporate world after a gap of six years. She does not have much experience in the software technology field except her two-year stint at her first job. However, she feels that she is well qualified for the position of a software analyst. Which type of résumé would best suit Sarah's profile? Briefly explain the features of this résumé.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A functional résumé w

Question 7

Describe the three versions of résumés that should be prepared to accommodate employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery of résumés.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. To accommodate employ

Question 8

Which of the following is a similarity between a sales message and an application message?

Accepted Answer

A) Both are solely informative messages. 
B) Both are written deductively. 
C)  Both are always solicited. 
D)  Both use a central selling feature as a theme. 
A) Both are solely informative messages. 
B) Both are written deductively. 
C)  Both are always solicited. 
D)  Both use a central selling feature as a theme.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of electronic applicant-tracking systems?

Accepted Answer

A) They can automatically prepare letters of rejection and interview offers. 
B) They make it difficult to sort scanned résumés stored in electronic databases. 
C)  They can easily read print résumés and sort them, with a resulting ranking of applicants. 
D)  They decrease efficiency of processing the volume of résumés received in a competitive market. 
A) They can automatically prepare letters of rejection and interview offers. 
B) They make it difficult to sort scanned résumés stored in electronic databases. 
C)  They can easily read print résumés and sort them, with a resulting ranking of applicants. 
D)  They decrease efficiency of processing the volume of résumés received in a competitive market.

Question 10

The _____ of a résumé lists names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of people who can provide information about a candidate, which adds credibility to the résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) qualifications section 
B) references section 
C)  work experience section 
D)  personal information section 
A) qualifications section 
B) references section 
C)  work experience section 
D)  personal information section

Question 11

Jobs go to those who show that the skills and abilities they possess meet the needs of a company. Adequate details and support provide concrete evidence of skills. Revise the following statements to provide evidence of qualifications through concrete, specific details that show, not just tell, the audience about the skills. Invent additional details as needed.
a. I have good problem-solving skills.
b. I am a leader who cares about those I lead and can train and manage those I supervise.
c. I have good organizational and leadership skills.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. One of the ways in wh

Question 12

Unlike solicited application messages, unsolicited application messages:

Accepted Answer

A) have greater need for attention-getters. 
B) decrease a person's chances of locating potential openings. 
C)  are written when an employer's specific needs are known. 
D)  use a central selling feature as a theme. 
A) have greater need for attention-getters. 
B) decrease a person's chances of locating potential openings. 
C)  are written when an employer's specific needs are known. 
D)  use a central selling feature as a theme.

Question 13

While preparing an application message for email submission, career experts recommend formatting it as a business letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a nontraditional source of locating a job?

Accepted Answer

A) A career services center 
B) An employment agency 
C)  A professional organization 
D)  An electronic employment resource 
A) A career services center 
B) An employment agency 
C)  A professional organization 
D)  An electronic employment resource

Question 15

Reports, proposals, or written documents prepared for classes or on the job are some possible items to include in a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) inline résumé 
B) cover letter 
C)  beamer 
D)  professional portfolio 
A) inline résumé 
B) cover letter 
C)  beamer 
D)  professional portfolio

Question 16

Instead of self-marketing, standard verbiage connects your experiences to your future with a specific company and reflects your personality and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A functional résumé could be best for you when:

Accepted Answer

A) your work history is consistent and has no gaps. 
B) you have little or no transferable skills. 
C)  your education or experience is scant. 
D)  you have progressed up a clearly defined career ladder. 
A) your work history is consistent and has no gaps. 
B) you have little or no transferable skills. 
C)  your education or experience is scant. 
D)  you have progressed up a clearly defined career ladder.

Question 18

_____ specialize in placing a candidate in a position on a temporary basis until he or she finds a full-time job.

Accepted Answer

A) Professional organizations 
B) Career services centers 
C)  Employment contractors 
D)  Career counsellors 
A) Professional organizations 
B) Career services centers 
C)  Employment contractors 
D)  Career counsellors

Question 19

An employment video might lead to undesired stereotyping and discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

While applying for a job, what is the next step after preparing a targeted résumé and an application message?

Accepted Answer

A) Preparing a company or job profile 
B) Preparing a cover letter 
C)  Considering if the résumé needs to be supplemented with a portfolio 
D)  Conducting research and an analysis of your career 
A) Preparing a company or job profile 
B) Preparing a cover letter 
C)  Considering if the résumé needs to be supplemented with a portfolio 
D)  Conducting research and an analysis of your career

The research phase of a job search involves:

After finalizing your résumé, you should avoid asking other people to check it for you as it can compromise your privacy.

The central selling feature of an application message should be introduced only in the last paragraph.

Identify some of the frequent errors you must avoid while encouraging action in a persuasive message.

The key difference between a sales message and an application message for jobs is that the application message uses a central selling feature as a theme.

Describe the three versions of résumés that should be prepared to accommodate employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery of résumés.

Which of the following is a similarity between a sales message and an application message?

Which of the following is true of electronic applicant-tracking systems?

The _____ of a résumé lists names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of people who can provide information about a candidate, which adds credibility to the résumé.

Unlike solicited application messages, unsolicited application messages:

While preparing an application message for email submission, career experts recommend formatting it as a business letter.

Which of the following is a nontraditional source of locating a job?

Reports, proposals, or written documents prepared for classes or on the job are some possible items to include in a(n) _____.

Instead of self-marketing, standard verbiage connects your experiences to your future with a specific company and reflects your personality and values.

A functional résumé could be best for you when:

_____ specialize in placing a candidate in a position on a temporary basis until he or she finds a full-time job.

An employment video might lead to undesired stereotyping and discrimination.

While applying for a job, what is the next step after preparing a targeted résumé and an application message?

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 13: Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

The research phase of a job search involves:

After finalizing your résumé, you should avoid asking other people to check it for you as it can compromise your privacy.

The central selling feature of an application message should be introduced only in the last paragraph.

Identify some of the frequent errors you must avoid while encouraging action in a persuasive message.

The key difference between a sales message and an application message for jobs is that the application message uses a central selling feature as a theme.

Describe the three versions of résumés that should be prepared to accommodate employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery of résumés.

Which of the following is a similarity between a sales message and an application message?

Which of the following is true of electronic applicant-tracking systems?

The _____ of a résumé lists names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of people who can provide information about a candidate, which adds credibility to the résumé.

Unlike solicited application messages, unsolicited application messages:

While preparing an application message for email submission, career experts recommend formatting it as a business letter.

Which of the following is a nontraditional source of locating a job?

Reports, proposals, or written documents prepared for classes or on the job are some possible items to include in a(n) _____.

Instead of self-marketing, standard verbiage connects your experiences to your future with a specific company and reflects your personality and values.

A functional résumé could be best for you when:

_____ specialize in placing a candidate in a position on a temporary basis until he or she finds a full-time job.

An employment video might lead to undesired stereotyping and discrimination.

While applying for a job, what is the next step after preparing a targeted résumé and an application message?

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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