Question 1

Errors in keyboarding, spelling, and punctuation in a résumé could be taken as evidence of lack of respect for the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Anna is preparing for a job search. She has identified a number of job listings after a thorough research and analysis of her career and has prepared a targeted résumé and an application message. To extend the impact, she has supplemented her résumé with a video recording. Which of the following should be Anna's next step to get a job?

Accepted Answer

A) Completing a self-assessment 
B) Interviewing with companies 
C)  Preparing a cover letter 
D)  Preparing a job profile 
A) Completing a self-assessment 
B) Interviewing with companies 
C)  Preparing a cover letter 
D)  Preparing a job profile

Question 3

Mark, a history professor, is applying for a job at a university. He needs to write an application letter to persuade the dean of the university to extend an interview invite to him. He, therefore, adds the following statement in his application message: "I hope you will go through my application and consider me a good candidate for the position of the head of the department of history." However, Mark's application gets rejected. The most likely reason for the rejection of Mark's application is:

Accepted Answer

A) the customized nature of the message. 
B) the use of contemporary language. 
C)  the use of subjunctive words that indicate lack of confidence. 
D)  the use of second-person pronouns and receiver-focused statements. 
A) the customized nature of the message. 
B) the use of contemporary language. 
C)  the use of subjunctive words that indicate lack of confidence. 
D)  the use of second-person pronouns and receiver-focused statements.

Question 4

Which of the following is the first step in the process of applying for a job?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying a job listing by using traditional and electronic sources 
B) Preparing a targeted résumé and an application message in required formats 
C)  Supplementing a résumé with a portfolio (print or electronic) or video recording 
D)  Conducting research and analysis of self, career, and job 
A) Identifying a job listing by using traditional and electronic sources 
B) Preparing a targeted résumé and an application message in required formats 
C)  Supplementing a résumé with a portfolio (print or electronic) or video recording 
D)  Conducting research and analysis of self, career, and job

Question 5

To avoid a tone of egotism in a résumé, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) do not use action verbs that seem overly persuasive 
B) do not use too many adjectives or adverbs that seem overly strong 
C)  use writer-focused statements 
D)  use self-judgmental terms and generalizations 
A) do not use action verbs that seem overly persuasive 
B) do not use too many adjectives or adverbs that seem overly strong 
C)  use writer-focused statements 
D)  use self-judgmental terms and generalizations

Question 6

In a chronological résumé, which of the following headings normally appears in the portion that presents qualification?

Accepted Answer

A) Honors and Activities 
B) Public Relations 
C)  Experience 
D)  Administration 
A) Honors and Activities 
B) Public Relations 
C)  Experience 
D)  Administration

Question 7

Discuss some of the writing techniques that will help distinguish your application message from the competition.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The following writing

Question 8

Which of the following suggestions should you follow while making an employment video?

Accepted Answer

A) Add a "home movie" quality to the video. 
B) Avoid using a single, monotonous stationary shot. 
C)  Wear clothing with bright colors and close patterns. 
D)  Avoid long "talking head" segments. 
A) Add a "home movie" quality to the video. 
B) Avoid using a single, monotonous stationary shot. 
C)  Wear clothing with bright colors and close patterns. 
D)  Avoid long "talking head" segments.

Question 9

Discuss the purposes of an electronic applicant-tracking system.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Companies of all size

Question 10

What are video résumés? Discuss some guidelines for creating a visually enhanced résumé.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Video résumés are rés

Question 11

Differentiate between a chronological résumé and a functional résumé.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The chronological rés

Errors in keyboarding, spelling, and punctuation in a résumé could be taken as evidence of lack of respect for the employer.

Which of the following is the first step in the process of applying for a job?

To avoid a tone of egotism in a résumé, _____.

In a chronological résumé, which of the following headings normally appears in the portion that presents qualification?

Discuss some of the writing techniques that will help distinguish your application message from the competition.

Which of the following suggestions should you follow while making an employment video?

Discuss the purposes of an electronic applicant-tracking system.

What are video résumés? Discuss some guidelines for creating a visually enhanced résumé.

Differentiate between a chronological résumé and a functional résumé.

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

Errors in keyboarding, spelling, and punctuation in a résumé could be taken as evidence of lack of respect for the employer.

Which of the following is the first step in the process of applying for a job?

To avoid a tone of egotism in a résumé, _____.

In a chronological résumé, which of the following headings normally appears in the portion that presents qualification?

Discuss some of the writing techniques that will help distinguish your application message from the competition.

Which of the following suggestions should you follow while making an employment video?

Discuss the purposes of an electronic applicant-tracking system.

What are video résumés? Discuss some guidelines for creating a visually enhanced résumé.

Differentiate between a chronological résumé and a functional résumé.

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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