Question 1

Throughout your résumé, use

Accepted Answer

A)  complete sentences. 
B)  abbreviations. 
C)  full caps. 
D)  passive constructions. 
E)  action verbs. 
A)  complete sentences. 
B)  abbreviations. 
C)  full caps. 
D)  passive constructions. 
E)  action verbs. E

Question 2

Include your street address and home phone number in an e-portfolio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Send a thank-you email immediately after an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Never begin a cover letter with a question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An effective online résumé,

Accepted Answer

A)  never includes hyperlinks. 
B)  can be downloaded quickly. 
C)  includes a home address and other personal information. 
D)  does not offer the option of being sent as an email attachment. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  never includes hyperlinks. 
B)  can be downloaded quickly. 
C)  includes a home address and other personal information. 
D)  does not offer the option of being sent as an email attachment. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

When they review a résumé, employers seek an answer to which of these questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why do you want to work here? 
B)  What can you do for us? 
C)  Where would you like to be in ten years? 
D)  What are your long-term goals? 
E)  What salary would you accept? 
A)  Why do you want to work here? 
B)  What can you do for us? 
C)  Where would you like to be in ten years? 
D)  What are your long-term goals? 
E)  What salary would you accept?

Question 7

To increase your employment chances, apply for jobs in as many different fields as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Employers use Facebook and Twitter to get a feel for an applicant's personality and fit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For an employment interview, have your own set of questions prepared to ask the potential employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Applications sent to an employer that has advertised a position are called_________applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Applications sent to an employer that has...

Question 11

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A_________ résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A_________ résumé highlights skills relevant to a...

Question 13

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During an interview,

Accepted Answer

A)  have ready extra résumés, a notepad, and a pen. 
B)  immediately address the interviewer by first name. 
C)  make sure that you do most of the talking. 
D)  criticize previous employers if they treated you badly. 
E)  avoid being friendly as the employer will not take you seriously. 
A)  have ready extra résumés, a notepad, and a pen. 
B)  immediately address the interviewer by first name. 
C)  make sure that you do most of the talking. 
D)  criticize previous employers if they treated you badly. 
E)  avoid being friendly as the employer will not take you seriously.

Question 15

When researching the job market,

Accepted Answer

A)  go straight to the Internet and randomly search through as many Web sites as possible. 
B)  never send out unsolicited application letters. 
C)  consult reference materials specific to the industry. 
D)  avoid talking to friends and family members about your search. 
E)  do not make use of social networking sites. 
A)  go straight to the Internet and randomly search through as many Web sites as possible. 
B)  never send out unsolicited application letters. 
C)  consult reference materials specific to the industry. 
D)  avoid talking to friends and family members about your search. 
E)  do not make use of social networking sites.

Question 16

Your__________________ contains documents (e.g., transcript, recommendation letters, etc.) that represent your credentials.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your__________________ contains documents (e.g., transcript, recommendation letters,...

Question 17

Always ask for permission to include an individual as a reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about creating effective résumés is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid bold, italics, and colors on a résumé. 
B)  Use hyperlinks in your resume to provide access to more information. 
C)  List as much of your background and experience as possible. 
D)  If possible, limit your résumé to one page. 
E)  Create an all-purpose résumé that you can send to every potential employer. 
A)  Avoid bold, italics, and colors on a résumé. 
B)  Use hyperlinks in your resume to provide access to more information. 
C)  List as much of your background and experience as possible. 
D)  If possible, limit your résumé to one page. 
E)  Create an all-purpose résumé that you can send to every potential employer.

Question 19

Résumé templates

Accepted Answer

A)  usually require more time to use than they are worth. 
B)  are easy to find online or in word processing programs. 
C)  may need adjustment depending upon your field. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  b and c. 
A)  usually require more time to use than they are worth. 
B)  are easy to find online or in word processing programs. 
C)  may need adjustment depending upon your field. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  b and c.

Question 20

The career-objective statement should be tailored to the specific job for which you are applying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Throughout your résumé, use

Include your street address and home phone number in an e-portfolio.

Send a thank-you email immediately after an interview.

Never begin a cover letter with a question.

An effective online résumé,

When they review a résumé, employers seek an answer to which of these questions?

To increase your employment chances, apply for jobs in as many different fields as possible.

Employers use Facebook and Twitter to get a feel for an applicant's personality and fit.

For an employment interview, have your own set of questions prepared to ask the potential employer.

Applications sent to an employer that has advertised a position are called_________applications.

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

A_________ résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

During an interview,

When researching the job market,

Your__________________ contains documents (e.g., transcript, recommendation letters, etc.) that represent your credentials.

Always ask for permission to include an individual as a reference.

Which of the following statements about creating effective résumés is most accurate?

Résumé templates

The career-objective statement should be tailored to the specific job for which you are applying.

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Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

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Email and Text Messages

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