Question 1

Good tips for interview preparation include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking of something specific you like or admire about the company. 
B)  being ready to describe a situation or experience that demonstrates skills relevant to the position. 
C)  thinking of a brief story about your work history or your life that reveals what kind of a worker or a person you are. 
D)  preparing yourself to reveal personal information about your family. 
A)  thinking of something specific you like or admire about the company. 
B)  being ready to describe a situation or experience that demonstrates skills relevant to the position. 
C)  thinking of a brief story about your work history or your life that reveals what kind of a worker or a person you are. 
D)  preparing yourself to reveal personal information about your family. D

Question 2

What is the most significant DOWNSIDE of using social media?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional networks can connect you with a very large number of other professionals. 
B)  Human resources professionals can use social networking sites to explore the personal lives of applicants. 
C)  A large number of prospective employers have access to your credentials. 
D)  You may get unsolicited feedback from other professionals. 
A)  Professional networks can connect you with a very large number of other professionals. 
B)  Human resources professionals can use social networking sites to explore the personal lives of applicants. 
C)  A large number of prospective employers have access to your credentials. 
D)  You may get unsolicited feedback from other professionals. B

Question 3

It is traditional to use clauses rather than full sentences in a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The top attribute employers look for on a résumé is

Accepted Answer

A)  computer skills. 
B)  verbal communication skills. 
C)  leadership skills. 
D)  teamwork skills. 
A)  computer skills. 
B)  verbal communication skills. 
C)  leadership skills. 
D)  teamwork skills.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about dressing for an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try to match the style of dress of the interviewer. 
B)  It is best to err on the side of dressing a bit too casual for the job. 
C)  Dress formality does not matter for a video interview. 
D)  Both men and women should wear more jewelry than usual. 
A)  Try to match the style of dress of the interviewer. 
B)  It is best to err on the side of dressing a bit too casual for the job. 
C)  Dress formality does not matter for a video interview. 
D)  Both men and women should wear more jewelry than usual.

Question 6

You may go through a series of interviews before you are offered a position or told that you are no longer being considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Shianne practices telling a couple of stories from her work history that relate to the position she is seeking and shows what kind of person and worker she is. This is her

Accepted Answer

A)  experience inventory. 
B)  job description. 
C)  behavioral-based question. 
D)  professional network. 
A)  experience inventory. 
B)  job description. 
C)  behavioral-based question. 
D)  professional network.

Question 8

Which item below would be a good story to include in an experience inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  My most significant accomplishment was when my employer needed five temporary workers fast, and I found such good helpers that most of them still work for the company today. 
B)  My real objective in life is to travel. I consider work as a means to that end. During college, I traveled to almost every state and every national park in the United States. 
C)  Supervising the evening shift is perfect for me because I'm not a morning person. In fact, I don't usually get up until noon on most days. 
D)  You asked what I would spend my first check on, and the answer is that I would pay off my car loan and get a new sound system for my apartment. 
A)  My most significant accomplishment was when my employer needed five temporary workers fast, and I found such good helpers that most of them still work for the company today. 
B)  My real objective in life is to travel. I consider work as a means to that end. During college, I traveled to almost every state and every national park in the United States. 
C)  Supervising the evening shift is perfect for me because I'm not a morning person. In fact, I don't usually get up until noon on most days. 
D)  You asked what I would spend my first check on, and the answer is that I would pay off my car loan and get a new sound system for my apartment.

Question 9

You need not include your educational credentials on your résumé; most employers are not interested in facts about your schooling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Potential employers appreciate résumés in which you place yourself at the center-for example, by beginning many sentences with the personal pronoun "I."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One way to organize your credentials on the résumé is to list them in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You have been contacted by a potential employer who wants to schedule a phone interview with you. If you were a serious candidate, the employer would have asked for a face-to-face interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which item below about cover letters is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human resources divisions, personnel departments, and selection committees often reject applicants who have typos or grammatical errors in their letters. 
B)  A poor cover letter can prove to be a block to advancement in the employment process. 
C)  Human resources divisions, personnel departments, and selection committees rarely read cover letters because employers place the most emphasis on your performance in an interview. 
D)  Your cover letter needs to demonstrate competence and desire for the job very concisely. 
A)  Human resources divisions, personnel departments, and selection committees often reject applicants who have typos or grammatical errors in their letters. 
B)  A poor cover letter can prove to be a block to advancement in the employment process. 
C)  Human resources divisions, personnel departments, and selection committees rarely read cover letters because employers place the most emphasis on your performance in an interview. 
D)  Your cover letter needs to demonstrate competence and desire for the job very concisely.

Question 14

Andre wants to create a fantastic résumé. Which of the following phrases would be the best one for him to use to describe his last job task?

Accepted Answer

A)  received a promotion 
B)  was put in charge of the group 
C)  headed a team 
D)  given responsibility 
A)  received a promotion 
B)  was put in charge of the group 
C)  headed a team 
D)  given responsibility

Question 15

An undergraduate degree in communication

Accepted Answer

A)  is generally considered to be the highest paying degree available. 
B)  is near the bottom of degrees sought after by employers. 
C)  creates few job opportunities unless it is followed by a graduate degree. 
D)  is one of the top five degrees sought by employers. 
A)  is generally considered to be the highest paying degree available. 
B)  is near the bottom of degrees sought after by employers. 
C)  creates few job opportunities unless it is followed by a graduate degree. 
D)  is one of the top five degrees sought by employers.

Question 16

The weak ties who may be most helpful in your first job searches include

Accepted Answer

A)  co-workers, previous internship partners, neighbors, and general acquaintances. 
B)  close friends and family. 
C)  former employers, former supervisors, and former bosses. 
D)  the CEO, the CFO, and the human resources director. 
A)  co-workers, previous internship partners, neighbors, and general acquaintances. 
B)  close friends and family. 
C)  former employers, former supervisors, and former bosses. 
D)  the CEO, the CFO, and the human resources director.

Question 17

A résumé that is organized according to your experiences and skills rather than the places where you worked is called a(n) ________ résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  chronological 
C)  experiential 
D)  serial 
A)  functional 
B)  chronological 
C)  experiential 
D)  serial

Question 18

Which item below is NOT good advice about interviewing?

Accepted Answer

A)  On a phone interview keep track when the selection committee members say their names so you can try to identify them by voice and name. 
B)  On a video interview be sure to wear appropriate clothing and position yourself so the selection committee has a clear view of you. 
C)  Learn as much as you can about the company and the job before the interview. 
D)  Do your video interview in your own room so the selection committee can see your pictures and posters and get a real sense of who you are. 
A)  On a phone interview keep track when the selection committee members say their names so you can try to identify them by voice and name. 
B)  On a video interview be sure to wear appropriate clothing and position yourself so the selection committee has a clear view of you. 
C)  Learn as much as you can about the company and the job before the interview. 
D)  Do your video interview in your own room so the selection committee can see your pictures and posters and get a real sense of who you are.

Question 19

Which item below is NOT a good suggestion for an informational interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Come prepared with 5 to 10 questions as your guide. 
B)  Prepare by learning as much as you can about the person you are going to interview. 
C)  Use the company website and other sources to learn as much as you can about the company. 
D)  Be prepared to criticize at least one aspect of the company's policies or practices. 
A)  Come prepared with 5 to 10 questions as your guide. 
B)  Prepare by learning as much as you can about the person you are going to interview. 
C)  Use the company website and other sources to learn as much as you can about the company. 
D)  Be prepared to criticize at least one aspect of the company's policies or practices.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a good recommendation about the use of language on your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use informal language so you don't sound pretentious. 
B)  Use action verbs like planned, supervised, and conducted. 
C)  Use present-tense action verbs for current employment. 
D)  Avoid complete sentences starting with "I." 
A)  Use informal language so you don't sound pretentious. 
B)  Use action verbs like planned, supervised, and conducted. 
C)  Use present-tense action verbs for current employment. 
D)  Avoid complete sentences starting with "I."

Good tips for interview preparation include all of the following EXCEPT

What is the most significant DOWNSIDE of using social media?

It is traditional to use clauses rather than full sentences in a résumé.

The top attribute employers look for on a résumé is

Which of the following is true about dressing for an interview?

You may go through a series of interviews before you are offered a position or told that you are no longer being considered.

Shianne practices telling a couple of stories from her work history that relate to the position she is seeking and shows what kind of person and worker she is. This is her

Which item below would be a good story to include in an experience inventory?

You need not include your educational credentials on your résumé; most employers are not interested in facts about your schooling.

Potential employers appreciate résumés in which you place yourself at the center-for example, by beginning many sentences with the personal pronoun "I."

One way to organize your credentials on the résumé is to list them in chronological order.

You have been contacted by a potential employer who wants to schedule a phone interview with you. If you were a serious candidate, the employer would have asked for a face-to-face interview.

Which item below about cover letters is FALSE?

Andre wants to create a fantastic résumé. Which of the following phrases would be the best one for him to use to describe his last job task?

An undergraduate degree in communication

The weak ties who may be most helpful in your first job searches include

A résumé that is organized according to your experiences and skills rather than the places where you worked is called a(n) ________ résumé.

Which item below is NOT good advice about interviewing?

Which item below is NOT a good suggestion for an informational interview?

Which of the following is NOT a good recommendation about the use of language on your résumé?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Communication Apprehension and Delivery

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

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Exam 15: Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

Good tips for interview preparation include all of the following EXCEPT

What is the most significant DOWNSIDE of using social media?

It is traditional to use clauses rather than full sentences in a résumé.

The top attribute employers look for on a résumé is

Which of the following is true about dressing for an interview?

You may go through a series of interviews before you are offered a position or told that you are no longer being considered.

Shianne practices telling a couple of stories from her work history that relate to the position she is seeking and shows what kind of person and worker she is. This is her

Which item below would be a good story to include in an experience inventory?

You need not include your educational credentials on your résumé; most employers are not interested in facts about your schooling.

Potential employers appreciate résumés in which you place yourself at the center-for example, by beginning many sentences with the personal pronoun "I."

One way to organize your credentials on the résumé is to list them in chronological order.

You have been contacted by a potential employer who wants to schedule a phone interview with you. If you were a serious candidate, the employer would have asked for a face-to-face interview.

Which item below about cover letters is FALSE?

Andre wants to create a fantastic résumé. Which of the following phrases would be the best one for him to use to describe his last job task?

An undergraduate degree in communication

The weak ties who may be most helpful in your first job searches include

A résumé that is organized according to your experiences and skills rather than the places where you worked is called a(n) ________ résumé.

Which item below is NOT good advice about interviewing?

Which item below is NOT a good suggestion for an informational interview?

Which of the following is NOT a good recommendation about the use of language on your résumé?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Communication Apprehension and Delivery

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Filters