Question 1

Handwritten thank you notes are unprofessional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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. A

Question 3

When researching the job market,

Accepted Answer

A)  go online and 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)  a and c. 
A)  go online and 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)  a and c. C

Question 4

To prepare a print résumé for scanning, use a simple font such as Times
New Roman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Online networking sites are poor avenues for researching the job market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the major implied question posed by all employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why do you want to work here? 
B)  What do you have to offer this company or organization? 
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 do you have to offer this company or organization? 
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

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, etc.)...

Question 8

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid bold, italics, and colors on a résumé. 
B)  For hard copy résumés, paper quality does not matter. 
C)  List as much of your background and work 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)  For hard copy résumés, paper quality does not matter. 
C)  List as much of your background and work 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 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

A _______résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______résumé highlights skills relevant to a...

Question 12

Sections of a typical résumé include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  contact information. 
B)  education. 
C)  work experience. 
D)  career objective. 
E)  personal information such as marital status. 
A)  contact information. 
B)  education. 
C)  work experience. 
D)  career objective. 
E)  personal information such as marital status.

Question 13

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When using an e-portfolio to share information applicable to your job search,

Accepted Answer

A)  you might want include a link to the e-portfolio Web address on your résumé. 
B)  don't waste the potential employer's time by bringing print copies of your work to an interview. 
C)  avoid using the templates provided. 
D)  include personal photographs to make yourself more relatable. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  you might want include a link to the e-portfolio Web address on your résumé. 
B)  don't waste the potential employer's time by bringing print copies of your work to an interview. 
C)  avoid using the templates provided. 
D)  include personal photographs to make yourself more relatable. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 17

During an employment interview, it is important to have your own set of questions to ask the potential employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An effective job search strategy is to research each specific position for which you apply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a cover letter, wait until the last paragraph to identify the job position you want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Handwritten thank you notes are unprofessional.

During an interview,

When researching the job market,

To prepare a print résumé for scanning, use a simple font such as Times New Roman.

Online networking sites are poor avenues for researching the job market.

Which of the following is the major implied question posed by all employers?

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

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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

A _______résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

Sections of a typical résumé include all of the following except

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

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

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

When using an e-portfolio to share information applicable to your job search,

During an employment interview, it is important to have your own set of questions to ask the potential employer.

An effective job search strategy is to research each specific position for which you apply.

In a cover letter, wait until the last paragraph to identify the job position you want.

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Structuring Information for Your Readers

Writing With a Readable Style

Using Audience-Centered Visuals

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters

Exam 9: Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Handwritten thank you notes are unprofessional.

During an interview,

When researching the job market,

To prepare a print résumé for scanning, use a simple font such as Times New Roman.

Online networking sites are poor avenues for researching the job market.

Which of the following is the major implied question posed by all employers?

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

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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

A _______résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

Sections of a typical résumé include all of the following except

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

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

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

When using an e-portfolio to share information applicable to your job search,

During an employment interview, it is important to have your own set of questions to ask the potential employer.

An effective job search strategy is to research each specific position for which you apply.

In a cover letter, wait until the last paragraph to identify the job position you want.

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Structuring Information for Your Readers

Writing With a Readable Style

Using Audience-Centered Visuals

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters