Question 1

If you're thinking about using a functional résumé to support your job search, remember that many employers

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A) are suspicious of them. 
B) strongly prefer them to chronological résumés. 
C) view them as a sign of strong communication skills. 
D) don't know what they are. 
A) are suspicious of them. 
B) strongly prefer them to chronological résumés. 
C) view them as a sign of strong communication skills. 
D) don't know what they are.

Question 2

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé, you should

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A) never use more than three of them at one time. 
B) incorporate them into your introductory statement and other sections. 
C) place all of them in a keyword summary at the end of the résumé. 
D) choose strong verbs and colorful adjectives. 
A) never use more than three of them at one time. 
B) incorporate them into your introductory statement and other sections. 
C) place all of them in a keyword summary at the end of the résumé. 
D) choose strong verbs and colorful adjectives.

Question 3

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because lying on résumés is rare, employers are seldom on the look-out for it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Although employers expect résumés to be carefully written, most are understanding if candidates fail to correct a few typos.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Personal webpage, e-portfolio, social media résumé, and multimedia résumé are all terms used to describe ________ résumés.

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online
Explanation:"Online rés

Question 7

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé, you should

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A) use mild exaggerations-everyone else does, so you'll be at an unfair disadvantage if you don't. 
B) limit what you include to what makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C) use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D) leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective. 
A) use mild exaggerations-everyone else does, so you'll be at an unfair disadvantage if you don't. 
B) limit what you include to what makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C) use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D) leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective.

Question 8

In addition to your name, what should be included in the Contact Information section of your résumé?

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(1)Physical address, (2)phone

Question 9

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

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A) not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B) standard practice, and most employers will expect to see it. 
C) less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references, even if the employer has not requested them. 
D) necessary only when applying for government positions. 
A) not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed. 
B) standard practice, and most employers will expect to see it. 
C) less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references, even if the employer has not requested them. 
D) necessary only when applying for government positions.

Question 10

Most employers now prefer functional résumés to chronological ones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Creating a plain-text file of your résumé

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A) is an outdated practice. 
B) allows you to include your résumé in the body of an email message, instead of as an attachment. 
C) is helpful, but very difficult to do without expensive software. 
D) requires that you center all headings instead of left-justifying them. 
A) is an outdated practice. 
B) allows you to include your résumé in the body of an email message, instead of as an attachment. 
C) is helpful, but very difficult to do without expensive software. 
D) requires that you center all headings instead of left-justifying them.

Question 12

The ________ ________ section of a résumé states what you wish to accomplish in your work.

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Career Objective
Explanation:Experts dis

Question 13

One example of an effective career objective is, "A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé, you should

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A) have it prepared by a professional artist for esthetic appeal. 
B) make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
C) use colored paper. 
D) use a variety of typefaces in various colors. 
A) have it prepared by a professional artist for esthetic appeal. 
B) make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
C) use colored paper. 
D) use a variety of typefaces in various colors.

Question 15

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process, you should

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A) stress how much getting the job will mean to you. 
B) press for a decision because you are scheduled for other interviews. 
C) let the employer determine how to use your knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
D) explain how your skills and accomplishments will meet the needs of the employer. 
A) stress how much getting the job will mean to you. 
B) press for a decision because you are scheduled for other interviews. 
C) let the employer determine how to use your knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
D) explain how your skills and accomplishments will meet the needs of the employer.

Question 16

If you are just graduating from college and have little or no professional experience,

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A) a traditional chronological résumé is your only option. 
B) a functional résumé is your only option. 
C) your chronological résumé should probably list educational qualifications first. 
D) your résumé can be written in a casual, informal tone. 
A) a traditional chronological résumé is your only option. 
B) a functional résumé is your only option. 
C) your chronological résumé should probably list educational qualifications first. 
D) your résumé can be written in a casual, informal tone.

Question 17

Using networking to make informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts is more important than ever because

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A) having a social media profile looks good on your résumé. 
B) most employers prefer to ask current employees for recommendations first. 
C) the vast majority of jobs are advertised on social networking sites. 
D) networking is all about finding people who can help you. 
A) having a social media profile looks good on your résumé. 
B) most employers prefer to ask current employees for recommendations first. 
C) the vast majority of jobs are advertised on social networking sites. 
D) networking is all about finding people who can help you.

Question 18

The most common problem with résumé design is

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A) using excessive and distracting design elements. 
B) settling for an old-fashioned look. 
C) using the wrong type of paper. 
D) failing to include at least one graphic. 
A) using excessive and distracting design elements. 
B) settling for an old-fashioned look. 
C) using the wrong type of paper. 
D) failing to include at least one graphic.

Question 19

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships, awards, or academic honors you have received.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

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A) a chronological résumé. 
B) a functional résumé. 
C) a combination résumé. 
D) an indirect résumé. 
A) a chronological résumé. 
B) a functional résumé. 
C) a combination résumé. 
D) an indirect résumé.

Exam 18: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

If you're thinking about using a functional résumé to support your job search, remember that many employers

When you're selecting keywords to include your résumé, you should

A good résumé is targeted for specific situations and prospective employers.

Because lying on résumés is rare, employers are seldom on the look-out for it.

Although employers expect résumés to be carefully written, most are understanding if candidates fail to correct a few typos.

Personal webpage, e-portfolio, social media résumé, and multimedia résumé are all terms used to describe ________ résumés.

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé, you should

In addition to your name, what should be included in the Contact Information section of your résumé?

Putting "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé is

Most employers now prefer functional résumés to chronological ones.

Creating a plain-text file of your résumé

The ________ ________ section of a résumé states what you wish to accomplish in your work.

One example of an effective career objective is, "A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé, you should

Starting with your initial contact and continuing throughout the interview process, you should

If you are just graduating from college and have little or no professional experience,

Using networking to make informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts is more important than ever because

The most common problem with résumé design is

The education section of your résumé should list courses that have directly equipped you for the job you are seeking and indicate any scholarships, awards, or academic honors you have received.

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Electronic Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Filters

The section of a résumé states what you wish to accomplish in your work.