Question 1

It would be inappropriate to mention unpaid community service activities on a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ is the process of making informal connections with a broad sphere of mutually beneficial business contacts.

Accepted Answer

Networking
Explanation:Networking includ

Question 3

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

Accepted Answer

A) searching online job boards such as Monster and applying before others get the chance to see the openings. 
B) looking in the newspaper. 
C) waiting to hear about them from people you know. 
D) identifying companies you want to work for and focusing your efforts on them. 
A) searching online job boards such as Monster and applying before others get the chance to see the openings. 
B) looking in the newspaper. 
C) waiting to hear about them from people you know. 
D) identifying companies you want to work for and focusing your efforts on them.

Question 4

Should you use the word "I" in your résumé? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It is best to avoid using "I" in a résum

Question 5

The most common way to organize a résumé is

Accepted Answer

A) chronologically. 
B) functionally. 
C) geographically. 
D) alphabetically. 
A) chronologically. 
B) functionally. 
C) geographically. 
D) alphabetically.

Question 6

When you're preparing an introductory statement for your résumé, all of the following except ________ can be a good choice.

Accepted Answer

A) a career objective 
B) a qualifications summary 
C) a personal preferences statement 
D) a career summary 
A) a career objective 
B) a qualifications summary 
C) a personal preferences statement 
D) a career summary

Question 7

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) Education 
B) Work Experience 
C) Education or Work Experience 
D) None of the above 
A) Education 
B) Work Experience 
C) Education or Work Experience 
D) None of the above

Question 8

With today's technology, preparing a paper résumé is a waste of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Accepted Answer

A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C) sifting through the many résumés they receive each year. 
D) doing all of the above. 
A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process. 
B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant. 
C) sifting through the many résumés they receive each year. 
D) doing all of the above.

Question 10

Community service activities should be listed in the ________ and ________ section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

Activities, Achievements
Explanation:Vol

Question 11

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

Accepted Answer

A) is a great way to personalize your application. 
B) helps you stand out among other applicants. 
C) will cause some employers to discard your application immediately. 
D) is the best way to guard against potential discrimination. 
A) is a great way to personalize your application. 
B) helps you stand out among other applicants. 
C) will cause some employers to discard your application immediately. 
D) is the best way to guard against potential discrimination.

Question 12

An online résumé

Accepted Answer

A) consists of a PDF version of a traditional chronological résumé and a cover letter. 
B) lets jobseekers use multimedia to expand on the information in a basic résumé. 
C) requires a paid subscription to an online hosting service. 
D) will not be well received outside of technology-related fields. 
A) consists of a PDF version of a traditional chronological résumé and a cover letter. 
B) lets jobseekers use multimedia to expand on the information in a basic résumé. 
C) requires a paid subscription to an online hosting service. 
D) will not be well received outside of technology-related fields.

Question 13

The best résumés are written using short, crisp phrases starting with strong ________ verbs.

Accepted Answer

action
Explanation:Examples of

Question 14

If you have very little job experience, you may choose to lead off your résumé with a(n)________ section.

Accepted Answer

Education
Explanation:If you lack job ex

Question 15

A(n)________ is a persuasive message designed to get you an interview.

Accepted Answer

résumé
Explanation:The purpose

Question 16

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

Accepted Answer

A) WordPerfect. 
B) PDF. 
C) Microsoft Word. 
D) Microsoft Publisher. 
A) WordPerfect. 
B) PDF. 
C) Microsoft Word. 
D) Microsoft Publisher.

Question 17

You can use a ________ to recap your career, with a focus on your increasing levels of responsibility and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) career objective 
B) qualifications summary 
C) career summary 
D) key activity matrix 
A) career objective 
B) qualifications summary 
C) career summary 
D) key activity matrix

Question 18

When conducting a job search, you can use the Internet to

Accepted Answer

A) look for job openings. 
B) respond to job openings. 
C) research various companies. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) look for job openings. 
B) respond to job openings. 
C) research various companies. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 19

When you describe your work experience on your résumé, you should

Accepted Answer

A) start with your most recent job and work back chronologically. 
B) describe one or two jobs in detail so that employers get an idea of your work ethic. 
C) list only full-time positions. 
D) try to come up with fancier titles for the jobs you've held. 
A) start with your most recent job and work back chronologically. 
B) describe one or two jobs in detail so that employers get an idea of your work ethic. 
C) list only full-time positions. 
D) try to come up with fancier titles for the jobs you've held.

Question 20

Your online presence is

Accepted Answer

A) your private property. 
B) a career-management tool. 
C) only of interest to your friends. 
D) unrelated to the job-search process. 
A) your private property. 
B) a career-management tool. 
C) only of interest to your friends. 
D) unrelated to the job-search process.

Exam 18: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

It would be inappropriate to mention unpaid community service activities on a résumé.

________ is the process of making informal connections with a broad sphere of mutually beneficial business contacts.

The best way to find job opportunities is usually

Should you use the word "I" in your résumé? Why or why not?

The most common way to organize a résumé is

When you're preparing an introductory statement for your résumé, all of the following except ________ can be a good choice.

Military service relevant to the position you're seeking should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.

With today's technology, preparing a paper résumé is a waste of time.

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

Community service activities should be listed in the ________ and ________ section of your résumé.

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

An online résumé

The best résumés are written using short, crisp phrases starting with strong ________ verbs.

If you have very little job experience, you may choose to lead off your résumé with a(n)________ section.

A(n)________ is a persuasive message designed to get you an interview.

The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as Monster.com is

You can use a ________ to recap your career, with a focus on your increasing levels of responsibility and performance.

When conducting a job search, you can use the Internet to

When you describe your work experience on your résumé, you should

Your online presence is

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

Community service activities should be listed in the and section of your résumé.