Question 1

Personal networking and referrals are the primary routes to hiring in today's digital age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) The summary of qualifications goes at the bottom of your résumé to give it a strong ending. 
B) A summary of qualifications makes your résumé easier to read. 
C) Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualification section because it adds to reading time. 
D) The summary of qualifications section should be formatted as one or two concise paragraphs. 
A) The summary of qualifications goes at the bottom of your résumé to give it a strong ending. 
B) A summary of qualifications makes your résumé easier to read. 
C) Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualification section because it adds to reading time. 
D) The summary of qualifications section should be formatted as one or two concise paragraphs. B

Question 3

What can the average Canadian worker expect of the job market and his or her career today?

Accepted Answer

A) to make at least three to four career changes in a lifetime 
B) to have the same type of job as was available 10 to 15 years ago 
C) to find a good job and rise steadily through the ranks 
D) to create one good résumé that works for all job applications. 
A) to make at least three to four career changes in a lifetime 
B) to have the same type of job as was available 10 to 15 years ago 
C) to find a good job and rise steadily through the ranks 
D) to create one good résumé that works for all job applications. A

Question 4

Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Madison will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process. What should her first step in a job search be?

Accepted Answer

A) to research salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field 
B) to develop an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers 
C) to locate a specific job opening at a desirable company 
D) to analyze her interests and goals and evaluate her qualifications 
A) to research salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field 
B) to develop an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers 
C) to locate a specific job opening at a desirable company 
D) to analyze her interests and goals and evaluate her qualifications

Question 6

To be competitive during the job search, prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements in a cover message best refers the reader to your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Enclosed herewith please find my résumé which highlights my education and experience. 
B) As you will notice from my enclosed résumé, I have over five years of customer service experience. 
C) Please see find my enclosed résumé which demonstrates how my résumé and work experience will benefit your company. 
D) My résumé is enclosed and details my education, work experience and skills. 
A) Enclosed herewith please find my résumé which highlights my education and experience. 
B) As you will notice from my enclosed résumé, I have over five years of customer service experience. 
C) Please see find my enclosed résumé which demonstrates how my résumé and work experience will benefit your company. 
D) My résumé is enclosed and details my education, work experience and skills.

Question 9

Assume that you are going to start looking for a job. Describe five resources you will use to find available positions in the open job market. Explain why you chose these five techniques.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assume that you are going to start...

Question 10

Include a cover message with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A career ____________________ is a collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments. This collection can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A career ____________________ is a collection of...

Question 12

The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed. However, many companies don't announce, list, or advertise their openings publicly, resulting in the ____________________ job market.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The open job market consists of jobs...

Question 13

Items in the Work Experience section of a résumé should be listed in reverse chronological order on a résumé, starting with your current or most recent position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages?

Accepted Answer

A) making them too long 
B) making them too short 
C) making them sound too generic 
D) not referring to an enclosed résumé 
A) making them too long 
B) making them too short 
C) making them sound too generic 
D) not referring to an enclosed résumé

Question 15

____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment and for those who show steady career growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work...

Question 16

Which of the following statements is the best recommendation for writing the work experience section of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) List only jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position. 
B) Place your work history in chronological order by date. 
C) Always place the work experience section after the education section. 
D) Place your employment achievements and job duties in paragraph format. 
A) List only jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position. 
B) Place your work history in chronological order by date. 
C) Always place the work experience section after the education section. 
D) Place your employment achievements and job duties in paragraph format.

Question 17

Solicited messages of application should use a direct approach, whereas unsolicited messages of application should use a persuasive opening that will convince the person to read on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which candidate would most likely have a résumé that is longer than one page?

Accepted Answer

A) a candidate with fewer than ten years of experience 
B) a person with one or two previous employers 
C) a person making a major career change 
D) a senior-level manager with many major accomplishments 
A) a candidate with fewer than ten years of experience 
B) a person with one or two previous employers 
C) a person making a major career change 
D) a senior-level manager with many major accomplishments

Question 19

Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience, what kind of résumé do most recruiters favour?

Accepted Answer

A) a scannable résumé 
B) a functional résumé 
C) a chronological résumé 
D) an online résumé 
A) a scannable résumé 
B) a functional résumé 
C) a chronological résumé 
D) an online résumé

Question 20

To conduct a safe, effective online job search, keep a careful record of each site on which you post your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Personal networking and referrals are the primary routes to hiring in today's digital age.

Which of the following statements best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé?

What can the average Canadian worker expect of the job market and his or her career today?

Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com.

Madison will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process. What should her first step in a job search be?

To be competitive during the job search, prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

Which of the following statements in a cover message best refers the reader to your résumé?

Assume that you are going to start looking for a job. Describe five resources you will use to find available positions in the open job market. Explain why you chose these five techniques.

Include a cover message with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

A career ____________________ is a collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments. This collection can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website.

The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed. However, many companies don't announce, list, or advertise their openings publicly, resulting in the ____________________ job market.

Items in the Work Experience section of a résumé should be listed in reverse chronological order on a résumé, starting with your current or most recent position.

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages?

____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment and for those who show steady career growth.

Which of the following statements is the best recommendation for writing the work experience section of a résumé?

Solicited messages of application should use a direct approach, whereas unsolicited messages of application should use a persuasive opening that will convince the person to read on.

Which candidate would most likely have a résumé that is longer than one page?

Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience, what kind of résumé do most recruiters favour?

To conduct a safe, effective online job search, keep a careful record of each site on which you post your résumé.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following up

Grammar Exercises

Filters

Exam 15: The Job Search and Résumés

Personal networking and referrals are the primary routes to hiring in today's digital age.

Which of the following statements best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé?

What can the average Canadian worker expect of the job market and his or her career today?

Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com.

Madison will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process. What should her first step in a job search be?

To be competitive during the job search, prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

Which of the following statements in a cover message best refers the reader to your résumé?

Assume that you are going to start looking for a job. Describe five resources you will use to find available positions in the open job market. Explain why you chose these five techniques.

Include a cover message with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

A career ____________________ is a collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments. This collection can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website.

The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed. However, many companies don't announce, list, or advertise their openings publicly, resulting in the ____________________ job market.

Items in the Work Experience section of a résumé should be listed in reverse chronological order on a résumé, starting with your current or most recent position.

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages?

____________________ résumés emphasize employment history and work well for candidates who have experience in their field of employment and for those who show steady career growth.

Which of the following statements is the best recommendation for writing the work experience section of a résumé?

Solicited messages of application should use a direct approach, whereas unsolicited messages of application should use a persuasive opening that will convince the person to read on.

Which candidate would most likely have a résumé that is longer than one page?

Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience, what kind of résumé do most recruiters favour?

To conduct a safe, effective online job search, keep a careful record of each site on which you post your résumé.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following up

Grammar Exercises

Filters