Question 1

References for employers may be added to the résumé by

Accepted Answer

A) listing two references and their contact information at the end of the resume. 
B) preparing a separate sheet with three or four references and their contact information. 
C) having a statement "References available upon request" at the end of the resume. 
D) waiting until they are requested and then preparing a list precisely suited to that job. 
A) listing two references and their contact information at the end of the resume. 
B) preparing a separate sheet with three or four references and their contact information. 
C) having a statement "References available upon request" at the end of the resume. 
D) waiting until they are requested and then preparing a list precisely suited to that job. B

Question 2

Traditional job search techniques can include

Accepted Answer

A) getting involved in your community by joining committees. 
B) pursuing religious affiliations and joining community clubs. 
C) participating in fund-raising events. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and C only are correct. 
A) getting involved in your community by joining committees. 
B) pursuing religious affiliations and joining community clubs. 
C) participating in fund-raising events. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and C only are correct. D

Question 3

Write a functional résumé if

Accepted Answer

A) you are a traditional job applicant. 
B) you have made steady progress in one field. 
C) you want to change professions. 
D) you plan to enter the profession in which you received college training. 
A) you are a traditional job applicant. 
B) you have made steady progress in one field. 
C) you want to change professions. 
D) you plan to enter the profession in which you received college training. C

Question 4

When writing an e-mail cover message prefacing a résumé, use all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) one e-mail at a time to a prospective employer 
B) a clear subject line 
C) a professional e-mail address 
D) your current employer's e-mail system 
A) one e-mail at a time to a prospective employer 
B) a clear subject line 
C) a professional e-mail address 
D) your current employer's e-mail system

Question 5

When you go to an interview, you should avoid doing all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) chewing gum or drinking coffee 
B) smoking 
C) watching your body language 
D) wearing heavy jewelry 
A) chewing gum or drinking coffee 
B) smoking 
C) watching your body language 
D) wearing heavy jewelry

Question 6

A résumé is an opportunity to

Accepted Answer

A) show the employer how great you are. 
B) show the employer how valuable you would be to that organization. 
C) explain your achievements. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) B and C are correct. 
A) show the employer how great you are. 
B) show the employer how valuable you would be to that organization. 
C) explain your achievements. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) B and C are correct.

Question 7

Candidates should follow up an interview by

Accepted Answer

A) sending a letter or e-mail message. 
B) calling regularly to check job status. 
C) sending a gift to interviewers. 
D) mentioning other job prospects. 
A) sending a letter or e-mail message. 
B) calling regularly to check job status. 
C) sending a gift to interviewers. 
D) mentioning other job prospects.

Question 8

Which of the following is an incorrect style of writing in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) positive, active verbs 
B) long sentences 
C) itemization 
D) reader-friendly format 
A) positive, active verbs 
B) long sentences 
C) itemization 
D) reader-friendly format

Question 9

Effective items to include on a social media job search profile are

Accepted Answer

A) Summaries of credentials. 
B) Photos of self. 
C) Church and family activities. 
D) A and B only. 
A) Summaries of credentials. 
B) Photos of self. 
C) Church and family activities. 
D) A and B only.

Question 10

Which of the following should you omit in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) career objectives 
B) religion 
C) employment history 
D) education 
E) identification 
A) career objectives 
B) religion 
C) employment history 
D) education 
E) identification

Question 11

Discuss why belonging to professional affiliations can help you get a job. Do you belong to such an organization? If not, why not?

Accepted Answer

Belonging to professional affiliations c

Question 12

To write effective, scannable résumés, you should avoid

Accepted Answer

A) using Helvetica or Arial fonts. 
B) italics, colors, vertical lines, and iconic bullets. 
C) placing your name at the top of the resume. 
D) omitting key words from the job advertisement. 
A) using Helvetica or Arial fonts. 
B) italics, colors, vertical lines, and iconic bullets. 
C) placing your name at the top of the resume. 
D) omitting key words from the job advertisement.

Question 13

You are writing a letter of application. Which of the following should you omit?

Accepted Answer

A) your desired salary 
B) where you discovered the job opening 
C) the specific job you are applying for 
D) your best credential 
A) your desired salary 
B) where you discovered the job opening 
C) the specific job you are applying for 
D) your best credential

Question 14

In a video résumé focus on your personal side and avoid too much focus on career goals, education and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Web folios enable you to share PowerPoint files, Web pages and video files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Templates help you to create unique and personalized résumés.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not a benefit of a video résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) It shows you in action. 
B) It places high on search engine results. 
C) It can be as long as it needs to be. 
D) It can differentiate you from other job candidates. 
A) It shows you in action. 
B) It places high on search engine results. 
C) It can be as long as it needs to be. 
D) It can differentiate you from other job candidates.

Question 18

List and discuss the essential components of a letter of application for a job.

Accepted Answer

A letter of application for a job typica

Question 19

Many employers use social networking sites, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, to learn details about a job candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You can send résumés through traditional mail, post them on the Internet, or send them as part of an e-mail message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

References for employers may be added to the résumé by

Traditional job search techniques can include

Write a functional résumé if

When writing an e-mail cover message prefacing a résumé, use all but which one of the following?

When you go to an interview, you should avoid doing all but which of the following?

A résumé is an opportunity to

Candidates should follow up an interview by

Which of the following is an incorrect style of writing in a résumé?

Effective items to include on a social media job search profile are

Which of the following should you omit in a résumé?

Discuss why belonging to professional affiliations can help you get a job. Do you belong to such an organization? If not, why not?

To write effective, scannable résumés, you should avoid

You are writing a letter of application. Which of the following should you omit?

In a video résumé focus on your personal side and avoid too much focus on career goals, education and objectives.

Web folios enable you to share PowerPoint files, Web pages and video files.

Templates help you to create unique and personalized résumés.

Which of the following is not a benefit of a video résumé?

List and discuss the essential components of a letter of application for a job.

Many employers use social networking sites, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, to learn details about a job candidate.

You can send résumés through traditional mail, post them on the Internet, or send them as part of an e-mail message.

An Introduction to Technical Communication

Digital Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Document Design

Visual Aids

Routine Correspondence

Communicating to Persuade

Social Media

Web Sites and Online Help

Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Research

Short, Informal Reports

Long, Formal Reports

Proposals and Business Plans

Oral Presentations

Filters

Exam 10: The Job Search

References for employers may be added to the résumé by

Traditional job search techniques can include

Write a functional résumé if

When writing an e-mail cover message prefacing a résumé, use all but which one of the following?

When you go to an interview, you should avoid doing all but which of the following?

A résumé is an opportunity to

Candidates should follow up an interview by

Which of the following is an incorrect style of writing in a résumé?

Effective items to include on a social media job search profile are

Which of the following should you omit in a résumé?

Discuss why belonging to professional affiliations can help you get a job. Do you belong to such an organization? If not, why not?

To write effective, scannable résumés, you should avoid

You are writing a letter of application. Which of the following should you omit?

In a video résumé focus on your personal side and avoid too much focus on career goals, education and objectives.

Web folios enable you to share PowerPoint files, Web pages and video files.

Templates help you to create unique and personalized résumés.

Which of the following is not a benefit of a video résumé?

List and discuss the essential components of a letter of application for a job.

Many employers use social networking sites, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, to learn details about a job candidate.

You can send résumés through traditional mail, post them on the Internet, or send them as part of an e-mail message.

An Introduction to Technical Communication

Digital Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Document Design

Visual Aids

Routine Correspondence

Communicating to Persuade

Social Media

Web Sites and Online Help

Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Research

Short, Informal Reports

Long, Formal Reports

Proposals and Business Plans

Oral Presentations

Filters