Question 1

The employment interview is really

Accepted Answer

A)  an opportunity to find the most compliant applicant for the job. 
B)  a question and answer session to find the best applicant for the job. 
C)  a chance to convince the employer that you know and can do everything. 
D)  an intensive interrogation to get rid of weaklings. 
A)  an opportunity to find the most compliant applicant for the job. 
B)  a question and answer session to find the best applicant for the job. 
C)  a chance to convince the employer that you know and can do everything. 
D)  an intensive interrogation to get rid of weaklings.

Question 2

Employment agencies are funded by the government to help people on unemployment benefits find work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The purpose of the covering letter (or letter of application) is to

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A)  make an explosive lasting impression and draw attention to the relevance of your qualifications to a specific job. 
B)  draw attention to those qualifications or experiences not listed in the résumé but which may equip you for the job and persuade the reader to consider your application carefully. 
C)  strengthen what you want to emphasise by repeating the content in your résumé. 
D)  achieve a balance between your perception of your suitability for the job and the potential employer's needs. 
A)  make an explosive lasting impression and draw attention to the relevance of your qualifications to a specific job. 
B)  draw attention to those qualifications or experiences not listed in the résumé but which may equip you for the job and persuade the reader to consider your application carefully. 
C)  strengthen what you want to emphasise by repeating the content in your résumé. 
D)  achieve a balance between your perception of your suitability for the job and the potential employer's needs.

Question 4

The main feature of the targeted résumé is that you focus on your skills and capabilities rather than your history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The purpose of your résumé is to detail all of your accomplishments in your career to date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The covering letter should contain

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A)  three main parts. 
B)  four main parts. 
C)  five main parts. 
D)  as many as ten main parts. 
A)  three main parts. 
B)  four main parts. 
C)  five main parts. 
D)  as many as ten main parts.

Question 7

Why are keywords essential in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

Keywords are essential in a résumé for s

Question 8

The purpose of a referee in a job application is to

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A)  persuade a potential employer to give you an interview and to speak about your specific skills relevant to the job on offer. 
B)  have people who know you, and who are in a responsible position, support your claims about professional competence and experience. 
C)  have someone speak positively about you, overestimating your good points and those parts of your experience which will particularly contribute to the vacant job. 
D)  use a trusted third party who will speak to a potential employer on your behalf about what you can do and what you can't do. 
A)  persuade a potential employer to give you an interview and to speak about your specific skills relevant to the job on offer. 
B)  have people who know you, and who are in a responsible position, support your claims about professional competence and experience. 
C)  have someone speak positively about you, overestimating your good points and those parts of your experience which will particularly contribute to the vacant job. 
D)  use a trusted third party who will speak to a potential employer on your behalf about what you can do and what you can't do.

Question 9

The three most common types of résumé are chronological, functional and targeted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a factor that causes interviews to be poor predictors of job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interviewer with a stereotype of what represents a good applicant 
B)  Favouritism for those who hold similar views to the interviewer and undue emphasis given to negative information 
C)  The likelihood that the interviewer will forget much of the interview's content soon after its conclusion 
D)  All of the above 
A)  An interviewer with a stereotype of what represents a good applicant 
B)  Favouritism for those who hold similar views to the interviewer and undue emphasis given to negative information 
C)  The likelihood that the interviewer will forget much of the interview's content soon after its conclusion 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

The employer or recruiter is likely to read those résumés with the most keyword hits identified by the software that reviews résumés.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The functional résumé is shorter and simpler than other types of résumés.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the different ways of finding a position in the employment market. Which way do you prefer? Why?

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There are several different ways to find

Question 14

What is considered critical to the success of your résumé writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A self-effacing tone 
B)  The order of presentation of information 
C)  The inclusion of a creative image 
D)  The use of technical terminology 
A)  A self-effacing tone 
B)  The order of presentation of information 
C)  The inclusion of a creative image 
D)  The use of technical terminology

Question 15

What tone is appropriate for résumé writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A courteous and confident tone 
B)  Informal and casual 
C)  Very formal and serious 
D)  Academic and accomplished 
A)  A courteous and confident tone 
B)  Informal and casual 
C)  Very formal and serious 
D)  Academic and accomplished

Question 16

Which of the following should be highlighted in a résumé?

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A)  Name, address, phone number, qualifications and referees 
B)  Employment objective, activities and interests 
C)  Work experience and achievements 
D)  Reasons for leaving past employment 
A)  Name, address, phone number, qualifications and referees 
B)  Employment objective, activities and interests 
C)  Work experience and achievements 
D)  Reasons for leaving past employment

Question 17

The application is the only source of information a potential employer can use to decide whether you should be invited to an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A psychometric test is typically administered before a job interview is conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Work-related references are

Accepted Answer

A)  documents that highlight and support certain skills and experiences you have gained. 
B)  appraisal letters from your supervisor or boss. 
C)  letters of recommendation to change your job. 
D)  documents attesting to your good character. 
A)  documents that highlight and support certain skills and experiences you have gained. 
B)  appraisal letters from your supervisor or boss. 
C)  letters of recommendation to change your job. 
D)  documents attesting to your good character.

Question 20

What are the main services offered on an online recruitment site? What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting a job search online?

Accepted Answer

Online recruitment sites offer a range o

Exam 25: The Job Search, Résumés and Interviews in the Digital Era

The employment interview is really

Employment agencies are funded by the government to help people on unemployment benefits find work.

The purpose of the covering letter (or letter of application) is to

The main feature of the targeted résumé is that you focus on your skills and capabilities rather than your history.

The purpose of your résumé is to detail all of your accomplishments in your career to date.

The covering letter should contain

Why are keywords essential in a résumé?

The purpose of a referee in a job application is to

The three most common types of résumé are chronological, functional and targeted.

Which of the following is a factor that causes interviews to be poor predictors of job performance?

The employer or recruiter is likely to read those résumés with the most keyword hits identified by the software that reviews résumés.

The functional résumé is shorter and simpler than other types of résumés.

Discuss the different ways of finding a position in the employment market. Which way do you prefer? Why?

What is considered critical to the success of your résumé writing?

What tone is appropriate for résumé writing?

Which of the following should be highlighted in a résumé?

The application is the only source of information a potential employer can use to decide whether you should be invited to an interview.

A psychometric test is typically administered before a job interview is conducted.

Work-related references are

What are the main services offered on an online recruitment site? What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting a job search online?

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