Question 1

One of the reasons for having a résumé is to clarify your direction and career goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In which way does a résumé target your goal and support it?

Accepted Answer

A)  By using elegant, formal expression 
B)  By introducing interesting, personal details 
C)  Via the recommendations of many referees 
D)  With the use of action words or verbs 
A)  By using elegant, formal expression 
B)  By introducing interesting, personal details 
C)  Via the recommendations of many referees 
D)  With the use of action words or verbs

Question 3

The essential factors in an digital résumé are

Accepted Answer

A)  content, uniform presentation and keywords. 
B)  creative presentation and literary expression. 
C)  depth, breadth and impact. 
D)  logical structure and sound argument. 
A)  content, uniform presentation and keywords. 
B)  creative presentation and literary expression. 
C)  depth, breadth and impact. 
D)  logical structure and sound argument.

Question 4

It is the applicant's responsibility rather than the employer's to come to the interview prepared, and have the confidence to ask questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the necessary preparatory steps for an effective job interview? How should interviewees use each stage in an employment interview? What does a follow-up letter do? How long should you wait before making a follow-up telephone call? Why should you send a letter of acceptance in writing? What should you include in the acceptance letter?

Accepted Answer

The necessary preparatory steps for an e

Question 6

A good approach for any jobseeker is to say

Accepted Answer

A)  'If I have the knowledge, skills and attitude, employers will seek me out.' 
B)  'Nothing comes to one who waits, it's later than you think.' 
C)  'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Seize the day.' 
D)  'I am a business of one. I need to market myself to prospective employers.' 
A)  'If I have the knowledge, skills and attitude, employers will seek me out.' 
B)  'Nothing comes to one who waits, it's later than you think.' 
C)  'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Seize the day.' 
D)  'I am a business of one. I need to market myself to prospective employers.'

Question 7

An aptitude test is the type of psychometric test used to measure a university graduate's ability to read numerical data, and to interpret graphic data and ratio problems accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the purpose of keywords in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  To attract the attention of recruiters or employers 
B)  To demonstrate your professional ability and potential for the position 
C)  To highlight crucial skills and experience 
D)  To show your language proficiency, particularly your writing ability 
A)  To attract the attention of recruiters or employers 
B)  To demonstrate your professional ability and potential for the position 
C)  To highlight crucial skills and experience 
D)  To show your language proficiency, particularly your writing ability

Question 9

The first impression of your résumé is often affected by

Accepted Answer

A)  the layout of information on the page. 
B)  your qualifications. 
C)  your expression. 
D)  your tone throughout your résumé. 
A)  the layout of information on the page. 
B)  your qualifications. 
C)  your expression. 
D)  your tone throughout your résumé.

Question 10

Identifying employment opportunities via business contacts, peers and family contacts is known as social networking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Job seekers who have completed voluntary work experience have an advantage because

Accepted Answer

A)  they can show their public-spirited nature. 
B)  they have been able to build contacts, experience and skills. 
C)  volunteers develop a positive attitude that transfers readily to an interview. 
D)  more and more corporations value community-minded attitudes. 
A)  they can show their public-spirited nature. 
B)  they have been able to build contacts, experience and skills. 
C)  volunteers develop a positive attitude that transfers readily to an interview. 
D)  more and more corporations value community-minded attitudes.

Question 12

If you haven't received an acknowledgement two weeks after you have mailed a job application

Accepted Answer

A)  your application has definitely been rejected. 
B)  it is appropriate to make an inquiry either by letter or telephone. 
C)  it is not appropriate to contact the recruiters again. 
D)  the only thing you can do is to search for other jobs. 
A)  your application has definitely been rejected. 
B)  it is appropriate to make an inquiry either by letter or telephone. 
C)  it is not appropriate to contact the recruiters again. 
D)  the only thing you can do is to search for other jobs.

Question 13

Many employers and recruitment agencies prefer to have electronic résumés rather than keeping hard-copy résumés.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Voluntary social and welfare work is usually useful because it allows one to gain valuable contacts, experience and skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When seeking the first job or a new job it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  have a few goods friends in high places. 
B)  know the decision makers. 
C)  be self-effacing, so you don't appear pushy. 
D)  be thoroughly prepared. 
A)  have a few goods friends in high places. 
B)  know the decision makers. 
C)  be self-effacing, so you don't appear pushy. 
D)  be thoroughly prepared.

Question 16

The covering letter is also known as the letter of application, which is the persuasive part of the application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The type of résumé which identifies the key skills, areas of expertise and body of experience the employer will be looking for is

Accepted Answer

A)  a basic résumé. 
B)  a targeted résumé. 
C)  a functional résumé. 
D)  a skills résumé. 
A)  a basic résumé. 
B)  a targeted résumé. 
C)  a functional résumé. 
D)  a skills résumé.

Question 18

The purpose of your résumé is to win an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you choose not to accept the position, write a letter declining the offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the three reasons for having a résumé? Why should you use power words in your résumé? Create a list of résumé-writing guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The three reasons for having a résumé ar

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

One of the reasons for having a résumé is to clarify your direction and career goals.

In which way does a résumé target your goal and support it?

The essential factors in an digital résumé are

It is the applicant's responsibility rather than the employer's to come to the interview prepared, and have the confidence to ask questions.

A good approach for any jobseeker is to say

An aptitude test is the type of psychometric test used to measure a university graduate's ability to read numerical data, and to interpret graphic data and ratio problems accurately.

What is the purpose of keywords in a résumé?

The first impression of your résumé is often affected by

Identifying employment opportunities via business contacts, peers and family contacts is known as social networking.

Job seekers who have completed voluntary work experience have an advantage because

If you haven't received an acknowledgement two weeks after you have mailed a job application

Many employers and recruitment agencies prefer to have electronic résumés rather than keeping hard-copy résumés.

Voluntary social and welfare work is usually useful because it allows one to gain valuable contacts, experience and skills.

When seeking the first job or a new job it is important to

The covering letter is also known as the letter of application, which is the persuasive part of the application.

The type of résumé which identifies the key skills, areas of expertise and body of experience the employer will be looking for is

The purpose of your résumé is to win an interview.

If you choose not to accept the position, write a letter declining the offer.

What are the three reasons for having a résumé? Why should you use power words in your résumé? Create a list of résumé-writing guidelines.

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