Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

The evidence section of an effective digital résumé should include broad, general statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Work-related references are

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of keywords in a résumé?

The evidence section of an effective digital résumé should include broad, general statements.

Communication Foundations

Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Intelligence: Managing Self and Relationships

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Intercultural Communication

Communication Across the Organisation

Leadership

Team and Work Group Communication

Effective Meetings: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Customer Engagement

Public Relations

Managing Big Data and Knowledge

Researching and Processing Information

Conducting Surveys and Questionnaires

Critical Thinking, Argument, Logic and Persuasion

Communicating Through Visuals

Oral Presentations and Public Speaking

Writing for the Professions

Writing Correspondence, Emails and Short Reports

Writing Long Reports

Writing Reflective Journals

Academic Writing

Social Media

Writing for the Web

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

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

Work-related references are

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of keywords in a résumé?

The evidence section of an effective digital résumé should include broad, general statements.

Communication Foundations

Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Intelligence: Managing Self and Relationships

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Intercultural Communication

Communication Across the Organisation

Leadership

Team and Work Group Communication

Effective Meetings: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Customer Engagement

Public Relations

Managing Big Data and Knowledge

Researching and Processing Information

Conducting Surveys and Questionnaires

Critical Thinking, Argument, Logic and Persuasion

Communicating Through Visuals

Oral Presentations and Public Speaking

Writing for the Professions

Writing Correspondence, Emails and Short Reports

Writing Long Reports

Writing Reflective Journals

Academic Writing

Social Media

Writing for the Web

Filters