Question 1

If you are sending your résumé in the text of an email, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  start all lines at the right margin. 
B)  underline and bold the text. 
C)  use elements such as boxes and horizontal lines. 
D)  avoid using keys such as asterisks. 
E)  shorten line lengths to 65 characters and spaces. 
A)  start all lines at the right margin. 
B)  underline and bold the text. 
C)  use elements such as boxes and horizontal lines. 
D)  avoid using keys such as asterisks. 
E)  shorten line lengths to 65 characters and spaces. E

Question 2

Which of the following is recommended in terms of paragraph length for a job application letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long paragraphs in the body should cover at least two topics each. 
B)  All paragraphs should be similar in length to show paragraph unity. 
C)  If a paragraph covers two or more subjects, it should be divided into two or more paragraphs. 
D)  The last paragraph should be long since it provides a complete summary. 
E)  Your first and last paragraphs should be kept fairly long but not more than eight typed lines. 
A)  Long paragraphs in the body should cover at least two topics each. 
B)  All paragraphs should be similar in length to show paragraph unity. 
C)  If a paragraph covers two or more subjects, it should be divided into two or more paragraphs. 
D)  The last paragraph should be long since it provides a complete summary. 
E)  Your first and last paragraphs should be kept fairly long but not more than eight typed lines. C

Question 3

Which of the following statements about you-attitude in a job application letter is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must show the employer what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. 
B)  It must highlight your capabilities and hint at what the employer must do to hire you. 
C)  It must include fewer "me" and "my" statements by replacing them with "I." 
D)  It must avoid beginning sentences with prepositional phrases or introductory clauses. 
E)  It must tell readers information they already know as though they do not know it. 
A)  It must show the employer what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. 
B)  It must highlight your capabilities and hint at what the employer must do to hire you. 
C)  It must include fewer "me" and "my" statements by replacing them with "I." 
D)  It must avoid beginning sentences with prepositional phrases or introductory clauses. 
E)  It must tell readers information they already know as though they do not know it. A

Question 4

Jamarcus is creating a personal website to help employers find out more about him and contact him for available jobs. What should Jamarcus do to create an effective personal website?

Accepted Answer

Jamarcus's personal website can be his c

Question 5

Which of the following can make your résumé look busy?

Accepted Answer

A)  using enough spacing 
B)  using vertical lists 
C)  using many fonts 
D)  using white space to group items 
E)  using bulleted points 
A)  using enough spacing 
B)  using vertical lists 
C)  using many fonts 
D)  using white space to group items 
E)  using bulleted points

Question 6

Which of the following types of information are employers allowed to gather during a background check?

Accepted Answer

A)  social media passwords 
B)  credit history 
C)  medical history 
D)  relationship status 
E)  disability status 
A)  social media passwords 
B)  credit history 
C)  medical history 
D)  relationship status 
E)  disability status

Question 7

Which of the following is the best way to deal with a situation when all your work experience is in your family's business?

Accepted Answer

A)  List your family members as references, but in your letter of application stress that they were just as hard on you as they would have been if you had not been related. 
B)  Never list the name of the company if it contains your family name. 
C)  List the company you worked for and list a client who can talk about your work. 
D)  Mention that there is no scope for growth since it is a family business. 
E)  Avoid mentioning the names of your supervisors. 
A)  List your family members as references, but in your letter of application stress that they were just as hard on you as they would have been if you had not been related. 
B)  Never list the name of the company if it contains your family name. 
C)  List the company you worked for and list a client who can talk about your work. 
D)  Mention that there is no scope for growth since it is a family business. 
E)  Avoid mentioning the names of your supervisors.

Question 8

Which of the following sentences best illustrates you-attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your company is planning to acquire Alcove Co., which is into consulting and IT services for healthcare. 
B)  Working in the same field for so many years has taught me that you should never compromise on quality. 
C)  A highly regarded company like yours will give me the skills I need to advance my career. 
D)  My coursework in project management has increased my ability to improve team efficiency. 
E)  My expertise and experience is vital to the success of your organization. 
A)  Your company is planning to acquire Alcove Co., which is into consulting and IT services for healthcare. 
B)  Working in the same field for so many years has taught me that you should never compromise on quality. 
C)  A highly regarded company like yours will give me the skills I need to advance my career. 
D)  My coursework in project management has increased my ability to improve team efficiency. 
E)  My expertise and experience is vital to the success of your organization.

Question 9

Describe the role of a job application letter in the employment-search process.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a job application letter

Question 10

Which of the following is a difference between a solicited letter and a prospecting letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  A solicited letter is similar to a problem-solving persuasive message; a prospecting letter is similar to a direct persuasive request. 
B)  A solicited letter helps you apply to an advertised opening; a prospecting letter helps you tap into the hidden job market. 
C)  A solicited letter seeks an interview; a prospecting letter does not. 
D)  A solicited letter is addressed to a specific person; a prospecting letter is addressed to an organization. 
E)  A solicited letter allows you to follow-up with a call; a prospecting letter requires that you wait to be contacted. 
A)  A solicited letter is similar to a problem-solving persuasive message; a prospecting letter is similar to a direct persuasive request. 
B)  A solicited letter helps you apply to an advertised opening; a prospecting letter helps you tap into the hidden job market. 
C)  A solicited letter seeks an interview; a prospecting letter does not. 
D)  A solicited letter is addressed to a specific person; a prospecting letter is addressed to an organization. 
E)  A solicited letter allows you to follow-up with a call; a prospecting letter requires that you wait to be contacted.

Question 11

While editing and proofreading your application letter, remember to show gratitude to the reader for reading your letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The closing sentence of an application letter reads, "I want an interview with you." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  I anxiously await a phone call from you so that we can meet to discuss job opportunities. 
B)  Please do not hesitate to contact me. I can't wait to hear from you. 
C)  Thank you for your time. I am grateful to you. 
D)  I look forward to talking to you about how my qualifications could meet the company's needs. 
E)  I assure you that you will not be disappointed if you hire me. 
A)  I anxiously await a phone call from you so that we can meet to discuss job opportunities. 
B)  Please do not hesitate to contact me. I can't wait to hear from you. 
C)  Thank you for your time. I am grateful to you. 
D)  I look forward to talking to you about how my qualifications could meet the company's needs. 
E)  I assure you that you will not be disappointed if you hire me.

Question 13

In your social networking profiles, include only professional interests without mentioning your personal interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A sentence in a job application letter reads, "You can call my professor to verify whether the recommendation is valid." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence to ensure positive emphasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  My professor is willing to verify the written recommendation over telephone. 
B)  Professor Jackson can provide more specific information about my coursework and qualifications. 
C)  Professor Jackson would be happy to confirm your views if you check with him. 
D)  You can verify the recommendation by calling Professor Jackson. 
E)  Professor Jackson will help you verify the validity of the recommendation. 
A)  My professor is willing to verify the written recommendation over telephone. 
B)  Professor Jackson can provide more specific information about my coursework and qualifications. 
C)  Professor Jackson would be happy to confirm your views if you check with him. 
D)  You can verify the recommendation by calling Professor Jackson. 
E)  Professor Jackson will help you verify the validity of the recommendation.

Question 15

Which of the following should always stand as separate categories, even if you have only one item under each head?

Accepted Answer

A)  Honors and Awards 
B)  Activities and Interests 
C)  Name and Contact Information 
D)  Campus Activities and Community Service 
E)  Education and Experience 
A)  Honors and Awards 
B)  Activities and Interests 
C)  Name and Contact Information 
D)  Campus Activities and Community Service 
E)  Education and Experience

Question 16

Annika has one full year to go before she graduates and begins interviewing. Which of the following steps should Annika take toward her formal preparation for job hunting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select course projects and paper topics that will help her prepare for a job. 
B)  Attend job seminars and job fairs. 
C)  Join extracurricular organizations on campus and in the community. 
D)  Get a co-op job or internship in her field of interest. 
E)  Check out the services of her college placement and advising offices without enrolling. 
A)  Select course projects and paper topics that will help her prepare for a job. 
B)  Attend job seminars and job fairs. 
C)  Join extracurricular organizations on campus and in the community. 
D)  Get a co-op job or internship in her field of interest. 
E)  Check out the services of her college placement and advising offices without enrolling.

Question 17

Anita is preparing to apply for a new job, and the recruiter has requested that she send her résumé via email. Before sending the résumé, she should

Accepted Answer

A)  call the recruiter to inform her that she will be applying. 
B)  come up with a creative and eye-catching subject line. 
C)  email the résumé to herself to see how it will look. 
D)  make sure she is using her employer's email system. 
E)  print and mail a physical copy to the recruiter as a backup. 
A)  call the recruiter to inform her that she will be applying. 
B)  come up with a creative and eye-catching subject line. 
C)  email the résumé to herself to see how it will look. 
D)  make sure she is using her employer's email system. 
E)  print and mail a physical copy to the recruiter as a backup.

Question 18

It is unethical to omit a low GPA on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify the error in the following list of job duties: "Recruited seventeen volunteers, designing of brochures, and spoke to five community groups."

Accepted Answer

A)  The list lacks proper emphatic order. 
B)  The list lacks details. 
C)  The list lacks parallel structure. 
D)  The list uses a complete sentence. 
E)  The list uses nouns instead of gerunds. 
A)  The list lacks proper emphatic order. 
B)  The list lacks details. 
C)  The list lacks parallel structure. 
D)  The list uses a complete sentence. 
E)  The list uses nouns instead of gerunds.

Question 20

On her résumé, Savita gives basic details about her degree, field of study, date of completion, and the name of the grad school. Further, she considers listing all her courses. While doing so, which of the following is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should use course numbers to make them chronological. 
B)  She should use short descriptive titles while listing them. 
C)  She should classify them under the heading "Relevant Courses." 
D)  She should avoid using subheads completely. 
E)  She should consider writing them in paragraphs as listing is an obtrusive way of filling a page. 
A)  She should use course numbers to make them chronological. 
B)  She should use short descriptive titles while listing them. 
C)  She should classify them under the heading "Relevant Courses." 
D)  She should avoid using subheads completely. 
E)  She should consider writing them in paragraphs as listing is an obtrusive way of filling a page.

If you are sending your résumé in the text of an email, you should

Which of the following is recommended in terms of paragraph length for a job application letter?

Which of the following statements about you-attitude in a job application letter is true?

Jamarcus is creating a personal website to help employers find out more about him and contact him for available jobs. What should Jamarcus do to create an effective personal website?

Which of the following can make your résumé look busy?

Which of the following types of information are employers allowed to gather during a background check?

Which of the following is the best way to deal with a situation when all your work experience is in your family's business?

Which of the following sentences best illustrates you-attitude?

Describe the role of a job application letter in the employment-search process.

Which of the following is a difference between a solicited letter and a prospecting letter?

While editing and proofreading your application letter, remember to show gratitude to the reader for reading your letter.

The closing sentence of an application letter reads, "I want an interview with you." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence?

In your social networking profiles, include only professional interests without mentioning your personal interests.

A sentence in a job application letter reads, "You can call my professor to verify whether the recommendation is valid." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence to ensure positive emphasis?

Which of the following should always stand as separate categories, even if you have only one item under each head?

Annika has one full year to go before she graduates and begins interviewing. Which of the following steps should Annika take toward her formal preparation for job hunting?

Anita is preparing to apply for a new job, and the recruiter has requested that she send her résumé via email. Before sending the résumé, she should

It is unethical to omit a low GPA on your résumé.

Identify the error in the following list of job duties: "Recruited seventeen volunteers, designing of brochures, and spoke to five community groups."

On her résumé, Savita gives basic details about her degree, field of study, date of completion, and the name of the grad school. Further, she considers listing all her courses. While doing so, which of the following is recommended?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Interviewing, Writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals

Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 11: Developing Job Application Materials

If you are sending your résumé in the text of an email, you should

Which of the following is recommended in terms of paragraph length for a job application letter?

Which of the following statements about you-attitude in a job application letter is true?

Jamarcus is creating a personal website to help employers find out more about him and contact him for available jobs. What should Jamarcus do to create an effective personal website?

Which of the following can make your résumé look busy?

Which of the following types of information are employers allowed to gather during a background check?

Which of the following is the best way to deal with a situation when all your work experience is in your family's business?

Which of the following sentences best illustrates you-attitude?

Describe the role of a job application letter in the employment-search process.

Which of the following is a difference between a solicited letter and a prospecting letter?

While editing and proofreading your application letter, remember to show gratitude to the reader for reading your letter.

The closing sentence of an application letter reads, "I want an interview with you." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence?

In your social networking profiles, include only professional interests without mentioning your personal interests.

A sentence in a job application letter reads, "You can call my professor to verify whether the recommendation is valid." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence to ensure positive emphasis?

Which of the following should always stand as separate categories, even if you have only one item under each head?

Annika has one full year to go before she graduates and begins interviewing. Which of the following steps should Annika take toward her formal preparation for job hunting?

Anita is preparing to apply for a new job, and the recruiter has requested that she send her résumé via email. Before sending the résumé, she should

It is unethical to omit a low GPA on your résumé.

Identify the error in the following list of job duties: "Recruited seventeen volunteers, designing of brochures, and spoke to five community groups."

On her résumé, Savita gives basic details about her degree, field of study, date of completion, and the name of the grad school. Further, she considers listing all her courses. While doing so, which of the following is recommended?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Interviewing, Writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals

Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Filters