Question 1

Which of the following is a particularly dangerous inaccuracy to have on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  inflated GPA 
B)  incorrect salary history 
C)  wrong job duties 
D)  false language proficiency 
E)  inaccurate date of hire 
A)  inflated GPA 
B)  incorrect salary history 
C)  wrong job duties 
D)  false language proficiency 
E)  inaccurate date of hire

Question 2

A specialized use of the Internet for job searching is ________, which is a popular term that refers to marketing yourself.

Accepted Answer

A)  market building 
B)  impression management 
C)  self-improvement 
D)  market imaging 
E)  personal branding 
A)  market building 
B)  impression management 
C)  self-improvement 
D)  market imaging 
E)  personal branding

Question 3

Haruto is a recent college graduate. He is writing a job application letter in response to an advertisement in a job portal. Which of the following should Haruto do while organizing his letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should ask someone else to write his letter. 
B)  He should describe his cultural preferences because they are important in a healthy work environment. 
C)  He should avoid asking for an interview as this is obvious from his letter. 
D)  He should include some personal stories that reveal more about his values. 
E)  He should relate his achievements to the work he would be doing in the new job. 
A)  He should ask someone else to write his letter. 
B)  He should describe his cultural preferences because they are important in a healthy work environment. 
C)  He should avoid asking for an interview as this is obvious from his letter. 
D)  He should include some personal stories that reveal more about his values. 
E)  He should relate his achievements to the work he would be doing in the new job.

Question 4

The ideal profile picture for a job seeker is

Accepted Answer

A)  mysterious and obscure. 
B)  simple and professional. 
C)  exciting and outgoing. 
D)  tough and menacing. 
E)  detailed and complex. 
A)  mysterious and obscure. 
B)  simple and professional. 
C)  exciting and outgoing. 
D)  tough and menacing. 
E)  detailed and complex.

Question 5

Jorge is writing a job application letter in response to a newspaper advertisement for a business development executive. Jorge has experience in this field because he ran his own small company for some years. In the application letter, Jorge writes "Running my own business taught me that you need to learn to maximize every opportunity that comes your way." To ensure that his letter demonstrates you-attitude, how would you rephrase this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary but should i

Question 6

Before sending out an application letter, Fergie ensures that she checks the company website to learn the name and address of the specific individual in the company who will be receiving her letter. This is an effective technique to use while writing a job application letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What should be emphasized in a résumé, and how can you add appropriate emphasis?

Accepted Answer

Emphasize the things you've done that (1

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the most popular tools for marketing oneself online?

Accepted Answer

A)  IMDB 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  Gmail 
D)  Windows Messenger 
E)  Twitter 
A)  IMDB 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  Gmail 
D)  Windows Messenger 
E)  Twitter

Question 9

You've been out of the job market for a while after having been laid off. What do you need to do to prove to a potential employer that you're up-to-date and motivated?

Accepted Answer

In times of large layoffs, this is not a

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a virtual cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  an applicant's personal website on an online platform 
B)  a comment left on a company's web page 
C)  a hard copy of an applicant's portfolio of work samples 
D)  a mail enclosure accompanying a résumé 
E)  an applicant's personal statement enclosed in an email 
A)  an applicant's personal website on an online platform 
B)  a comment left on a company's web page 
C)  a hard copy of an applicant's portfolio of work samples 
D)  a mail enclosure accompanying a résumé 
E)  an applicant's personal statement enclosed in an email

Question 11

When sending a résumé as an attachment to an email, what should you mention in the body of the email?

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the information that the hiring manager will find in the résumé 
B)  the reasons why you left your previous job 
C)  your salary requirements 
D)  the types of files included in the attachment 
E)  an unrelated joke to break the ice 
A)  all of the information that the hiring manager will find in the résumé 
B)  the reasons why you left your previous job 
C)  your salary requirements 
D)  the types of files included in the attachment 
E)  an unrelated joke to break the ice

Question 12

Terrell, a marketing assistant, does not like his current job because it offers a very limited scope for growth. He is looking for a new job in the same field. Which of the following would be the most professional way for Terrell to look for a new job?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should use the time outside of work hours for his job search. 
B)  He should ensure that he lets his manager know in advance that he is looking for a new job. 
C)  He should make sure that he does not spend time on his job hunt during lunch hours. 
D)  He should not use the reference of his current employer because he does not like it there. 
E)  He can let his current employer suffer as he is going to find a new job anyway. 
A)  He should use the time outside of work hours for his job search. 
B)  He should ensure that he lets his manager know in advance that he is looking for a new job. 
C)  He should make sure that he does not spend time on his job hunt during lunch hours. 
D)  He should not use the reference of his current employer because he does not like it there. 
E)  He can let his current employer suffer as he is going to find a new job anyway.

Question 13

Which of the following functions do verbs and gerunds generally serve in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  They save space and prevent grammatical errors. 
B)  They create a lack of parallelism in sentence structure. 
C)  They allow you to present information more briefly than nouns do. 
D)  They create a more dynamic image of you than nouns do. 
E)  They are vital to catch the eye of the employer. 
A)  They save space and prevent grammatical errors. 
B)  They create a lack of parallelism in sentence structure. 
C)  They allow you to present information more briefly than nouns do. 
D)  They create a more dynamic image of you than nouns do. 
E)  They are vital to catch the eye of the employer.

Question 14

Where should goals and professional interests appear in a social media profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  in a short introductory statement on the main page 
B)  in a downloadable attachment 
C)  in the middle of an "about me" page 
D)  in a scrolling footer across all pages 
E)  in the comments section of a posted photo 
A)  in a short introductory statement on the main page 
B)  in a downloadable attachment 
C)  in the middle of an "about me" page 
D)  in a scrolling footer across all pages 
E)  in the comments section of a posted photo

Question 15

Dimitri is a recent college graduate. He is eager to impress with his job application letter and wants it to stand out among all the other letters the employers receive. Which of the following could separate him from other applicants applying for the same position?

Accepted Answer

A)  his knowledge of the company 
B)  a list of his job responsibilities, not accomplishments 
C)  a generic description of himself 
D)  an exaggerated discussion of his strengths 
E)  his "complete" knowledge of the field he is applying to 
A)  his knowledge of the company 
B)  a list of his job responsibilities, not accomplishments 
C)  a generic description of himself 
D)  an exaggerated discussion of his strengths 
E)  his "complete" knowledge of the field he is applying to

Question 16

Tamra has her professional details updated on various popular sites for software professionals where recruiters can find her. Since she has had little luck recently, she wants to create a virtual cover letter to supplement the information already there. Which of the following should Tamra include in her virtual cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should use key words and tie them into her experiences. 
B)  She should use a profile picture that shows her personality in the best way. 
C)  She should create a personal website that tells a story about her life. 
D)  She should not mention any personal interests in her profile. 
E)  She should not use other electronic resources. 
A)  She should use key words and tie them into her experiences. 
B)  She should use a profile picture that shows her personality in the best way. 
C)  She should create a personal website that tells a story about her life. 
D)  She should not mention any personal interests in her profile. 
E)  She should not use other electronic resources.

Question 17

Which of the following is considered an essential in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  career objectives 
B)  personal interests 
C)  experience 
D)  portfolio 
E)  honors and awards 
A)  career objectives 
B)  personal interests 
C)  experience 
D)  portfolio 
E)  honors and awards

Question 18

Which of the following is true of networking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Successful networks are used solely for finding jobs. 
B)  Good networkers strive to build a "one-way" reputation. 
C)  Good networkers look for ways to reciprocate. 
D)  Good networkers network just for themselves. 
E)  A "two-way" reputation harms further networking. 
A)  Successful networks are used solely for finding jobs. 
B)  Good networkers strive to build a "one-way" reputation. 
C)  Good networkers look for ways to reciprocate. 
D)  Good networkers network just for themselves. 
E)  A "two-way" reputation harms further networking.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of inaccuracies on résumés?

Accepted Answer

A)  Background checks are conducted by job candidates to find out about fake employers. 
B)  Background checks do not have the ability to find out fake Mensa memberships. 
C)  It is considered unethical to omit a low GPA on your résumé. 
D)  It is considered acceptable to use inflated job details on your résumé to impress employers. 
E)  The most frequent inaccuracies on a résumé are incorrect dates of employment. 
A)  Background checks are conducted by job candidates to find out about fake employers. 
B)  Background checks do not have the ability to find out fake Mensa memberships. 
C)  It is considered unethical to omit a low GPA on your résumé. 
D)  It is considered acceptable to use inflated job details on your résumé to impress employers. 
E)  The most frequent inaccuracies on a résumé are incorrect dates of employment.

Question 20

If you were laid off from your previous job, you need to explain the layoff in your application materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a particularly dangerous inaccuracy to have on a résumé?

A specialized use of the Internet for job searching is ________, which is a popular term that refers to marketing yourself.

Haruto is a recent college graduate. He is writing a job application letter in response to an advertisement in a job portal. Which of the following should Haruto do while organizing his letter?

The ideal profile picture for a job seeker is

Before sending out an application letter, Fergie ensures that she checks the company website to learn the name and address of the specific individual in the company who will be receiving her letter. This is an effective technique to use while writing a job application letter.

What should be emphasized in a résumé, and how can you add appropriate emphasis?

Which of the following is one of the most popular tools for marketing oneself online?

You've been out of the job market for a while after having been laid off. What do you need to do to prove to a potential employer that you're up-to-date and motivated?

Which of the following is an example of a virtual cover letter?

When sending a résumé as an attachment to an email, what should you mention in the body of the email?

Terrell, a marketing assistant, does not like his current job because it offers a very limited scope for growth. He is looking for a new job in the same field. Which of the following would be the most professional way for Terrell to look for a new job?

Which of the following functions do verbs and gerunds generally serve in a résumé?

Where should goals and professional interests appear in a social media profile?

Dimitri is a recent college graduate. He is eager to impress with his job application letter and wants it to stand out among all the other letters the employers receive. Which of the following could separate him from other applicants applying for the same position?

Which of the following is considered an essential in a résumé?

Which of the following is true of networking?

Which of the following is true of inaccuracies on résumés?

If you were laid off from your previous job, you need to explain the layoff in your application materials.

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

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Exam 11: Developing Job Application Materials

Which of the following is a particularly dangerous inaccuracy to have on a résumé?

A specialized use of the Internet for job searching is ________, which is a popular term that refers to marketing yourself.

Haruto is a recent college graduate. He is writing a job application letter in response to an advertisement in a job portal. Which of the following should Haruto do while organizing his letter?

The ideal profile picture for a job seeker is

Before sending out an application letter, Fergie ensures that she checks the company website to learn the name and address of the specific individual in the company who will be receiving her letter. This is an effective technique to use while writing a job application letter.

What should be emphasized in a résumé, and how can you add appropriate emphasis?

Which of the following is one of the most popular tools for marketing oneself online?

You've been out of the job market for a while after having been laid off. What do you need to do to prove to a potential employer that you're up-to-date and motivated?

Which of the following is an example of a virtual cover letter?

When sending a résumé as an attachment to an email, what should you mention in the body of the email?

Terrell, a marketing assistant, does not like his current job because it offers a very limited scope for growth. He is looking for a new job in the same field. Which of the following would be the most professional way for Terrell to look for a new job?

Which of the following functions do verbs and gerunds generally serve in a résumé?

Where should goals and professional interests appear in a social media profile?

Dimitri is a recent college graduate. He is eager to impress with his job application letter and wants it to stand out among all the other letters the employers receive. Which of the following could separate him from other applicants applying for the same position?

Which of the following is considered an essential in a résumé?

Which of the following is true of networking?

Which of the following is true of inaccuracies on résumés?

If you were laid off from your previous job, you need to explain the layoff in your application materials.

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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