Question 1

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In a large organization that receives a lot of applications for every position, resume are first ready by

Accepted Answer

A)  the Human Resources department. 
B)  resume scanning software. 
C)  someone in the department that has the job opening. 
A)  the Human Resources department. 
B)  resume scanning software. 
C)  someone in the department that has the job opening. B

Question 3

Describe at least two ways you can tailor your resume to fit a specific employer.

Accepted Answer

Ways you can tailor a resume to fit a specific employer include the following: listing capabilities and keywords in the resume that match those in the job advertisement, identifying the name of the company or industry, and using appropriate industry terminology.

Question 4

The Internet is an important resource for keeping up with resumes guidelines and trends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ______________________________ resume layout will typically have a large Work Experience section.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  skills-based 
C)  combination 
A)  chronological 
B)  skills-based 
C)  combination

Question 8

Every time you customize your resume, finalize the print version and use it to create the plain text version.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If space is tight on your resume, put the text into two columns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A well-written job objective should

Accepted Answer

A)  show that you researched the position. 
B)  reflect your abilities and qualifications. 
C)  use industry vocabulary. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  show that you researched the position. 
B)  reflect your abilities and qualifications. 
C)  use industry vocabulary. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Which section is the most prominent in a skills-based resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profile 
B)  Work Experience 
C)  Qualifications 
D)  Education 
A)  Profile 
B)  Work Experience 
C)  Qualifications 
D)  Education

Question 12

If you have strong work experience for the job you are applying for, it is acceptable to condense the Education section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Do not put a job objective on a ________________________ resume.

Accepted Answer

A)  master 
B)  customized 
A)  master 
B)  customized

Question 14

A ____________________ is a brief statement that describes you by stating your most relevant experience and qualifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  profile 
B)  job objective 
A)  profile 
B)  job objective

Question 15

A master resume is the generic version of your resume that you can use for networking and can distribute at job fairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A winning resume

Accepted Answer

A)  gets you an interview. 
B)  follows the specific requirements for your career field. 
C)  draws attention to your communication skills. 
D)  answers all the questions an employer may have about you. 
A)  gets you an interview. 
B)  follows the specific requirements for your career field. 
C)  draws attention to your communication skills. 
D)  answers all the questions an employer may have about you.

Question 17

A typical resume should be

Accepted Answer

A)  one page only. 
B)  one to two pages. 
C)  three to five pages. 
A)  one page only. 
B)  one to two pages. 
C)  three to five pages.

Question 18

The primary purpose of a plain text resume is as the source file for online job applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use a _____________________________ resume layout if you have gaps in your employment history and/or no formal work experience that is directly related to the job target.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  skills-based 
C)  combination 
A)  chronological 
B)  skills-based 
C)  combination

Question 20

What are the four objectives of a winning resume?

Accepted Answer

A winning resume quickly shows that the

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

In a large organization that receives a lot of applications for every position, resume are first ready by

Describe at least two ways you can tailor your resume to fit a specific employer.

The Internet is an important resource for keeping up with resumes guidelines and trends.

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords.

Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments.

A ______________________________ resume layout will typically have a large Work Experience section.

Every time you customize your resume, finalize the print version and use it to create the plain text version.

If space is tight on your resume, put the text into two columns.

A well-written job objective should

Which section is the most prominent in a skills-based resume?

If you have strong work experience for the job you are applying for, it is acceptable to condense the Education section.

Do not put a job objective on a ________________________ resume.

A ____________________ is a brief statement that describes you by stating your most relevant experience and qualifications.

A master resume is the generic version of your resume that you can use for networking and can distribute at job fairs.

A winning resume

A typical resume should be

The primary purpose of a plain text resume is as the source file for online job applications.

Use a _____________________________ resume layout if you have gaps in your employment history and/or no formal work experience that is directly related to the job target.

What are the four objectives of a winning resume?

The Job Search Process

Know What Employers Expect

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Your Winning Network

Research Careers and Find Job Leads

Job Applications and Cover Letters

Interview Essentials

Ask For--And Get--The Interview

Interview Styles and Questions

Interview Like a Pro

Following up and Negotiating Offers

Handling Rejection

Take Charge of Your Career

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Exam 6: Resumes

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

In a large organization that receives a lot of applications for every position, resume are first ready by

Describe at least two ways you can tailor your resume to fit a specific employer.

The Internet is an important resource for keeping up with resumes guidelines and trends.

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords.

Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments.

A ______________________________ resume layout will typically have a large Work Experience section.

Every time you customize your resume, finalize the print version and use it to create the plain text version.

If space is tight on your resume, put the text into two columns.

A well-written job objective should

Which section is the most prominent in a skills-based resume?

If you have strong work experience for the job you are applying for, it is acceptable to condense the Education section.

Do not put a job objective on a ________________________ resume.

A ____________________ is a brief statement that describes you by stating your most relevant experience and qualifications.

A master resume is the generic version of your resume that you can use for networking and can distribute at job fairs.

A winning resume

A typical resume should be

The primary purpose of a plain text resume is as the source file for online job applications.

Use a _____________________________ resume layout if you have gaps in your employment history and/or no formal work experience that is directly related to the job target.

What are the four objectives of a winning resume?

The Job Search Process

Know What Employers Expect

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Your Winning Network

Research Careers and Find Job Leads

Job Applications and Cover Letters

Interview Essentials

Ask For--And Get--The Interview

Interview Styles and Questions

Interview Like a Pro

Following up and Negotiating Offers

Handling Rejection

Take Charge of Your Career

Filters