Question 1

What is the most accurate statement about plain-text résumés?

Accepted Answer

A) Plain-text résumés are in high demand for electronic applications because recruiters and employers no longer ask candidates to send application materials by postal mail. 
B) A plain-text format is widely used for posting to online job boards and for applying by e-mail. 
C) Plain-text résumés will look exactly like the original and cannot be altered without Adobe Acrobat and other conversion software. 
D) A plain-text résumé enables a job candidate to present his or her experiences, qualifications, and interests in video form. 
A) Plain-text résumés are in high demand for electronic applications because recruiters and employers no longer ask candidates to send application materials by postal mail. 
B) A plain-text format is widely used for posting to online job boards and for applying by e-mail. 
C) Plain-text résumés will look exactly like the original and cannot be altered without Adobe Acrobat and other conversion software. 
D) A plain-text résumé enables a job candidate to present his or her experiences, qualifications, and interests in video form.

Question 2

The most popular résumé format is the​

Accepted Answer

A) ​chronological format. 
B) ​direct format 
C) ​functional format. 
D) ​indirect format. 
A) ​chronological format. 
B) ​direct format 
C) ​functional format. 
D) ​indirect format.

Question 3

A summary of qualifications presented at the bottom of your résumé can ensure that your most relevant qualifications are not overlooked by an employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ job market consists of jobs...

Question 5

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to​

Accepted Answer

A) ​research companies. 
B) ​receive job alerts. 
C) ​expand their personal and professional networks. 
D) ​All answer choices are ways that LinkedIn can help candidates locate jobs. 
A) ​research companies. 
B) ​receive job alerts. 
C) ​expand their personal and professional networks. 
D) ​All answer choices are ways that LinkedIn can help candidates locate jobs.

Question 6

Students who are serious about the job search should include an internship in their education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A résumé sent by e-mail should not be accompanied by a cover message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages is making them sound too generic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To optimize "hits" and having an automated applicant tracking system select your résumé, you should focus on ___________________ (part of speech).

Accepted Answer

The answer of To optimize "hits" and having an automated...

Question 10

Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?

Accepted Answer

A) Respond only to "blind" job postings. 
B) Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities. 
C) Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee. 
D) Consider omitting your home address and home phone number. 
A) Respond only to "blind" job postings. 
B) Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities. 
C) Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee. 
D) Consider omitting your home address and home phone number.

Question 11

Traditional job search techniques are no longer useful in today's market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Résumés should always be submitted as Word documents to ensure that your intended formatting is retained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience. What would be the best résumé style to use?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronological résumé 
B) Video résumé 
C) Functional résumé 
D) Infographic résumé 
A) Chronological résumé 
B) Video résumé 
C) Functional résumé 
D) Infographic résumé

Question 15

References should be listed on a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about today's job market is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Today's job market remains stable and remarkably similar to the job market ten years ago. 
B) Personal networking and referrals continue to be the primary route to hiring. 
C) Despite its popularity, the Internet has not affected the way in which individuals search for jobs. 
D) Job candidates should avoid using job boards, search engines, and social networks to hunt for jobs. 
A) Today's job market remains stable and remarkably similar to the job market ten years ago. 
B) Personal networking and referrals continue to be the primary route to hiring. 
C) Despite its popularity, the Internet has not affected the way in which individuals search for jobs. 
D) Job candidates should avoid using job boards, search engines, and social networks to hunt for jobs.

Question 17

An e-portfolio is

Accepted Answer

A) an electronic copy of a résumé recorded on a CD or flash drive. 
B) the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to an embedded résumé. 
C) a collection of digital files that can be accessed with the use of menus and hyperlinks. 
D) the name given to résumés posted on job-search websites such as Monster.com. 
A) an electronic copy of a résumé recorded on a CD or flash drive. 
B) the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to an embedded résumé. 
C) a collection of digital files that can be accessed with the use of menus and hyperlinks. 
D) the name given to résumés posted on job-search websites such as Monster.com.

Question 18

The job-search process begins long before you are ready to prepare your résumé because you must invest time and effort in self-evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these is the best statement to present a job candidate's information in the body of a cover message?

Accepted Answer

A) I am a qualified and fully licensed pediatric nurse. 
B) Your posting description closely matches my experiences assisting dysfunctional families in crisis, and recently I've taken seminars in family dynamics to develop the additional skills that your ad indicates are essential. 
C) You need a licensed, registered nurse, and I meet those qualifications. 
D) Having graduated summa cum laude from Southwest College, I am well-prepared and eager to apply my knowledge in nursing. 
A) I am a qualified and fully licensed pediatric nurse. 
B) Your posting description closely matches my experiences assisting dysfunctional families in crisis, and recently I've taken seminars in family dynamics to develop the additional skills that your ad indicates are essential. 
C) You need a licensed, registered nurse, and I meet those qualifications. 
D) Having graduated summa cum laude from Southwest College, I am well-prepared and eager to apply my knowledge in nursing.

Question 20

Which statement represents the best advice on the use of references?

Accepted Answer

A) Include a list of references directly on the résumé. 
B) Do not include personal or character references. 
C) Remember that companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance. 
D) Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé. 
A) Include a list of references directly on the résumé. 
B) Do not include personal or character references. 
C) Remember that companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance. 
D) Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé.

What is the most accurate statement about plain-text résumés?

The most popular résumé format is the

A summary of qualifications presented at the bottom of your résumé can ensure that your most relevant qualifications are not overlooked by an employer.

The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to

Students who are serious about the job search should include an internship in their education.

A résumé sent by e-mail should not be accompanied by a cover message.

The biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages is making them sound too generic.

To optimize "hits" and having an automated applicant tracking system select your résumé, you should focus on ___________________ (part of speech).

Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?

Traditional job search techniques are no longer useful in today's market.

Résumés should always be submitted as Word documents to ensure that your intended formatting is retained.

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience. What would be the best résumé style to use?

References should be listed on a résumé.

Which of the following statements about today's job market is most accurate?

An e-portfolio is

The job-search process begins long before you are ready to prepare your résumé because you must invest time and effort in self-evaluation.

Which of these is the best statement to present a job candidate's information in the body of a cover message?

Which statement represents the best advice on the use of references?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

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Exam 13: The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

What is the most accurate statement about plain-text résumés?

The most popular résumé format is the​

A summary of qualifications presented at the bottom of your résumé can ensure that your most relevant qualifications are not overlooked by an employer.

The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to​

Students who are serious about the job search should include an internship in their education.

A résumé sent by e-mail should not be accompanied by a cover message.

The biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages is making them sound too generic.

To optimize "hits" and having an automated applicant tracking system select your résumé, you should focus on ___________________ (part of speech).

Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?

Traditional job search techniques are no longer useful in today's market.

Résumés should always be submitted as Word documents to ensure that your intended formatting is retained.

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience. What would be the best résumé style to use?

References should be listed on a résumé.

Which of the following statements about today's job market is most accurate?

An e-portfolio is

The job-search process begins long before you are ready to prepare your résumé because you must invest time and effort in self-evaluation.

Which of these is the best statement to present a job candidate's information in the body of a cover message?

Which statement represents the best advice on the use of references?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

Filters

The most popular résumé format is the

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to