Question 1

Which of the following statements about video résumés is  most  accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) They allow candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than in print  résumés . 
B) They are appropriate for all professional fields. 
C) They should be at least 15 minutes in length to showcase a candidate's background and skills. 
D) All of these responses are true of video  résumés. 
A) They allow candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than in print  résumés . 
B) They are appropriate for all professional fields. 
C) They should be at least 15 minutes in length to showcase a candidate's background and skills. 
D) All of these responses are true of video  résumés.

Question 2

To help you develop your personal network, you should do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) develop a contact list of anyone who would be willing to talk with you about finding a job. 
B) make contacts with people in person and online. 
C) follow up on referrals. 
D) use only online resources to help you connect with others. 
A) develop a contact list of anyone who would be willing to talk with you about finding a job. 
B) make contacts with people in person and online. 
C) follow up on referrals. 
D) use only online resources to help you connect with others.

Question 3

The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A(n)____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and...

Question 5

The first step in the job-search process is to

Accepted Answer

A) prepare a résumé. 
B) contact professional and personal references. 
C) analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications. 
D) purchase appropriate interview clothing. 
A) prepare a résumé. 
B) contact professional and personal references. 
C) analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications. 
D) purchase appropriate interview clothing.

Question 6

The biggest error most applicants make when writing a cover message is

Accepted Answer

A) misspelling the receiver's name or the company's name. 
B) forgetting to enclose their résumé. 
C) making the letter too generic. 
D) not asking for the interview. 
A) misspelling the receiver's name or the company's name. 
B) forgetting to enclose their résumé. 
C) making the letter too generic. 
D) not asking for the interview.

Question 7

More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer. 
B) Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they apply. 
C) Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position throughout their employment years. 
D) Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining. 
A) The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer. 
B) Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they apply. 
C) Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position throughout their employment years. 
D) Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining.

Question 9

In the education section of your résumé, you should

Accepted Answer

A) list all college courses that you have taken to give the employer a complete picture. 
B) include relevant seminars attended and workshops completed. 
C) list only colleges where you have completed a degree or certificate program. 
D) specify your high school and college GPAs. 
A) list all college courses that you have taken to give the employer a complete picture. 
B) include relevant seminars attended and workshops completed. 
C) list only colleges where you have completed a degree or certificate program. 
D) specify your high school and college GPAs.

Question 10

An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The primary route to hiring today continues to be

Accepted Answer

A) a well-crafted  résumé. 
B) detailed cover messages. 
C) personal networking. 
D) strong interview follow-up messages. 
A) a well-crafted  résumé. 
B) detailed cover messages. 
C) personal networking. 
D) strong interview follow-up messages.

Question 12

Some of today's employers often use applicant tracking software to sort and evaluate résumés. Which of these steps will maximize the "hits" your résumé receives from this kind of software?

Accepted Answer

A) Describe your experience, education, and qualifications in general terms. 
B) Avoid abbreviations and acronyms, especially those related to the job title. 
C) Include a keyword summary that highlights your qualifications and experiences. 
D) Focus on nouns that describe your skills and qualifications. 
A) Describe your experience, education, and qualifications in general terms. 
B) Avoid abbreviations and acronyms, especially those related to the job title. 
C) Include a keyword summary that highlights your qualifications and experiences. 
D) Focus on nouns that describe your skills and qualifications.

Question 13

Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't list awards and honors on a résumé; if you list them, you will appear to be bragging. 
B) Omit school and community activities from your résumé because they are unrelated to your work experience. 
C) Include your personal information (height, weight, and marital status)to give a potential employer a complete picture. 
D) Improve the visual impact of your résumé by placing your employment achievements and relevant job duties in an easy-to-read bulleted list. 
A) Don't list awards and honors on a résumé; if you list them, you will appear to be bragging. 
B) Omit school and community activities from your résumé because they are unrelated to your work experience. 
C) Include your personal information (height, weight, and marital status)to give a potential employer a complete picture. 
D) Improve the visual impact of your résumé by placing your employment achievements and relevant job duties in an easy-to-read bulleted list.

Question 14

If you include a career objective on your résumé, it should focus on what you are hoping to gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most recruiters favor a

Accepted Answer

A) video résumé. 
B) functional résumé. 
C) chronological résumé. 
D) plain-text résumé. 
A) video résumé. 
B) functional résumé. 
C) chronological résumé. 
D) plain-text résumé.

Question 16

Today, most jobs are filled through the open job market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a niche website?

Accepted Answer

A) Advance Healthcare Network 
B) LinkedIn 
C) Twitter 
D) CareerBuilder 
A) Advance Healthcare Network 
B) LinkedIn 
C) Twitter 
D) CareerBuilder

Question 18

Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Competent in creation of multimedia presentations 
B) Mastered QuickBooks Pro accounting software in 20 hours with minimal instruction 
C) Ability to develop innovative and interactive Web pages 
D) Adaptable to changing work environments 
A) Competent in creation of multimedia presentations 
B) Mastered QuickBooks Pro accounting software in 20 hours with minimal instruction 
C) Ability to develop innovative and interactive Web pages 
D) Adaptable to changing work environments

Question 19

Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

Accepted Answer

A) You should schedule my interview on Tuesday, September 7, at 10 a.m. 
B) Please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience. 
C) I hope you contact me soon to set up an interview for the systems analyst position. 
D) To add to your team an experienced systems analyst with proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, call me at (555)555-4321 to arrange an interview. 
A) You should schedule my interview on Tuesday, September 7, at 10 a.m. 
B) Please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience. 
C) I hope you contact me soon to set up an interview for the systems analyst position. 
D) To add to your team an experienced systems analyst with proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, call me at (555)555-4321 to arrange an interview.

Question 20

You can maximize recognition of your résumé by a tracking system if you focus on incorporating targeted noun phrases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about video résumés is most accurate?

To help you develop your personal network, you should do all of the following except

The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

A(n)____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience.

The first step in the job-search process is to

The biggest error most applicants make when writing a cover message is

More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.

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

In the education section of your résumé, you should

An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.

The primary route to hiring today continues to be

Some of today's employers often use applicant tracking software to sort and evaluate résumés. Which of these steps will maximize the "hits" your résumé receives from this kind of software?

Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

If you include a career objective on your résumé, it should focus on what you are hoping to gain.

Most recruiters favor a

Today, most jobs are filled through the open job market.

Which of the following is an example of a niche website?

Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

You can maximize recognition of your résumé by a tracking system if you focus on incorporating targeted noun phrases.

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

Which of the following statements about video résumés is most accurate?

To help you develop your personal network, you should do all of the following except

The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

A(n)____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience.

The first step in the job-search process is to

The biggest error most applicants make when writing a cover message is

More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.

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

In the education section of your résumé, you should

An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.

The primary route to hiring today continues to be

Some of today's employers often use applicant tracking software to sort and evaluate résumés. Which of these steps will maximize the "hits" your résumé receives from this kind of software?

Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

If you include a career objective on your résumé, it should focus on what you are hoping to gain.

Most recruiters favor a

Today, most jobs are filled through the open job market.

Which of the following is an example of a niche website?

Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

You can maximize recognition of your résumé by a tracking system if you focus on incorporating targeted noun phrases.

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