Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To conduct a safe job search online, you should post your information privately and limit your personal information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because job competition is stiff, you must have a customized résumé. Having a customized résumé means that you

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare a special résumé for every position you want. 
B)  add pictures, color, and other graphics on the résumé. 
C)  hire a professional résumé preparation company to review and refine your basic résumé and then "dress it up." 
D)  include your personal information such as height, weight, and ethnicity. 
A)  prepare a special résumé for every position you want. 
B)  add pictures, color, and other graphics on the résumé. 
C)  hire a professional résumé preparation company to review and refine your basic résumé and then "dress it up." 
D)  include your personal information such as height, weight, and ethnicity.

Question 5

Once your résumé is submitted to a company, the first reader of it may be a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most important reason to prepare an e-portfolio is that it shows off your talents and qualifications more thoroughly than a print résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the ____________________ of your cover message, you should promote your qualifications for the position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ____________________ of your cover message,...

Question 8

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twitter 
B)  Monster 
C)  CollegeGrad 
D)  LinkedIn 
A)  Twitter 
B)  Monster 
C)  CollegeGrad 
D)  LinkedIn

Question 12

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.

Question 13

The Internet has changed the way individuals search for jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the best tip for creating a successful cover message?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use different paper colors and paper types for your résumé and cover message to create a strong visual impact. 
B)  Make activities and outcomes, not yourself, the subject of sentences to reduce overuse of "I." 
C)  Use a creative letter style to surprise the reader and make a big impact. 
D)  Keep the focus on your skills and traits through frequent use of "I" statements. 
A)  Use different paper colors and paper types for your résumé and cover message to create a strong visual impact. 
B)  Make activities and outcomes, not yourself, the subject of sentences to reduce overuse of "I." 
C)  Use a creative letter style to surprise the reader and make a big impact. 
D)  Keep the focus on your skills and traits through frequent use of "I" statements.

Question 16

Which of the following is the best advice to follow for a cover message accompanying a résumé sent by e-mail or fax?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take the time to prepare a customized cover message to accompany your résumé sent electronically. 
B)  Send your cover message separately from a faxed or e-mailed résumé. 
C)  Shorten your e-mail or fax cover message to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for your opening. 
D)  Skip the cover message entirely because the fax or e-mail includes your name. 
A)  Take the time to prepare a customized cover message to accompany your résumé sent electronically. 
B)  Send your cover message separately from a faxed or e-mailed résumé. 
C)  Shorten your e-mail or fax cover message to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for your opening. 
D)  Skip the cover message entirely because the fax or e-mail includes your name.

Question 17

Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you...

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

I hope to hear from you soon is an effective closing for a cover message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You can make your cover message more appealing by addressing it specifically to the Human Resources Department or Hiring Manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website.

To conduct a safe job search online, you should post your information privately and limit your personal information.

Because job competition is stiff, you must have a customized résumé. Having a customized résumé means that you

Once your résumé is submitted to a company, the first reader of it may be a computer.

The most important reason to prepare an e-portfolio is that it shows off your talents and qualifications more thoroughly than a print résumé.

In the ____________________ of your cover message, you should promote your qualifications for the position.

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

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

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

Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?

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

The Internet has changed the way individuals search for jobs.

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

Which of the following is the best tip for creating a successful cover message?

Which of the following is the best advice to follow for a cover message accompanying a résumé sent by e-mail or fax?

Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market.

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

I hope to hear from you soon is an effective closing for a cover message.

You can make your cover message more appealing by addressing it specifically to the Human Resources Department or Hiring Manager.

Communicating in the Digital Age 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

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters

Exam 13: the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

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

The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website.

To conduct a safe job search online, you should post your information privately and limit your personal information.

Because job competition is stiff, you must have a customized résumé. Having a customized résumé means that you

Once your résumé is submitted to a company, the first reader of it may be a computer.

The most important reason to prepare an e-portfolio is that it shows off your talents and qualifications more thoroughly than a print résumé.

In the ____________________ of your cover message, you should promote your qualifications for the position.

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

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

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

Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?

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

The Internet has changed the way individuals search for jobs.

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

Which of the following is the best tip for creating a successful cover message?

Which of the following is the best advice to follow for a cover message accompanying a résumé sent by e-mail or fax?

Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market.

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

I hope to hear from you soon is an effective closing for a cover message.

You can make your cover message more appealing by addressing it specifically to the Human Resources Department or Hiring Manager.

Communicating in the Digital Age 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

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters