Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except

Accepted Answer

A)  preparing a brief speech that describes who you are and what problems your skills can solve. 
B)  creating an individual tagline that separates you from other candidates. 
C)  distributing business cards whenever you have an opportunity. 
D)  creating an attractive résumé. 
A)  preparing a brief speech that describes who you are and what problems your skills can solve. 
B)  creating an individual tagline that separates you from other candidates. 
C)  distributing business cards whenever you have an opportunity. 
D)  creating an attractive résumé.

Question 4

Begin your résumé by placing the word Résumé at the top to identify the purpose of your document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the best advice about résumé length?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because recruiters are busy, keep it to one page. 
B)  Because recruiters and hiring managers want to know your skills, make it as long as needed to sell yourself. 
C)  Because recruiters interview applicants with two-page résumés, make it two pages. 
D)  Because experts are divided between one- or two-page résumé length, make your résumé a page and a half. 
A)  Because recruiters are busy, keep it to one page. 
B)  Because recruiters and hiring managers want to know your skills, make it as long as needed to sell yourself. 
C)  Because recruiters interview applicants with two-page résumés, make it two pages. 
D)  Because experts are divided between one- or two-page résumé length, make your résumé a page and a half.

Question 6

LinkedIn is the No. 1 social media site to use when looking for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

What kind of résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological résumé 
B)  Video résumé 
C)  Infographic résumé 
D)  Plain-text résumé 
A)  Chronological résumé 
B)  Video résumé 
C)  Infographic résumé 
D)  Plain-text résumé

Question 9

All résumés should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the work experience section of your résumé, you should include only those jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements describing employment achievements would be most effective on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directed work flow and scheduling for emergency room personnel 
B)  Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment 
C)  Achieved 125 percent of production goal for three consecutive quarters 
D)  Knowledgeable in a variety of production processes and Just-in-Time theories 
A)  Directed work flow and scheduling for emergency room personnel 
B)  Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment 
C)  Achieved 125 percent of production goal for three consecutive quarters 
D)  Knowledgeable in a variety of production processes and Just-in-Time theories

Question 12

A résumé should include personal data (birth date, health, height, weight, and sometimes a photograph) to help the recruiter finalize his or her decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

When creating a plain-text résumé,

Accepted Answer

A)  use white space or a line of hyphens or equal signs to separate sections. 
B)  add page breaks, sections breaks, tabs, and tables to emphasize important information. 
C)  use bullets to enhance the readability of your résumé. 
D)  add lots of images, designs, and colors for visual impact. 
A)  use white space or a line of hyphens or equal signs to separate sections. 
B)  add page breaks, sections breaks, tabs, and tables to emphasize important information. 
C)  use bullets to enhance the readability of your résumé. 
D)  add lots of images, designs, and colors for visual impact.

Question 15

The purpose of a cover message is to

Accepted Answer

A)  showcase an applicant's command of the English language. 
B)  secure a job interview. 
C)  introduce the résumé. 
D)  repeat the information presented on the résumé. 
A)  showcase an applicant's command of the English language. 
B)  secure a job interview. 
C)  introduce the résumé. 
D)  repeat the information presented on the résumé.

Question 16

The résumé format most popular with recruiters and hiring managers is the functional résumé because it focuses on the job applicant's skills and abilities related to the position sought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Misrepresenting a job title to make it sound more important 
B)  Extending employment dates to avoid showing periods of unemployment 
C)  Making your job duties sound more impressive and responsible than they really were 
D)  All answer choices are unethical. 
A)  Misrepresenting a job title to make it sound more important 
B)  Extending employment dates to avoid showing periods of unemployment 
C)  Making your job duties sound more impressive and responsible than they really were 
D)  All answer choices are unethical.

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 
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 
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

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.

The most popular résumé format is the

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

All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except

Begin your résumé by placing the word Résumé at the top to identify the purpose of your document.

Which of the following is the best advice about résumé length?

LinkedIn is the No. 1 social media site to use when looking for a job.

An e-portfolio is

What kind of résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience?

All résumés should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

In the work experience section of your résumé, you should include only those jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.

Which of the following statements describing employment achievements would be most effective on a résumé?

A résumé should include personal data (birth date, health, height, weight, and sometimes a photograph) to help the recruiter finalize his or her decision.

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

When creating a plain-text résumé,

The purpose of a cover message is to

The résumé format most popular with recruiters and hiring managers is the functional résumé because it focuses on the job applicant's skills and abilities related to the position sought.

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

The first step in the job-search process is to

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 most popular résumé format is the

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

All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except

Begin your résumé by placing the word Résumé at the top to identify the purpose of your document.

Which of the following is the best advice about résumé length?

LinkedIn is the No. 1 social media site to use when looking for a job.

An e-portfolio is

What kind of résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience?

All résumés should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

In the work experience section of your résumé, you should include only those jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.

Which of the following statements describing employment achievements would be most effective on a résumé?

A résumé should include personal data (birth date, health, height, weight, and sometimes a photograph) to help the recruiter finalize his or her decision.

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

When creating a plain-text résumé,

The purpose of a cover message is to

The résumé format most popular with recruiters and hiring managers is the functional résumé because it focuses on the job applicant's skills and abilities related to the position sought.

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

The first step in the job-search process is to

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