Question 1

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 2

A cover message should always be limited to one page.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The purpose of a summary of qualifications is to present your most impressive qualifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A video résumé allows candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than they can in a traditional print résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A résumé that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position, has been prepared using the ____________________ style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A résumé that lists work history job...

Question 6

The first step in a job search is selecting an appropriate résumé format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

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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 8

In the education section of your résumé, list all courses you have taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited, you can write your cover message using a direct approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In today's competitive job market, the emphasis of the job search is on what the applicant wants and needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

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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 13

A résumé should never exceed one page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

A cover message doesn't always need to accompany your résumé; for instance, if you send your résumé by fax or e-mail, a cover message is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A job opening has been announced. Which of these answer choices will be the best opening sentence for the cover message?

Accepted Answer

A)  You seek a master Web engineer, and I need a job; we are perfect for each other! 
B)  Dr. Matthew Skalski, IT director at Northwestern University, told me that you have an opening for a Web engineer with experience in networking, data management, and innovations. 
C)  Please consider this letter my application for your opening in the IT Department. 
D)  Do you need a Web engineer with over three years of experience? 
A)  You seek a master Web engineer, and I need a job; we are perfect for each other! 
B)  Dr. Matthew Skalski, IT director at Northwestern University, told me that you have an opening for a Web engineer with experience in networking, data management, and innovations. 
C)  Please consider this letter my application for your opening in the IT Department. 
D)  Do you need a Web engineer with over three years of experience?

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

A résumé that focuses on a candidate's skills rather than on past employment has been prepared using the ____________________ style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A résumé that focuses on a candidate's...

Question 20

Video résumés

Accepted Answer

A)  present a job candidate's experiences, qualifications, and interests in video form. 
B)  are appropriate for all professional fields. 
C)  should be at least 15 minutes in length to showcase a candidate's background and skills. 
D)  are appropriate only for individuals who are applying for management-related positions. 
A)  present a job candidate's experiences, qualifications, and interests in video form. 
B)  are appropriate for all professional fields. 
C)  should be at least 15 minutes in length to showcase a candidate's background and skills. 
D)  are appropriate only for individuals who are applying for management-related positions.

Most recruiters favor a

A cover message should always be limited to one page.

The purpose of a summary of qualifications is to present your most impressive qualifications.

A video résumé allows candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than they can in a traditional print résumé.

A résumé that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position, has been prepared using the ____________________ style.

The first step in a job search is selecting an appropriate résumé format.

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

In the education section of your résumé, list all courses you have taken.

If an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited, you can write your cover message using a direct approach.

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

In today's competitive job market, the emphasis of the job search is on what the applicant wants and needs.

Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

A résumé should never exceed one page.

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?

A cover message doesn't always need to accompany your résumé; for instance, if you send your résumé by fax or e-mail, a cover message is not necessary.

A job opening has been announced. Which of these answer choices will be the best opening sentence for the cover message?

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

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

A résumé that focuses on a candidate's skills rather than on past employment has been prepared using the ____________________ style.

Video résumés

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

Most recruiters favor a

A cover message should always be limited to one page.

The purpose of a summary of qualifications is to present your most impressive qualifications.

A video résumé allows candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than they can in a traditional print résumé.

A résumé that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position, has been prepared using the ____________________ style.

The first step in a job search is selecting an appropriate résumé format.

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

In the education section of your résumé, list all courses you have taken.

If an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited, you can write your cover message using a direct approach.

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

In today's competitive job market, the emphasis of the job search is on what the applicant wants and needs.

Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

A résumé should never exceed one page.

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?

A cover message doesn't always need to accompany your résumé; for instance, if you send your résumé by fax or e-mail, a cover message is not necessary.

A job opening has been announced. Which of these answer choices will be the best opening sentence for the cover message?

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

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

A résumé that focuses on a candidate's skills rather than on past employment has been prepared using the ____________________ style.

Video résumés

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