Question 1

Which of the following should NOT be included in the introductory paragraph of a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  your source of information 
B)  the position for which you are applying 
C)  your contact info 
D)  your knowledge of and interest in the company 
A)  your source of information 
B)  the position for which you are applying 
C)  your contact info 
D)  your knowledge of and interest in the company

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about application letters?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are also known as cover letters. 
B)  They should expand on six or seven items from your résumé. 
C)  They should be no longer than one page. 
D)  They should be formatted like a business letter. 
A)  They are also known as cover letters. 
B)  They should expand on six or seven items from your résumé. 
C)  They should be no longer than one page. 
D)  They should be formatted like a business letter.

Question 3

How might the cover letter and résumé of a student or recent graduate differ from that of a more experienced professional?

Accepted Answer

A student or recent graduate is more lik

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about information interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are for information only and never function as a sort of job interview. 
B)  They may happen over the phone. 
C)  They help you develop industry contacts. 
D)  They happen between you and a more knowledgeable person in your field. 
A)  They are for information only and never function as a sort of job interview. 
B)  They may happen over the phone. 
C)  They help you develop industry contacts. 
D)  They happen between you and a more knowledgeable person in your field.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a good source for finding job openings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twitter 
B)  LinkedIn 
C)  trade journals 
D)  job search sites 
A)  Twitter 
B)  LinkedIn 
C)  trade journals 
D)  job search sites

Question 6

If your résumé is formatted well, the reader should move from your name directly to your ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  address 
B)  email 
C)  phone number 
D)  first section heading 
A)  address 
B)  email 
C)  phone number 
D)  first section heading

Question 7

Your employer may call your references before deciding whether to interview you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how the principles surrounding parallelism, lists, and layout described in Chapter 4 are applied to résumés. Why are these principles effective?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but may include the f

Question 9

Compare and contrast the structure and format of a résumé to that of a formal report. Why do you think these similarities and differences exist?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but may include the f

Question 10

It is okay to use technical jargon in your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How should a résumé be worded?

Accepted Answer

Your résumé should be worded with strong

Question 12

Educational accomplishments should be listed in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You should describe your activities and successes with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  active adjectives 
B)  passive adjectives 
C)  active verbs 
D)  passive verbs 
A)  active adjectives 
B)  passive adjectives 
C)  active verbs 
D)  passive verbs

Question 14

How can social media be used to help you find a job?

Accepted Answer

The biggest way social media can help yo

Question 15

Which of the following formatting is best in a résumé to draw attention to specific information and to guide the reader's eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  underlining 
B)  bolding 
C)  colour differentiation 
D)  typeface differentiation 
A)  underlining 
B)  bolding 
C)  colour differentiation 
D)  typeface differentiation

Question 16

Where should the most important information in a résumé be located?

Accepted Answer

A)  the top and the left 
B)  the top and the right 
C)  centre 
D)  very end 
A)  the top and the left 
B)  the top and the right 
C)  centre 
D)  very end

Question 17

Résumés are often not read thoroughly by the hiring committee, at least the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following paragraphs may be omitted by students or recent graduates who do not have any or any relevant work experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  conclusion 
C)  education 
D)  experience 
A)  introduction 
B)  conclusion 
C)  education 
D)  experience

Question 19

White space can improve the appearance of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is a career objective?

Accepted Answer

A career objective is an optional sectio

Which of the following should NOT be included in the introductory paragraph of a cover letter?

Which of the following is NOT true about application letters?

How might the cover letter and résumé of a student or recent graduate differ from that of a more experienced professional?

Which of the following is NOT true about information interviews?

Which of the following is NOT a good source for finding job openings?

If your résumé is formatted well, the reader should move from your name directly to your ________.

Your employer may call your references before deciding whether to interview you.

Describe how the principles surrounding parallelism, lists, and layout described in Chapter 4 are applied to résumés. Why are these principles effective?

Compare and contrast the structure and format of a résumé to that of a formal report. Why do you think these similarities and differences exist?

It is okay to use technical jargon in your résumé.

How should a résumé be worded?

Educational accomplishments should be listed in chronological order.

You should describe your activities and successes with ________.

How can social media be used to help you find a job?

Which of the following formatting is best in a résumé to draw attention to specific information and to guide the reader's eye?

Where should the most important information in a résumé be located?

Résumés are often not read thoroughly by the hiring committee, at least the first time.

Which of the following paragraphs may be omitted by students or recent graduates who do not have any or any relevant work experience?

White space can improve the appearance of your résumé.

What is a career objective?

Why Technical People Neednt Fear Writing

Technical Sentences

Technical Paragraphs

Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout

Emails, Letters, and Memos

Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents

Formal Reports

Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control

References and Citations

Technical Graphics

Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals

Oral Presentations

Ethics

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Exam 15: Job Application Packages

Which of the following should NOT be included in the introductory paragraph of a cover letter?

Which of the following is NOT true about application letters?

How might the cover letter and résumé of a student or recent graduate differ from that of a more experienced professional?

Which of the following is NOT true about information interviews?

Which of the following is NOT a good source for finding job openings?

If your résumé is formatted well, the reader should move from your name directly to your ________.

Your employer may call your references before deciding whether to interview you.

Describe how the principles surrounding parallelism, lists, and layout described in Chapter 4 are applied to résumés. Why are these principles effective?

Compare and contrast the structure and format of a résumé to that of a formal report. Why do you think these similarities and differences exist?

It is okay to use technical jargon in your résumé.

How should a résumé be worded?

Educational accomplishments should be listed in chronological order.

You should describe your activities and successes with ________.

How can social media be used to help you find a job?

Which of the following formatting is best in a résumé to draw attention to specific information and to guide the reader's eye?

Where should the most important information in a résumé be located?

Résumés are often not read thoroughly by the hiring committee, at least the first time.

Which of the following paragraphs may be omitted by students or recent graduates who do not have any or any relevant work experience?

White space can improve the appearance of your résumé.

What is a career objective?

Why Technical People Neednt Fear Writing

Technical Sentences

Technical Paragraphs

Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout

Emails, Letters, and Memos

Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents

Formal Reports

Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control

References and Citations

Technical Graphics

Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals

Oral Presentations

Ethics

Filters