Question 1

List an advantage and disadvantage of a functional résumé.

Accepted Answer

A functional résumé is a résumé that has you organize your education, skills, and experience in such a way that highlights the experiences and abilities you possess that are pertinent to the job for which you apply. This is an advantage of a functional résumé. When describing your experience and skills, you want to use the same keywords that occur in the job notice. The disadvantage of a functional résumé format is that it makes it more difficult for readers to decipher the progression of your jobs and education. On a functional résumé, after the address portion, you might include a job objective line that specifies the kind of work you want to do and sometimes the industry in which you want to do it. Next, you will list your experiences-educational, business, extracurricular-in categories that serve as evidence of your abilities related to the job in question. Remember that in addition to professional skills, employers require good communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Possible categories are technical, professional, team building, communication, research, sales, production, administration, and consulting. To develop your functional résumé, take time for brainstorming. List some categories that you think might nicely describe your experiences. Then list your experiences in each of those categories. Finish the functional résumé with a brief reverse chronological work history and insert a dateline, as in the chronological résumé.

Question 2

Use action verbs to describe the duties of the job title below.
"Grocery store bagger"

Accepted Answer

When composing your cover letter, you should use action verbs to describe your accomplishments. Action verbs make your writing vivid and specific, and they make you seem dynamic and energetic. For example, instead of reporting that you were a sales clerk, explain that as a sales clerk you maintained inventories, promoted merchandise, prepared displays, implemented new procedures, and supervised and trained new clerks. Here are common action verbs that can be used to describe one's experience and skills on a resume: administer; edit; oversee; analyze; evaluate; plan; conduct; exhibit; produce; create; expand; reduce; cut; improve; organize; design; manage; support; develop; operate; promote; direct; organize; write.

Question 3

What is another term for, "cover letter?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Job letter 
B)  Persuasive letter 
C)  Letter of persuasion 
D)  Electronic application 
A)  Job letter 
B)  Persuasive letter 
C)  Letter of persuasion 
D)  Electronic application B

Question 4

Chapter 12 describes finding a job to be…

Accepted Answer

A)  A job 
B)  An emotional roller coaster 
C)  A pursuit of perseverance. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A job 
B)  An emotional roller coaster 
C)  A pursuit of perseverance. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which design elements should you use to organize the information on your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  A three-column format 
B)  White space 
C)  Headings 
D)  Both b and c are correct. 
A)  A three-column format 
B)  White space 
C)  Headings 
D)  Both b and c are correct.

Question 6

One way to show that you've "done your research" when writing your cover letter is to…

Accepted Answer

A)  show that you know something about the history or reputation of the company you are applying to. 
B)  tell them that you have a clear salary range in mind. 
C)  address your letter to the CEO by name. 
D)  address your letter "To Whom it May Concern." 
A)  show that you know something about the history or reputation of the company you are applying to. 
B)  tell them that you have a clear salary range in mind. 
C)  address your letter to the CEO by name. 
D)  address your letter "To Whom it May Concern."

Question 7

When writing a cover letter you should NOT…

Accepted Answer

A)  explain that you are applying for a specific job. 
B)  name drop. 
C)  compose a clever and witty opening. 
D)  identify a significant characteristic of the organization. 
A)  explain that you are applying for a specific job. 
B)  name drop. 
C)  compose a clever and witty opening. 
D)  identify a significant characteristic of the organization.

Question 8

Identify the four situations in which you should write a follow- up letter and the reasons a follow-up letter would be useful in each situation.

Accepted Answer

Write follow-up letters in the following

Question 9

In order to allow AI algorithms to locate the pertinent information in your résumé and job application, use…

Accepted Answer

A)  italics 
B)  tables 
C)  key words listed in the job advertisement 
D)  pictures 
A)  italics 
B)  tables 
C)  key words listed in the job advertisement 
D)  pictures

Question 10

If your degree is in Technical Communication, but the job advertisement specifies a degree in Business and Professional Communication, what should you list as your degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business and Professional Communication (Technical Communication) 
B)  Technical Communication (Business and Professional Communication) 
C)  Technical and Business Communication 
D)  Business and Professional Communication 
A)  Business and Professional Communication (Technical Communication) 
B)  Technical Communication (Business and Professional Communication) 
C)  Technical and Business Communication 
D)  Business and Professional Communication

Question 11

Describe the basic differences between chronological and functional résumés, including their advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

A chronological résumé is a résumé that

Question 12

When would it be appropriate for your cover letter to exceed a single page?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you really want the job. 
B)  If you have extensive pertinent experience to the job you are applying for. 
C)  If you use 24-point font size. 
D)  If you are using a non-standard font type, like MV Boli. 
A)  If you really want the job. 
B)  If you have extensive pertinent experience to the job you are applying for. 
C)  If you use 24-point font size. 
D)  If you are using a non-standard font type, like MV Boli.

Question 13

List two situations in which sending a follow-up letter to an employer is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Write follow-up letters in the following

Question 14

When uploading files to a job site…

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid making them read-only so that reviewers can insert comments. 
B)  make them read-only so that nothing can be later inserted or deleted. 
C)  be sure to submit in MLA or APA format. 
D)  save them with colorful backgrounds so yours stands out. 
A)  avoid making them read-only so that reviewers can insert comments. 
B)  make them read-only so that nothing can be later inserted or deleted. 
C)  be sure to submit in MLA or APA format. 
D)  save them with colorful backgrounds so yours stands out.

Question 15

When answering questions about your strengths during an interview, you need to…

Accepted Answer

A)  support your answers with specific evidence. 
B)  direct the interviewer to read your résumé. 
C)  make it clear how much you need the job. 
D)  deflect the question with one about the company you are applying to. 
A)  support your answers with specific evidence. 
B)  direct the interviewer to read your résumé. 
C)  make it clear how much you need the job. 
D)  deflect the question with one about the company you are applying to.

Question 16

A résumé that lists your education, skills, and experience in reverse chronological order in a logical order towards the job you are applying for is what type of résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological résumé 
B)  Persuasive résumé 
C)  Recency résumé 
D)  Electronic résumé 
A)  Chronological résumé 
B)  Persuasive résumé 
C)  Recency résumé 
D)  Electronic résumé

Question 17

Refer to the following statement on a resume: "Had to show new employees how to use the cash register." Which of the following is a more effective statement using action verbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Trained new employees on the cash register." 
B)  "Required me to show how to use the register to new employees." 
C)  "Showed how to use the cash register to new employees." 
D)  Had to use cash register experience when training new employees." 
A)  "Trained new employees on the cash register." 
B)  "Required me to show how to use the register to new employees." 
C)  "Showed how to use the cash register to new employees." 
D)  Had to use cash register experience when training new employees."

Question 18

When formatting a résumé, the goal is to emphasize qualifications, organize information, and provide ease of reading. Identify at least three formatting strategies you would use in designing a résumé and what those formatting strategies would accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A résumé is a convenient summary of your

Question 19

What is a functional résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  A résumé that uses reverse chronological order when listing education. 
B)  A résumé that allows an individual to highlight the experiences and abilities he or she possesses that are pertinent to the job for which she or he is applying for. 
C)  A résumé that lists an individual's skills and experience in categories that serve as evidence of her or his abilities related to the job for which she or he is applying for. 
D)  Both b and c are correct. 
A)  A résumé that uses reverse chronological order when listing education. 
B)  A résumé that allows an individual to highlight the experiences and abilities he or she possesses that are pertinent to the job for which she or he is applying for. 
C)  A résumé that lists an individual's skills and experience in categories that serve as evidence of her or his abilities related to the job for which she or he is applying for. 
D)  Both b and c are correct.

Question 20

In which case might you want to compose a follow-up letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you are seeking an interview after you sent your résumé to an employer. 
B)  To request an interview with the hiring manager. 
C)  To ask where to send your résumé. 
D)  To accept a job offer. 
A)  If you are seeking an interview after you sent your résumé to an employer. 
B)  To request an interview with the hiring manager. 
C)  To ask where to send your résumé. 
D)  To accept a job offer.

List an advantage and disadvantage of a functional résumé.

Use action verbs to describe the duties of the job title below. "Grocery store bagger"

What is another term for, "cover letter?"

Chapter 12 describes finding a job to be…

Which design elements should you use to organize the information on your résumé?

One way to show that you've "done your research" when writing your cover letter is to…

When writing a cover letter you should NOT…

Identify the four situations in which you should write a follow- up letter and the reasons a follow-up letter would be useful in each situation.

In order to allow AI algorithms to locate the pertinent information in your résumé and job application, use…

If your degree is in Technical Communication, but the job advertisement specifies a degree in Business and Professional Communication, what should you list as your degree?

Describe the basic differences between chronological and functional résumés, including their advantages and disadvantages.

When would it be appropriate for your cover letter to exceed a single page?

List two situations in which sending a follow-up letter to an employer is appropriate.

When uploading files to a job site…

When answering questions about your strengths during an interview, you need to…

A résumé that lists your education, skills, and experience in reverse chronological order in a logical order towards the job you are applying for is what type of résumé?

Refer to the following statement on a resume: "Had to show new employees how to use the cash register." Which of the following is a more effective statement using action verbs?

When formatting a résumé, the goal is to emphasize qualifications, organize information, and provide ease of reading. Identify at least three formatting strategies you would use in designing a résumé and what those formatting strategies would accomplish.

What is a functional résumé?

In which case might you want to compose a follow-up letter?

Characteristics of Writing at Work

Writing for Your Readers

Writing Ethically

Achieving a Readable Style

Designing Documents

Designing Illustrations

Emails, Texts, Memos, and Letters

Technical Reports

Proposals and Progress Reports

Instructions, Procedures, and Policies

Oral Reports

Filters

Exam 12: Résumés and Job Applications

List an advantage and disadvantage of a functional résumé.

Use action verbs to describe the duties of the job title below. "Grocery store bagger"

What is another term for, "cover letter?"

Chapter 12 describes finding a job to be…

Which design elements should you use to organize the information on your résumé?

One way to show that you've "done your research" when writing your cover letter is to…

When writing a cover letter you should NOT…

Identify the four situations in which you should write a follow- up letter and the reasons a follow-up letter would be useful in each situation.

In order to allow AI algorithms to locate the pertinent information in your résumé and job application, use…

If your degree is in Technical Communication, but the job advertisement specifies a degree in Business and Professional Communication, what should you list as your degree?

Describe the basic differences between chronological and functional résumés, including their advantages and disadvantages.

When would it be appropriate for your cover letter to exceed a single page?

List two situations in which sending a follow-up letter to an employer is appropriate.

When uploading files to a job site…

When answering questions about your strengths during an interview, you need to…

A résumé that lists your education, skills, and experience in reverse chronological order in a logical order towards the job you are applying for is what type of résumé?

Refer to the following statement on a resume: "Had to show new employees how to use the cash register." Which of the following is a more effective statement using action verbs?

When formatting a résumé, the goal is to emphasize qualifications, organize information, and provide ease of reading. Identify at least three formatting strategies you would use in designing a résumé and what those formatting strategies would accomplish.

What is a functional résumé?

In which case might you want to compose a follow-up letter?

Characteristics of Writing at Work

Writing for Your Readers

Writing Ethically

Achieving a Readable Style

Designing Documents

Designing Illustrations

Emails, Texts, Memos, and Letters

Technical Reports

Proposals and Progress Reports

Instructions, Procedures, and Policies

Oral Reports

Filters