Exam 13: Beginning an Announcing Career 280

The best way to handle references on a resume is to simply put down that ''references are available upon request.'

Non-compete clauses that prevent broadcast performers from working in the same market for a number of months after they have been fired from or resigned from a job are illegal.

Don't expect audition materials for broadcast performance jobs to be mailed back to you unless you include a self-addressed envelope with return postage.

When putting together a modern resume, which type of information is most likely not included?

All of the following are good techniques for job interviewing except which one?

When responding to a ''blind'' help-wanted ad, which greeting in your cover letter would be the best choice?

The first item put on a demo recording for television would be _______.

One reality of working in the broadcast performance field is the inevitability of losing a job, often related to changes in ownership or format rather than incompetent talent. Which of the following statements about losing a broadcast job is true?

It's possible, in a job interview, that you'll be asked, ''What are your salary requirements?'' What is the best response?

All of the following are common problems with resumes except _________.

Which of the following is least likely to be a characteristic of an entry-level job in the broadcast performance area?

The primary talent union for radio and television performers is AFTER-the American Federation for Television, Entertainment, and Radio.

When preparing an audition recording for television, you should _________.

Which type of information is unique to an electronic resume designed for computer scanning?

Since you are going into the media, a photograph should always be included as part of your resume.

On-air performers who have lost a job sometimes consider a career change, and because of skills they've gained are well suited to some job fields. In which area would a broadcast performer be least likely to be successful without much further education?

Which technique should you follow when producing an audition recording for a radio DJ position?

All of the following are good sources for a contact list except _______.

Campus experiences, such as internships and work with campus media, should be omitted from the work experience section of your resume because they are not real work that you were being paid to perform.

If you are given a verbal job offer for an entry-level position, you should immediately accept it to show your interest in the job.