Question 1

A chronological résumé is used primarily to highlight a job applicant's:

Accepted Answer

A)  professional skills. 
B)  list of references. 
C)  educational qualifications. 
D)  work history. 
A)  professional skills. 
B)  list of references. 
C)  educational qualifications. 
D)  work history.

Question 2

When preparing a scannable résumé, separate the sections using horizontal lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do chronological résumés differ from functional résumés?

Accepted Answer

Chronological résumés list work experien

Question 4

_____ résumés, which are also called skills résumés, highlight professional skills and related accomplishments and deemphasize work history.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ résumés, which are also called skills...

Question 5

When preparing a résumé in a format compatible with computers, photocopiers, and scanners, it is advisable to:

Accepted Answer

A)  use bullets instead of asterisks in the résumé. 
B)  minimize the use of abbreviations in the résumé. 
C)  print the résumé on both sides of the paper. 
D)  use right justification to align the text in the résumé. 
A)  use bullets instead of asterisks in the résumé. 
B)  minimize the use of abbreviations in the résumé. 
C)  print the résumé on both sides of the paper. 
D)  use right justification to align the text in the résumé.

Question 6

Discuss the ways through which you can establish your own professional contact network of friends and acquaintances in the business world.

Accepted Answer

Personal and professional contacts often

Question 7

Which of the following is an effective practice with regard to a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attaching the name and address of your relative in the résumé if asked for a reference 
B)  Using the statement "References supplied upon request" if you are taking your résumé with you to an interview 
C)  Providing only the grade point average of your major course if the overall grade point average is less than ideal 
D)  Listing your most recent education last in the education section of the résumé if you have attained several degrees 
A)  Attaching the name and address of your relative in the résumé if asked for a reference 
B)  Using the statement "References supplied upon request" if you are taking your résumé with you to an interview 
C)  Providing only the grade point average of your major course if the overall grade point average is less than ideal 
D)  Listing your most recent education last in the education section of the résumé if you have attained several degrees

Question 8

Employment _____ supply personnel on a temporary basis for a give company's specific requests and needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employment _____ supply personnel on a temporary...

Question 9

A functional résumé is ineffective when most of your work experience is part-time and does not relate to the position that you seek.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Document examples from a job or internship can be included in your job application portfolio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is True of placement agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They focus solely on filling managerial jobs for companies. 
B)  They only guarantee temporary jobs to their members. 
C)  They charge a fee for their services. 
D)  They are run by colleges to assist their students in finding jobs. 
A)  They focus solely on filling managerial jobs for companies. 
B)  They only guarantee temporary jobs to their members. 
C)  They charge a fee for their services. 
D)  They are run by colleges to assist their students in finding jobs.

Question 12

Which of the following is an effective practice in formatting a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing personal information, such as name and address, at the end 
B)  Stapling the application letter and résumé together 
C)  Using a large font, such as 14-point type, for headings 
D)  Listing your education in chronological order, most recent last 
A)  Providing personal information, such as name and address, at the end 
B)  Stapling the application letter and résumé together 
C)  Using a large font, such as 14-point type, for headings 
D)  Listing your education in chronological order, most recent last

Question 13

New college graduates do not use _____ résumés because they are only appropriate when someone has a steady work history and work experience in their field of interest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of New college graduates do not use _____...

Question 14

Jacob is preparing his portfolio to apply for accounting and finance jobs after graduation. Which of the following items will not be included in Jacob's portfolio?

Accepted Answer

A)  A list of references 
B)  An application form 
C)  A résumé 
D)  A title page 
A)  A list of references 
B)  An application form 
C)  A résumé 
D)  A title page

Question 15

The initial stage of the interview is the right time to bring your portfolio forward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the major sections to be included in your résumé.

Accepted Answer

The major sections to be included in you

Question 17

How has technology made assessing job applicants easier for companies?

Accepted Answer

Increasingly, companies review résumés u

Question 18

Which of the following should you NOT say in an application form if you are asked to state reasons for leaving your previous job?

Accepted Answer

A)  I am looking out for a better job opportunity. 
B)  I planned to return to school to improve my skills. 
C)  I am focusing on advancing my career through a new job. 
D)  I did not like my supervisor in my last job. 
A)  I am looking out for a better job opportunity. 
B)  I planned to return to school to improve my skills. 
C)  I am focusing on advancing my career through a new job. 
D)  I did not like my supervisor in my last job.

Question 19

Which of the following is an ineffective practice in formatting a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stapling the application letter and résumé together 
B)  Using headings with bold or capital letters 
C)  Listing your education in reverse chronological order 
D)  Including a career objective at the beginning 
A)  Stapling the application letter and résumé together 
B)  Using headings with bold or capital letters 
C)  Listing your education in reverse chronological order 
D)  Including a career objective at the beginning

Question 20

In traditional résumés, the emphasis is on action verbs, whereas with _____ résumés the emphasis is on keywords and nouns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In traditional résumés, the emphasis is on...

A chronological résumé is used primarily to highlight a job applicant's:

When preparing a scannable résumé, separate the sections using horizontal lines.

How do chronological résumés differ from functional résumés?

_____ résumés, which are also called skills résumés, highlight professional skills and related accomplishments and deemphasize work history.

When preparing a résumé in a format compatible with computers, photocopiers, and scanners, it is advisable to:

Discuss the ways through which you can establish your own professional contact network of friends and acquaintances in the business world.

Which of the following is an effective practice with regard to a résumé?

Employment _____ supply personnel on a temporary basis for a give company's specific requests and needs.

A functional résumé is ineffective when most of your work experience is part-time and does not relate to the position that you seek.

Document examples from a job or internship can be included in your job application portfolio.

Which of the following statements is True of placement agencies?

Which of the following is an effective practice in formatting a résumé?

New college graduates do not use _____ résumés because they are only appropriate when someone has a steady work history and work experience in their field of interest.

Jacob is preparing his portfolio to apply for accounting and finance jobs after graduation. Which of the following items will not be included in Jacob's portfolio?

The initial stage of the interview is the right time to bring your portfolio forward.

Discuss the major sections to be included in your résumé.

How has technology made assessing job applicants easier for companies?

Which of the following should you NOT say in an application form if you are asked to state reasons for leaving your previous job?

Which of the following is an ineffective practice in formatting a résumé?

In traditional résumés, the emphasis is on action verbs, whereas with _____ résumés the emphasis is on keywords and nouns.

Communicating in Everyday Life

Interpreting Communication

Communicating Globally

Exploring Language Elements

Mastering Nouns and Pronouns

Expanding Language Skills

Applying the Mechanics of Style

Sharpening Writing Skills

Writing E-Mails, Memos, and Letters

Writing Specific Communications

Preparing and Writing Reports

Working With Technology

Communicating With Customers

Developing Presentation Skills

Interviewing and Employment Issues

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A chronological résumé is used primarily to highlight a job applicant's:

When preparing a scannable résumé, separate the sections using horizontal lines.

How do chronological résumés differ from functional résumés?

_____ résumés, which are also called skills résumés, highlight professional skills and related accomplishments and deemphasize work history.

When preparing a résumé in a format compatible with computers, photocopiers, and scanners, it is advisable to:

Discuss the ways through which you can establish your own professional contact network of friends and acquaintances in the business world.

Which of the following is an effective practice with regard to a résumé?

Employment _____ supply personnel on a temporary basis for a give company's specific requests and needs.

A functional résumé is ineffective when most of your work experience is part-time and does not relate to the position that you seek.

Document examples from a job or internship can be included in your job application portfolio.

Which of the following statements is True of placement agencies?

Which of the following is an effective practice in formatting a résumé?

New college graduates do not use _____ résumés because they are only appropriate when someone has a steady work history and work experience in their field of interest.

Jacob is preparing his portfolio to apply for accounting and finance jobs after graduation. Which of the following items will not be included in Jacob's portfolio?

The initial stage of the interview is the right time to bring your portfolio forward.

Discuss the major sections to be included in your résumé.

How has technology made assessing job applicants easier for companies?

Which of the following should you NOT say in an application form if you are asked to state reasons for leaving your previous job?

Which of the following is an ineffective practice in formatting a résumé?

In traditional résumés, the emphasis is on action verbs, whereas with _____ résumés the emphasis is on keywords and nouns.

Communicating in Everyday Life

Interpreting Communication

Communicating Globally

Exploring Language Elements

Mastering Nouns and Pronouns

Expanding Language Skills

Applying the Mechanics of Style

Sharpening Writing Skills

Writing E-Mails, Memos, and Letters

Writing Specific Communications

Preparing and Writing Reports

Working With Technology

Communicating With Customers

Developing Presentation Skills

Interviewing and Employment Issues

Filters