Question 1

Which of the following is a networking etiquette?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep sending messages or requests to others until they reply. 
B) Be as elaborate as you can in all your communication efforts. 
C) Help fellow networkers by giving them contact information, even if it is without permission. 
D) Never email your résumé to complete strangers. 
E) Don't send thank-you notes because it is too assertive. 
A) Keep sending messages or requests to others until they reply. 
B) Be as elaborate as you can in all your communication efforts. 
C) Help fellow networkers by giving them contact information, even if it is without permission. 
D) Never email your résumé to complete strangers. 
E) Don't send thank-you notes because it is too assertive. D

Question 2

Barney has spent a number of years in the professional work force.However,when he started,he held a number of part-time,temporary,or entry-level jobs that don't relate to his career objective now.In the work experience section of his résumé,Barney should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) include all those details to give the right picture of his career path 
B) mention the details so that the manager gets an idea of his wide range of exposure 
C) include them only in the career summary 
D) exclude the irrelevant details that might clutter his résumé 
E) avoid mentioning anything that is more than five years old 
A) include all those details to give the right picture of his career path 
B) mention the details so that the manager gets an idea of his wide range of exposure 
C) include them only in the career summary 
D) exclude the irrelevant details that might clutter his résumé 
E) avoid mentioning anything that is more than five years old D

Question 3

Callum is looking for a job as a research analyst at a leading chemical company.He already works at a local company as a research assistant.He decides to attend industry functions and develop connections on popular social media sites.He is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) using persuasive communication 
B) measuring the quality of hire 
C) coaching 
D) temping the employer 
E) networking 
A) using persuasive communication 
B) measuring the quality of hire 
C) coaching 
D) temping the employer 
E) networking E

Question 4

How does your online image work as a career management tool? How would you present the "story of you" in an e-portfolio?

Accepted Answer

Most employers now conduct online search

Question 5

A ________ allows you to focus attention on your capabilities when you don't have a long or steady employment history,without raising concerns that you might be hiding something about your past.

Accepted Answer

A) recommendation letter 
B) cover letter 
C) combination résumé 
D) chronological résumé 
E) functional résumé 
A) recommendation letter 
B) cover letter 
C) combination résumé 
D) chronological résumé 
E) functional résumé

Question 6

When applying to U.S.companies,your résumé should include personal data such as age,marital status,and Social Security number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding a functional résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the most preferred format. 
B) It stresses individual areas of competence. 
C) It emphasizes an individual's job history. 
D) It presents an individual's academic experience first. 
E) It is generally more complex to prepare 
A) It is the most preferred format. 
B) It stresses individual areas of competence. 
C) It emphasizes an individual's job history. 
D) It presents an individual's academic experience first. 
E) It is generally more complex to prepare

Question 8

Some employers and websites want your résumé in Microsoft Word format.However,make sure ________.

Accepted Answer

A) that your computer is virus-free first 
B) that the document is scannable 
C) that you include a picture of yourself in the résumé 
D) that you use electronic signatures 
E) that the résumé is free of formatting 
A) that your computer is virus-free first 
B) that the document is scannable 
C) that you include a picture of yourself in the résumé 
D) that you use electronic signatures 
E) that the résumé is free of formatting

Question 9

Which of the following is true about résumés?

Accepted Answer

A) The purpose of your résumé is to list all your skills and abilities. 
B) If you want a really good résumé, you need to have it prepared by a résumé service. 
C) All a résumé can do is get you in the door. 
D) The more good information you present about yourself in your résumé, the better, so stuff your résumé with every positive detail. 
E) A good résumé will get you the job you want. 
A) The purpose of your résumé is to list all your skills and abilities. 
B) If you want a really good résumé, you need to have it prepared by a résumé service. 
C) All a résumé can do is get you in the door. 
D) The more good information you present about yourself in your résumé, the better, so stuff your résumé with every positive detail. 
E) A good résumé will get you the job you want.

Question 10

Helen is applying for a job as a senior accountant.With regard to her references,she should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) prepare a list of references and include them in her résumé 
B) not prepare a list of references because in the U.S. she need not mention their names in her résumé 
C) prepare a list of references, only if she is applying for a position outside the U.S. 
D) prepare a list of references and mention "references available upon request" at the end of her résumé 
E) prepare a list of references but not include them in her résumé 
A) prepare a list of references and include them in her résumé 
B) not prepare a list of references because in the U.S. she need not mention their names in her résumé 
C) prepare a list of references, only if she is applying for a position outside the U.S. 
D) prepare a list of references and mention "references available upon request" at the end of her résumé 
E) prepare a list of references but not include them in her résumé

Question 11

An essential step in adapting your résumé is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reading news sites, blogs, and other online sources and following industry leaders on Twitter 
B) to make informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts 
C) using the same terminology as the employer uses to describe job responsibilities and professional accomplishments 
D) showing up early for your job interview 
E) emphasizing your skills and capabilities, identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections 
A) reading news sites, blogs, and other online sources and following industry leaders on Twitter 
B) to make informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts 
C) using the same terminology as the employer uses to describe job responsibilities and professional accomplishments 
D) showing up early for your job interview 
E) emphasizing your skills and capabilities, identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections

Question 12

Networking is an informal activity that allows only public messages to be sent to people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A chronological résumé emphasizes earlier job experience through the skills you gained in those positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jeremy has planned,researched and finally prepared his résumé,after a lot of thought.When distributing his résumé,he should take equal care and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) pay close attention to the specific instructions provided by every employer 
B) make sure he uses a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope 
C) mail the résumé with the reference list 
D) create an e-portfolio and direct the employers towards his website 
E) make sure he follows a consistent approach of delivery for all organizations 
A) pay close attention to the specific instructions provided by every employer 
B) make sure he uses a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope 
C) mail the résumé with the reference list 
D) create an e-portfolio and direct the employers towards his website 
E) make sure he follows a consistent approach of delivery for all organizations

Question 15

Which of the following should be included in the heading of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) skills and abilities 
B) contact information 
C) work experience 
D) educational background 
E) career objective 
A) skills and abilities 
B) contact information 
C) work experience 
D) educational background 
E) career objective

Question 16

The majority of résumés are now subjected to keyword searches in an applicant tracking system or other database,in which a recruiter ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provides feedback after an interview 
B) identifies the influence of a job seeker's network 
C) translates a job seekers experience into measurable items 
D) hunts for résumés most likely to match the requirements of a particular job 
E) matches accomplishments to action-based keywords 
A) provides feedback after an interview 
B) identifies the influence of a job seeker's network 
C) translates a job seekers experience into measurable items 
D) hunts for résumés most likely to match the requirements of a particular job 
E) matches accomplishments to action-based keywords

Question 17

A career summary offers a brief recap of your career and is particularly useful for upper-level managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ should be mentioned in the education section only if the associated achievements are pertinent to your career goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Educational objectives 
B) Career objectives 
C) Scholarships 
D) Academic awards 
E) High school or military training 
A) Educational objectives 
B) Career objectives 
C) Scholarships 
D) Academic awards 
E) High school or military training

Question 19

A scannable version of your résumé is simply a computer file without any of the formatting that you typically apply using a word processor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your online presence is a career-management tool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a networking etiquette?

Barney has spent a number of years in the professional work force.However,when he started,he held a number of part-time,temporary,or entry-level jobs that don't relate to his career objective now.In the work experience section of his résumé,Barney should ________.

Callum is looking for a job as a research analyst at a leading chemical company.He already works at a local company as a research assistant.He decides to attend industry functions and develop connections on popular social media sites.He is ________.

How does your online image work as a career management tool? How would you present the "story of you" in an e-portfolio?

A ________ allows you to focus attention on your capabilities when you don't have a long or steady employment history,without raising concerns that you might be hiding something about your past.

When applying to U.S.companies,your résumé should include personal data such as age,marital status,and Social Security number.

Which of the following is true regarding a functional résumé?

Some employers and websites want your résumé in Microsoft Word format.However,make sure ________.

Which of the following is true about résumés?

Helen is applying for a job as a senior accountant.With regard to her references,she should ________.

An essential step in adapting your résumé is ________.

Networking is an informal activity that allows only public messages to be sent to people.

A chronological résumé emphasizes earlier job experience through the skills you gained in those positions.

Jeremy has planned,researched and finally prepared his résumé,after a lot of thought.When distributing his résumé,he should take equal care and ________.

Which of the following should be included in the heading of a résumé?

The majority of résumés are now subjected to keyword searches in an applicant tracking system or other database,in which a recruiter ________.

A career summary offers a brief recap of your career and is particularly useful for upper-level managers.

________ should be mentioned in the education section only if the associated achievements are pertinent to your career goals.

A scannable version of your résumé is simply a computer file without any of the formatting that you typically apply using a word processor.

Your online presence is a career-management tool.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Which of the following is a networking etiquette?

Barney has spent a number of years in the professional work force.However,when he started,he held a number of part-time,temporary,or entry-level jobs that don't relate to his career objective now.In the work experience section of his résumé,Barney should ________.

Callum is looking for a job as a research analyst at a leading chemical company.He already works at a local company as a research assistant.He decides to attend industry functions and develop connections on popular social media sites.He is ________.

How does your online image work as a career management tool? How would you present the "story of you" in an e-portfolio?

A ________ allows you to focus attention on your capabilities when you don't have a long or steady employment history,without raising concerns that you might be hiding something about your past.

When applying to U.S.companies,your résumé should include personal data such as age,marital status,and Social Security number.

Which of the following is true regarding a functional résumé?

Some employers and websites want your résumé in Microsoft Word format.However,make sure ________.

Which of the following is true about résumés?

Helen is applying for a job as a senior accountant.With regard to her references,she should ________.

An essential step in adapting your résumé is ________.

Networking is an informal activity that allows only public messages to be sent to people.

A chronological résumé emphasizes earlier job experience through the skills you gained in those positions.

Jeremy has planned,researched and finally prepared his résumé,after a lot of thought.When distributing his résumé,he should take equal care and ________.

Which of the following should be included in the heading of a résumé?

The majority of résumés are now subjected to keyword searches in an applicant tracking system or other database,in which a recruiter ________.

A career summary offers a brief recap of your career and is particularly useful for upper-level managers.

________ should be mentioned in the education section only if the associated achievements are pertinent to your career goals.

A scannable version of your résumé is simply a computer file without any of the formatting that you typically apply using a word processor.

Your online presence is a career-management tool.

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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