Question 1

When distributing your résumé __________________________

Accepted Answer

A)  send it via the most expedient mode. 
B)  using email works the best. 
C)  deliver in the method requested. 
D)  let the employer know beforehand which method you will be using. 
A)  send it via the most expedient mode. 
B)  using email works the best. 
C)  deliver in the method requested. 
D)  let the employer know beforehand which method you will be using. C

Question 2

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  a chronological résumé. 
B)  a functional résumé. 
C)  a combination résumé. 
D)  an indirect résumé. 
A)  a chronological résumé. 
B)  a functional résumé. 
C)  a combination résumé. 
D)  an indirect résumé. C

Question 3

List four specific things that you would include in an employment portfolio.

Accepted Answer

1)Résumé
 2)Work samples-videos,projects
 3)Certificates,awards,scholarships,degrees
 4)Letters of reference

Question 4

The hidden job market refers to the job openings that are never advertised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The preferred way to send a plain-text résumé is ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  through regular mail. 
B)  by fax. 
C)  via email as part of the body of the email message. 
D)  via email as an attached file. 
A)  through regular mail. 
B)  by fax. 
C)  via email as part of the body of the email message. 
D)  via email as an attached file.

Question 6

The education section of your résumé includes any relevant seminars or workshops you have attended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your career-building efforts normally stop once you are hired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A successful résumé inspires a prospective employer to invite you to interview with the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would be the most desirable wording to use on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I was in charge of a staff of six employees." 
B)  "I supervised six employees." 
C)  "Was in charge of entire departmental staff." 
D)  "Supervised staff of six employees." 
A)  "I was in charge of a staff of six employees." 
B)  "I supervised six employees." 
C)  "Was in charge of entire departmental staff." 
D)  "Supervised staff of six employees."

Question 10

Some examples of key words to include in your electronic résumé would be "works hard," "knows foreign languages," and "gets along well with others."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A good résumé can be customized for different situations and different employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Your career probably won't be as stable as careers were in your parents' generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To change your traditional paper résumé into a scannable one,you must convert it to plain-text or __________ format.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To change your traditional paper résumé into...

Question 14

The __________ __________ section of a résumé may highlight your strongest points in a brief summary of qualifications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ __________ section of a résumé...

Question 15

What potential risk do some experts associate with including a career objective on your résumé?

Accepted Answer

Some experts maintain that such a statem

Question 16

The type of people who find work in today's changing workplace are ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  versatile. 
B)  life-long learners. 
C)  adaptable. 
D)  All of the above apply. 
A)  versatile. 
B)  life-long learners. 
C)  adaptable. 
D)  All of the above apply.

Question 17

List at least five questions you might consider when you are deciding what you want to do.

Accepted Answer

(1)What would you like to do every day?

Question 18

Your résumé emphasizes ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  your work experience. 
B)  getting the job. 
C)  what you've accomplished. 
D)  your career objective. 
A)  your work experience. 
B)  getting the job. 
C)  what you've accomplished. 
D)  your career objective.

Question 19

Relevant hobbies may be listed in the __________ __________ section of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Relevant hobbies may be listed in the...

Question 20

It is not a good idea to take interim assignments because you may not be available when that full-time position comes along.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When distributing your résumé __________________________

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed ___________

List four specific things that you would include in an employment portfolio.

The hidden job market refers to the job openings that are never advertised.

The preferred way to send a plain-text résumé is ___________

The education section of your résumé includes any relevant seminars or workshops you have attended.

Your career-building efforts normally stop once you are hired.

A successful résumé inspires a prospective employer to invite you to interview with the company.

Which of the following would be the most desirable wording to use on a résumé?

Some examples of key words to include in your electronic résumé would be "works hard," "knows foreign languages," and "gets along well with others."

A good résumé can be customized for different situations and different employers.

Your career probably won't be as stable as careers were in your parents' generation.

To change your traditional paper résumé into a scannable one,you must convert it to plain-text or __________ format.

The section of a résumé may highlight your strongest points in a brief summary of qualifications.

What potential risk do some experts associate with including a career objective on your résumé?

The type of people who find work in today's changing workplace are ___________

List at least five questions you might consider when you are deciding what you want to do.

Your résumé emphasizes ___________

Relevant hobbies may be listed in the section of your résumé.

It is not a good idea to take interim assignments because you may not be available when that full-time position comes along.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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Exam 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

When distributing your résumé __________________________

A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate's skills and accomplishments while also including a complete job history is termed ___________

List four specific things that you would include in an employment portfolio.

The hidden job market refers to the job openings that are never advertised.

The preferred way to send a plain-text résumé is ___________

The education section of your résumé includes any relevant seminars or workshops you have attended.

Your career-building efforts normally stop once you are hired.

A successful résumé inspires a prospective employer to invite you to interview with the company.

Which of the following would be the most desirable wording to use on a résumé?

Some examples of key words to include in your electronic résumé would be "works hard," "knows foreign languages," and "gets along well with others."

A good résumé can be customized for different situations and different employers.

Your career probably won't be as stable as careers were in your parents' generation.

To change your traditional paper résumé into a scannable one,you must convert it to plain-text or __________ format.

The __________ __________ section of a résumé may highlight your strongest points in a brief summary of qualifications.

What potential risk do some experts associate with including a career objective on your résumé?

The type of people who find work in today's changing workplace are ___________

List at least five questions you might consider when you are deciding what you want to do.

Your résumé emphasizes ___________

Relevant hobbies may be listed in the __________ __________ section of your résumé.

It is not a good idea to take interim assignments because you may not be available when that full-time position comes along.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Filters

The section of a résumé may highlight your strongest points in a brief summary of qualifications.

Relevant hobbies may be listed in the section of your résumé.