Question 1

List three ways to organize a résumé and describe when each résumé is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A résumé can be organized in the following ways:
A. Chronological résumé: Used for applicants who have progressed up a clearly defined career ladder and want to continue along this path.
B. Functional résumé: Used for applicants who either consider themselves well qualified in many areas or whose education and experience are scant.
C. Chrono-functional résumé: Combination of chronological and functional résumé that combines the best features of the two types of résumés above.

Question 2

Which of the following descriptions of duties in the work experience section of a résumé is most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsible for all point-of-sale floor displays. 
B)  Set up floor displays. 
C)  Created eye-catching floor displays with minimal financial resources. 
D)  My merchandising team constructed point-of-sale floor displays. 
A)  Responsible for all point-of-sale floor displays. 
B)  Set up floor displays. 
C)  Created eye-catching floor displays with minimal financial resources. 
D)  My merchandising team constructed point-of-sale floor displays. C

Question 3

Including complete information about your references on a résumé

Accepted Answer

A)  is necessary, since employers check references before scheduling interviews. 
B)  is optional, since a list of references can typically be provided after a successful interview. 
C)  is inappropriate, because the list takes up needed space. 
D)  is illegal since contacting persons for recommendations before an interview is an invasion of privacy. 
A)  is necessary, since employers check references before scheduling interviews. 
B)  is optional, since a list of references can typically be provided after a successful interview. 
C)  is inappropriate, because the list takes up needed space. 
D)  is illegal since contacting persons for recommendations before an interview is an invasion of privacy. B

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is FALSE concerning a job objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  A job objective helps the interviewer determine if what you have to offer matches the job the company has to offer. 
B)  A job objective should be specific to one job. 
C)  Some experts say that a job objective may limit your job opportunities. 
D)  A job objective should reveal your career goal. 
A)  A job objective helps the interviewer determine if what you have to offer matches the job the company has to offer. 
B)  A job objective should be specific to one job. 
C)  Some experts say that a job objective may limit your job opportunities. 
D)  A job objective should reveal your career goal.

Question 5

While e-portfolios and employment videos are helpful in communicating a person's qualifications and abilities, their use may also

Accepted Answer

A)  enable the potential employer not to stereotype. 
B)  eliminate potential illegal discrimination. 
C)  encourage the potential employer to focus on your physical characteristics. 
D)  result in all of the above. 
A)  enable the potential employer not to stereotype. 
B)  eliminate potential illegal discrimination. 
C)  encourage the potential employer to focus on your physical characteristics. 
D)  result in all of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the chronological résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the traditional organization format for résumés. 
B)  Reverse chronological order for dates is typical in this type of résumé, although it is not always effective. 
C)  It is especially effective for applicants who have gaps in employment or who have held various types of jobs. 
D)  It can emphasize either education or experience. 
A)  It is the traditional organization format for résumés. 
B)  Reverse chronological order for dates is typical in this type of résumé, although it is not always effective. 
C)  It is especially effective for applicants who have gaps in employment or who have held various types of jobs. 
D)  It can emphasize either education or experience.

Question 7

Describe the three versions of your resume that you will need to accommodate various employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery.

Accepted Answer

1. Enhanced resume printed on paper to m

Question 8

Networking both electronically and in person is important to gaining job leads and career counseling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Completing a self-, career-, and job analysis will assist you in the employment process by

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying your qualifications as they relate to an employer's needs. 
B)  ensuring that you have selected the right career. 
C)  comparing your qualifications to the duties and responsibilities of the job you are seeking. 
D)  achieving all of the above. 
A)  identifying your qualifications as they relate to an employer's needs. 
B)  ensuring that you have selected the right career. 
C)  comparing your qualifications to the duties and responsibilities of the job you are seeking. 
D)  achieving all of the above.

Question 10

A career summary section on your résumé has become a standard section in today's information age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Friends, relatives, and neighbors make good job references because they know the candidate well and can personalize their recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Paul is using the Internet to locate job opportunities. Which of the following will be the MOST effective way to access information on available jobs through a Google search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Input the job title sought. 
B)  Type in "job search." 
C)  Start with a wider job description term, then narrow down. 
D)  Avoid using other search engines. 
A)  Input the job title sought. 
B)  Type in "job search." 
C)  Start with a wider job description term, then narrow down. 
D)  Avoid using other search engines.

Question 13

An effective résumé summarizes the career-related strengths and weaknesses of the job applicant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Chen is searching for a job and has prepared a thorough résumé that includes the customary sections, plus information related to his volunteer work and foreign travel. Including these "extras" has caused his résumé to be two pages in length. What advice would you give him?

Accepted Answer

A)  If including the extra information will likely increase his chances of getting an interview, he should leave it in, regardless of whether it takes two pages. 
B)  He should cut enough information to keep the résumé length to one page. 
C)  He should leave the information in the résumé; just change the margin and font so that it all fits on one page. 
D)  Don't worry about length; it is unimportant in résumé design. 
A)  If including the extra information will likely increase his chances of getting an interview, he should leave it in, regardless of whether it takes two pages. 
B)  He should cut enough information to keep the résumé length to one page. 
C)  He should leave the information in the résumé; just change the margin and font so that it all fits on one page. 
D)  Don't worry about length; it is unimportant in résumé design.

Question 15

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing an employment video?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid segments that reflect you in a variety of activities. 
B)  Avoid talking about your skills. 
C)  Do not advertise your employment video to protect your privacy. 
D)  Make sure the video has a professional appearance that compliments you. 
A)  Avoid segments that reflect you in a variety of activities. 
B)  Avoid talking about your skills. 
C)  Do not advertise your employment video to protect your privacy. 
D)  Make sure the video has a professional appearance that compliments you.

Question 16

When formatting a scannable version of your résumé,

Accepted Answer

A)  italicize business, school and college names. 
B)  use shading to differentiate the sections of the résumé. 
C)  stay with a plain design with no special formatting. 
D)  keep white space to a minimum and a small font to keep to one page. 
A)  italicize business, school and college names. 
B)  use shading to differentiate the sections of the résumé. 
C)  stay with a plain design with no special formatting. 
D)  keep white space to a minimum and a small font to keep to one page.

Question 17

Describe three steps in the research phase of a job search.

Accepted Answer

1. Gather relevant information for decis

Question 18

What is the best attitude to have regarding finding a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finding a job is a process. 
B)  Finding a job is a matter of luck. 
C)  Finding a job is an event. 
D)  Finding a job is not necessary; one will come to you. 
A)  Finding a job is a process. 
B)  Finding a job is a matter of luck. 
C)  Finding a job is an event. 
D)  Finding a job is not necessary; one will come to you.

Question 19

A scannable résumé can be categorized and ranked by the employer based on the number of key word matches found.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Evan is preparing a vésumé for posting to YouTube. Which of the following should he avoid in preparing his video?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the image steady by using a camera tripod. 
B)  Avoid light behind him that casts shadows. 
C)  Turn up the camera microphone for high quality sound. 
D)  Solicit the help of someone with film experience. 
A)  Keep the image steady by using a camera tripod. 
B)  Avoid light behind him that casts shadows. 
C)  Turn up the camera microphone for high quality sound. 
D)  Solicit the help of someone with film experience.

List three ways to organize a résumé and describe when each résumé is appropriate.

Which of the following descriptions of duties in the work experience section of a résumé is most effective?

Including complete information about your references on a résumé

Which one of the following statements is FALSE concerning a job objective?

While e-portfolios and employment videos are helpful in communicating a person's qualifications and abilities, their use may also

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the chronological résumé?

Describe the three versions of your resume that you will need to accommodate various employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery.

Networking both electronically and in person is important to gaining job leads and career counseling.

Completing a self-, career-, and job analysis will assist you in the employment process by

A career summary section on your résumé has become a standard section in today's information age.

Friends, relatives, and neighbors make good job references because they know the candidate well and can personalize their recommendations.

Paul is using the Internet to locate job opportunities. Which of the following will be the MOST effective way to access information on available jobs through a Google search?

An effective résumé summarizes the career-related strengths and weaknesses of the job applicant.

Chen is searching for a job and has prepared a thorough résumé that includes the customary sections, plus information related to his volunteer work and foreign travel. Including these "extras" has caused his résumé to be two pages in length. What advice would you give him?

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing an employment video?

When formatting a scannable version of your résumé,

Describe three steps in the research phase of a job search.

What is the best attitude to have regarding finding a job?

A scannable résumé can be categorized and ranked by the employer based on the number of key word matches found.

Evan is preparing a vésumé for posting to YouTube. Which of the following should he avoid in preparing his video?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 13: Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

List three ways to organize a résumé and describe when each résumé is appropriate.

Which of the following descriptions of duties in the work experience section of a résumé is most effective?

Including complete information about your references on a résumé

Which one of the following statements is FALSE concerning a job objective?

While e-portfolios and employment videos are helpful in communicating a person's qualifications and abilities, their use may also

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the chronological résumé?

Describe the three versions of your resume that you will need to accommodate various employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery.

Networking both electronically and in person is important to gaining job leads and career counseling.

Completing a self-, career-, and job analysis will assist you in the employment process by

A career summary section on your résumé has become a standard section in today's information age.

Friends, relatives, and neighbors make good job references because they know the candidate well and can personalize their recommendations.

Paul is using the Internet to locate job opportunities. Which of the following will be the MOST effective way to access information on available jobs through a Google search?

An effective résumé summarizes the career-related strengths and weaknesses of the job applicant.

Chen is searching for a job and has prepared a thorough résumé that includes the customary sections, plus information related to his volunteer work and foreign travel. Including these "extras" has caused his résumé to be two pages in length. What advice would you give him?

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing an employment video?

When formatting a scannable version of your résumé,

Describe three steps in the research phase of a job search.

What is the best attitude to have regarding finding a job?

A scannable résumé can be categorized and ranked by the employer based on the number of key word matches found.

Evan is preparing a vésumé for posting to YouTube. Which of the following should he avoid in preparing his video?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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