Question 1

In arésumé,the qualifications section must:

Accepted Answer

A) provide information about an applicant's employment history. 
B) be specific enough to be meaningful yet general enough
to apply to a variety of jobs. 
C) vary depending on the information identified in the analysis of self, career, and
job. 
D) combine an applicant's career objective with his or her unique selling points. 
A) provide information about an applicant's employment history. 
B) be specific enough to be meaningful yet general enough
to apply to a variety of jobs. 
C) vary depending on the information identified in the analysis of self, career, and
job. 
D) combine an applicant's career objective with his or her unique selling points.

Question 2

A professional portfoliocan be used to illustrate pastactivities, projects, and accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the guidelines that need to be followed to prepare an electronic résumé that can be scanned accurately.

Accepted Answer

To ensure that the scanner can read your

Question 4

Companies of all sizes use electronicapplicant-tracking systems to increase efficiencyof processing the volume of résumés received in a competitivemarket.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ isthe traditional organizational formatfor résumés with headings that spotlight an applicant's education andexperience.

Accepted Answer

A) inline résumé 
B) combination résumé 
C) chronological résumé 
D) functional résumé 
A) inline résumé 
B) combination résumé 
C) chronological résumé 
D) functional résumé

Question 6

Which of the following is a collection of artifacts thatdemonstrate your communication, people,and technical skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Print ​résumé 
B) Beamer 
C) Electronic résumé 
D) Professional portfolio 
A) Print ​résumé 
B) Beamer 
C) Electronic résumé 
D) Professional portfolio

Question 7

Employment contractors specialize inprovidinga full-time job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Providing Evidence of Skills​Jobs go to those who show that the skills and abilities they possess meet the needs of a company. Adequate details and support provide concrete evidence of skills. Revise the following statements to provide evidence of qualifications through concrete, specific details that show, not just tell,the audience about the skills. Invent additional details as needed.​
a. I have good problem-solving skills.
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b. I am a leader who cares about those I lead and can train and manage those I supervise.
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c. I served as treasurer in my fraternity and showed organizational and leadership skills.

Accepted Answer

One of the keys is to provide concrete,

Question 9

Solicited applicationmessages have greater need for attention-getters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____can give quick assurance that educational and experiencerequirements are met and still use other headingsthat emphasize qualifications.

Accepted Answer

A) chrono-functional résumé 
B) chronological résumé 
C) functional résumé​ 
D) targeted résumé 
A) chrono-functional résumé 
B) chronological résumé 
C) functional résumé​ 
D) targeted résumé

Question 11

The functional résumé:

Accepted Answer

A) is easier to use and more common than reverse chronological résumé. 
B) is effective for applicants who have progressed up a clearly
defined career ladder and want to move up another rung. 
C) requires a complete analysis of self, career, and the job sought. 
D) emphasizes dates and job titles. 
A) is easier to use and more common than reverse chronological résumé. 
B) is effective for applicants who have progressed up a clearly
defined career ladder and want to move up another rung. 
C) requires a complete analysis of self, career, and the job sought. 
D) emphasizes dates and job titles.

Question 12

Electronicapplicant-tracking systems:

Accepted Answer

A) store scanned résumés in an electronic database where they can be sorted by keywords
with a resulting ranking of applicants. 
B) automatically send letters of rejection and interview offers to applicants once they have been prepared and stored in the system. 
C) discard the résumés of applicants once they are hired or rejected. 
D) decrease efficiency of processing the volume of résumés received in a competitive
market. 
A) store scanned résumés in an electronic database where they can be sorted by keywords
with a resulting ranking of applicants. 
B) automatically send letters of rejection and interview offers to applicants once they have been prepared and stored in the system. 
C) discard the résumés of applicants once they are hired or rejected. 
D) decrease efficiency of processing the volume of résumés received in a competitive
market.

Question 13

Which of the following suggestions should be favored when using the Internet or online databases to search for specific job openings?

Accepted Answer

A) Input job titles rather than words and phrases that describe your skills. 
B) Don't limit yourself to one search engine or online job site. 
C) Use specific phrases such as "job search" rather than "entry-level job" or "job in advertising." 
D) Don't use wider job description terms such as "pharmaceutical sales jobs." 
A) Input job titles rather than words and phrases that describe your skills. 
B) Don't limit yourself to one search engine or online job site. 
C) Use specific phrases such as "job search" rather than "entry-level job" or "job in advertising." 
D) Don't use wider job description terms such as "pharmaceutical sales jobs."

Question 14

Identify a nontraditional source of locating a job.

Accepted Answer

A) Career services centers 
B) Employment agencies 
C) Professional organizations 
D) Electronic employment resources 
A) Career services centers 
B) Employment agencies 
C) Professional organizations 
D) Electronic employment resources

Question 15

Discuss in detail the steps involved in the research phase of a job search.

Accepted Answer

The job search begins with research-coll

Question 16

Unsolicited application messages:

Accepted Answer

A) ​decrease the efficiency of the job selection process for the company and the applicant. 
B) have lesser need for attention-getters. 
C) alert employers to needs they had not previously identified for someone of your
abilities. 
D) decrease your chances of locating potential openings. 
A) ​decrease the efficiency of the job selection process for the company and the applicant. 
B) have lesser need for attention-getters. 
C) alert employers to needs they had not previously identified for someone of your
abilities. 
D) decrease your chances of locating potential openings.

Question 17

List five sources for finding prospective employers. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each source.

Accepted Answer

Printed sources such as annual reports,

Question 18

To avoid a tone of egotism in a resume, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) do not use action verbs that provide emphasis 
B) do not use too many adjectives or adverbs that seem overly strong 
C) divide the list of activities into appropriate divisions and then select an appropriate label 
D) summarize information that is relevant but does not merit several separate
lines 
A) do not use action verbs that provide emphasis 
B) do not use too many adjectives or adverbs that seem overly strong 
C) divide the list of activities into appropriate divisions and then select an appropriate label 
D) summarize information that is relevant but does not merit several separate
lines

Question 19

When formatting a scannable version of your résumé, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) use a nontraditional résumé format 
B) include italics, underlining, open bullets, or graphic lines and boxes 
C) use popular, non-decorative typefaces 
D) keep white space to a minimum 
A) use a nontraditional résumé format 
B) include italics, underlining, open bullets, or graphic lines and boxes 
C) use popular, non-decorative typefaces 
D) keep white space to a minimum

Question 20

To distinguish your application message from the competition, try not to tailor your message to the employer's need as this will sound unoriginal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In arésumé,the qualifications section must:

A professional portfoliocan be used to illustrate pastactivities, projects, and accomplishments.

Discuss the guidelines that need to be followed to prepare an electronic résumé that can be scanned accurately.

Companies of all sizes use electronicapplicant-tracking systems to increase efficiencyof processing the volume of résumés received in a competitivemarket.

The _____ isthe traditional organizational formatfor résumés with headings that spotlight an applicant's education andexperience.

Which of the following is a collection of artifacts thatdemonstrate your communication, people,and technical skills?

Employment contractors specialize inprovidinga full-time job.

Solicited applicationmessages have greater need for attention-getters.

The _____can give quick assurance that educational and experiencerequirements are met and still use other headingsthat emphasize qualifications.

The functional résumé:

Electronicapplicant-tracking systems:

Which of the following suggestions should be favored when using the Internet or online databases to search for specific job openings?

Identify a nontraditional source of locating a job.

Discuss in detail the steps involved in the research phase of a job search.

Unsolicited application messages:

List five sources for finding prospective employers. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each source.

To avoid a tone of egotism in a resume, _____.

When formatting a scannable version of your résumé, _____.

To distinguish your application message from the competition, try not to tailor your message to the employer's need as this will sound unoriginal.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messsages

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 Resumes and Application Messages

In arésumé,the qualifications section must:

A professional portfoliocan be used to illustrate pastactivities, projects, and accomplishments.

Discuss the guidelines that need to be followed to prepare an electronic résumé that can be scanned accurately.

Companies of all sizes use electronicapplicant-tracking systems to increase efficiencyof processing the volume of résumés received in a competitivemarket.

The _____ isthe traditional organizational formatfor résumés with headings that spotlight an applicant's education andexperience.

Which of the following is a collection of artifacts thatdemonstrate your communication, people,and technical skills?

Employment contractors specialize inprovidinga full-time job.

Solicited applicationmessages have greater need for attention-getters.

The _____can give quick assurance that educational and experiencerequirements are met and still use other headingsthat emphasize qualifications.

The functional résumé:

Electronicapplicant-tracking systems:

Which of the following suggestions should be favored when using the Internet or online databases to search for specific job openings?

Identify a nontraditional source of locating a job.

Discuss in detail the steps involved in the research phase of a job search.

Unsolicited application messages:

List five sources for finding prospective employers. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each source.

To avoid a tone of egotism in a resume, _____.

When formatting a scannable version of your résumé, _____.

To distinguish your application message from the competition, try not to tailor your message to the employer's need as this will sound unoriginal.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messsages

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

Filters