Question 1

To prepare for the next interview,what should be done after an initial interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research your online presence 
B)  Research potential information that might be found in a background check 
C)  Evaluate your performance in the interview 
D)  Find ways to minimize weaknesses 
E)  Call within 24 hours to set up the next interview 
A)  Research your online presence 
B)  Research potential information that might be found in a background check 
C)  Evaluate your performance in the interview 
D)  Find ways to minimize weaknesses 
E)  Call within 24 hours to set up the next interview C

Question 2

During the first review of your resume,what types of information are recruiters looking for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical data points 
B)  The application letter 
C)  References 
D)  Job duties and responsibilities 
E)  Type of degree 
A)  Critical data points 
B)  The application letter 
C)  References 
D)  Job duties and responsibilities 
E)  Type of degree A

Question 3

Career fairs ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allow recruiters come to conduct on-campus interviews at a school 
B)  give you a limited amount of time to impress recruiters 
C)  are casual in nature and don't require you to wear professional clothing 
D)  are best visited later in the day, after recruiters have finished meeting most of the job seekers 
E)  are an opportunity to answer questions, not ask them 
A)  allow recruiters come to conduct on-campus interviews at a school 
B)  give you a limited amount of time to impress recruiters 
C)  are casual in nature and don't require you to wear professional clothing 
D)  are best visited later in the day, after recruiters have finished meeting most of the job seekers 
E)  are an opportunity to answer questions, not ask them B

Question 4

Which of the following will improve the success of a Skype interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating a professional Skype profile 
B)  Creating a professional background 
C)  Having a window behind you 
D)  Looking at the interviewer 
E)  Eliminate filler words such as "hmmm" and "right" 
A)  Creating a professional Skype profile 
B)  Creating a professional background 
C)  Having a window behind you 
D)  Looking at the interviewer 
E)  Eliminate filler words such as "hmmm" and "right"

Question 5

In a traditional one-on-one interview,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  one goal of the interview is to establish that the applicant has a natural fit with the organization and the interviewer 
B)  a search committee discusses the position with the job applicant 
C)  the interviewer is always the same recruiter who met the applicant at a career fair or an on-campus interview 
D)  employers are able to assess the applicant's collaborative skills 
E)  the applicant is assessed under work-related conditions 
A)  one goal of the interview is to establish that the applicant has a natural fit with the organization and the interviewer 
B)  a search committee discusses the position with the job applicant 
C)  the interviewer is always the same recruiter who met the applicant at a career fair or an on-campus interview 
D)  employers are able to assess the applicant's collaborative skills 
E)  the applicant is assessed under work-related conditions

Question 6

A(n)________ is written in response to an advertisement or posting that requests applications.

Accepted Answer

A)  solicited cover letter 
B)  unsolicited cover letter 
C)  memorandum 
D)  letter of reference 
E)  recommendation 
A)  solicited cover letter 
B)  unsolicited cover letter 
C)  memorandum 
D)  letter of reference 
E)  recommendation

Question 7

When writing a cover letter,after specifying the job you're applying for,what should follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your qualifications for that position 
B)  A request for an interview 
C)  Why you want to work for that company 
D)  How the position will enhance your skills 
E)  How the position supports your career goals 
A)  Your qualifications for that position 
B)  A request for an interview 
C)  Why you want to work for that company 
D)  How the position will enhance your skills 
E)  How the position supports your career goals

Question 8

How should a candidate prepare a resume so it can be entered successfully in an applicant tracking system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put key words in italics 
B)  Include additional design elements 
C)  Send the resume as a Word file 
D)  Include links 
E)  Create a plain-text version 
A)  Put key words in italics 
B)  Include additional design elements 
C)  Send the resume as a Word file 
D)  Include links 
E)  Create a plain-text version

Question 9

How are negotiations on a job offer best handled?

Accepted Answer

A)  In writing 
B)  In a Skype conversation 
C)  By telephone 
D)  By email 
E)  By text 
A)  In writing 
B)  In a Skype conversation 
C)  By telephone 
D)  By email 
E)  By text

Question 10

When listing educational information on your résumé,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  always include it near the bottom of the résumé 
B)  list only schools from which you have received (or will receive) a degree 
C)  if you have several stops and starts in pursuit of a single degree, list all the institutions along the way 
D)  if you are a transfer student, be sure to list the school where you earned credits but did not graduate 
E)  never include your grade point average 
A)  always include it near the bottom of the résumé 
B)  list only schools from which you have received (or will receive) a degree 
C)  if you have several stops and starts in pursuit of a single degree, list all the institutions along the way 
D)  if you are a transfer student, be sure to list the school where you earned credits but did not graduate 
E)  never include your grade point average

Question 11

In many cases,the interviewer in a one-on-one interview is the immediate supervisor for the position you want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What should be done to create effective content for a resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Include an all-inclusive list of skills 
B)  Include all jobs ever held 
C)  Put your education at the end of the resume 
D)  Tailor the content for each position 
E)  Include objective statements 
A)  Include an all-inclusive list of skills 
B)  Include all jobs ever held 
C)  Put your education at the end of the resume 
D)  Tailor the content for each position 
E)  Include objective statements

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a quality unrelated to work experience but a generally applicable to the workplace,and valued by most employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programed Java applets in a computer class. 
B)  Designed and maintained websites for previous employer 
C)  Proficient in Italian 
D)  Gained leadership skills as chair of the youth committee at local community center 
E)  Self-taught piano player 
A)  Programed Java applets in a computer class. 
B)  Designed and maintained websites for previous employer 
C)  Proficient in Italian 
D)  Gained leadership skills as chair of the youth committee at local community center 
E)  Self-taught piano player

Question 14

If you choose to follow up on the status of your application,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  follow-up with everyone you met during the interview 
B)  keep in mind that an email is the least convenient medium for your contact to answer 
C)  keep in mind that a telephone call indicates a more assertive attempt to contact the employer 
D)  do not resell your strengths in a written message, as this will seem pushy 
E)  ensure that you use multiple methods to contact the employer 
A)  follow-up with everyone you met during the interview 
B)  keep in mind that an email is the least convenient medium for your contact to answer 
C)  keep in mind that a telephone call indicates a more assertive attempt to contact the employer 
D)  do not resell your strengths in a written message, as this will seem pushy 
E)  ensure that you use multiple methods to contact the employer

Question 15

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people,such as a search committee,who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group interview 
B)  Telephone interview 
C)  Panel interview 
D)  One-on-one interview 
E)  Action interview 
A)  Group interview 
B)  Telephone interview 
C)  Panel interview 
D)  One-on-one interview 
E)  Action interview

Question 16

When using the ACE process during the interview process,during which step should a candidate target the job search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Composing 
D)  Competition 
E)  Evaluating 
A)  Application 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Composing 
D)  Competition 
E)  Evaluating

Question 17

Discuss the connection between a résumé and a cover letter.

Accepted Answer

Both a résumé and cover letter are most

Question 18

A(n)________ résumé is a traditional format that organizes the content in sequential order,starting with the most recent and working backward.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  integrated 
C)  functional 
D)  plain text 
E)  combination 
A)  chronological 
B)  integrated 
C)  functional 
D)  plain text 
E)  combination

Question 19

You can use the format for a direct letter in your cover letter to sell yourself to an employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A letter of application is a(n)________ sent to a prospective employer.

Accepted Answer

A)  routine message 
B)  persuasive message 
C)  goodwill message 
D)  FYI message 
E)  claim message 
A)  routine message 
B)  persuasive message 
C)  goodwill message 
D)  FYI message 
E)  claim message

To prepare for the next interview,what should be done after an initial interview?

During the first review of your resume,what types of information are recruiters looking for?

Career fairs ________.

Which of the following will improve the success of a Skype interview?

In a traditional one-on-one interview,________.

A(n)________ is written in response to an advertisement or posting that requests applications.

When writing a cover letter,after specifying the job you're applying for,what should follow?

How should a candidate prepare a resume so it can be entered successfully in an applicant tracking system?

How are negotiations on a job offer best handled?

When listing educational information on your résumé,________.

In many cases,the interviewer in a one-on-one interview is the immediate supervisor for the position you want.

What should be done to create effective content for a resume?

Which of the following is an example of a quality unrelated to work experience but a generally applicable to the workplace,and valued by most employers?

If you choose to follow up on the status of your application,________.

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people,such as a search committee,who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

When using the ACE process during the interview process,during which step should a candidate target the job search?

Discuss the connection between a résumé and a cover letter.

A(n)________ résumé is a traditional format that organizes the content in sequential order,starting with the most recent and working backward.

You can use the format for a direct letter in your cover letter to sell yourself to an employer.

A letter of application is a(n)________ sent to a prospective employer.

Developing Your Professional Presence

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Using Social Media in Business

Finding and Evaluating Business Information

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

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Exam 12: Communicating Your Professional Brand: Social Media, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews

To prepare for the next interview,what should be done after an initial interview?

During the first review of your resume,what types of information are recruiters looking for?

Career fairs ________.

Which of the following will improve the success of a Skype interview?

In a traditional one-on-one interview,________.

A(n)________ is written in response to an advertisement or posting that requests applications.

When writing a cover letter,after specifying the job you're applying for,what should follow?

How should a candidate prepare a resume so it can be entered successfully in an applicant tracking system?

How are negotiations on a job offer best handled?

When listing educational information on your résumé,________.

In many cases,the interviewer in a one-on-one interview is the immediate supervisor for the position you want.

What should be done to create effective content for a resume?

Which of the following is an example of a quality unrelated to work experience but a generally applicable to the workplace,and valued by most employers?

If you choose to follow up on the status of your application,________.

Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve several people,such as a search committee,who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position?

When using the ACE process during the interview process,during which step should a candidate target the job search?

Discuss the connection between a résumé and a cover letter.

A(n)________ résumé is a traditional format that organizes the content in sequential order,starting with the most recent and working backward.

You can use the format for a direct letter in your cover letter to sell yourself to an employer.

A letter of application is a(n)________ sent to a prospective employer.

Developing Your Professional Presence

Working With Others: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication

Managing the Communication Process

Communicating Routine Messages and Building Goodwill

Communicating Persuasive Messages

Communicating Bad News

Using Social Media in Business

Finding and Evaluating Business Information

Preparing Persuasive Business Proposals

Preparing Business Reports

Preparing and Delivering Business Presentations

Filters