Question 1

When should one use a chronological résumé and a skills résumé?

Accepted Answer

A chronological résumé emphasizes degree

Question 2

"Education" and "Experience" always stand as separate categories on a résumé,even if you only have one item under each of the headings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Résumés are skimmed by employers to determine whether to discard it or whether to further scan it electronically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the different ways that employers use résumés.

Accepted Answer

Understanding how employers use résumés

Question 5

Explain some of the areas where résumés are commonly inaccurate.

Accepted Answer

Some of the most frequent inaccuracies o

Question 6

Many Internet sites are not current or accurate,so it is wise to avoid using the Internet in the job search process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Use all present tense verbs in your résumé,when describing all the jobs and positions you have held.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A skills résumé is usually best when your education and experience are not the usual route to the position for which you are applying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"SLC,Utah" is an example of the proper way to present the city and state as part of your address in a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the etiquette of e-mail job-hunting etiquette.

Accepted Answer

The basic guidelines for sending an emai

Question 11

You will need a minimum of six references for the job search process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the most popular tools for personal branding?

Accepted Answer

A)  IMDB 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  Gmail 
D)  Windows Messenger 
E)  Twitter 
A)  IMDB 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  Gmail 
D)  Windows Messenger 
E)  Twitter

Question 13

Résumés should not be more than one page long because readers find them too long to skim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you take your blog off-line while you are job searching,then employers won't be able to find it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you are sending your résumé in the text of an e-mail:

Accepted Answer

A)  start all lines at the right margin. 
B)  underline and bold the text. 
C)  do not put any of the headings in capital letters. 
D)  do not use keys such as asterisks. 
E)  shorten line lengths to 65 characters and spaces. 
A)  start all lines at the right margin. 
B)  underline and bold the text. 
C)  do not put any of the headings in capital letters. 
D)  do not use keys such as asterisks. 
E)  shorten line lengths to 65 characters and spaces.

Question 16

Effective communication skills rank at the top of the list of important qualities and skills that an employee should possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You are helping your friend Catherine create a résumé for a law-related position.She has many qualifications in both her work history and her education.She has been working for three years part time and worked for two years before that full time.Which one of the following five things should Catherine omit from her résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law clerk two summers ago 
B)  Crowned homecoming queen in junior year 
C)  Regional winner of a math contest in high school 
D)  Passed the CPA exam four years ago 
E)  National finalist of the North American Debating Championship 
A)  Law clerk two summers ago 
B)  Crowned homecoming queen in junior year 
C)  Regional winner of a math contest in high school 
D)  Passed the CPA exam four years ago 
E)  National finalist of the North American Debating Championship

Question 18

There is no need to have a résumé once you are employed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you use a separate heading for a career objective,put it immediately after your address,before the first major heading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You should use a separate piece of paper for a two-page résumé,rather than printing on the back side of a single page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When should one use a chronological résumé and a skills résumé?

"Education" and "Experience" always stand as separate categories on a résumé,even if you only have one item under each of the headings.

Résumés are skimmed by employers to determine whether to discard it or whether to further scan it electronically.

Explain the different ways that employers use résumés.

Explain some of the areas where résumés are commonly inaccurate.

Many Internet sites are not current or accurate,so it is wise to avoid using the Internet in the job search process.

Use all present tense verbs in your résumé,when describing all the jobs and positions you have held.

A skills résumé is usually best when your education and experience are not the usual route to the position for which you are applying.

"SLC,Utah" is an example of the proper way to present the city and state as part of your address in a résumé.

Describe the etiquette of e-mail job-hunting etiquette.

You will need a minimum of six references for the job search process.

Which of the following is one of the most popular tools for personal branding?

Résumés should not be more than one page long because readers find them too long to skim.

If you take your blog off-line while you are job searching,then employers won't be able to find it.

If you are sending your résumé in the text of an e-mail:

Effective communication skills rank at the top of the list of important qualities and skills that an employee should possess.

There is no need to have a résumé once you are employed.

If you use a separate heading for a career objective,put it immediately after your address,before the first major heading.

You should use a separate piece of paper for a two-page résumé,rather than printing on the back side of a single page.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 12: Building Resumes

When should one use a chronological résumé and a skills résumé?

"Education" and "Experience" always stand as separate categories on a résumé,even if you only have one item under each of the headings.

Résumés are skimmed by employers to determine whether to discard it or whether to further scan it electronically.

Explain the different ways that employers use résumés.

Explain some of the areas where résumés are commonly inaccurate.

Many Internet sites are not current or accurate,so it is wise to avoid using the Internet in the job search process.

Use all present tense verbs in your résumé,when describing all the jobs and positions you have held.

A skills résumé is usually best when your education and experience are not the usual route to the position for which you are applying.

"SLC,Utah" is an example of the proper way to present the city and state as part of your address in a résumé.

Describe the etiquette of e-mail job-hunting etiquette.

You will need a minimum of six references for the job search process.

Which of the following is one of the most popular tools for personal branding?

Résumés should not be more than one page long because readers find them too long to skim.

If you take your blog off-line while you are job searching,then employers won't be able to find it.

If you are sending your résumé in the text of an e-mail:

Effective communication skills rank at the top of the list of important qualities and skills that an employee should possess.

There is no need to have a résumé once you are employed.

If you use a separate heading for a career objective,put it immediately after your address,before the first major heading.

You should use a separate piece of paper for a two-page résumé,rather than printing on the back side of a single page.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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