Question 1

If you are rejected for a position, you should not write back to the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What is most important to convey in the employment section of your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  information about your accomplishments on the job 
B)  information about how to contact your previous managers 
C)  information about relevant courses you took during your academic career 
D)  information about the size of each company you have worked for 
A)  information about your accomplishments on the job 
B)  information about how to contact your previous managers 
C)  information about relevant courses you took during your academic career 
D)  information about the size of each company you have worked for A

Question 3

You are majoring in environmental studies. Last year, you worked for six months as a volunteer caregiver at an orphanage in Asia. Does this help you in your job search?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes. It gives you opportunities to discuss the transferable skills you developed in areas such as problem-solving and collaboration. 
B)  No. It is not related to your intended field of study. 
C)  No. It shows that you took time off from finishing school. 
D)  Yes. It shows that you are willing to work for free, which employers like. 
A)  Yes. It gives you opportunities to discuss the transferable skills you developed in areas such as problem-solving and collaboration. 
B)  No. It is not related to your intended field of study. 
C)  No. It shows that you took time off from finishing school. 
D)  Yes. It shows that you are willing to work for free, which employers like. A

Question 4

Chapter 10 lists four questions you should ask before posting your résumé on an Internet job board. One question is "Who has access to your résumé?" What is one of the other questions?

Accepted Answer

The other three questions are

Question 5

what is a transferable skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  a skill that you can apply across many different job settings and professional fields 
B)  a skill that you take when you transfer from one company to the same job in a different company 
C)  a skill that you develop through attending special training classes 
D)  a skill that you learn through a mentoring technique called skill-transfer 
A)  a skill that you can apply across many different job settings and professional fields 
B)  a skill that you take when you transfer from one company to the same job in a different company 
C)  a skill that you develop through attending special training classes 
D)  a skill that you learn through a mentoring technique called skill-transfer

Question 6

If the information on your résumé comes to just over one page, you should eliminate or condense some material to make it fit onto one page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

which of these sections is LEAST likely to appear in a typical chronological résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  your identifying information 
B)  your employment history 
C)  your education 
D)  your references 
A)  your identifying information 
B)  your employment history 
C)  your education 
D)  your references

Question 8

Chapter 10 shows four paragraphs that should appear in a job-application letter. One is the introductory paragraph. What are two other paragraphs shown in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  education paragraph 
B)  professional-interests paragraph 
C)  references paragraph 
D)  concluding paragraph 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  education paragraph 
B)  professional-interests paragraph 
C)  references paragraph 
D)  concluding paragraph 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 9

In 2000, you received a B.S. in computer programming. Although you have had several jobs over the years, including positions at two major companies, your work history is irregular because you opted to stay at home with your two young children until they began elementary school. You now wish to return to the workforce but realize that the rapid changes in computer technology and your irregular work history may be a disadvantage. Which is the most appropriate strategy for dealing with your employment history in your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Omit the dates of employment. 
B)  Omit the dates of employment but explain in the job-application letter that you were out of the workforce because of child-care responsibilities. 
C)  Include the dates of employment and explain in the application letter that you chose to leave the workforce to care for your children. 
D)  Modify the dates of employment to eliminate the gaps. 
A)  Omit the dates of employment. 
B)  Omit the dates of employment but explain in the job-application letter that you were out of the workforce because of child-care responsibilities. 
C)  Include the dates of employment and explain in the application letter that you chose to leave the workforce to care for your children. 
D)  Modify the dates of employment to eliminate the gaps.

Question 10

While a college student, you spent two years as an officer in the campus chapter of your field's main professional association. Which of the following statements best shows a focus on problem-solving and accomplishments?

Accepted Answer

A)  "In my two years on the leadership team, membership was increased by 12 percent." 
B)  "In my two years on the leadership team, my work on recruiting and retention led to a 12-percent increase in membership." 
C)  "In my two years on the leadership team, we conducted several meetings about becoming professional engineers." 
D)  "I served on the leadership team for two years." 
A)  "In my two years on the leadership team, membership was increased by 12 percent." 
B)  "In my two years on the leadership team, my work on recruiting and retention led to a 12-percent increase in membership." 
C)  "In my two years on the leadership team, we conducted several meetings about becoming professional engineers." 
D)  "I served on the leadership team for two years."

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a means of looking for a job that Chapter 10 discusses?

Accepted Answer

A)  the website of a company you are interested in 
B)  a professional placement bureau 
C)  a newspaper's ads 
D)  your personal network 
A)  the website of a company you are interested in 
B)  a professional placement bureau 
C)  a newspaper's ads 
D)  your personal network

Question 12

what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call to express your continued interest in the position. 
B)  Refrain from taking any action until the interviewer follows up with you. 
C)  Write a letter or email of appreciation. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  Call to express your continued interest in the position. 
B)  Refrain from taking any action until the interviewer follows up with you. 
C)  Write a letter or email of appreciation. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 13

In terms of how they are organized, what are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Chronologi

Question 14

An effective job-application letter shows a potential employer that you can write well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is safe to assume that former employers in your recent past will serve as references for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Accepted Answer

Write a letter or an

Question 17

Which of the following statements about plain-text résumés is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The word plain refers to the language you use to write such a résumé. 
B)  The word plain refers to the visual style of this type of résumé. 
C)  The word plain refers to the email you use to send the résumé. 
D)  The word plain refers to the formatting of the résumé. 
A)  The word plain refers to the language you use to write such a résumé. 
B)  The word plain refers to the visual style of this type of résumé. 
C)  The word plain refers to the email you use to send the résumé. 
D)  The word plain refers to the formatting of the résumé.

Question 18

Chapter 10 lists four ways to look for a job. One is through a job site on the Internet. Name two of the other ways to look for a job.

Accepted Answer

The other three ways are throu

Question 19

Chapter 10 lists four questions you should ask before posting your résumé on an Internet job board. One question is "Who has access to your résumé?" What is one of the other questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  How will you know if an employer requests your résumé? 
B)  Will the formatting of your résumé remain unchanged once the résumé is converted to an electronic file? 
C)  Will a prospective employer have to pay a fee to retrieve your résumé? 
D)  How secure are the servers where your résumé is stored? 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  How will you know if an employer requests your résumé? 
B)  Will the formatting of your résumé remain unchanged once the résumé is converted to an electronic file? 
C)  Will a prospective employer have to pay a fee to retrieve your résumé? 
D)  How secure are the servers where your résumé is stored? 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 20

As you develop your professional brand online, you should include keywords that employers look for in your field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If you are rejected for a position, you should not write back to the employer.

What is most important to convey in the employment section of your résumé?

You are majoring in environmental studies. Last year, you worked for six months as a volunteer caregiver at an orphanage in Asia. Does this help you in your job search?

Chapter 10 lists four questions you should ask before posting your résumé on an Internet job board. One question is "Who has access to your résumé?" What is one of the other questions?

what is a transferable skill?

If the information on your résumé comes to just over one page, you should eliminate or condense some material to make it fit onto one page.

which of these sections is LEAST likely to appear in a typical chronological résumé?

Chapter 10 shows four paragraphs that should appear in a job-application letter. One is the introductory paragraph. What are two other paragraphs shown in the chapter?

While a college student, you spent two years as an officer in the campus chapter of your field's main professional association. Which of the following statements best shows a focus on problem-solving and accomplishments?

Which of these is NOT a means of looking for a job that Chapter 10 discusses?

what should you do after interviewing for a job?

In terms of how they are organized, what are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

An effective job-application letter shows a potential employer that you can write well.

It is safe to assume that former employers in your recent past will serve as references for you.

what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Which of the following statements about plain-text résumés is true?

Chapter 10 lists four ways to look for a job. One is through a job site on the Internet. Name two of the other ways to look for a job.

Chapter 10 lists four questions you should ask before posting your résumé on an Internet job board. One question is "Who has access to your résumé?" What is one of the other questions?

As you develop your professional brand online, you should include keywords that employers look for in your field.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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Exam 10: Writing Job-Application Materials

If you are rejected for a position, you should not write back to the employer.

What is most important to convey in the employment section of your résumé?

You are majoring in environmental studies. Last year, you worked for six months as a volunteer caregiver at an orphanage in Asia. Does this help you in your job search?

Chapter 10 lists four questions you should ask before posting your résumé on an Internet job board. One question is "Who has access to your résumé?" What is one of the other questions?

what is a transferable skill?

If the information on your résumé comes to just over one page, you should eliminate or condense some material to make it fit onto one page.

which of these sections is LEAST likely to appear in a typical chronological résumé?

Chapter 10 shows four paragraphs that should appear in a job-application letter. One is the introductory paragraph. What are two other paragraphs shown in the chapter?

While a college student, you spent two years as an officer in the campus chapter of your field's main professional association. Which of the following statements best shows a focus on problem-solving and accomplishments?

Which of these is NOT a means of looking for a job that Chapter 10 discusses?

what should you do after interviewing for a job?

In terms of how they are organized, what are the two major types of résumés discussed in the chapter?

An effective job-application letter shows a potential employer that you can write well.

It is safe to assume that former employers in your recent past will serve as references for you.

what should you do after interviewing for a job?

Which of the following statements about plain-text résumés is true?

Chapter 10 lists four ways to look for a job. One is through a job site on the Internet. Name two of the other ways to look for a job.

Chapter 10 lists four questions you should ask before posting your résumé on an Internet job board. One question is "Who has access to your résumé?" What is one of the other questions?

As you develop your professional brand online, you should include keywords that employers look for in your field.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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