Question 1

which of these is NOT a guideline for establishing your professional brand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research what others have done. 
B)  Describe your job skills. 
C)  Focus on problem-solving and accomplishments. 
D)  Focus on academic accomplishments and awards. 
A)  Research what others have done. 
B)  Describe your job skills. 
C)  Focus on problem-solving and accomplishments. 
D)  Focus on academic accomplishments and awards. D

Question 2

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

what is an elevator pitch?

Accepted Answer

An elevator pitch is a brief oral summary of your credentials that can be delivered on the spot to potential employers.

Question 4

Which of these questions is best for a self-inventory to help plan a job search in engineering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Which engineering companies attend our annual job fair on campus? 
B)  Which engineering companies are listed on the NASDAQ exchange? 
C)  Which engineering companies provide the highest starting salaries? 
D)  What kind of company will give me the best opportunities to develop into an engineering project manager? 
A)  Which engineering companies attend our annual job fair on campus? 
B)  Which engineering companies are listed on the NASDAQ exchange? 
C)  Which engineering companies provide the highest starting salaries? 
D)  What kind of company will give me the best opportunities to develop into an engineering project manager?

Question 5

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

Accepted Answer

Doing so makes it easier for p

Question 7

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 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 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 8

what are the four main steps in planning a job search?

Accepted Answer

The four steps are to do a sel

Question 9

which of these is a guideline for preparing for a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Study organizations that are similar to the one that will interview you. 
B)  Study lists of common interview questions. 
C)  If you get to ask questions, focus yours on company salary and benefit policies. 
D)  Avoid mock interviews or any type of rehearsing. 
A)  Study organizations that are similar to the one that will interview you. 
B)  Study lists of common interview questions. 
C)  If you get to ask questions, focus yours on company salary and benefit policies. 
D)  Avoid mock interviews or any type of rehearsing.

Question 10

Chapter 15 describes a plain-text résumé. Which two of the following are forms of a plain-text résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  a résumé created in PowerPoint and submitted on disk 
B)  an ASCII résumé 
C)  a résumé posted to a Usenet newsgroup 
D)  a résumé posted on an Internet discussion board 
E)  a text résumé 
A)  a résumé created in PowerPoint and submitted on disk 
B)  an ASCII résumé 
C)  a résumé posted to a Usenet newsgroup 
D)  a résumé posted on an Internet discussion board 
E)  a text résumé

Question 11

Chapter 15 lists four paragraphs that should appear in a job-application letter. One is the introductory paragraph. What are two other paragraphs listed 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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  information about your successful 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 successful 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

Question 13

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 14

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

Chapter 15 lists four ways to look for a job. One is through a job board on the Internet. Name two of the other ways to look for a job.

Accepted Answer

The other three ways are throu

Question 18

At 23, Becky has just received her B.S. in horticulture from a state college. She has been interested in flowers and gardening since grade school. While in high school, she won several state-fair ribbons for her flowers, which she grew in her spare time while working part-time at a fast-food restaurant and going to school. She continued working at the restaurant while in college. What advice would you give Becky as she prepares her résumé for a full-time position as a horticulturist for the local county extension service?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a skills résumé. 
B)  Write a chronological résumé. 
C)  Write either style of résumé, but leave out the employment section. 
D)  Write either style of résumé, but add to the professional information section a detailed paragraph describing in professional terms her love of flowers. 
A)  Write a skills résumé. 
B)  Write a chronological résumé. 
C)  Write either style of résumé, but leave out the employment section. 
D)  Write either style of résumé, but add to the professional information section a detailed paragraph describing in professional terms her love of flowers.

Question 19

What are the four parts of the body of a job-application letter?

Accepted Answer

The introductory paragraph, th

Question 20

what is a "transferrable 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

which of these is NOT a guideline for establishing your professional brand?

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

what is an elevator pitch?

Which of these questions is best for a self-inventory to help plan a job search in engineering?

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

what are the four main steps in planning a job search?

which of these is a guideline for preparing for a job interview?

Chapter 15 describes a plain-text résumé. Which two of the following are forms of a plain-text résumé?

Chapter 15 lists four paragraphs that should appear in a job-application letter. One is the introductory paragraph. What are two other paragraphs listed in the chapter?

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

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

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

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

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?

Chapter 15 lists four ways to look for a job. One is through a job board on the Internet. Name two of the other ways to look for a job.

What are the four parts of the body of a job-application letter?

what is a "transferrable skill"?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 15: Writing Job-Application Materials

which of these is NOT a guideline for establishing your professional brand?

The best way to find keywords for your résumé is to study the job titles for jobs you like.

what is an elevator pitch?

Which of these questions is best for a self-inventory to help plan a job search in engineering?

The chronological résumé is popular among job candidates who are re-entering the workforce or who have changed jobs frequently.

Why is it important to include keywords in your LinkedIn profile?

what are the four main steps in planning a job search?

which of these is a guideline for preparing for a job interview?

Chapter 15 describes a plain-text résumé. Which two of the following are forms of a plain-text résumé?

Chapter 15 lists four paragraphs that should appear in a job-application letter. One is the introductory paragraph. What are two other paragraphs listed in the chapter?

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

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

A job-application letter should expand on all the information contained in your résumé.

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

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?

Chapter 15 lists four ways to look for a job. One is through a job board on the Internet. Name two of the other ways to look for a job.

What are the four parts of the body of a job-application letter?

what is a "transferrable skill"?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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