Question 1

Carlos is going to a job fair and needs to bring printed copies of his résumé with him. Which of the following practices should he avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  leaving space for margins on all sides of the résumé 
B)  allotting extra space between subdivisions and indented patterns for subparts 
C)  using a different font style for every heading on the résumé 
D)  formatting the résumé with 14-point headings and 12-point text 
E)  listing items in rows and columns if the items are short 
A)  leaving space for margins on all sides of the résumé 
B)  allotting extra space between subdivisions and indented patterns for subparts 
C)  using a different font style for every heading on the résumé 
D)  formatting the résumé with 14-point headings and 12-point text 
E)  listing items in rows and columns if the items are short C

Question 2

Which section of a general cover letter matches a person's qualifications to the reader's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction 
B)  the conclusion 
C)  the references 
D)  the body 
E)  the salutation 
A)  the introduction 
B)  the conclusion 
C)  the references 
D)  the body 
E)  the salutation D

Question 3

What are the internal factors to be considered when searching for a job?

Accepted Answer

The following are the internal factors to be considered when searching for a job:
• Education: The electives or areas of specialization must be considered along with the main career area when looking for a job.
• Personal qualities: The personal qualities of a person can determine the ideal role he or she can take up in an organization. Employers may use some form of test to determine the same.
• Work experience: Work experience in the major field requires emphasis, but work experience not related to the job must also be mentioned as it details other skills.
• Special interests: A person's interests can be useful for different types of jobs. A person can take up an interest inventory to help match interests to those of others successful in their careers.

Question 4

When presenting your education in your résumé, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  include details such as your age, religion, and political affiliation. 
B)  provide an explanation if your GPA is low (e.g., you worked 40-hours per week). 
C)  include your GPA no matter how low it is. 
D)  emphasize grades, projects, honors, or special recognition. 
E)  omit study-abroad experiences. 
A)  include details such as your age, religion, and political affiliation. 
B)  provide an explanation if your GPA is low (e.g., you worked 40-hours per week). 
C)  include your GPA no matter how low it is. 
D)  emphasize grades, projects, honors, or special recognition. 
E)  omit study-abroad experiences.

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary reason why references should not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is extremely difficult for a person to find someone who will refer him or her. 
B)  It takes up space that a person could use to sell his or her skills. 
C)  It is unethical for a person to be selected for a job based on someone's reference. 
D)  It can always be given at a later point in time by putting "references available upon request" at the bottom of a résumé. 
E)  It is against the law to hire an individual based on his or her references. 
A)  It is extremely difficult for a person to find someone who will refer him or her. 
B)  It takes up space that a person could use to sell his or her skills. 
C)  It is unethical for a person to be selected for a job based on someone's reference. 
D)  It can always be given at a later point in time by putting "references available upon request" at the bottom of a résumé. 
E)  It is against the law to hire an individual based on his or her references.

Question 6

The reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing the information in your résumé presents your education and work experience from the oldest to the most recent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you are an interviewer, which of the following questions does the law permit you to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  What religion do you practice? 
B)  How old are you? 
C)  Are you married? 
D)  Do you plan to have children? 
E)  How much are you expecting to get paid? 
A)  What religion do you practice? 
B)  How old are you? 
C)  Are you married? 
D)  Do you plan to have children? 
E)  How much are you expecting to get paid?

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of an email cover message?

Accepted Answer

A)  to request an interview 
B)  to discuss salary and other compensation needs 
C)  to display the applicant's knowledge of the company 
D)  to highlight the personal information of the applicant 
E)  to identify the job the applicant is applying to 
A)  to request an interview 
B)  to discuss salary and other compensation needs 
C)  to display the applicant's knowledge of the company 
D)  to highlight the personal information of the applicant 
E)  to identify the job the applicant is applying to

Question 9

Once a job has been secured, which of the following activities should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping a finger on the pulse of the job market 
B)  updating your résumé only when applying for a new job 
C)  keeping up on your professional reading 
D)  assessing and acquiring different skills required for the job 
E)  staying alert to better job opportunities 
A)  keeping a finger on the pulse of the job market 
B)  updating your résumé only when applying for a new job 
C)  keeping up on your professional reading 
D)  assessing and acquiring different skills required for the job 
E)  staying alert to better job opportunities

Question 10

Which of the following should you avoid when preparing for or attending an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  investigating the company 
B)  making a good appearance 
C)  giving long, detailed answers to all questions 
D)  practicing common interview questions 
E)  asking questions of the interviewer 
A)  investigating the company 
B)  making a good appearance 
C)  giving long, detailed answers to all questions 
D)  practicing common interview questions 
E)  asking questions of the interviewer

Question 11

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

Accepted Answer

Internships are a wonderful way to netwo

Question 12

Education is an internal factor that needs to be considered when identifying appropriate jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When preparing a résumé, the logical next step after you organize your information is to

Accepted Answer

A)  include contact information. 
B)  include a statement of objective. 
C)  construct the headings. 
D)  include a goodwill ending. 
E)  select the background facts. 
A)  include contact information. 
B)  include a statement of objective. 
C)  construct the headings. 
D)  include a goodwill ending. 
E)  select the background facts.

Question 14

The projected job market is an internal factor that needs to be considered when identifying an appropriate job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the best opening for an invited or solicited message?

Accepted Answer

A)  My training in child psychology and experience in elementary education qualify me for the youth counselor position listed on your company's website. 
B)  I have attached a résumé along with this letter that extensively covers my education and work experience, and I am sure they will make me eligible for one of the positions in the firm. 
C)  I would like to apply for an internship at your firm. I have strong academic credentials and references. I would like to point out that I am so keen to work for your company that I am willing to do an unpaid internship in an area of my interest. 
D)  I have attached a résumé for a possible job offer from your company. 
E)  I can assure you that I am well suited to work for your company because of my experience, education, and personal qualities. 
A)  My training in child psychology and experience in elementary education qualify me for the youth counselor position listed on your company's website. 
B)  I have attached a résumé along with this letter that extensively covers my education and work experience, and I am sure they will make me eligible for one of the positions in the firm. 
C)  I would like to apply for an internship at your firm. I have strong academic credentials and references. I would like to point out that I am so keen to work for your company that I am willing to do an unpaid internship in an area of my interest. 
D)  I have attached a résumé for a possible job offer from your company. 
E)  I can assure you that I am well suited to work for your company because of my experience, education, and personal qualities.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of employment agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment agencies offer their services free of charge. 
B)  Employment agencies are companies that specialize in finding internships for college students. 
C)  Employment agencies do not help job seekers gain temporary employment. 
D)  Employers, not job seekers, have to pay for the services of employment agencies. 
E)  Employers sometimes pay for the services of employment agencies, usually if qualified applicants are scarce. 
A)  Employment agencies offer their services free of charge. 
B)  Employment agencies are companies that specialize in finding internships for college students. 
C)  Employment agencies do not help job seekers gain temporary employment. 
D)  Employers, not job seekers, have to pay for the services of employment agencies. 
E)  Employers sometimes pay for the services of employment agencies, usually if qualified applicants are scarce.

Question 17

Which section of a cover letter requests action such as an interview and provides contact information that makes a response easy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction 
B)  the body 
C)  the close 
D)  the reference sheet 
E)  the salutation 
A)  the introduction 
B)  the body 
C)  the close 
D)  the reference sheet 
E)  the salutation

Question 18

Selina has been interviewed by several companies and has received two job offers which she needs to decide on within the next few days. However, she is still waiting to hear back from the company she thinks would be the best fit. What type of message should she send to check on the status of her application with the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  a thank-you message 
B)  a follow-up message 
C)  a negotiation letter 
D)  a job acceptance message 
E)  a counter offer 
A)  a thank-you message 
B)  a follow-up message 
C)  a negotiation letter 
D)  a job acceptance message 
E)  a counter offer

Question 19

Before appearing for an interview, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid learning about the company so that you have plenty of questions to ask the interviewer. 
B)  dress in clothes that express your personality and style. 
C)  avoid wasting time on preparing answers or questions for the interviewer. 
D)  let your emotions flow so that the interviewer can see your true colors. 
E)  practice answers to common interview questions to help put yourself at ease. 
A)  avoid learning about the company so that you have plenty of questions to ask the interviewer. 
B)  dress in clothes that express your personality and style. 
C)  avoid wasting time on preparing answers or questions for the interviewer. 
D)  let your emotions flow so that the interviewer can see your true colors. 
E)  practice answers to common interview questions to help put yourself at ease.

Question 20

Authorities who favor the inclusion of a statement of objective in a résumé reason that it

Accepted Answer

A)  helps increase the overall length of the résumé and gives it a more professional look. 
B)  provides a concise summary of the skills and qualifications of the candidate. 
C)  includes information that is not suggested by the remainder of the résumé. 
D)  helps a recruiter see quickly where an applicant might fit into a company. 
E)  limits the applicant to a single position and eliminates consideration for other jobs that may be available. 
A)  helps increase the overall length of the résumé and gives it a more professional look. 
B)  provides a concise summary of the skills and qualifications of the candidate. 
C)  includes information that is not suggested by the remainder of the résumé. 
D)  helps a recruiter see quickly where an applicant might fit into a company. 
E)  limits the applicant to a single position and eliminates consideration for other jobs that may be available.

Carlos is going to a job fair and needs to bring printed copies of his résumé with him. Which of the following practices should he avoid?

Which section of a general cover letter matches a person's qualifications to the reader's needs?

What are the internal factors to be considered when searching for a job?

When presenting your education in your résumé, you should

Which of the following is a primary reason why references should not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

The reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing the information in your résumé presents your education and work experience from the oldest to the most recent.

If you are an interviewer, which of the following questions does the law permit you to ask?

Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of an email cover message?

Once a job has been secured, which of the following activities should be avoided?

Which of the following should you avoid when preparing for or attending an interview?

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

Education is an internal factor that needs to be considered when identifying appropriate jobs.

When preparing a résumé, the logical next step after you organize your information is to

The projected job market is an internal factor that needs to be considered when identifying an appropriate job.

Which of the following is the best opening for an invited or solicited message?

Which of the following is true of employment agencies?

Which section of a cover letter requests action such as an interview and provides contact information that makes a response easy?

Before appearing for an interview, you should

Authorities who favor the inclusion of a statement of objective in a résumé reason that it

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Exam 15: Communicating in the Job Search

Carlos is going to a job fair and needs to bring printed copies of his résumé with him. Which of the following practices should he avoid?

Which section of a general cover letter matches a person's qualifications to the reader's needs?

What are the internal factors to be considered when searching for a job?

When presenting your education in your résumé, you should

Which of the following is a primary reason why references should not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

The reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing the information in your résumé presents your education and work experience from the oldest to the most recent.

If you are an interviewer, which of the following questions does the law permit you to ask?

Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of an email cover message?

Once a job has been secured, which of the following activities should be avoided?

Which of the following should you avoid when preparing for or attending an interview?

Describe the importance of taking part in internships during the process of one's job search.

Education is an internal factor that needs to be considered when identifying appropriate jobs.

When preparing a résumé, the logical next step after you organize your information is to

The projected job market is an internal factor that needs to be considered when identifying an appropriate job.

Which of the following is the best opening for an invited or solicited message?

Which of the following is true of employment agencies?

Which section of a cover letter requests action such as an interview and provides contact information that makes a response easy?

Before appearing for an interview, you should

Authorities who favor the inclusion of a statement of objective in a résumé reason that it

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

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