Question 1

Customizing your résumé for each job opening is

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A) a waste of valuable time,since your qualifications are the same no matter where you apply. 
B) necessary only if you are slightly exaggerating some aspect of your qualifications. 
C) a good way to get into trouble,since you might forget what you wrote on one of the versions. 
D) not necessary unless you are applying for senior executive positions. 
E) an important step in showing each employer that you will be a good fit. 
A) a waste of valuable time,since your qualifications are the same no matter where you apply. 
B) necessary only if you are slightly exaggerating some aspect of your qualifications. 
C) a good way to get into trouble,since you might forget what you wrote on one of the versions. 
D) not necessary unless you are applying for senior executive positions. 
E) an important step in showing each employer that you will be a good fit. E

Question 2

How can reading business-related blogs,microblogs,and podcasts help you prepare to seek employment?

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In addition to learning more about professions and opportunities,reading these materials will help you get comfortable with the jargon and buzzwords currently in use in a particular field-including essential keywords to use in your résumé.Publications and media related to your chosen field of endeavor can help you to understand industry trends/issues and to learn keywords that you can use in your résumés and applications.

Question 3

By definition,a résumé is a

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A) detailed account of a jobseeker's personal journey through life. 
B) structured summary of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
C) random sample of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
D) catalog of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
E) written account of someone's musings about the job-search process. 
A) detailed account of a jobseeker's personal journey through life. 
B) structured summary of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
C) random sample of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
D) catalog of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications. 
E) written account of someone's musings about the job-search process. B

Question 4

If you do not have a lot of relevant work experience,

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A) focus on long term employment with one company. 
B) do not use dates in the experience sections. 
C) group all jobs under one general heading. 
D) emphasize promotions and additional skills learned at the jobs you had. 
E) emphasize volunteer work and membership in professional groups,or relevant coursework. 
A) focus on long term employment with one company. 
B) do not use dates in the experience sections. 
C) group all jobs under one general heading. 
D) emphasize promotions and additional skills learned at the jobs you had. 
E) emphasize volunteer work and membership in professional groups,or relevant coursework.

Question 5

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

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A) have it delivered via Priority Mail in a cardboard mailer. 
B) use a standard white #10 envelope. 
C) pay to have it delivered the next day. 
D) use a large craft envelope. 
E) use a tube mailer so you do not have to fold it. 
A) have it delivered via Priority Mail in a cardboard mailer. 
B) use a standard white #10 envelope. 
C) pay to have it delivered the next day. 
D) use a large craft envelope. 
E) use a tube mailer so you do not have to fold it.

Question 6

On your résumé,do not include items that could encourage discrimination,such as

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A) home address. 
B) hobbies. 
C) when you graduated from high school. 
D) military service. 
E) extracurricular activities. 
A) home address. 
B) hobbies. 
C) when you graduated from high school. 
D) military service. 
E) extracurricular activities.

Question 7

What is meant by quality of hire,and how do companies use it?

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Quality of hire is a measure of how clos

Question 8

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé,you should

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A) have it prepared by a professional résumé service. 
B) make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
C) use colored paper. 
D) use a variety of typefaces. 
E) incorporate design graphics and artwork. 
A) have it prepared by a professional résumé service. 
B) make subheadings easy to find and easy to read. 
C) use colored paper. 
D) use a variety of typefaces. 
E) incorporate design graphics and artwork.

Question 9

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

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A) is a great way to personalize your application. 
B) helps you stand out among other applicants. 
C) will cause some employers to discard your application immediately. 
D) is the best way to guard against potential discrimination. 
E) is a good idea if it shows you having fun and being yourself. 
A) is a great way to personalize your application. 
B) helps you stand out among other applicants. 
C) will cause some employers to discard your application immediately. 
D) is the best way to guard against potential discrimination. 
E) is a good idea if it shows you having fun and being yourself.

Question 10

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

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A) use only mild exaggerations. 
B) include only what makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C) use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D) leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective. 
E) omit any volunteer activities. 
A) use only mild exaggerations. 
B) include only what makes you a more attractive job candidate. 
C) use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms. 
D) leave out any awards you've won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career objective. 
E) omit any volunteer activities.

Question 11

Your ________ is an essential part of your potential quality as a new hire.

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A) perceived ability 
B) salary and benefits package 
C) motivation 
D) professionalism 
E) reliability 
A) perceived ability 
B) salary and benefits package 
C) motivation 
D) professionalism 
E) reliability

Question 12

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background under a single heading.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search,and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

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Networking is the process of making info

Question 14

Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information

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A) is illegal unless the candidate has listed them as references. 
B) occurs very rarely,since most employers don't have time to check online networks. 
C) is possible only when the candidate provides contact information. 
D) violates Facebook and LinkedIn user agreements. 
E) is becoming more common among employers. 
A) is illegal unless the candidate has listed them as references. 
B) occurs very rarely,since most employers don't have time to check online networks. 
C) is possible only when the candidate provides contact information. 
D) violates Facebook and LinkedIn user agreements. 
E) is becoming more common among employers.

Question 15

One example of an effective career objective is,"A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a résumé?

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A) "I was in charge of a staff of six employees." 
B) "I supervised six employees." 
C) "Was in charge of entire departmental staff." 
D) "Supervised staff of six employees." 
E) "In this job,I was in charge of six employees including an assistant manager." 
A) "I was in charge of a staff of six employees." 
B) "I supervised six employees." 
C) "Was in charge of entire departmental staff." 
D) "Supervised staff of six employees." 
E) "In this job,I was in charge of six employees including an assistant manager."

Question 17

When you're evaluating a functional résumé as a way to present your qualifications,don't forget that many employers

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A) are suspicious of them. 
B) strongly prefer them to chronological résumés. 
C) view them as a sign of strong communication skills. 
D) are unfamiliar with the functional résumé format. 
E) require them from applicants for management positions. 
A) are suspicious of them. 
B) strongly prefer them to chronological résumés. 
C) view them as a sign of strong communication skills. 
D) are unfamiliar with the functional résumé format. 
E) require them from applicants for management positions.

Question 18

Name at least five types of information that should not be included on résumés when candidates are applying to companies in the U.S.

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In the U.S., résumés should never includ

Question 19

Many companies judge the success of their recruiting efforts by the

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A) quantity of hire. 
B) quality of hire. 
C) cost-benefit hiring ratio. 
D) social media click-through rate. 
E) corporate turnover ratio. 
A) quantity of hire. 
B) quality of hire. 
C) cost-benefit hiring ratio. 
D) social media click-through rate. 
E) corporate turnover ratio.

Question 20

Your mobile device should be used as a

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A) tool to abandon a search at nonmobile friendly companies. 
B) tool to enhance your personal brand and online portfolio. 
C) tool to conduct a background check on a firm. 
D) blogging device for networking. 
E) tool to separate your personal life from your professional life. 
A) tool to abandon a search at nonmobile friendly companies. 
B) tool to enhance your personal brand and online portfolio. 
C) tool to conduct a background check on a firm. 
D) blogging device for networking. 
E) tool to separate your personal life from your professional life.

Customizing your résumé for each job opening is

How can reading business-related blogs,microblogs,and podcasts help you prepare to seek employment?

By definition,a résumé is a

If you do not have a lot of relevant work experience,

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

On your résumé,do not include items that could encourage discrimination,such as

What is meant by quality of hire,and how do companies use it?

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé,you should

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

Your ________ is an essential part of your potential quality as a new hire.

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background under a single heading.

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search,and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information

One example of an effective career objective is,"A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a résumé?

When you're evaluating a functional résumé as a way to present your qualifications,don't forget that many employers

Name at least five types of information that should not be included on résumés when candidates are applying to companies in the U.S.

Many companies judge the success of their recruiting efforts by the

Your mobile device should be used as a

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Customizing your résumé for each job opening is

How can reading business-related blogs,microblogs,and podcasts help you prepare to seek employment?

By definition,a résumé is a

If you do not have a lot of relevant work experience,

When mailing a résumé,it is a good idea to

On your résumé,do not include items that could encourage discrimination,such as

What is meant by quality of hire,and how do companies use it?

To achieve the best physical appearance for your résumé,you should

Including a photo of yourself with your résumé

In describing activities and achievements on your résumé,you should

Your ________ is an essential part of your potential quality as a new hire.

A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment background under a single heading.

Explain the importance of networking as part of your career search,and describe how to go about finding helpful networks.

Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information

One example of an effective career objective is,"A fulfilling position that provides ample opportunity for career growth and personal satisfaction."

Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a résumé?

When you're evaluating a functional résumé as a way to present your qualifications,don't forget that many employers

Name at least five types of information that should not be included on résumés when candidates are applying to companies in the U.S.

Many companies judge the success of their recruiting efforts by the

Your mobile device should be used as a

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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