Question 1

Most employers will look at a résumé for

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A) 3-5 minutes. 
B) 2-3 minutes. 
C) 1-2 minutes. 
D) 15-45 seconds. 
E) 5-15 seconds. 
A) 3-5 minutes. 
B) 2-3 minutes. 
C) 1-2 minutes. 
D) 15-45 seconds. 
E) 5-15 seconds. D

Question 2

Never begin a cover letter with a question.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Throughout your résumé,use

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A) complete sentences. 
B) abbreviations. 
C) full caps. 
D) passive constructions. 
E) action verbs. 
A) complete sentences. 
B) abbreviations. 
C) full caps. 
D) passive constructions. 
E) action verbs. E

Question 4

Send a thank-you email immediately after an interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An effective online résumé,

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A) never includes hyperlinks. 
B) can be downloaded quickly. 
C) includes a home address and other personal information. 
D) does not offer the option of being sent as an email attachment. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) never includes hyperlinks. 
B) can be downloaded quickly. 
C) includes a home address and other personal information. 
D) does not offer the option of being sent as an email attachment. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The career-objective statement should be tailored to the specific job for which you are applying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Your contains documents (e.g.,transcript,recommendation letters,etc.)that represent your credentials.

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The answer of Your contains documents (e.g.,transcript,recommendation letters,etc.)that represent your...

Question 10

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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A) Avoid bold,italics,and colors on a résumé. 
B) For hard copy résumés,paper quality does not matter. 
C) List as much of your background and experience as possible. 
D) If possible,limit your résumé to one page. 
E) Create an all-purpose résumé that you can send to every potential employer. 
A) Avoid bold,italics,and colors on a résumé. 
B) For hard copy résumés,paper quality does not matter. 
C) List as much of your background and experience as possible. 
D) If possible,limit your résumé to one page. 
E) Create an all-purpose résumé that you can send to every potential employer.

Question 11

When they review a résumé,employers seek an answer to which of these questions?

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A) Why do you want to work here? 
B) What can you do for us? 
C) Where would you like to be in ten years? 
D) What are your long-term goals? 
E) What salary would you accept? 
A) Why do you want to work here? 
B) What can you do for us? 
C) Where would you like to be in ten years? 
D) What are your long-term goals? 
E) What salary would you accept?

Question 12

When researching the job market,

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A) go straight to the Internet and randomly search through as many Web sites as possible. 
B) never send out unsolicited application letters. 
C) consult reference materials specific to the industry. 
D) avoid talking to friends and family members about your search. 
E) do not make use of social networking sites. 
A) go straight to the Internet and randomly search through as many Web sites as possible. 
B) never send out unsolicited application letters. 
C) consult reference materials specific to the industry. 
D) avoid talking to friends and family members about your search. 
E) do not make use of social networking sites.

Question 13

To increase your employment chances,apply for jobs in as many different fields as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

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The answer of A résumé highlights skills relevant to a...

Question 15

Always ask for permission to include an individual as a reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For an employment interview,have your own set of questions prepared to ask the potential employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During an interview,

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A) have ready extra résumés,a notepad,and a pen. 
B) immediately address the interviewer by first name. 
C) make sure that you do most of the talking. 
D) criticize previous employers if they treated you badly. 
E) avoid being friendly as the employer will not take you seriously. 
A) have ready extra résumés,a notepad,and a pen. 
B) immediately address the interviewer by first name. 
C) make sure that you do most of the talking. 
D) criticize previous employers if they treated you badly. 
E) avoid being friendly as the employer will not take you seriously.

Question 18

Applications sent to an employer that has advertised a position are called
applications..

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The answer of Applications sent to an employer that has...

Question 19

To ensure that your résumé is scannable,use a simple font such as Times or Helvetica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Include your street address and home phone number in a Webfolio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Most employers will look at a résumé for

Never begin a cover letter with a question.

Throughout your résumé,use

Send a thank-you email immediately after an interview.

An effective online résumé,

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

The career-objective statement should be tailored to the specific job for which you are applying.

Your contains documents (e.g.,transcript,recommendation letters,etc.)that represent your credentials.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

When they review a résumé,employers seek an answer to which of these questions?

When researching the job market,

To increase your employment chances,apply for jobs in as many different fields as possible.

A résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

Always ask for permission to include an individual as a reference.

For an employment interview,have your own set of questions prepared to ask the potential employer.

During an interview,

Applications sent to an employer that has advertised a position are called applications..

To ensure that your résumé is scannable,use a simple font such as Times or Helvetica.

Include your street address and home phone number in a Webfolio.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Designing Pages and Documents

Memos

Email and Text Messaging

Workplace Letters

Technical Definitions

Technical Descriptions, specifications, and Marketing Materials

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Formal Analytical Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations and Webinars

Web Pages

Social Media

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