Question 1

Because a prospecting (uninvited) cover message is not likely to have competition, it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following should be avoided by an applicant when preparing for or attending an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigating the company 
B)  Making a good appearance 
C)  Not asking the interviewer any questions 
D)  putting himself or herself at ease 
E)  Anticipating questions 
A)  Investigating the company 
B)  Making a good appearance 
C)  Not asking the interviewer any questions 
D)  putting himself or herself at ease 
E)  Anticipating questions C

Question 3

Which of the following strategies should you use to improve your chances of having your scannable résumé retrieved and reviewed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid using white paper and always print your résumé in the landscape mode. 
B)  Use shading and graphics to highlight important details in your résumé. 
C)  Represent the information in your résumé using fonts between 6 and 10 points. 
D)  Consciously work to integrate keywords into your résumé. 
E)  Use italics rather than using all caps for emphasizing the text in your résumé. 
A)  Avoid using white paper and always print your résumé in the landscape mode. 
B)  Use shading and graphics to highlight important details in your résumé. 
C)  Represent the information in your résumé using fonts between 6 and 10 points. 
D)  Consciously work to integrate keywords into your résumé. 
E)  Use italics rather than using all caps for emphasizing the text in your résumé. D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The following are the internal factors t

Question 5

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 6

Which of the following is true of how you should pursue employment opportunities and prepare application documents?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should make contact in person when the distance is not great, and the employer has invited such a contact. 
B)  When you apply in person, you do not need to carry any written material about yourself. 
C)  When the distance is great and the employer is not expecting your personal visit, you should call the employer and request an appointment. 
D)  If you apply in person, your application should be completely in writing, typically consisting of a résumé and a cover message. 
E)  Most people prefer to use a detailed cover message alone, while very few people select the combination of cover message and résumé. 
A)  You should make contact in person when the distance is not great, and the employer has invited such a contact. 
B)  When you apply in person, you do not need to carry any written material about yourself. 
C)  When the distance is great and the employer is not expecting your personal visit, you should call the employer and request an appointment. 
D)  If you apply in person, your application should be completely in writing, typically consisting of a résumé and a cover message. 
E)  Most people prefer to use a detailed cover message alone, while very few people select the combination of cover message and résumé.

Question 7

If an intern is still in his or her position and wants to apply for a job, he or she should use simple present tense verbs for duties he or she currently performs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ involves job seekers directly approaching potential employers by personal visit, mail, or email.

Accepted Answer

A)  Headhunting 
B)  Job counseling 
C)  Sourcing 
D)  Job consulting 
E)  Prospecting 
A)  Headhunting 
B)  Job counseling 
C)  Sourcing 
D)  Job consulting 
E)  Prospecting

Question 9

Which of these phrases most effectively presents the idea in a cover message for a marketing job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Studied marketing for three years 
B)  Took several courses in marketing 
C)  Studied buyer behavior and marketing analysis 
D)  Enrolled in three marketing courses this semester 
E)  Completed a course in marketing last fall 
A)  Studied marketing for three years 
B)  Took several courses in marketing 
C)  Studied buyer behavior and marketing analysis 
D)  Enrolled in three marketing courses this semester 
E)  Completed a course in marketing last fall

Question 10

_____ refer to help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print.

Accepted Answer

A)  Classified advertisements 
B)  Display advertisements 
C)  Personal advertisements 
D)  Cover messages 
E)  Public notices 
A)  Classified advertisements 
B)  Display advertisements 
C)  Personal advertisements 
D)  Cover messages 
E)  Public notices

Question 11

When preparing a résumé, the logical next step after your information is organized 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 12

In a résumé, the most conventional logical grouping is the three-part grouping of "Education," "Experience," and "Skills" or "Interests."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The reverse chronological organizational

Question 14

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

Question 15

Explain how a person can participate effectively in an interview.

Accepted Answer

The following review of employment inter

Question 16

Which of the following is the best way to begin an unsolicited cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the suggestion of Ms. Deborah James of your staff, I am sending the following summary of my qualifications for work as your financial manager. 
B)  I've always wanted to work for this company, and so I'm writing to apply for the position of financial manager. 
C)  I would like to work as your financial manager. I have sufficient experience in the field, and I'm an efficient worker. 
D)  Since I have the necessary qualifications and experience for the job, I would like to work as the financial manager of your company. 
E)  Do you require a financial manager? If so, I'm exactly the person you're looking for. My qualifications for work are listed in the following summary. 
A)  At the suggestion of Ms. Deborah James of your staff, I am sending the following summary of my qualifications for work as your financial manager. 
B)  I've always wanted to work for this company, and so I'm writing to apply for the position of financial manager. 
C)  I would like to work as your financial manager. I have sufficient experience in the field, and I'm an efficient worker. 
D)  Since I have the necessary qualifications and experience for the job, I would like to work as the financial manager of your company. 
E)  Do you require a financial manager? If so, I'm exactly the person you're looking for. My qualifications for work are listed in the following summary.

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 conclusion 
D)  The reference sheet 
E)  The salutation 
A)  The introduction 
B)  The body 
C)  The conclusion 
D)  The reference sheet 
E)  The salutation

Question 18

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why do you think we should hire you for this job? 
B)  Are you comfortable working night shifts? 
C)  How will you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't meet on your own? 
D)  You have an excellent college record, but how does it translate into you being an efficient employee? 
E)  Where do you see yourself five years from now? 
A)  Why do you think we should hire you for this job? 
B)  Are you comfortable working night shifts? 
C)  How will you tackle a project with a deadline that you're sure you can't meet on your own? 
D)  You have an excellent college record, but how does it translate into you being an efficient employee? 
E)  Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Question 19

In the context of writing a cover message, which of the following sentences is the best way to present your work experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  I held a position as sales manager for three years. 
B)  As a sales manager for three years, I supervised the work of 12 representatives covering a four-state area. 
C)  You will be pleased to know that I held the title of sales manager for three years. 
D)  I have had three years of experience as a sales manager during which I fulfilled various other duties. 
E)  From 2003-2006, over a period of three years, I was employed as a sales manager by the same employer. 
A)  I held a position as sales manager for three years. 
B)  As a sales manager for three years, I supervised the work of 12 representatives covering a four-state area. 
C)  You will be pleased to know that I held the title of sales manager for three years. 
D)  I have had three years of experience as a sales manager during which I fulfilled various other duties. 
E)  From 2003-2006, over a period of three years, I was employed as a sales manager by the same employer.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Because a prospecting (uninvited) cover message is not likely to have competition, it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

Which of the following should be avoided by an applicant when preparing for or attending an interview?

Which of the following strategies should you use to improve your chances of having your scannable résumé retrieved and reviewed?

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

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.

Which of the following is true of how you should pursue employment opportunities and prepare application documents?

If an intern is still in his or her position and wants to apply for a job, he or she should use simple present tense verbs for duties he or she currently performs.

_____ involves job seekers directly approaching potential employers by personal visit, mail, or email.

Which of these phrases most effectively presents the idea in a cover message for a marketing job?

_____ refer to help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print.

When preparing a résumé, the logical next step after your information is organized is to _____.

In a résumé, the most conventional logical grouping is the three-part grouping of "Education," "Experience," and "Skills" or "Interests."

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

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

Explain how a person can participate effectively in an interview.

Which of the following is the best way to begin an unsolicited cover letter?

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

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

In the context of writing a cover message, which of the following sentences is the best way to present your work experience?

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

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

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Exam 11: Communicating in the Job Search

Because a prospecting (uninvited) cover message is not likely to have competition, it has little need to gain attention in its opening.

Which of the following should be avoided by an applicant when preparing for or attending an interview?

Which of the following strategies should you use to improve your chances of having your scannable résumé retrieved and reviewed?

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

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.

Which of the following is true of how you should pursue employment opportunities and prepare application documents?

If an intern is still in his or her position and wants to apply for a job, he or she should use simple present tense verbs for duties he or she currently performs.

_____ involves job seekers directly approaching potential employers by personal visit, mail, or email.

Which of these phrases most effectively presents the idea in a cover message for a marketing job?

_____ refer to help-wanted notices in newspapers and professional journals, whether online or in print.

When preparing a résumé, the logical next step after your information is organized is to _____.

In a résumé, the most conventional logical grouping is the three-part grouping of "Education," "Experience," and "Skills" or "Interests."

Describe the reverse chronological organizational layout for organizing information in a résumé.

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

Explain how a person can participate effectively in an interview.

Which of the following is the best way to begin an unsolicited cover letter?

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

Which of the following questions would be asked as part of a behavioral interview?

In the context of writing a cover message, which of the following sentences is the best way to present your work experience?

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

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

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