Deck 9: Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Question 1

When researching the job market,

A) go online and 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) a and c.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When using an e-portfolio to share information applicable to your job search,

A) you might want include a link to the e-portfolio Web address on your résumé.
B) don't waste the potential employer's time by bringing print copies of your work to an interview.
C) avoid using the templates provided.
D) include personal photographs to make yourself more relatable.
E) all of the above.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

solicited

Question 4

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

Question 5

During an employment interview, it is important to have your own set of questions to ask the potential employer.

Question 6

Handwritten thank you notes are unprofessional.

Question 7

In a cover letter, wait until the last paragraph to identify the job position you want.

Question 8

Online networking sites are poor avenues for researching the job market.

Question 9

Include your street address and home phone number in an e-portfolio.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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 work 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

During an interview,

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 12

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

Question 13

Which of the following is the major implied question posed by all employers?

A) Why do you want to work here?
B) What do you have to offer this company or organization?
C) Where would you like to be in ten years?
D) What are your long-term goals?
E) What salary would you accept?

Question 14

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

Question 15

Sections of a typical résumé include all of the following except

A) contact information.
B) education.
C) work experience.
D) career objective.
E) personal information such as marital status.

Question 16

An effective job search strategy is to research each specific position for which you apply.

Question 17

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

Question 18

To prepare a print résumé for scanning, use a simple font such as Times
New Roman.

Question 19

A _______résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.