Deck 13: Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Question 1

When Callum talks to anyone,whether it is at his company functions,at his sister's wedding,at his college reunions,or on social sites,he is ________.

A) using persuasive communication
B) expressing himself
C) building speaking skills
D) networking

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Steve is beginning his job search this semester.He is ready with his strategy and is focused on what he needs.Before he takes the plunge,he needs to know which hot-button issues recruiters face.For this he should ________.

A) check the company website for clues about the recruiting process
B) "listen in" on their professional conversations by reading relevant blogs and publications
C) speak to potential colleagues
D) keep up with market trends

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A great way to prepare for the career search process is to ________.

A) gauge the stringency of the hiring process
B) understand how employers view today's job market
C) determine the quantity of qualified applicants
D) find out how many recruiters are used

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Fresh out of college,Ben is curious to discover the secret to finding the right job and career.Securing the right career opportunity is largely a process of ________.

A) focused search
B) clarity in requirements
C) identifying employers' needs
D) persuasive communication

Question 5

An essential task in your job search is presenting your skills and accomplishments in a way that is relevant to the employer's business challenges.An important step in showing employers that you will be a good fit is to ________.

A) customize your resumé to each job opening
B) research the organizations
C) be aware of company's sales regions
D) master persuasive communication

Question 6

Experienced recruiters will spend no more than ________ minutes deciding who they want to see for further prescreening.

A) 2
B) 10
C) 20
D) 30

Question 7

James is interested in working as a developer for Next Level Gaming Solutions.However,he is not sure of how he should apply for this dream job.James should ________.

A) look out for this job advertisement in jobsites
B) get in touch with their HR department and sell himself
C) scan periodicals for job openings
D) monitor the company's website for openings

Question 8

Which of the following is a recognized career planning resource?

A) Riley Guide
B) Monster
C) Jobster
D) Career Rocketeer

Question 9

To identify some opportunities,corporations and nonprofit organizations increasingly rely on ________.

A) a recruitment blog
B) a podcast directory
C) a directory for blogs
D) crowd sourcing projects

Question 10

One of the first things employers look for in job applicants is/are good ________.

A) communication skills
B) problem solving skills
C) free thinking skills
D) risk taking

Question 11

To be successful,job seekers should ________.

A) mail multiple resumés
B) take charge of their career
C) predict a company's needs
D) write multiple resumés

Question 12

When you are networking,don't overlook ________; you not only meet people but also demonstrate your ability to solve problems,manage projects,and lead others.

A) your community centre
B) gaming sites
C) social networking sites
D) volunteering

Question 13

For any career path you might want to pursue,as you craft your personal strategy,keep these two guidelines in mind: ________.

A) choose the career that suits your needs and obtain the required qualifications
B) be ready to start as soon as you are qualified and stay motivated
C) take charge and understand your key audience
D) stay in touch with every organization you have applied to and learn to be persuasive

Question 14

Ruth is filling out an online application form for a job as an accountant at a large organization.She needs to make sure that she includes all the required details because ________.

A) the organization might notice her lack of interest
B) the missing information can create a gap in the chronology
C) a mistake such as missing simple details can remove her from contention for the job
D) she's required to by law

Question 15

________ is the process of making informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts.

A) Networking
B) Soliciting
C) Temping
D) Resourcing

Question 16

The more you network,the more ________ you become in your network.

A) involved
B) expendable
C) valuable
D) marketable

Question 17

Kenneth needs to immediately hire two copy editors for his organization.As with most companies that try to avoid the time and expense of sifting through thousands of applications,Kenneth decides to first ________.

A) use a hiring agency
B) place an advertisement in the local newspaper, before going for the national newspapers
C) ask for recommendations from his employees
D) establish a presence at a local career fair

Question 18

A(n)________ is a structured,written summary of a person's education,employment background,and job qualifications.

A) resumé
B) application
C) synopsis
D) manuscript

Question 19

Companies are likely to be impressed by ________.

A) your awareness of the board members and the upper management
B) your knowledge of the company's environmental policies
C) the fact that you buy the company's products and services and are a customer yourself
D) your responsiveness to diversity in the workforce, markets, and communities

Question 20

Brad,a student in his last semester,will start hunting for jobs soon.For that,he should start thinking like a networker now and start with ________.They could turn out to be some of his most important business contacts.

A) his classmates
B) contacts at hiring agencies
C) HR managers of organizations
D) LinkedIn users

Question 21

Two of the more common issues that employers may perceive as weaknesses are gaps in your work history and ________.

A) a criminal record
B) inexperience
C) under qualification
D) frequent job changes

Question 22

Joe has worked as an independent contractor and has been part of many temporary assignments.In his resumé,he should ________.

A) group similar assignments under a single heading
B) mention only the bigger assignments
C) mention all assignments in their chronological order
D) not mention his customers without notifying them

Question 23

Which of the following is true regarding a functional resumé?

A) It is the most preferred format.
B) It stresses individual areas of competence.
C) It emphasizes an individual's job history.
D) It presents an individual's academic experience first.

Question 24

The resumé format preferred by many employers who hire college graduates with limited professional experience is a ________.

A) chronological resumé, with educational qualifications before experience
B) functional resumé, with educational qualifications before experience
C) combination resumé, with experience before educational qualifications
D) narrative resumé written like a story

Question 25

What is a keyword summary?

A) A summary of your major accomplishments in your resumé
B) An official list of keywords, which differs as per the field/industry
C) A summarized list of keywords loaded into keyword tracking systems
D) A stand-alone list of keywords included in a resumé to catch the attention of a computer

Question 26

In a chronological resumé,develop your work experience section by listing your jobs according to the ________.

A) job titles held
B) chronological order
C) alphabetical order of organizations
D) reverse chronological order

Question 27

The importance of adapting your resumé to your target readers' needs and interests cannot be overstated.Adapting to your readers can mean ________.

A) customizing your resumé, sometimes for each job opening
B) putting their needs ahead of your needs
C) maintaining consistency and attention to detail
D) generalizing your experience to suit a variety of needs

Question 28

Employers are fighting back with more rigorous screening techniques to ________.

A) replace earlier techniques
B) increase the number of interview rounds
C) weed out applicants with fraudulent resumés
D) observe how applicants can handle stress

Question 29

Which of these situations would require the applicant to express his or her experience in the terminology of the hiring organization?

A) A war veteran who has 10 years of experience as a successful salesman is applying for a new job.
B) An applicant is applying for a job after a long break.
C) A student who was born abroad and has studied only in Canada is applying for a job.
D) A student from India is applying for an internship at a Canadian organization.

Question 30

Learn as much as you can about the individuals who may be reading your resumé.One media format that can help you learn valuable details about individual managers at your target employers is ________.

A) news articles
B) company websites
C) blogs
D) Twitter

Question 31

Which among these is a fallacy regarding resumés?

A) All a resumé can do is get you in the door.
B) In most cases, your resumé needs to make a positive impression within 30 or 45 seconds.
C) The purpose of a resumé is to list all your skills and abilities.
D) If the resumé doesn't contain the right keywords, a human being may never see it.

Question 32

Estimates vary,but one comprehensive study uncovered lies about work history in more than 40 percent of the ________ tested.

A) job portals
B) job advertisements
C) blogs
D) resumés

Question 33

A(n)________ resumé emphasizes your skills and capabilities,identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections.

A) functional
B) chronological
C) online
D) plain-text

Question 34

The chief advantage of the ________ resumé format is that it allows you to focus attention on your capabilities when you don't have a long or steady employment history,without raising concerns that you might be hiding something about your past.

A) plain-text
B) online
C) combination
D) chronological

Question 35

Nina has been on a long break since her previous job and has been taking advantage of the time off to travel.Now she is applying for the position of an analyst at a leading organization that intends to hire people who can work well in a diverse environment.Being well-travelled,Nina has a healthy respect for different cultures.Assuming that Nina possesses the necessary qualifications,which of these actions will best help Nina secure an interview at the organization?

A) Nina emphasizes her relevant skills and qualifications but de-emphasizes the break because this information will not serve the employer's needs.
B) Nina prepares a single sheet resumé, highlighting the skills and capabilities she acquired in her previous employment that might be relevant to this job and does not mention her break.
C) Nina presents her work history in reverse chronological order, highlights relevant skills and mentions how the break has enriched her cultural understanding.
D) Nina prepares a chronological resumé and attaches a copy of her blog, in which she has written her thoughts about how meeting people from various countries has enriched her life.

Question 36

While gathering pertinent information for your resumé,also gather information about ________.

A) good references about your gaming skills
B) good reviews about your e-portfolio
C) references from your peers and family members
D) offices you have held in any clubs

Question 37

Jane has a criminal record and has been incarcerated for a month.When Jane is applying for a job,she should ________.

A) deny her criminal record
B) not be held liable for her action since it has no bearing on her job skills
C) only apply to companies that encourage rehabilitation of criminals
D) not lie because companies will check criminal records

Question 38

Sam has been told that to create an effective resumé he should keep its style direct and simple.So Sam should ________.

A) focus on his work history
B) use long sentences
C) focus on what he wants the reader to know
D) use crisp phrases

Question 39

Mac has served in the army as a general officer,but now he is applying for jobs in the private corporate sector.When he lists his experience in his resumé,he needs to make sure that he ________.

A) doesn't mention his army background
B) mentions only the ranks he held and not the responsibilities
C) does not disclose his rank
D) elaborates on the general responsibilities of the positions he held

Question 40

A ________ can cost you interview opportunities.

A) combination resumé, highlighting your skills
B) resumé based on a website sample
C) single page resumé
D) single mistake or oversight on your resumé

Question 41

Ben is aware that the majority of resumés are now subjected to keyword searches in an applicant tracking system,in which a recruiter searches for resumés most likely to match the requirements of a particular job.To help Ben use keywords for his benefit,which part of his resumé should include relevant keywords?

A) Contact information
B) Personal data
C) Introductory statement
D) Hobbies

Question 42

In the education section mention ________ only if the associated achievements are pertinent to your career goals.

A) educational objectives
B) career objectives
C) scholarships
D) high school or military training

Question 43

Barney has spent a number of years in the professional work force.However,when he started he held a number of part-time,temporary,or entry-level jobs that don't relate to his career objective now.In the work experience section of his resumé,Barney should ________.

A) include all those details to give the right picture of his career path
B) never mention them
C) include them only in the career summary
D) exclude the irrelevant details that might clutter his resumé

Question 44

Helen is applying for a job as a senior accountant.With regard to her references,she should ________.

A) prepare a list of references and include them in her resumé
B) not prepare a list of references because in the U.S. she need not mention their names in her resumé
C) prepare a list of references only if she is applying for a position outside the U.S.
D) prepare a list of references but not necessarily include them in her resumé

Question 45

Include activities and achievements outside of a work context only if they make you a more attractive job candidate.Mentioning fluency in multiple languages ________.

A) could count against you for domestic positions
B) should not be mentioned on resumés because it could lead to bias
C) should be backed up by relevant evidence
D) could weigh heavily in your favour with employers who do business internationally

Question 46

Devote the most space to the jobs that ________.

A) are relevant to your education
B) were the most challenging
C) you held the longest
D) are related to your target position

Question 47

Experts debate the value of including this particular piece of information.What is it?

A) Names of references
B) Name of your previous employer
C) Your gender
D) Your GPA

Question 48

Which of these email addresses would be appropriate in a resumé?

A) [e-mail]
B) [e-mail]
C) [e-mail]
D) [e-mail]

Question 49

Effective resumé designs are simple,clean,and professional-not ________.

A) boastful
B) longer than a page
C) sophisticated
D) monotone

Question 50

Which of the following identifies either a specific job you want to land or a general career track you would like to pursue?

A) A career objective
B) A qualifications summary
C) A career summary
D) An introductory statement

Question 51

Rebecca is contemplating setting up an e-portfolio.Which of these media is suitable for her resumé?

A) Traditional paper
B) Printed scannable resumé
C) Electronic plain-text
D) Video

Question 52

For which of these applicants is education their strongest selling point?

A) A college graduate who has no experience
B) An upper-level manager who is to be promoted soon
C) A recently promoted lower level manager
D) An office assistant looking to upgrade his qualifications

Question 53

Ruth is actively involved in her church.She goes to great lengths to organize events for charity.In her community,Ruth is known for her leadership and organization skills.If she wants to mention these activities in her resumé as part of an application at a local bank she should ________.

A) not consider mentioning these because doing so might raise concerns for people with differing beliefs
B) mention these activities because employers find these attributes valuable and religious tolerance should be assumed
C) highlight her skills and mention that she did these for a not-for-profit organization
D) highlight her skills without mentioning any group she worked with

Question 54

Producing and distributing a resumé used to be fairly straightforward; you printed it on quality paper and mailed or faxed it to employers.However,the advent of databases that let managers sort through incoming applications to find the most promising candidates,called ________,and social media has dramatically changed the nature of resumé production and distribution.

A) applicant recruitment systems
B) quality tracking systems
C) auto-tracking systems
D) applicant tracking systems

Question 55

Avery has created a resumé that is simple,clean,and professional because she fears falling victim to the most common way to get into trouble with resumé design.The most common way to get in trouble in this regard is by ________.

A) using more than one colour
B) using graphic design
C) being creative
D) going overboard with creativity

Question 56

Of all the parts of a resumé,the ________ probably generates the most disagreement.

A) font size
B) order of the contact information
C) brief introductory statement that follows your name and contact information
D) non-professional email address

Question 57

________ can include the business and technical terms associated with a specific profession,industry-specific jargon,names or types of products or systems used in a profession,job titles,and college degrees.

A) Scannable words
B) Professional language
C) Business language
D) Keywords

Question 58

Keywords that catch a computer's attention are usually ________ that describe the specific skills,attributes,and experiences an employer is looking for in a candidate.

A) adjectives
B) action phrases
C) action verbs
D) nouns

Question 59

If you do not name your current employer in the work experience section of your resumé and only mention the industry,you ________.

A) are creating doubt in the mind of your potential employer, who is entitled to disqualify you based on this omission
B) may not be noticed by recruiters
C) may lose out on the keyword search
D) are following expected resumé protocol and are allowed to keep your employer confidential

Question 60

Which of these candidates should include a career summary in his or her resumé?

A) Derrick has just graduated from college and plans to continue a career in nonprofit fundraising, a job for which he has internship experience since his freshman year.
B) In his short stint at the organization, Nathan was promoted three times.
C) As an experienced manager, Grover had grown with the company, managing double-digit annual growth in revenue and employees in his division.
D) After all these years as a junior assistant, Chris is finally relieved that he is a junior manager now.

Question 61

When it comes to finding the right job opportunities for you,the easiest ways are not always the most productive ways.

Question 62

When printing a résumé,what should you do?

A) Use a heavier, higher-quality paper.
B) Use a pastel colour so your resume stands out.
C) Use a border to increase reader-friendly design.
D) Use a background to create interest.

Question 63

Post your resumé on a job website only when it gives you the option of ________.

A) displaying your photo
B) not having to register as a client
C) accessing their sample resumé formats
D) restricting the display of your contact information

Question 64

A variety of terms are used to describe online resumés,including ________.

A) web forum resumés
B) personal multimedia pages
C) social networking resumés
D) e-portfolios

Question 65

Linda has prepared a Microsoft Word document of her resumé and she wants to create a PDF as well.She knows that creating a PDF file is a simple procedure,but she needs the right software,such as ________.

A) Adobe Reader
B) Microsoft PDF Reader
C) Google Chrome
D) Adobe Acrobat

Question 66

Jon is preparing a video resumé along with six different resumé formats so that he can stand out in the crowd of applicants.Video resumés can be a compelling supplement,but ________.

A) it is suitable only for creative jobs
B) most employers today prefer online resumés
C) it should be created by hiring professional video producers
D) some recruiters may use visual cues of ethnicity, age, or gender in the early selection process

Question 67

Gerald has just prepared his resumé and is ready to mail the printed traditional resumés to organizations.However,his friends insist that he should be ready with more formats because,depending on the companies he applies to,he might want to produce his resumé in as many as six formats including ________.

A) audio
B) graphic animation
C) brochure
D) PDF file

Question 68

A plain-text version of your resumé is simply a computer file ________.

A) that contains only font formatting, bullet symbols, and colours
B) that cannot be emailed
C) sometimes known as an ASCII text file
D) that cannot be pasted into the application forms on an employer's website

Question 69

What kind of resume attempts to convey a person's career development and skill set graphically through a visual metaphor such as a timeline or subway map or as a poster with array of individual elements?

A) Portfolio
B) Social media
C) Infographic
D) Video

Question 70

Do not include or enclose a photo in resumés,unless it is a ________.

A) PDF
B) printed scannable resumé
C) social media resumé
D) electronic plain-text file

Question 71

Scannable resumés are a type of printed resumé that is specially formatted to be compatible with optical scanning systems that convert printed documents to electronic text.It differs from traditional formats in two major ways,one of which is it ________.

A) should not include punctuation
B) should not have text in more than three colours
C) is one of the most preferred formats at the moment
D) should always include a keyword summary

Question 72

A good place to start hosting e-portfolios is ________.

A) professional portfolio creator sites
B) commercial scanning service sites
C) your college's career centre
D) social networking sites

Question 73

Even if you haven't graduated it is not too early to get started with some of the essential research and planning tasks of the job search.

Question 74

Getting a job that is right for you takes little more than sending out resumés and application letters.

Question 75

When sending a resume electronically,what should you include in the subject line of the email?

A) Your name
B) The job ad number
C) The date
D) The source of the job ad

Question 76

Stay on top of business news because you never know which avenue will provide a job opportunity.

Question 77

What distribution method for resumes is preferred by employers?

A) Regular mail
B) Email
C) Dropped off in person
D) It depends

Question 78

Some employers and websites want your resumé in Microsoft Word format.However,make sure ________.

A) your computer is virus-free first
B) that the document is scannable
C) that you include a picture of yourself in the resumé
D) you use electronic signatures

Question 79

Networking is a mutually beneficial activity,so look for opportunities that benefit you.

Question 80

After a lot of thought,Jeremy has planned,researched,and finally prepared his resumé.When distributing his resumé,he should take equal care and ________.

A) pay close attention to the specific instructions provided by every employer
B) make sure he uses a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope
C) mail the resumé with the reference list
D) create an e-portfolio and direct the employers towards his website