Deck 13: Beginning an Announcing Career 280

Question 1

When putting together a modern resume, which type of information is most likely not included?

A)personal information
B)job objective
C)work experience
D)educational background

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is least likely to be a characteristic of an entry-level job in the broadcast performance area?

A)modest pay
B)small-market job position
C)odd working hours
D)secure job position

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The best way to handle references on a resume is to simply put down that ''references are available upon request.'

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Since you are going into the media, a photograph should always be included as part of your resume.

Question 5

When responding to a ''blind'' help-wanted ad, which greeting in your cover letter would be the best choice?

A)Dear Sir:
B)Hello,
C)Dear Program Director:
D)To Whom It May Concern:

Question 6

Which technique should you follow when producing an audition recording for a radio DJ position?

A)begin with a newscast to show you can read more than liner cards
B)send out your demo as inexpensively as possible because you
C)send out a 3- to 5-minute telescoped version of an actual on-air performance

Question 7

All of the following are good techniques for job interviewing except which one?

A)practice beforehand answering questions that might be asked of you during the interview
B)dress flamboyantly because you will be going into show business and you want to make a flashy first impression
C)maintain good eye contact throughout the interview
D)send a letter after the interview to thank the interviewer for talking with you and considering you for the position

Question 8

The primary talent union for radio and television performers is AFTER-the American Federation for Television, Entertainment, and Radio.

Question 9

One reality of working in the broadcast performance field is the inevitability of losing a job, often related to changes in ownership or format rather than incompetent talent. Which of the following statements about losing a broadcast job is true?

A)Now that you have some experience, it will be relatively easy to find another broadcast position.
B)If you have a contract with a non-compete clause, you will not be able to take another broadcast job until the contract expires.
C)It's important to try not to take the firing personally and keep your emotions in check as you look for another job.
D)It's important not to lose time in a job search, so begin sending out applications even if you use an old resume and demo for a while.

Question 10

All of the following are good sources for a contact list except _______.

A)the Internet
B)guest speakers from your classes in college
C)trade publications
D)an agent

Question 11

Campus experiences, such as internships and work with campus media, should be omitted from the work experience section of your resume because they are not real work that you were being paid to perform.

Question 12

When preparing an audition recording for television, you should _________.

A)save your best work for the end of the demo
B)make the demo no longer than 10 minutes
C)include samples of many different types of your work, like news, interviews, sports, weather, and commercials
D)include complete programs

Question 13

All of the following are common problems with resumes except _________.

A)resumes that are too long
B)resumes that contain distortions
C)resumes that are too short
D)resumes that contain misspellings

Question 14

The first item put on a demo recording for television would be _______.

A)color bars and tone
B)an on-camera bio
C)a montage of your best work
D)an identification slate

Question 15

If you are given a verbal job offer for an entry-level position, you should immediately accept it to show your interest in the job.

Question 16

Which type of information is unique to an electronic resume designed for computer scanning?

A)educational background
B)personal information
C)work experience
D)keyword summary

Question 17

On-air performers who have lost a job sometimes consider a career change, and because of skills they've gained are well suited to some job fields. In which area would a broadcast performer be least likely to be successful without much further education?

A)salesperson
B)trade publication writer
C)teacher
D)financial planner

Question 18

Non-compete clauses that prevent broadcast performers from working in the same market for a number of months after they have been fired from or resigned from a job are illegal.

Question 19

It's possible, in a job interview, that you'll be asked, ''What are your salary requirements?'' What is the best response?

A)give a figure and make it clear you can
B)give a high figure and assume you will be offered less
C)first ask if there is a salary range for the position and see if your minimum figure falls within it
D)say you'll take anything because you just want the job

Question 20

Don't expect audition materials for broadcast performance jobs to be mailed back to you unless you include a self-addressed envelope with return postage.