Question 1

Which of the following statements about today's job search is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer.
B)   Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they apply.
C)   Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position throughout their employment years.
D)   Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining. A

Question 2

You can decide what qualifications you possess and how you can prove them by asking yourself What evidence can I offer that I am a self-starter or a leader?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

All of the following are important preliminary steps for securing an interview except

Accepted Answer

A)   developing a job-search strategy.
B)   preparing a résumé.
C)   knowing the hiring process.
D)   writing a thank-you message to an interviewer. D

Question 4

Most jobs today are found through

Accepted Answer

A)   referrals and person-to-person contacts.
B)   newspaper advertisements.
C)   college career fairs.
D)   employment agencies.

Question 5

In the education section of your résumé, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   list all college courses that you have taken to give the employer a complete picture.
B)   include relevant seminars attended and workshops completed.
C)   list only colleges where you have completed a degree or certificate program.
D)   specify your high school and college GPAs.

Question 6

Opinions on the use of a career objective are mixed. Which of the following is the best reason for candidates to add a career objective to their résumés?

Accepted Answer

A)   An objective shows flexibility and indicates that a candidate is adaptable and willing to change to suit the employer's needs.
B)   The primary goal of an objective is to make the recruiter's life easier by quickly classifying the résumé, which means the applicant is more likely to be hired.
C)   An objective can rapidly disqualify a candidate if the stated objective does not match a company's job description.
D)   An objective can tell the prospective employer that this candidate is sure about what he or she wants to do.

Question 7

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience, yet you want to put together a persuasive résumé. What would be the best résumé style to use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chronological résumé
B)   Video résumé
C)   Functional résumé
D)   Infographic résumé

Question 8

Which of the following statements about personal data on a résumé is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Résumés should include an individual's birth date, marital status, height, weight, national origin, health, disabilities, and religious affiliation.
B)   Smart job seekers do not include hobbies or interests on their résumés because they know that recruiters cannot legally inquire about such information.
C)   Résumés in the United States should omit personal data.
D)   All answer choices reflect accurate statements about the inclusion of personal data on a résumé.

Question 9

Proofreading a résumé is important because a résumé must be perfect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What statement best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualifications section because it adds reading time.
B)   The summary of qualifications usually appears at the end of a résumé to provide a strong closing.
C)   Smart job seekers add a summary of their most impressive qualifications to their résumés to save the time of recruiters and hiring managers.
D)   The summary of qualifications section is typically one or two concise paragraphs.

Question 11

Another name for a letter of application is a(n) ____________________ message or letter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for a letter of application...

Question 12

Which of these is the best tip for organizing the parts of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place your most important qualifications last so that they will be remembered.
B)   Use as many headings as needed to present your experiences and skills.
C)   Emphasize your skills and achievements aimed at a particular job or company.
D)   Always place the education section before the work experience section.

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ résumé is used for e-mailing or pasting into online résumé submission forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ résumé is used for e-mailing...

Question 14

Which of the following statements about résumés is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   A résumé is expected to showcase your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.
B)   An ethical résumé may include half-truths but not outright lies.
C)   Even after you have been hired, a misrepresentation on the résumé can be cause for firing.
D)   Although they can't verify everything, most recruiters will verify your previous employment and education before hiring.

Question 15

Because your résumé is probably the most important document you will ever write, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   enhance your job titles to make your résumé more impressive.
B)   include ample use of the personal pronoun I to make it more personal.
C)   consider having a knowledgeable friend or relative proofread it.
D)   use a professional résumé service to prepare your résumé.

Question 16

The purpose of a cover message is to secure a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Although a résumé must be perfect, a few errors or typos in a cover message are acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the body of a cover message, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   repeat the information presented on your résumé.
B)   explain why you need a job.
C)   emphasize writer benefits because hiring officers want to know what appeals to you about this particular company.
D)   demonstrate your qualifications and show how they fit the targeted job.

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which presents three to eight bulleted statements identifying your most impressive accomplishments to prove that you are the ideal candidate for the position, appears near the top of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which presents three...

Question 20

Which of these is the best statement to present a job candidate's information in the body of a cover message?

Accepted Answer

A)   I am a qualified and fully licensed pediatric nurse.
B)   Your posting description closely matches my experiences assisting dysfunctional families in crisis, and recently I've taken seminars in family dynamics to develop the additional skills that your ad indicates are essential.
C)   You need a licensed, registered nurse, and I meet those qualifications.
D)   Having graduated summa cum laude from Southwest College, I am well-prepared and eager to apply my knowledge in nursing.

Exam 13: the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Which of the following statements about today's job search is most accurate?

You can decide what qualifications you possess and how you can prove them by asking yourself What evidence can I offer that I am a self-starter or a leader?

All of the following are important preliminary steps for securing an interview except

Most jobs today are found through

In the education section of your résumé, you should

Opinions on the use of a career objective are mixed. Which of the following is the best reason for candidates to add a career objective to their résumés?

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience, yet you want to put together a persuasive résumé. What would be the best résumé style to use?

Which of the following statements about personal data on a résumé is most accurate?

Proofreading a résumé is important because a résumé must be perfect.

What statement best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé?

Another name for a letter of application is a(n) ____________________ message or letter.

Which of these is the best tip for organizing the parts of a résumé?

A(n) ____________________ résumé is used for e-mailing or pasting into online résumé submission forms.

Which of the following statements about résumés is inaccurate?

Because your résumé is probably the most important document you will ever write, you should

The purpose of a cover message is to secure a job interview.

Although a résumé must be perfect, a few errors or typos in a cover message are acceptable.

In the body of a cover message, you should

A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which presents three to eight bulleted statements identifying your most impressive accomplishments to prove that you are the ideal candidate for the position, appears near the top of your résumé.

Which of these is the best statement to present a job candidate's information in the body of a cover message?