Question 1

Evani will be using online job boards during her job search and wants to make sure her search is safe and effective. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A) Look for sites that charge a fee to post a résumé because these sites are generally more reputable. 
B) Respond to "blind" job postings because they tend to be safer. 
C) Remove all posted résumés at the end of her job search. 
D) Evani should do all of these.

Question 2

Dale has decided to prepare a video résumé. What is the best advice you can give him?

Accepted Answer

A) Remember that video résumés are not appropriate for all career fields. 
B) Dress professionally in business attire, just as he would for an in-person interview. 
C) Keep his video to three minutes or less. 
D) All of these choices are good tips for Dale.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A) Misrepresenting a job title to make it sound more important 
B) Extending employment dates to avoid showing periods of unemployment 
C) Making your job duties sound more impressive and responsible than they really were 
D) All of these choices

Question 4

Video résumés are appropriate for all career fields.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You should have a separate list of ____________________. This list consists of instructors, your current employer or previous employers, colleagues or subordinates, and other professional contacts who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should have a separate list of...

Question 6

To be competitive during the job search, prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the best ways to use LinkedIn is to

Accepted Answer

A) update your LinkedIn status hourly. 
B) search for a company in which you are interested. 
C) pay someone to monitor LinkedIn for you. 
D) do all of these.

Question 8

A(n) ____________________-text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________-text résumé is an electronic résumé...

Question 9

You want to build your personal brand for your job search. Using the examples in your textbook as models, write a tagline that describes what you do and who you are. Then write a short elevator speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You want to build your personal brand...

Question 10

Select the correct statement about polishing and proofreading your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) Use as many headings as possible to make your résumé easier to read. 
B) Seek the help of a résumé-writing service for a résumé that will stand out in a competitive job market. 
C) Use wordy phrases and complex words as often as possible to make your résumé look longer and more important. 
D) Because it's probably the most important message you'll ever write, your résumé must be perfect.

Question 11

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover message?

Accepted Answer

A) To introduce your résumé. 
B) To learn more about the employer 
C) To win a job offer 
D) To take the place of a formal résumé

Question 12

The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main ____________________ of a résumé contains...

Question 13

The most popular résumé format among recruiters is the functional résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____________________ résumés highlight a job candidate's accomplishments and skills rather than focusing on past employment and work well for people who have changed jobs frequently, people with gaps in their employment records, people who are entering an entirely different field, recent graduates, older job seekers, and job hunters who are afraid of appearing overqualified.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ résumés highlight a job candidate's accomplishments...

Question 15

Solicited messages of application should use a direct approach, whereas unsolicited messages of application should use a persuasive opening that will convince the person to read on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which appears near the top of a résumé, should include three to eight bulleted statements that prove you are the ideal candidate for the position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which appears near...

Question 17

Select the statement that most accurately describes employment references.

Accepted Answer

A) Include a list of references directly on the résumé. 
B) Do not include personal or character references. 
C) Companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance. 
D) Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé.

Question 18

Which is the best statement to include in the body of a cover message?

Accepted Answer

A) I have completed courses in cost accounting, auditing, and financial statement analysis. 
B) I have excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. 
C) In my certificate program, I have learned the listening, conflict resolution, and communication skills that will make me immediately effective as one of your customer service reps. 
D) I am the perfect person to hire for this position.

Question 19

Describe the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited cover letter. When should each be sent? How should each be organized? Then write an opening paragraph for each type of cover letter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the difference between a solicited and...

Question 20

Narantuya has decided to add a bulleted list of her most impressive qualifications to her résumé. What is this list called?

Accepted Answer

A) Summary of qualifications 
B) Career objective 
C) Main heading 
D) Personal data

Exam 15: The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Evani will be using online job boards during her job search and wants to make sure her search is safe and effective. What should she do?

Dale has decided to prepare a video résumé. What is the best advice you can give him?

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

Video résumés are appropriate for all career fields.

You should have a separate list of ____________________. This list consists of instructors, your current employer or previous employers, colleagues or subordinates, and other professional contacts who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.

To be competitive during the job search, prepare a tailored résumé that is customized for every position you seek.

One of the best ways to use LinkedIn is to

A(n) ____________________-text résumé is an electronic résumé suitable for e-mailing or for pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.

You want to build your personal brand for your job search. Using the examples in your textbook as models, write a tagline that describes what you do and who you are. Then write a short elevator speech.

Select the correct statement about polishing and proofreading your résumé.

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover message?

The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

The most popular résumé format among recruiters is the functional résumé.

Solicited messages of application should use a direct approach, whereas unsolicited messages of application should use a persuasive opening that will convince the person to read on.

A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which appears near the top of a résumé, should include three to eight bulleted statements that prove you are the ideal candidate for the position.

Select the statement that most accurately describes employment references.

Which is the best statement to include in the body of a cover message?

Describe the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited cover letter. When should each be sent? How should each be organized? Then write an opening paragraph for each type of cover letter.

Narantuya has decided to add a bulleted list of her most impressive qualifications to her résumé. What is this list called?