Question 1

Select the statement that best describes the main heading portion of a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first line of your résumé should always be the word Résumé.
B)   Including a cell phone number will make your résumé look unprofessional; therefore, omit it.
C)   If you have a Web site where an e-portfolio can be viewed, include the address in the main heading your résumé.
D)   Include your work e-mail address so that you can be contacted more easily.

Question 2

When describing your employment achievements and job duties, it is best to place them in a bulleted list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Job seekers can use social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter during their job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Prepare a résumé only when you're actively in the job market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Items in the Work Experience section of a résumé should be listed in reverse chronological order on a résumé, starting with your current or most recent position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Unsolicited cover letters should use the ____________________ pattern of organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unsolicited cover letters should use the ____________________...

Question 7

Which of the following statements about employment trends in today's workplace is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Companies today are employing more people in permanent positions.
B)   Employees today can count on regular pay raises, promotions, and a comfortable retirement income.
C)   Employees today must constantly upgrade their skills and retrain themselves to remain marketable.
D)   Because new technologies can spring up overnight making today's skills obsolete, employers try to hire people into jobs with focused descriptions.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Serious job candidates include a professional cover letter even if the résumé is submitted online, via e-mail, or by fax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

On a résumé describe your work experience forcefully and persuasively by using ____________________ verbs such as designed, calculated, and managed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On a résumé describe your work experience...

Question 11

It is not appropriate to list school, community, or volunteer activities on a professional résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The education section should always come before the work experience section on a résumé.
B)   Include a list of all college courses taken since most employers want this information.
C)   Once you have attended college, you can omit high school information.
D)   You must always include your GPA on your résumé.

Question 13

Video résumés have become the norm in today's workplace, and job seekers are expected to have one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Evaluate your ____________________ by asking such questions as What technology skills can I offer? and Do I speak, write, or understand another language?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluate your ____________________ by asking such questions...

Question 15

What is the most accurate statement about plain-text résumés?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plain-text résumés are rarely requested by employers because most employers prefer attachments.
B)   A plain-text résumé can be sent in the body of an e-mail message or can be pasted into an online résumé bank submission form.
C)   Scannable résumés and plain-text résumés require very different guidelines for preparation.
D)   When sending a plain-text résumé via e-mail, leave the subject line blank.

Question 16

The ____________________ letter introduces the résumé and highlights your strengths by focusing on reader benefits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ letter introduces the résumé and...

Question 17

To make your print-based résumé look most professional, use a preformatted template.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as Monster.com.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The goal of a résumé is

Accepted Answer

A)   winning an interview.
B)   listing your qualifications in a structured way.
C)   looking organized and professional.
D)   recognizing the skills you need to develop in the near future.

Question 20

Sophia will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path she is considering.Which of the following should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in her field
B)   Interview someone in her chosen field
C)   Join a professional or student organization in her field
D)   Sophia should do all of these.

Exam 15: The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Prepare a résumé only when you're actively in the job market.

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Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate?

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Video résumés have become the norm in today's workplace, and job seekers are expected to have one.

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Select the statement that best describes the main heading portion of a résumé.

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When describing your employment achievements and job duties, it is best to place them in a bulleted list.

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

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The goal of a résumé is

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Which of the following statements about employment trends in today's workplace is most accurate?

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What is the most accurate statement about plain-text résumés?

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To make your print-based résumé look most professional, use a preformatted template.

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Sophia will be graduating soon and wants to learn more about a career path she is considering.Which of the following should she do?

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Job seekers can use social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter during their job search.

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It is not appropriate to list school, community, or volunteer activities on a professional résumé.

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Items in the Work Experience section of a résumé should be listed in reverse chronological order on a résumé, starting with your current or most recent position.

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The ____________________ letter introduces the résumé and highlights your strengths by focusing on reader benefits.

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Evaluate your ____________________ by asking such questions as What technology skills can I offer? and Do I speak, write, or understand another language?

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Unsolicited cover letters should use the ____________________ pattern of organization.

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Probably the best way to find a job online is to visit a large job board such as Monster.com.

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On a résumé describe your work experience forcefully and persuasively by using ____________________ verbs such as designed, calculated, and managed.

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Serious job candidates include a professional cover letter even if the résumé is submitted online, via e-mail, or by fax.

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