Question 1

A summary of qualifications presented at the bottom of your résumé can ensure that your most relevant qualifications are not overlooked by an employer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience. What would be the best résumé style to use?

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A)  Chronological résumé
B)  Video résumé
C)  Functional résumé
D)  Infographic résuméE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

An e-portfolio is

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A)  an electronic copy of a résumé recorded on a CD or flash drive.
B)  the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to an embedded résumé.
C)  a collection of digital files that can be accessed with the use of menus and hyperlinks.
D)  the name given to résumés posted on job-search websites such as Monster.com.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.

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The answer of The ____________________ job market consists of jobs...

Question 5

Traditional job search techniques are no longer useful in today's market.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?

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A)  Respond only to "blind" job postings.
B)  Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities.
C)  Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee.
D)  Consider omitting your home address and home phone number.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The job-search process begins long before you are ready to prepare your résumé because you must invest time and effort in self-evaluation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most popular résumé format is the​

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A)  ​chronological format.
B)  ​direct format
C)  ​functional format.
D)  ​indirect format.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

References should be listed on a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages is making them sound too generic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Students who are serious about the job search should include an internship in their education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to​

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A)  ​research companies.
B)  ​receive job alerts.
C)  ​expand their personal and professional networks.
D)  ​All answer choices are ways that LinkedIn can help candidates locate jobs.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A résumé sent by e-mail should not be accompanied by a cover message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To optimize "hits" and having an automated applicant tracking system select your résumé, you should focus on ___________________ (part of speech).

Accepted Answer

The answer of To optimize "hits" and having an automated...

Question 17

Résumés should always be submitted as Word documents to ensure that your intended formatting is retained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

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A)  Plain-text résumés are in high demand for electronic applications because recruiters and employers no longer ask candidates to send application materials by postal mail.
B)  A plain-text format is widely used for posting to online job boards and for applying by e-mail.
C)  Plain-text résumés will look exactly like the original and cannot be altered without Adobe Acrobat and other conversion software.
D)  A plain-text résumé enables a job candidate to present his or her experiences, qualifications, and interests in video form.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which statement represents the best advice on the use of references?

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A)  Include a list of references directly on the résumé.
B)  Do not include personal or character references.
C)  Remember that 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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Today's job market remains stable and remarkably similar to the job market ten years ago.
B)  Personal networking and referrals continue to be the primary route to hiring.
C)  Despite its popularity, the Internet has not affected the way in which individuals search for jobs.
D)  Job candidates should avoid using job boards, search engines, and social networks to hunt for jobs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

The job-search process begins long before you are ready to prepare your résumé because you must invest time and effort in self-evaluation.

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An e-portfolio is

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Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?

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Résumés should always be submitted as Word documents to ensure that your intended formatting is retained.

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A résumé sent by e-mail should not be accompanied by a cover message.

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

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To optimize "hits" and having an automated applicant tracking system select your résumé, you should focus on ___________________ (part of speech).

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The biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages is making them sound too generic.

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The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.

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You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience. What would be the best résumé style to use?

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

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

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References should be listed on a résumé.

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Students who are serious about the job search should include an internship in their education.

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Traditional job search techniques are no longer useful in today's market.

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A summary of qualifications presented at the bottom of your résumé can ensure that your most relevant qualifications are not overlooked by an employer.

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Which statement represents the best advice on the use of references?

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Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

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Many job candidates use LinkedIn to​

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The most popular résumé format is the​

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