Question 1

The résumé format most popular with recruiters and hiring managers is the functional résumé because it focuses on the job applicant's skills and abilities related to the position sought.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

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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 answer choices are unethical.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

All résumés should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except

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A)   preparing a brief speech that describes who you are and what problems your skills can solve.
B)   creating an individual tagline that separates you from other candidates.
C)   distributing business cards whenever you have an opportunity.
D)   creating an attractive résumé.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A résumé should include personal data (birth date, health, height, weight, and sometimes a photograph) to help the recruiter finalize his or her decision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first step in the job-search process is to

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A)   prepare a résumé.
B)   contact professional and personal references.
C)   analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications.
D)   purchase appropriate interview clothing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The purpose of a cover message is to

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A)   showcase an applicant's command of the English language.
B)   secure a job interview.
C)   introduce the résumé.
D)   repeat the information presented on the résumé.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

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) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

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

Question 10

Which of the following statements describing employment achievements would be most effective on a résumé?

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A)   Directed work flow and scheduling for emergency room personnel
B)   Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment
C)   Achieved 125 percent of production goal for three consecutive quarters
D)   Knowledgeable in a variety of production processes and Just-in-Time theoriesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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

Which of the following is the best advice about résumé length?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because recruiters are busy, keep it to one page.
B)   Because recruiters and hiring managers want to know your skills, make it as long as needed to sell yourself.
C)   Because recruiters interview applicants with two-page résumés, make it two pages.
D)   Because experts are divided between one- or two-page résumé length, make your résumé a page and a half.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Begin your résumé by placing the word Résumé at the top to identify the purpose of your document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most popular résumé format is the

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A)   chronological format.
B)   direct format
C)   functional format.
D)   indirect format.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

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A)   You should schedule my interview on Tuesday, September 7, at 10
B)   Please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience.
C)   I hope you contact me soon to set up an interview for the systems analyst position.
D)   To add to your team an experienced systems analyst with proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, call me at (555)  555-4321 to arrange an interview.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

When creating a plain-text résumé,

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A)   use white space or a line of hyphens or equal signs to separate sections.
B)   add page breaks, sections breaks, tabs, and tables to emphasize important information.
C)   use bullets to enhance the readability of your résumé.
D)   add lots of images, designs, and colors for visual impact.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

In the work experience section of your résumé, you should include only those jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

LinkedIn is the No. 1 social media site to use when looking for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What kind of résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chronological résumé
B)   Video résumé
C)   Infographic résumé
D)   Plain-text résuméE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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

LinkedIn is the No. 1 social media site to use when looking for a job.

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The most popular résumé format is the

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Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

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When creating a plain-text résumé,

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In the work experience section of your résumé, you should include only those jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.

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All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except

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Begin your résumé by placing the word Résumé at the top to identify the purpose of your document.

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What kind of résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience?

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Which of the following is the best advice about résumé length?

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

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Which of the following statements describing employment achievements would be most effective on a résumé?

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The résumé format most popular with recruiters and hiring managers is the functional résumé because it focuses on the job applicant's skills and abilities related to the position sought.

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The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

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Many job candidates use LinkedIn to

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The purpose of a cover message is to

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An e-portfolio is

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Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

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All résumés should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

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A résumé should include personal data (birth date, health, height, weight, and sometimes a photograph) to help the recruiter finalize his or her decision.

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The first step in the job-search process is to

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