1. 1. Well-informed jobcandidates know that the firststep in the employmentprocess isD. assessing theirinterests andqualifications.2. 2. Job seekers should askthemselves questions such asDo I want to work for someoneelse or be my own boss andWould I rather work for alarge or small companyA. identify their interests.3. 3. Job seekers should askthemselves questions such asWhat technology skills can Ioffer and Do I speak, write, orunderstand another languagetoB. evaluate theirqualifications.4. 4. Which of the followingstatements about the changingnature of jobs is least accurateD. Because newtechnologies can springup overnight makingtoday's skills obsolete,employers try to hirepeople into jobs withfocused descriptions.5. 5. Gwen is looking for her firstjob after graduating fromcollege. Where will she mostlikely find a positionC. With a small company6. 6. The average worker betweenages 18 and 38 in the UnitedStates todayC. will spend an averageof 6.6 years at any onejob.7. 7. Hal will be graduating soonand wants to determine hiscareer path. Which of thefollowing should he doD. Hal should do all ofthese.8. 8. Which of the following isthe best way to learn about aspecific careerB. Take a summer job,internship, or part-timeposition in the field.9. 9. Which of the followingstatements about searchingfor a job electronically is mostaccurateC. Many listings ononline job boards areoutdated.10. 10. Laura will be graduatingsoon and wants to use theWeb to conduct her jobsearch. What will probably beher best source for finding ajob onlineC. Specific corporate Websites.11. 11. Which of the following isan example of a nicheemployment Web siteB. HealthCareerWeb.com12. 12. Despite the abundance of onlinejob boards, most candidates find jobsthroughD. networking.13. 13. The "hidden" job market B. accounts for asmany as 75percent of allpositionsavailable at anygiven time.14. 14. Caitlin is starting a new jobsearch. What is the best advice youcan give her about preparing herrsumC. Prepare acustomizedrsum for everyposition sheapplies for.15. 15. Because it quickly reveals acandidate's education andexperience record, most recruitersfavor a(n)C. chronologicalrsum.16. 16. The goal of a rsum is A. winning aninterview.17. 17. William, after many years workingas an office manager, wants to changehis career to computer sales. Becausehe does have some significant salesexperience from many years ago, heshould prepare aD. functionalstyle rsum.18. 18. A chronological rsum stylewould be best for which of thefollowing candidatesC. Jessie, whohas advancedfrom an entry-level position todepartmentmanager for hercurrent employer19. 19. Vanessa has just finished collegeand has limited work and internexperience. Which rsum styleshould she considerA. Functionalrsum20. 20. An effective rsum style for olderjob seekers who want to downplay along job history is theB. functionalrsum.21. 21. The most effective rsums C. emphasizeskills andachievementsaimed at aparticular job orcompany..22. 22. When preparing your rsum, A. always beginwith your name,address, andtelephonenumber.Ch 15 Busi Comm.Study online at quizlet.com/_19m79i23. 23. Select the statementthat best describes themain heading portion ofa rsum.A. Begin your rsum with yourname, address, and phonenumber.24. 24. Select the statementthat best describes thecareer objective portionof a rsum.C. A career objective candisqualify a candidate if thestated objective doesn't match acompany's job description.25. 25. Which of thefollowing is the bestcareer objective for arsumD. A human resources positionassisting your company withemployee recruitment, selection,background checks, and in-house training26. 26. Laney has decided toadd a bulleted list of hermost impressivequalifications to herrsum. What is this listcalledA. Summary of qualifications27. 27. Select the statementthat best describes thesummary ofqualifications portion ofa rsum.B. A summary of qualificationsmakes your rsum easier toread.28. 28. Which of thefollowing statementsabout the educationsection of a rsum isincorrectB. Include a list of all collegecourses taken since mostemployers want thisinformation.29. 29. Which of thefollowing statementsabout the workexperience section of arsum is most accurateA. List only jobs that you thinkwill help you win the targetedposition.30. 30. Which of thefollowing statements ismost effective for arsumC. Reconciled general ledgeraccounts daily with 100 percentaccuracy.31. 31. Dale wants to ensurethat his job duties areeasy to read. Whatshould he doB. Place them in a bulleted list.32. 32. Which of thefollowing statementsuses an action verb tohighlight an aptitudeB. Mastered QuickBooks Proaccounting software in 20 hourswith minimal instruction.33. 33. Select the statementthat most accuratelydescribes a rsum.D. Consider including hobbiesor interests, such asphotography or hiking, becausethey may catch the employer'sattention or serve asconversation starters.34. 34. Select the statement thatmost accurately describesreferences.B. Do not include personalor character references.35. 35. Because of today'stechnologies, you may needthree versions of yourrsum. Which of thefollowing is not one of theseversionsB. A rsum that's beenprofessionally typeset by aspecialist36. 36. Erica was told that herrsum will be scanned whenit is received. What shouldshe do to maximizescannabilityB. Put her name on thevery first line.37. 37. Engleberto knows that hisrsum will be scanned. Whatshould he do to maximize"hits" as his rsum isscannedD. All of the above.38. 38. What is the most accuratestatement about plain-textrsumsB. A plain-text rsummay also be called anASCII rsum.39. 39. An e-portfolio is C. a collection of digitizedmaterials that give asnapshot of thecandidate's performance,talents, andaccomplishments.40. 40. Select the correctstatement.D. Because it's probablythe most importantmessage you'll every write,your rsum must beperfect.41. 41. Which of the following isconsidered unethical on arsumD. All of the above.42. 42. Which of the following is apurpose of a customizedcover letterA. To gain an interview.43. 43. What is the biggestmistake job seekers makewhen writing cover lettersC. Making them sound toogeneric44. 44. A cover letter is mostappealing if itA. begins by addressingthe reader by name.45. 45. The best opening for asolicited cover letter isC. John Grant of yourlegal departmentsuggested that I apply forthe finance managerposition that is currentlyvacant.46. 46. Which of the followingstatements is inaccurateregarding the opening in acover letter for anunsolicited jobD. Be vague about the type ofposition you're seeking so thatyou might be considered for avariety of jobs.47. 47. The body of a coverletter shouldA. promote the candidate'squalifications.48. 48. Which is the beststatement to include inthe body of a cover letterC. In my certificate program Ihave learned the listening,conflict resolution, andcommunication skills that willmake me immediately effectiveas one of your customer servicereps.49. 49. The best closingstatement for a coverletter isD. To add to your staff anexperienced bookkeeper withproven analytical skills, callme at 727-1330 to arrange aninterview.50. 50. Which of the followingis the best advice for acover letter thataccompanies a rsumsent via e-mail or by faxA. Take the time to prepare aprofessional cover letter toaccompany your rsum sentelectronically.51. 51. The employmentprocess begins withsearching the open jobmarket.FALSE52. 52. To identify yourinterests to help youchoose a career, askyourself questions such asHow would I describe theperfect job, boss, andcoworkersTRUE53. 53. Companies today areemploying fewer people inpermanent positions.TRUE54. 54. Most college graduatestoday will find positionswith large corporations.FALSE55. 55. People who learnquickly and adapt tochange will always be indemand, even in today'sever-changing world ofwork.TRUE56. 56. Probably the best wayto find a job online is tovisit a large job boardsuch as Monster.com.FALSE57. 57. Classified ads in local and nationalnewspapers remain the best source ofinformation about available jobs.FALSE58. 58. Prepare a special rsum that iscustomized for every position you want.TRUE59. 59. Prepare a rsum only when you're activelyin the job market.FALSE60. 60. The most popular rsum format is thechronological rsum.TRUE61. 61. Recent graduates with skills but limitedwork experience should probably prepare arsum using the chronological format.FALSE62. 62. Headings such as Computer Skills andAccounting Experience are most commonlyfound on functional rsums.TRUE63. 63. A rsum should always be one page inlength.FALSE64. 64. All rsums contain standard partsarranged in an established order.FALSE65. 65. To make sure that a potential employer canidentify the document, always include the wordRsum above the main heading.FALSE66. 66. To make your rsum look moreprofessional, include your work e-mailaddress in the main heading.FALSE67. 67. The Summary of Qualifications section thatlists your most impressive accomplishmentsand qualifications replaces the Education andExperience sections.FALSE68. 68. Including your GPA in the Educationsection of your rsum is required.FALSE69. 69. Items in the Work Experience section of arsum should be listed in reversechronological order on a rsum, starting withyour current or most recent position.TRUE70. 70. When describing your work experience, bespecific and quantify as manyaccomplishments as possible.TRUE71. 71. Successfully managed a marketingdepartment that achieved its sales goals allfour quarters of the past fiscal year. Thepreceding expression uses an action verb.TRUE72. 72. Don't include any foreign languages youknow on your rsum because doing so mightreveal your nationality.FALSE73. 73. Include the names of at least threereferences directly on the rsum.FALSE74. 74. It is important to provide both personaland professional references when applying fora position.FALSE75. 75. Although the first reader of your rsumwill be human, your rsum may later bescanned by a computer.FALSE76. 76. To make your print-based rsum lookmost professional, use a preformattedtemplate.FALSE77. 77. A scannable rsum should focus onkeywords that will maximize recognition by thescanner.TRUE78. 78. The first line in a scannable rsum shouldbe your name.TRUE79. 79. Prepare a plain-text rsum for pastinginto online rsum bank submission forms.TRUE80. 80. Digitized e-portfolios are used only by jobcandidates in fields such as art and graphicdesign.FALSE81. 81. Because a rsum is expected to showcaseyour strengths, you should puff up yourrsum with some inflated work history oreducational experience.FALSE82. 82. Include a cover letter with your rsumonly if the employer requests one.FALSE83. 83. Addressing your application letter to theHuman Resources Department or HiringManager will make your letter most appealingto the employer.FALSE84. 84. If an employment position has beenannounced and applicants are being solicited,you can write your cover letter using a directapproach.TRUE85. 85. Unsolicited letters of application shoulduse a persuasive opening that will convince theperson to read on.TRUE86. 86. In the body of a cover letter, make generalstatements about your qualifications such as, Iam a reliable employee.FALSE87. 87. Conclude a cover letter by askingconfidently for an interview.TRUE88. 88. Use expressions such as I hope in theclosing of your cover letter to sound polite.FALSE89. 89. Serious job candidates send a professionalcover letter even if the rsum is submittedonline, via e-mail, or by fax.TRUE90. 90. Make activities and outcomes the subjectsof sentences in your cover letter to avoid "I"domination.TRUE91. 91. Evaluate your____________________by asking such questions asWhat technology skills can Iofferand Do I communicate wellin speech and in writing? qualifications92. 92. Developing contacts withfriends, acquaintances, andprofessionals in yourchosen career field is knownas____________________.networking93. 93. Many companies don'tannounce their openingspublicly, resulting in the____________________job market.hidden94. 94.____________________rsums emphasizeemployment history andwork well for candidateswho have experience intheir field of employment.Chronological95. 95.____________________rsums highlight a jobcandidate'saccomplishments and skillsrather than focusing on pastemployment.Functional96. 96. Employers favor the____________________rsum format, partlybecause they're mostfamiliar with it.chronological97. 97. The main____________________of a rsum contains yourname and contactinformation.heading98. 98. Position in publicrelations that requirescreativity, time managementskills, and excellentcommunication to createpress releases, answerconstituent inquiries, andrepresent the organizationat charitable functions is anexample of a career____________________.objective99. 99. A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which appears near the top of a rsum, shouldinclude three to eight bulleted statements that prove you are the ideal candidate for the positions.summary100. 100. On a rsum, describe your work experience forcefully and persuasively by using____________________ verbs, such as designed, calculated, and managed.action101. 101. You should have a separate list of ____________________. This list consists of instructors andprevious employers who are willing to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications for employment.references102. 102. Prepare a(n) ____________________ rsum that can be read by automated applicant-trackingsoftware.scannable103. 103. To maximize "hits" on your scannable rsum, focus on specific ____________________ thatdescribe skills, traits, tasks, and job titles.keywords104. 104. A(n) ____________________ rsum is an electronic version suitable for e-mailing or pasting intoonline rsum bank submission forms.plain-textor ASCII105. 105. A(n) ____________________ is a collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with asnapshot of a candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments.e-portfolio106. 106. The ____________________ letter introduces the rsum and highlights your strengths by focusingon reader benefits.cover107. 107. A(n) ____________________ cover letter is written when an employer has advertised a job opening. solicited108. 108. Unsolicited cover letters should use the ____________________ pattern of organization. indirect109. 109. You will use the ____________________ of your cover letter to promote your qualifications for theposition.body110. 110. A cover letter should motivate action in the closing paragraph by asking for a(n)____________________.interview