Question 1

The main feature of the targeted résumé is that you focus on your skills and capabilities rather than your history.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the different ways of finding a position in the employment market. Which way do you prefer? Why?

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Question 3

The employment interview is really

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A)   an opportunity to find the most compliant applicant for the job.
B)   a question and answer session to find the best applicant for the job.
C)   a chance to convince the employer that you know and can do everything.
D)   an intensive interrogation to get rid of weaklings.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The covering letter should contain

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A)   three main parts.
B)   four main parts.
C)   five main parts.
D)   as many as ten main parts.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following should be highlighted in a résumé?

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A)   Name, address, phone number, qualifications and referees
B)   Employment objective, activities and interests
C)   Work experience and achievements
D)   Reasons for leaving past employmentE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Work-related references are

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A)   documents that highlight and support certain skills and experiences you have gained.
B)   appraisal letters from your supervisor or boss.
C)   letters of recommendation to change your job.
D)   documents attesting to your good character.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The purpose of the covering letter (or letter of application)  is to

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A)   make an explosive lasting impression and draw attention to the relevance of your qualifications to a specific job.
B)   draw attention to those qualifications or experiences not listed in the résumé but which may equip you for the job and persuade the reader to consider your application carefully.
C)   strengthen what you want to emphasise by repeating the content in your résumé.
D)   achieve a balance between your perception of your suitability for the job and the potential employer's needs.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The purpose of a referee in a job application is to

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A)   persuade a potential employer to give you an interview and to speak about your specific skills relevant to the job on offer.
B)   have people who know you, and who are in a responsible position, support your claims about professional competence and experience.
C)   have someone speak positively about you, overestimating your good points and those parts of your experience which will particularly contribute to the vacant job.
D)   use a trusted third party who will speak to a potential employer on your behalf about what you can do and what you can't do.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A psychometric test is typically administered before a job interview is conducted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the main services offered on an online recruitment site? What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting a job search online?

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Question 11

The functional résumé is shorter and simpler than other types of résumés.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The employer or recruiter is likely to read those résumés with the most keyword hits identified by the software that reviews résumés.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why are keywords essential in a résumé?

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Keywords are essential in a résumé for s...

Question 14

The application is the only source of information a potential employer can use to decide whether you should be invited to an interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The three most common types of résumé are chronological, functional and targeted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is considered critical to the success of your résumé writing?

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A)   A self-effacing tone
B)   The order of presentation of information
C)   The inclusion of a creative image
D)   The use of technical terminologyE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

What tone is appropriate for résumé writing?

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A)   A courteous and confident tone
B)   Informal and casual
C)   Very formal and serious
D)   Academic and accomplishedE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The purpose of your résumé is to detail all of your accomplishments in your career to date.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employment agencies are funded by the government to help people on unemployment benefits find work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a factor that causes interviews to be poor predictors of job performance?

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A)   An interviewer with a stereotype of what represents a good applicant
B)   Favouritism for those who hold similar views to the interviewer and undue emphasis given to negative information
C)   The likelihood that the interviewer will forget much of the interview's content soon after its conclusion
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 25: The Job Search, Résumés and Interviews in the Digital Era

The employer or recruiter is likely to read those résumés with the most keyword hits identified by the software that reviews résumés.

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The application is the only source of information a potential employer can use to decide whether you should be invited to an interview.

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The covering letter should contain

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The three most common types of résumé are chronological, functional and targeted.

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Which of the following is a factor that causes interviews to be poor predictors of job performance?

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Which of the following should be highlighted in a résumé?

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Employment agencies are funded by the government to help people on unemployment benefits find work.

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The main feature of the targeted résumé is that you focus on your skills and capabilities rather than your history.

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What is considered critical to the success of your résumé writing?

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Why are keywords essential in a résumé?

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A psychometric test is typically administered before a job interview is conducted.

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The purpose of your résumé is to detail all of your accomplishments in your career to date.

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The functional résumé is shorter and simpler than other types of résumés.

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Discuss the different ways of finding a position in the employment market. Which way do you prefer? Why?

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