Question 1

Researching the target audience takes place during what phase of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning
B)  Writing
C)  Completing
D)  Revising
E)  DistributingF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is the true function of the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  To compel employers to hire you
B)  To compel employers to set up an interview with you
C)  To highlight skills and abilities needed to progress on the career ladder
D)  To impress the employer with industry specific buzzwords and jargon
E)  To list all your skills and abilitiesF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

What can be used to expand the information provided in the traditional résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  E-portfolios
B)  PDF files
C)  Scannable résumés
D)  Embedded links
E)  Word filesF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Explaining how your general potential fits the specific needs of a position is done how?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using industry jargon and buzzwords
B)  Researching companies and industries on job boards
C)  Networking
D)  Visiting trade shows
E)  Customizing the résumé to each specific openingF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

To create active statements that show results,which of the following should be included?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small details whenever possible
B)  General claims
C)  Action verbs
D)  Claims that express your ability to be a team player
E)  Quantified results to the most important claimsF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following can a career center offer to a soon-to-be college graduate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Help in identifying errors on the résumé
B)  Help in identifying misspellings on the résumé
C)  Help in minimizing unprofessional tweets
D)  Help in job search techniques
E)  Help in accessing an organizations websiteF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Photos are expected for social media résumés and other online formats where you are not actively submitting a résumé to an employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When determining how to distribute your résumé,what should be the primary consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Access to formatting packages
B)  Access to employer email addresses
C)  Format of the actual résumé
D)  The latest trend in résumé distribution
E)  The wishes of the potential employerF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 9

When developing a strong résumé,the planning,writing and completing process should all be done at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Many companies judge recruiting success based on quality of hire,which is a term that expresses what?

Accepted Answer

A)  A measure of how closely new employees meet the company's needs
B)  A measure of the performance of the new employee
C)  A measure of the effectiveness of the hiring process
D)  A measure of the quality of applicants who applied through employee referral
E)  A measure of the candidate's perceived ability to fit organizational cultureF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

The career counseling services offered by a college can help with interview techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following résumé types emphasizes skills and capabilities,rather than employers and academic experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological
B)  Combination
C)  Functional
D)  Traditional
E)  OnlineF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Discuss the importance of having a printed copy of a résumé for an interview,even if the application was made online.

Accepted Answer

Even though most of your application act...

Question 14

When seeking candidates,most employers will begin with employee recommendations,making networking an important tool in the job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the most important considerations to remember when proofreading a résumé,and how do you ensure a well written résumé?

Accepted Answer

Employers view your résumé as a concrete...

Question 16

Employers generally look positively on applicants who are active and concerned members of the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you have unique,strong or important qualifications,but don't have a lot of work experience,what should be included in the résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career Objective
B)  Summary of Qualifications
C)  Career Summary
D)  Work History
E)  AccomplishmentsF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

What is the purpose of preparing a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  To present a compelling story about yourself
B)  To avoid pre-employment testing
C)  To shorten the question and answer phase of the interview
D)  To provide as much information as possible before the interview
E)  To direct potential employers to your on-line media sitesF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Personal Twitter feeds will not affect the professional interview process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When wanting to minimize a lengthy period of unemployment,what type of résumé would work best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Online
B)  Traditional
C)  Combination
D)  Chronological
E)  FunctionalF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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Photos are expected for social media résumés and other online formats where you are not actively submitting a résumé to an employer.

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When seeking candidates,most employers will begin with employee recommendations,making networking an important tool in the job search.

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When developing a strong résumé,the planning,writing and completing process should all be done at one time.

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The career counseling services offered by a college can help with interview techniques.

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When determining how to distribute your résumé,what should be the primary consideration?

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