Question 1

Position in public relations that requires creativity, time management skills, and excellent communication to create press releases, answer constituent inquiries, and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ____________________.

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Question 2

The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

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The answer of The main ____________________ of a résumé contains...

Question 3

Addressing your application letter to an individual by name will make your letter more appealing to the employer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "hidden" job market

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A)   accounts for a small number of jobs and should, therefore, be considered a secondary resource.
B)   accounts for up to 80 percent of all positions available at any given time.
C)   has become unimportant since online job boards provide millions of job listings.
D)   makes it difficult to find a job because companies keep job openings a secret.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A(n)____________________ cover letter is written when an employer has advertised a job opening.

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Question 6

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Shondra will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process.What should she do first?

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A)   Research salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field
B)   Develop an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers
C)   Locate a specific job opening at a desirable company
D)   Identify her interests and goals and evaluate her qualificationsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Include a cover letter with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover letter for an unsolicited job?

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A)   If you are unsure whether a position exists, use a more persuasive opening.
B)   Avoid mentioning the company by name so that you can send your cover letter to numerous companies.
C)   Make cover letters for unsolicited jobs longer than those for solicited jobs because you will have to provide more information about yourself.
D)   Be vague about the type of position you're seeking so that you might be considered for a variety of jobs.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Select the statement that most accurately describes references.

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

Question 12

Make activities and outcomes the subjects of sentences in your cover letter to avoid "I" domination.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Conclude a cover letter by asking confidently for an interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You will use the ____________________ of your cover letter to promote your qualifications for the position.

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The answer of You will use the ____________________ of your...

Question 15

Which statement in a cover letter best refers the reader to your résumé?

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A)   Enclosed herewith please find my résumé.
B)   As you will notice from my enclosed résumé, I have over five years of customer service experience.
C)   Please see my enclosed résumé.
D)   Résumé enclosed.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Kenichi has just finished college and has limited work and internship experience.Which résumé style should he consider?

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A)   Functional résumé
B)   Chronological résumé
C)   Scannable résumé
D)   Online résuméE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is a traditional job search technique?

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A)   Classified ads in local and national newspapers
B)   "Cold" calls to companies
C)   On-campus interviews
D)   All of these choicesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Assume that you are putting together your résumé.List five sections you would include on your résumé.Then write the text for each section that you would actually include on your résumé.(For education and work experience, include information about current or most recent colleges and jobs only).Be sure to apply the guidelines covered in your textbook.

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Student answers will vary but should inc...

Question 19

Which of the following is the best way to learn about a specific career?

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A)   Search the Web for career-planning information and resources.
B)   Take a summer job, internship, or part-time position in the field.
C)   Monitor the classified ads to determine qualifications sought, duties, and salary range.
D)   Visit your campus career center.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is most accurate?

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A)   Searching for a job online has completely replaced traditional methods.
B)   Online job boards now face competition from social networking sites.
C)   The listings found on online job boards tend to be current and will generally produce many leads.
D)   The percentage of hires resulting from job boards is high.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Which of the following is the best way to learn about a specific career?

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The "hidden" job market

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Position in public relations that requires creativity, time management skills, and excellent communication to create press releases, answer constituent inquiries, and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ____________________.

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Conclude a cover letter by asking confidently for an interview.

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Shondra will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process.What should she do first?

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Which statement in a cover letter best refers the reader to your résumé?

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Which of the following is a traditional job search technique?

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You will use the ____________________ of your cover letter to promote your qualifications for the position.

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The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover letter for an unsolicited job?

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Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

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Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is most accurate?

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Kenichi has just finished college and has limited work and internship experience.Which résumé style should he consider?

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Make activities and outcomes the subjects of sentences in your cover letter to avoid "I" domination.

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Select the statement that most accurately describes references.

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Include a cover letter with your résumé only if the employer requests one.

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The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

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Addressing your application letter to an individual by name will make your letter more appealing to the employer.

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A(n)____________________ cover letter is written when an employer has advertised a job opening.

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The "hidden" job market

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Conclude a cover letter by asking confidently for an interview.

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Shondra will graduate from college soon and is beginning the job search process.What should she do first?

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You will use the ____________________ of your cover letter to promote your qualifications for the position.

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The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover letter for an unsolicited job?

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Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

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Which of the following statements about searching for a job online is most accurate?

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Kenichi has just finished college and has limited work and internship experience.Which résumé style should he consider?

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Make activities and outcomes the subjects of sentences in your cover letter to avoid "I" domination.

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The main ____________________ of a résumé contains your name and contact information.

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